ESPN’s Pat McAfee Apologizes For Using Racial Misogynist Epithet As “Descriptor” For Caitlin Clark; Says He Meant It As A Compliment

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, and the 22-year-old Indiana Fever player seems to be over it.With the Fever and Chicago Sky about to play their third matchup of the season on June 23, was asked about her feelings on the so-called “rivalry” as she prepares to face off against on the court once again.“I'm pretty sure the only people that view this as a rivalry is all of you," she bluntly during a post-game press conference on June 21. “Like, to us it's just a game of basketball.”While she conceded that it's “amazing” that interest in both teams helps “move the game forward,” she also questioned why the matchup hasn't been moved to a larger arena like this season.

The last time the Chicago Sky played the Indiana Fever, they knocked Caitlin Clark to the ground with a blindside hip check, resulting in a foul that was later upgraded to a flagrant foul.

Radio host Charlamagne Tha God told Bill Maher on Friday’s Real Time that his appeal is that his audience thinks he’s sincere in his beliefs.

Caitlin Clark has had it with being the poster girl for everyone’s agenda.

record-breaking four decades hosting “Wheel of Fortune,” Pat Sajak already has his next gig lined up.Although Sajak, 77, said that he’s stepping back from the long-running game show to retire, he’s set to be in a play at the Hawaii Theatre Center in Honolulu, for a community theater production called “Prescription: Murder.” Sajak will play a psychiatrist who hatches a murder plot. Sajak’s friend, local KHON newscaster Joe Moore, will play the lead detective.The mystery-themed play will be on the Hawaii Theatre Center’s main stage.“Pat has a good relationship with [co-star] Joe Moore; Their friendship spans since the military days,” Hawaii Theatre Manager Justin Jenks told the U.S. Sun in an article published Monday.

Caitlin Clark, the No. 1 overall pick, has officially confirmed that she will not be competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Caitlin Clark confirmed reports that she will not be part of Team USA’s basketball roster. Multiple reports surfaced on June 8, indicating her exclusion, with the official roster expected to be announced on June 11.

Many sports pundits and fans were outraged that NCAA all-time scoring leader and heralded WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark was snubbed for a spot on the Olympics women’s basketball team.

The reactions to news that No. 1 WNBA draft choice and NCAA all-time scoring leader Caitlin Clark is likely not on Team USA’s squad for the Paris Olympics is mostly drawing outrage from fans and pundits.

is not headed to the , according to .On June 8, an anonymous source shared Team USA's 12-player women's basketball roster with the —and Caitlin Clark's name was not on it. Instead, the team reportedly features more seasoned WNBA talent, including five-time gold medalist .Taurasi, who has been for previous statements about this year's rookie class, will reportedly be joined by fellow Olympians A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, , Napheesa Collier, Jewell Loyd, Chelsea Gray.

Caitlin Clark is not likely to be a member of the 12-player Team USA women’s basketball squad for the Summer Olympics, The Athletic reports, citing several sources.

Jack Dunn Several Asian American groups gathered in the Chinatown district of Los Angeles Thursday afternoon to call for comedian Shane Gillis to apologize for using “offensive racial remarks” in his stand-up performances. Leaders of the Media Action Network for Asian Americans, Chinese American Citizens Alliance Los Angeles and the Greater Los Angeles Japanese American Citizens League gathered at the Chinese American Citizens Alliance Lodge for a press conference, in which the groups also implored Netflix to cancel Gillis’ new sitcom “Tires” and that Bud Light cut all promotional funding toward his comedy tour unless an apology is issued.

and other Chicago Sky players claimed was targeted by an aggressive “fan” while trying to get off the bus. Carter has been at the since a hard foul against Indiana Fever player went viral over the weekend.

Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. With the 2024 WNBA season in full swing, the pro league is getting more and more attention, thanks to this year’s crop of rookie superstars, which include the Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark, the Los Angeles Sparks’ Cameron Brink and Chicago Sky stars Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso.

Geno Auriemma, a Basketball Hall of Famer and veteran coach of the University of Connecticut women’s team, said he thinks Indiana Fever player and No. 1 draft choice Caitlin Clark has been “targeted” with physical play.

as a “white bitch” in a rant that was supposedly intended to support her.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.“I would like the media people that continue to say, ‘This rookie class, this rookie class, this rookie class.’ Nah, just call it for what it is—there's one white bitch for the Indiana team who is a superstar,” McAfee said in his June 3 show. A statement that manages to be at once misogynistic toward Clark and racist toward the other, non-white members of the WNBA's rookie class such as A true masterclass in mask-off white male chauvinism.Following the inevitable, ruthless backlash, McAfee apologized for calling Clark a “white bitch,” but stood behind his assertion that Clark is being discriminated against because she is white.

Annika Pham Programmers from Sundance, Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight, Toronto, and Rotterdam, sales agents such as Goodfellas and Coproduction Office and U.S. distributor Magnify Pictures are among 50 top international guests expected at the inaugural ECAM Forum co-production market in Madrid, which is due to unspool June 10-14.

Pat McAfee is under fire after complimenting Caitlin Clark… In the most backwards way possible!

Sports analyst Pat McAfee is apologizing to WNBA sensation Caitlin Clark after calling her a “white b-tch.”

Caitlin Clark is on a winning streak. Not on the court, sadly, as the Indiana Fever isn't doing so hot (not Clark's fault!), but with her fashions. The WNBA tunnel has become something of a catwalk, and is using it to her advantage, turning out two excellent outfits for her most recent two games.On June 1, she showed off her statuesque figure in a strapless blue jumpsuit accessorized with a small cross necklace, silver bracelets, a white bag and matching white heels.