Advocacy group wants consequences for offensive language

Clark was targeted by McAfee.

Clark was targeted by McAfee.LAPRESSE

Awomen’s group has called for Pat McAfee to be fired from ESPN after he referred to Caitlin Clark as a “White B-” during his show on Monday. McAfee was discussing the uptick in WNBA interest and attributed it solely to Clark’s arrival. However, his choice of words was regrettable.

In response, McAfee apologized and reached out to Clark, who accepted the apology. Despite this, UltraViolet, a leading gender justice organization, believes the apology is “insufficient” and is demanding that ESPN terminate McAfee’s contract. They also want the network to take steps to ensure that sexist and racist remarks are never made on air and to improve their coverage of women’s sports in an unbiased way.

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In a lengthy statement, UltraViolet expressed their stance on the matter, stating, “Pat McAfee’s apology for his racist and sexist comments about Caitlin Clark and other WNBA players is insufficient. The simple reality is that even if McAfee meant what he said as a compliment – he should know that referring to any professional athlete with a misogynistic or racial epithet is never a compliment and shouldn’t be done.”

The organization emphasized the broader impact of McAfee’s words, highlighting the need for accountability in addressing such issues. They also underscored the importance of respectful language in discussing professional athletes, especially when it comes to women in sports.

Ultraviolet demands ESPN to take action

The incident has sparked a debate about the treatment of women in sports and the responsibility of media personalities in shaping public discourse. UltraViolet’s statement reflects a growing demand for accountability and sensitivity in how sports commentators discuss and cover women’s athletics.

In response to the controversy, ESPN has yet to make a public statement regarding McAfee’s future with the network. The situation has ignited discussions about the impact of language and the representation of female athletes in the media.

The incident serves as a reminder of the need for greater awareness and sensitivity when discussing women in sports. It also underscores the importance of holding individuals accountable for their words and actions, especially in a public platform like sports media.

Netflix Has Already Edited Out One Of The Most Memorable Parts From “The Roast Of Tom Brady”

Tom Brady looking on at his roast.Tom Brady (Photo via @AidanLaPorta69)
Netflix has edited out one of the most memorable and hilarious moments from “The Roast of Tom Brady” that the streaming giant aired on Sunday.

Tom Brady was the target of jokes all night long from a series of A-lister celebrities, former NFL teammates and friends. Kevin Hart hosted the star-studded event which featured appearances from the likes of Kim Kardashian, Jeff Ross, Will Ferrell, Nikki Glaser, Tom Segura, Julian Edelman, Rob Gronkowski, Peyton Manning, Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick, among others.

One of the more notable parts of the roast was when Kardashian came on stage to roast the seven-time Super Bowl champion. It wasn’t necessarily memorable because of what Kardashian said, but rather the fact that she was booed during her speech:

Tom Brady Is Sticking Around In The Spotlight

Fans who grew up watching Tom Brady certainly realized last year that football wasn’t the same without him. But on the bright side, Sunday’s event was just one of many public appearances that Brady will make from here on out in his post-playing career.

The seven-time Super Bowl champion and three-time league MVP is set to begin his “NFL on FOX” broadcasting career this fall, where he’ll work alongside Kevin Burkhardt and Erin Andrews. Brady will enter the first of a 10-year, $375 million deal he signed with FOX back in 2022.

On top of that, the soon-to-be 47-year-old and future Hall of Famer is in the process of acquiring a Las Vegas Raiders ownership stake.