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WPVI / 6abc PhiladelphiaNews report · Nov 11, 6:06 PM
Former NFL coach Rex Ryan surrenders on hit-and-run charges involving 2 pedestrians
Former Jets coach Rex Ryan was charged for allegedly hitting two pedestrians in Nashville.
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Former NFL coach Rex Ryan surrenders on hit-and-run charges involving 2 pedestrians
WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC) reaches for "alleged" where The Plain Dealer Cleveland stays flat.
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As of November 11, 2026 at 6:33 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.
What happened Former Jets coach Rex Ryan was charged for allegedly hitting two pedestrians in Nashville.
The headline split The left frames it as "ESPN analyst, former NFL head coach arrested on multiple charges". The right frames it as "ESPN analyst, former NFL head coach arrested on multiple charges".
Match confidence High confidence. 12 sources checked, Left/Center/Right all represented. Best read as a clear framing signal — not a fact-check.
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12 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.
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68/99 — meaningful wording shift across the spectrum.
WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED
Left / center-leftESPN analyst, former NFL head coach arrested on multiple charges
The Plain Dealer Cleveland · Center-left · News report
CenterFormer NFL coach Rex Ryan surrenders on hit-and-run charges involving 2 pedestrians
WPVI / 6abc Philadelphia · Center · News report
Right / center-rightESPN analyst, former NFL head coach arrested on multiple charges
Al.com (Alabama News) · Center-right · News report
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KTRK / ABC13 HoustonNews report · Nov 11, 6:06 PM
Former NFL coach Rex Ryan surrenders on hit-and-run charges involving 2 pedestrians
Former Jets coach Rex Ryan was charged for allegedly hitting two pedestrians in Nashville.
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ABC7chicago.comNews report · Nov 11, 6:06 PM
Former NFL coach Rex Ryan surrenders on hit-and-run charges involving 2 pedestrians
Former Jets coach Rex Ryan was charged for allegedly hitting two pedestrians in Nashville.
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KGO / ABC7 San FranciscoNews report · Nov 11, 6:06 PM
Former NFL coach Rex Ryan surrenders on hit-and-run charges involving 2 pedestrians
Former Jets coach Rex Ryan was charged for allegedly hitting two pedestrians in Nashville.
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WJW FOX8 (Nexstar, Cleveland)News report · Nov 11, 5:17 PM
Former NFL coach Rex Ryan charged with striking pedestrians with truck
Former NFL Coach Rex Ryan turned himself into police custody Wednesday morning after he hit two pedestrians last week.
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Al.com (Alabama News)News report · Nov 11, 6:02 PM
ESPN analyst, former NFL head coach arrested on multiple charges
He reportedly turned himself in to police on Wednesday.
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The Plain Dealer ClevelandNews report · Nov 11, 6:02 PM
ESPN analyst, former NFL head coach arrested on multiple charges
He reportedly turned himself in to police on Wednesday.
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KING5 (Tegna, Seattle)News report · Nov 11, 6:13 PM
Former NFL coach Rex Ryan turns himself in after alleged Nashville hit-and-run injured 2 pedestrians, police say
Former NFL coach Rex Ryan has turned himself in for allegedly hitting pedestrians with his car in Nashville, Tennessee, and leaving the scene.
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NewsweekNews report · Nov 11, 6:33 PM
Former NFL Coach Rex Ryan Faces Six Charges After Alleged Hit-and-Run
Rex Ryan surrendered in Nashville on hit-and-run charges after allegedly running over two pedestrians’ feet.
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OregonianNews report · Nov 11, 6:02 PM
ESPN analyst, former NFL head coach arrested on multiple charges
He reportedly turned himself in to police on Wednesday.
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WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville)News report · Nov 11, 5:08 PM
Former NFL coach Rex Ryan facing charges after truck allegedly hit pedestrians in Nashville, police say
Police allege Rex Ryan’s pickup truck struck pedestrians as they crossed Broadway, causing minor injuries, and that he drove away afterward.
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WIVB News4 (Nexstar, Buffalo)News report · Nov 11, 5:59 PM
Former NFL coach Rex Ryan turns himself in after alleged Nashville hit-and-run
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Former NFL coach Rex Ryan turned himself in Wednesday for allegedly hitting pedestrians with his car in Nashville and leaving the scene, police said. Two pedestrians...
Details68/99 Wording Gap · High confidence · 12 sources
68/99 Wording GapHigh confidence12 sources · 3 bias bucketsStable · 13 sources · all three buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report
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Nov 11, 5:08 PM: WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville) joined the source map.
Nov 11, 5:17 PM: WJW FOX8 (Nexstar, Cleveland) joined the source map.
Nov 11, 5:59 PM: WIVB News4 (Nexstar, Buffalo) joined the source map.
Nov 11, 6:02 PM: Al.com (Alabama News) joined the source map.
Now: Wording Gap is 68/99 and story health is stable · 13 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format.