Colin Cowherd responds to Megyn Kelly's remarks on Caitlin Clark
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 12:40 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
On August 9, Colin Cowherd addressed Megyn Kelly’s criticism of Caitlin Clark, who faced backlash for her comments about handling outside noise regarding WNBA pregame rallies. During a press conference, Clark emphasized that her focus remains on basketball rather than engaging in political discussions, which sparked Kelly to label her a 'coward' on social media. Cowherd defended Clark, arguing that athletes should not be pressured to engage in political discourse, likening the challenges faced by politicians to those of athletes. He noted that while Kelly profits from political commentary, Clark excels in her sports career and continues to prioritize her craft over media expectations.
- •Caitlin Clark discussed team focus during a press conference on August 2.
- •Megyn Kelly criticized Clark's stance by labeling her a 'coward'.
- •Colin Cowherd defended Clark's decision to avoid political commentary.
- •Cowherd emphasized that athletes should focus on their sport and not political debates.
- •The dialogue reflects broader issues connecting sports, media, and politics.
- 12:40 PMYahoo Sports — Colin Cowherd sounds off on Megyn Kelly calling Caitlin Clark a ‘coward’
"Political commentator Megyn Kelly was one of numerous conservative media members to blast Caitlin Clark after her answer to a question about how she and her Indiana Fever teammates have responded to the outside noise and WNBA pregame rallies following Sophie Cunningham’s comments about transgender athletes. “I think, for us, it’s not really a discussion…
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