The sports world is buzzing after Megyn Kelly took a swing at Caitlin Clark, and now the broadcaster is facing a wave of backlash—with many demanding she say sorry.
The drama started when Clark, the WNBA's No. 1 overall pick, was asked about comments made by her former college teammate Sophie Cunningham on transgender athletes in women's sports. Cunningham had said it's "common sense" to keep transgender athletes out, citing the need to "protect young girls in the locker room."
Clark, who has been careful to keep her focus on basketball, gave a measured response: "It's for the leagues and governing bodies to work with their athletes to find solutions." A fair, diplomatic answer—unless you're Megyn Kelly.
Kelly didn't hold back, calling Clark a "coward" for not taking a stronger stance. The comment has sparked a firestorm, with fans pointing out a glaring double standard.
"You told Colin Kaepernick to shut up and focus on football in 2022. Why is there a different standard with Caitlin Clark?" one fan wrote. Another added, "This is embarrassing. You should apologize for this."
Even Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy weighed in, calling Kelly an "absolute moron/idiot" for the remark. "She doesn't owe it to you or anybody else to be your political talking point. She just wants to play ball," he posted.
Clark's decision to stay out of the political fray is hardly surprising—she's been navigating intense media scrutiny all season, and she's made it clear she'd rather let her game do the talking. That approach has earned her plenty of supporters, even as critics like Jason Whitlock have called her a "whiner" despite her MVP-caliber play.
But Kelly's attack has struck a nerve because it feels like a double standard. She's built a career on demanding that athletes "stick to sports" when they speak out on social issues—yet here she is, criticizing Clark for doing exactly that.
As the debate rages on, one thing is clear: Clark has every right to keep her focus on basketball. And as Portnoy put it, calling her a coward for not being a puppet is a "total coward cheap shot."
Whether Kelly will apologize remains to be seen, but the pressure is mounting. For now, Clark is staying above the noise, letting her performance on the court do the talking.
