Proof of Usefulness Report

Yahoo Sports

Analysis completed on 2/14/2026

+385
Proof of Usefulness Score
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The project 'Yahoo Sports' is a globally recognized platform with massive utility and reach, verified by external data (100M+ users). However, the submission itself appears unauthorized or low-effort (User: 'CrimsonBlade', vague descriptions, 'Internet' as only tech). Consequently, while the project scores highly on intrinsic utility and traction metrics, it is heavily penalized by the Quality Factor due to the lack of professional evidence in the application. The final score reflects a 'Large Scale' entity depressed by a poor submission quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+112.5
Audience Reach Impact+100.0
Technical Innovation+22.5
Evidence Of Traction+125.0
Market Timing Relevance+30.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+392.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.98
Final Score+385

Project Details

Project URL
Description
The world's second-largest sports website providing 24-hour coverage of national and international sport and news

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline