Bernice King demands apology from Linda Cohn regarding A’ja Wilson commentary
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 7:19 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Bernice King called for a public apology and retraction from former ESPN anchor Linda Cohn following comments about A’ja Wilson. Cohn suggested that Wilson withdrew from the Team USA FIBA World Cup roster due to insecurity regarding Caitlin Clark's media presence. Wilson’s absence was officially attributed to a back injury, though Cohn publicly questioned that rationale based on the athlete's recent playing time with the Las Vegas Aces. While the discourse surrounding the two WNBA stars continued, Team USA secured a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals after winning two games in Berlin. The national team struggled offensively during a 55-52 win against Italy, where Caitlin Clark was held to one point. Team USA is scheduled to conclude group play against Czechia on Monday.
- •Bernice King demanded a retraction from Linda Cohn for her comments about A’ja Wilson.
- •Cohn alleged Wilson withdrew from Team USA to avoid the media spotlight surrounding Caitlin Clark.
- •Team USA clinched a quarterfinals berth despite a low-scoring 55-52 win against Italy.
- •Caitlin Clark recorded one point on 0-for-6 shooting during the match against Italy.
- •Team USA faces Czechia on Monday to finish group play.
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- 9:21 AMYahoo Sports — Bernice King wants Linda Cohn to apologise to A’ja Wilson for her ‘Caitlin Clark Show’ comment
- 12:35 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Delusional, Dangerous’ — MLK Jr.’s Daughter Demands ESPN Legend Apologize For Manufacturing A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark Divide
"The latest WNBA controversy stems from longtime Sportscenter host Linda Cohn making controversial comments about Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson. Both players are considered the two most popular in the league – Clark as the blue-chip prospect injecting the league with excitement and Wilson as the best in the league having a GOAT run. However, Cohn […] The post MLK’s Daughter Calls Out Linda Cohn For Caitlin Clark/A’ja Wilson Take appeared first on HEAVY.
"On Friday, Linda Cohn questioned A’ja Wilson’s decision to withdraw from Team USA’s 2026 FIBA World Cup campaign, suggesting she may have done so to avoid the “Caitlin Clark show. ” With the Indiana Fever star “embracing the global spotlight,” Cohn hypothesized that Wilson might have wanted to avoid that.
"Martin Luther King Jr’s daughter, Bernice King, has taken issue with former ESPN anchor Linda Cohn’s comments about A’ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark. The 2026 WNBA MVP race is going to be settled in the next few weeks after the league’s resumption following the 2026 FIBA World Cup break.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 7:19 AM‘This Makes Her Look Worse,’ ‘Eat the Crow’ — WNBA World Slams ESPN Legend for ‘Backpedaling’ on Controversial A’ja Wilson-Caitlin Clark Take
On Friday, Linda Cohn questioned A’ja Wilson’s decision to withdraw from Team USA’s 2026 FIBA World Cup campaign, suggesting she may have done so to avoid the “Caitlin Clark show. ” With the Indiana Fever star “embracing the global spotlight,” Cohn hypothesized that Wilson might have wanted to avoid that.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 6:57 AMLinda Cohn clears the air after viral A’ja Wilson ‘insecurity’ over Caitlin Clark comments backfired
Linda Cohn is back with another take on A’ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark. In light of A’ja Wilson’s absence from Team USA for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, sports analyst Linda Cohn insinuated that she was insecure about Caitlin Clark.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 2:29 AMMLK’s Daughter Calls Out Linda Cohn For Caitlin Clark/A’ja Wilson Take
The latest WNBA controversy stems from longtime Sportscenter host Linda Cohn making controversial comments about Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson. Both players are considered the two most popular in the league – Clark as the blue-chip prospect injecting the league with excitement and Wilson as the best in the league having a GOAT run. However, Cohn […] The post MLK’s Daughter Calls Out Linda Cohn For Caitlin Clark/A’ja Wilson Take appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 9:21 AMBernice King wants Linda Cohn to apologise to A’ja Wilson for her ‘Caitlin Clark Show’ comment
Martin Luther King Jr’s daughter, Bernice King, has taken issue with former ESPN anchor Linda Cohn’s comments about A’ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark. The 2026 WNBA MVP race is going to be settled in the next few weeks after the league’s resumption following the 2026 FIBA World Cup break.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 12:35 PM‘Delusional, Dangerous’ — MLK Jr.’s Daughter Demands ESPN Legend Apologize For Manufacturing A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark Divide
Martin Luther King Jr. ’s daughter Bernice called out former ESPN anchor Linda Cohn for seemingly manufacturing a divide between A’ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark.
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