ESPN's Pat McAfee under fire for misogynistic comments towards WNBA star Caitlin Clark

Pat McAfee said sorry for using a bad word when talking about WNBA player Caitlin Clark. He was talking about how the WNBA is getting more popular because of players like Clark, Angel Reese, and Cameron Brink. McAfee called Clark a superstar and said she stands out in the Indiana team. Later, he took back his words on social media, saying he respects Clark a lot and shouldn't have used that language. Caitlin Clark is a top scorer in college basketball and was the first pick in the 2024 WNBA draft. She impressed fans by making long shots and leading her team to national title games. Her games drew more viewers than men's basketball games. Since joining the WNBA, Clark's team has sold many tickets and the league has more viewers. She was named the best rookie player in May for scoring a lot and playing well. Pat McAfee apologized to Caitlin Clark after calling her a bad word on his show. He said he meant it as a compliment, but many people didn't see it that way. McAfee also said sorry to Clark personally. He asked the media to focus on Clark's skills instead of comparing her to other rookies. Some people criticized McAfee for his comments, saying he shouldn't talk about women's sports that way. After Caitlin Clark was pushed during a game, some people called it an assault. Clark said it was unexpected but part of the physical game. McAfee's words sparked a debate about how Clark is treated because she's a white player. Some think she faces more aggression because she's a rookie star, not just because of her race.