Elle Duncan urges Caitlin Clark to address fan misuse of her name
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Elle Duncan called on Caitlin Clark to take a stand against fans misusing her name for their agendas. During an appearance on The Sports Gossip Show podcast, Duncan expressed concern about the negative narratives surrounding Clark, particularly the rise in extreme behaviors among some of her supporters. Clark previously described her constant coverage as 'emotionally exhausting,' indicating a desire for a more grounded discussion about her performance. Duncan believes that Clark should publicly denounce the misuse of her identity to help curb the situation, especially as it affects the dynamic on the court. The discussion highlights ongoing issues surrounding player visibility and media narratives.
- •Elle Duncan addressed Caitlin Clark's situation on The Sports Gossip Show.
- •Duncan urged Clark to publicly denounce fan misuse of her image.
- •Clark has cited the intense media coverage as emotionally exhausting.
- •Duncan emphasized the need for athletes to confront negative narratives.
- •The ongoing issues affect both Clark's focus and her opponents' gameplay.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Elle Duncan calls on Caitlin Clark to denounce fans co-opting her name for nefarious motives
"After several years as one of ESPN’s most visible personalities, hosting the 6 p.m. SportsCenter and anchoring WNBA Finals coverage, Elle Duncan departed the Worldwide Leader to become the face of Netflix’s growing sports venture. She’s also been tabbed to lead USA Network’s studio coverage for its WNBA broadcasts. On Monday, Duncan appeared on The Sports…
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