USA Today writer invokes Emmett Till, says Caitlin Clark puts Black and queer players 'in danger' by flopping
A USA Today column comparing Caitlin Clark’s on-court behavior to the lynching of Emmett Till has ignited a widespread public and media backlash.
Who reported it (6)
- Dave Portnoy urges ‘coward’ writer’s firing after ‘utterly insane’ Caitlin Clark story defense Yahoo Sports · 22d ago
- USA Today Columnist Stuns Sports World with Caitlin Clark Article that Bizarrely References Lynching of Emmett Till Mediaite · 22d ago
- Caitlin Clark Called Out By USA Today Columnist Nancy Armour For 'Annoying' Antics Yahoo Sports · 22d ago
- USA Today Updates Caitlin Clark Column After Backlash Front Office Sports · 22d ago
- ‘Genuinely dangerous insanity’: USA Today columnist sparks outrage for ‘doubling down’ on tying Emmett Till to Caitlin Clark flopping Yahoo Sports · 22d ago
- USA Today writer invokes Emmett Till, says Caitlin Clark puts Black and queer players 'in danger' by flopping Fox News · 22d ago
The story so far
USA Today columnist Nancy Armour faced significant criticism following an article that suggested Caitlin Clark’s flopping on the court places Black and queer players in danger. The piece specifically invoked the 1955 lynching of Emmett Till to illustrate her argument regarding player safety and conduct.
Coverage from Yahoo Sports, Mediaite, Fox News, and Front Office Sports highlights the intensity of the backlash, noting that Dave Portnoy has called for the writer's termination. Reports indicate that USA Today has since updated the original column following the public outcry.
Future reports will track whether further editorial changes are made to the piece or if USA Today releases a formal statement regarding the column's contents. Coverage does not yet specify the nature of the edits made to the text.
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The obvious questions
What specific comparison sparked the controversy?
The columnist compared Caitlin Clark's on-court flopping to the lynching of Emmett Till.
Has the article been changed?
Yes, Front Office Sports reports that USA Today updated the column following the backlash.
How has the media responded?
Outlets including Yahoo Sports, Mediaite, and Fox News report that the column has been labeled 'insane' and 'dangerous' by various critics.
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