ESPN
(https://espn.com) 📸 Data Snapshot: May 30, 2026Count trust words (review, testimonial, rating, verified) against real outbound proof links (Google, Trustpilot, Clutch, G2, Yelp). Lots of trust language with zero verification links is trust theatre. Unlinked logo galleries count against it.
Trust theatre is minimal but present through the use of review counts (ranging from 4 to 16) and trust theatre flags on sub-pages where no actual verified review text or third-party links are provided. The claim of being the #1 Fantasy Baseball Game is a bold performance claim that lacks a linked source or independent audit to verify the ranking. However, the site compensates with heavy internal proof through bylines and real-time data, resulting in a moderate score for this pillar. The proof_links_count of 0 on sub-pages suggests a closed ecosystem where the brand acts as its own authority.
Proof density is very high, with a massive ratio of verifiable evidence (scores, schedules, bylines) to vague assertions. Across the four pages, there are hundreds of specific proof points, including exact game scores like UIC 5 and Georgia Tech 22, and specific broadcast channels like HBO Max, TNT, and Paramount+. The only unsubstantiated claims are related to brand ranking rather than news content. This site provides more evidence per square inch of text than almost any other category in the Media industry.
Trust & Proof is read by weighing trust language against real verification. Below is the page-by-page tally of review mentions and external proof links, then the schema markup that may (or may not) declare verifiable ratings and identity proof.
🛡️ Trust Signals — reviews, proof links, trust-theatre check
| Page | Reviews | Proof links |
|---|---|---|
| / (home) | 5 | 2 |
| /fantasy/baseball/ | 10 | 0 |
| /where-to-watch/ | 16 | 0 |
| /college-sports/story/_/id/48806826/2026-college-baseball-mcws-super-regionals-tournament-watch-schedule/ | 4 | 0 |
🔗 Identity & Technical Layer — schema JSON-LD: declared ratings, reviews & identity proof
Homepage schema
[
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "WebSite",
"name": "ESPN",
"url": "https://www.espn.com/",
"potentialAction": {
"@type": "SearchAction",
"target": {
"@type": "EntryPoint",
"urlTemplate": "https://www.espn.com/search/_/q/{search_term_string}?ex_cid=google_sitelinks"
},
"query-input": "required name=search_term_string"
}
},
{
"@context": "http://schema.org",
"@id": "https://www.espn.com/#organization",
"@type": "Organization",
"name": "ESPN",
"url": "https://www.espn.com/",
"logo": "https://a1.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=%2Fi%2Fespn%2Fespn_logos%2Fespn_red.png",
"sameAs": [
"https://www.facebook.com/ESPN",
"https://www.instagram.com/espn",
"https://www.linkedin.com/company/espn",
"https://www.tiktok.com/@espn",
"https://www.twitter.com/ESPN",
"https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q217776",
"https://www.youtube.com/user/ESPN"
]
}
]
/fantasy/baseball/
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "WebSite",
"name": "ESPN",
"url": "https://www.espn.com/"
}
/college-sports/story/_/id/48806826/2026-college-baseball-mcws-super-regionals-tournament-watch-schedule/
[
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "WebSite",
"name": "ESPN",
"url": "https://www.espn.com/"
},
{
"@context": "http://schema.org",
"@type": "NewsArticle",
"mainEntityOfPage": {
"@type": "WebPage",
"@id": "https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/48806826/2026-college-baseball-mcws-super-regionals-tournament-watch-schedule"
},
"headline": "2026 NCAA baseball tournament: Regionals schedule, channels - ESPN",
"description": "Keeping track of this year's NCAA baseball tournament with schedule, scores and channels.",
"datePublished": "2026-05-30T12:07:00Z",
"dateModified": "2026-05-30T12:07:00Z",
"image": {
"@type": "ImageObject",
"url": "https://a.espncdn.com/photo/2026/0529/r1665557_2_1296x729_16-9.jpg",
"width": 1296,
"height": 729
},
"author": {
"@type": "Person",
"name": "ESPN"
},
"publisher": {
"@type": "organization",
"name": "ESPN",
"logo": {
"@type": "ImageObject",
"url": "https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/espn/espn_logos/amp/ESPN_amp.png&w=600&h=60",
"width": 107,
"height": 60
}
}
},
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "VideoObject",
"description": "Justin Lebron crushes a home run",
"name": "Justin Lebron crushes a home run",
"thumbnailURL": "https://a.espncdn.com/media/motion/wsc/2026/0530/6057bed3-cb1e-4774-981a-681208a88ce3/6057bed3-cb1e-4774-981a-681208a88ce3.jpg",
"uploadDate": "2026-05-30T01:00:04Z",
"contentUrl": "https://media.video-cdn.espn.com/motion/wsc/2026/0530/6057bed3-cb1e-4774-981a-681208a88ce3/6057bed3-cb1e-4774-981a-681208a88ce3_360p30_1464k.mp4",
"duration": "PT0M55S",
"regionsAllowed": [],
"embedUrl": "https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/48915137/justin-lebron-crushes-home-run"
}
]
This page presents a snapshot of public data from ESPN, captured on May 30, 2026, to show how machine logic reads Trust & Proof signals into an AI reputation evaluation.
Purpose: This data is presented under “Fair Use” for the purpose of independent signal analysis, allowing readers to see the raw signals behind the reputation score.
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