Caitlin Clark faces criticism for avoiding trans sports debate
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 10:10 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever received backlash after she chose not to take a stance on the transgender sports debate following a game against the Minnesota Lynx. This criticism follows teammate Sophie Cunningham's controversial comments supporting limitations on transgender athletes in women's sports. Megyn Kelly publicly labeled Clark a 'coward' for her response, arguing it is a pertinent issue for women athletes. Clark's remarks indicated her focus remains on basketball rather than social issues, a position that has drawn scrutiny from conservative commentators.
- •Clark did not weigh in on the trans sports debate after her recent game.
- •Cunningham's comments on transgender athletes have sparked widespread controversy.
- •Megyn Kelly criticized Clark for her decision to remain neutral.
- •The Fever lost to the Lynx prior to Clark's comments on the issue.
- 10:10 AMYahoo Sports — Megyn Kelly insists Caitlin Clark and Colin Kaepernick are different
- 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — Megyn Kelly fires back after Dave Portnoy calls her an ‘absolute moron’ for calling Caitlin Clark a ‘coward’
- 11:35 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Coward’ — Megyn Kelly Calls Out Caitlin Clark for Not Supporting Sophie Cunningham’s Stance on Trans Athletes
- 8:12 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Cowardly!’ Megyn Kelly Slams Caitlin Clark for Refusing to Comment on Trans Athletes
- 4:28 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Coward’: Megyn Kelly does not hold back on Caitlin Clark for trans sports comments
"Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has ignited a lot of conversation after she took a stand against transgender women competing in women’s sports. Now, Cunningham’s political stance has led to some broader discourse about how and when it’s appropriate for athletes to discuss politics. Cunningham’s decision to speak out against trans athletes has led to…
"Ever since she entered the WNBA, Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark has been enormously popular amongst conservative sports fans, becoming a sort of lightning rod for political and social discussion. However, Clark is now facing some criticism after she declined to take a stand on the trans sports debate. Following Sunday night’s game against the…
"Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham comments on transgender athletes participating in sports have sparked intense debate on whether it’s fair for transgender girls to compete in sports with and against other girls. “I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans. And I’m like, ‘I never once said that,’” she told ESPN. “I…
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 10:10 AMMegyn Kelly insists Caitlin Clark and Colin Kaepernick are different
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has ignited a lot of conversation after she took a stand against transgender women competing in women’s sports. Now, Cunningham’s political stance has led to some broader discourse about how and when it’s appropriate for athletes to discuss politics. Cunningham’s decision to speak out against trans athletes has led to…
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 1:40 PMMegyn Kelly fires back after Dave Portnoy calls her an ‘absolute moron’ for calling Caitlin Clark a ‘coward’
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham comments on transgender athletes participating in sports have sparked intense debate on whether it’s fair for transgender girls to compete in sports with and against other girls. “I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans. And I’m like, ‘I never once said that,’” she told ESPN. “I…
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 11:35 PM‘Coward’ — Megyn Kelly Calls Out Caitlin Clark for Not Supporting Sophie Cunningham’s Stance on Trans Athletes
Indiana Fever stars Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham have been in the national news lately for several different reasons. The former is a polarizing figure whose every action and comment gets politicized, while the latter has seemingly become the face of the transgender-athletes-in-women’s-sports debate.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 8:12 PM‘Cowardly!’ Megyn Kelly Slams Caitlin Clark for Refusing to Comment on Trans Athletes
Megyn Kelly fired off a five-minute tirade against Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark after the latter declined to become involved in her teammate's controversy.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 4:28 PM‘Coward’: Megyn Kelly does not hold back on Caitlin Clark for trans sports comments
Ever since she entered the WNBA, Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark has been enormously popular amongst conservative sports fans, becoming a sort of lightning rod for political and social discussion. However, Clark is now facing some criticism after she declined to take a stand on the trans sports debate. Following Sunday night’s game against the…
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