Nancy Armour's disastrous Caitlin Clark article exemplifies why sportswriting and sports media is failing

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Caitlin Clark is the most popular player in the WNBA as a result of her talent, ability and flair for making shots few of her peers would think of attempting. She's also White. And for that reason alone, the vast majority of modern sportswriters or sports media personalities appear to hate her.

The latest example is Nancy Armour, a columnist for USA Today Sports, who put together one of the most bizarre, inexplicable, unacceptable articles you'll ever see attacking Clark. Some of her complaints about Clark's penchant for sometimes flopping or going after the officials are legitimate issues that the 24-year-old should address.

But other complaints? Well, let's just say Armour left the world of rationality far, far behind.

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Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever during the game against the Phoenix Mercury at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 24, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Andy Lyons / Getty Images)

She stated that Clark arguing calls puts "Black" and "queer" WNBA players "in danger." Even though Clark herself has often been aggressively fouled or mistreated, with little protection from the league's officials. She brought up examples of contact that she claims Clark exaggerated, then blames her for certain fans sending inappropriate and offensive messages to WNBA players. Even though Clark has never, and would never, encourage that behavior. In fact, she did the opposite, saying in 2024 that fans should not use her to push racism or harass opposing players.

But all that pales in comparison to