Dave Portnoy defends Caitlin Clark against Megyn Kelly's remarks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 8:37 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
On August 4, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy expressed strong support for WNBA player Caitlin Clark after conservative host Megyn Kelly criticized her response to issues regarding transgender athletes in sports. Clark had said during a media session that such discussions were not prevalent in her team's locker room and should be addressed by leagues and governing bodies instead. Portnoy condemned Kelly's label of Clark as a 'coward' for not speaking out on the matter, stating that she does not owe anyone a political stance. Kelly responded by arguing about the seriousness of the problem, referencing estimates of transgender athletes at the high school level and calling for a more civil discussion.
- •Portnoy criticized Kelly's comments about Clark.
- •Clark emphasized a focus on basketball over political issues.
- •Kelly referred to wide-ranging impacts and called for awareness.
- •Clark's teammate Sophie Cunningham voiced opposition to transgender participation.
- •The incident illustrates polarized views on athlete activism.
- 8:37 PMYahoo Sports — Barstool boss unloads on Megyn Kelly with scathing 2-word insult over Caitlin Clark
"The Barstool Sports founder said Clark doesn't owe anyone her political opinion on transgender athletes in sports.
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