Dave Portnoy criticizes USA Today columnist for Caitlin Clark article
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 5:47 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, criticized USA Today columnist Nancy Armour for her article about Caitlin Clark. Armour's piece accused Clark of flopping and sparked backlash after some fans sent racist messages to players. Portnoy demanded firings at USA Today for what he deemed an 'insane' perspective. Nancy Armour stood by her article, acknowledging her previous inflammatory comparison while emphasizing the serious nature of online threats against players. The controversy follows a recent incident during a game involving Clark and Alyssa Thomas of the Phoenix Mercury.
- •Dave Portnoy demanded USA Today fire Nancy Armour over her column on Caitlin Clark.
- •Armour's article criticized Clark's flopping during games and its repercussions.
- •Clark's fans reacted strongly, with some sending racist messages to other players.
- •Nancy Armour acknowledged her controversial comparison while defending the article's core message.
- •The controversy follows a recent game incident involving Clark and Alyssa Thomas.
- 5:47 PMYahoo Sports — Dave Portnoy Calls Caitlin Clark Column ‘Utterly Insane,’ Demands USA Today Firings
- 9:03 AMYahoo Sports — Dave Portnoy urges ‘coward’ writer’s firing after ‘utterly insane’ Caitlin Clark story defense
- 11:26 PMYahoo Sports — Dave Portnoy goes scorched earth on USA Today columnist over controversial Caitlin Clark take: ‘Fire this lady’
"USA Today writer Nancy Armour gets called out by Dave Portnoy over a Caitlin Clark story. This season, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has become a villain for many WNBA fans and experts alike.
"There has been some growing pushback on Caitlin Clark’s flopping as of late, and her fans are also pushing back. One of the most vocal ones is Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy.
"Dave Portnoy slammed the latest Caitlin Clark critic — and he is not alone.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 5:47 PMDave Portnoy Calls Caitlin Clark Column ‘Utterly Insane,’ Demands USA Today Firings
There has been some growing pushback on Caitlin Clark’s flopping as of late, and her fans are also pushing back. One of the most vocal ones is Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 9:03 AMDave Portnoy urges ‘coward’ writer’s firing after ‘utterly insane’ Caitlin Clark story defense
USA Today writer Nancy Armour gets called out by Dave Portnoy over a Caitlin Clark story. This season, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has become a villain for many WNBA fans and experts alike.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 11:26 PMDave Portnoy goes scorched earth on USA Today columnist over controversial Caitlin Clark take: ‘Fire this lady’
Dave Portnoy slammed the latest Caitlin Clark critic — and he is not alone.
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