GOP activist criticizes column linking Caitlin Clark to racism
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 6:58 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Conservative activist CJ Pearson condemned USA Today columnist Nancy Armour for a piece linking WNBA star Caitlin Clark to a 1955 murder. During an appearance on The Faulkner Focus, Pearson described the column as 'insane' and questioned how support for Clark could be considered racist. Armour had pointed to issues surrounding Clark's behavior on the court, drawing parallels to systemic racism. Despite Armour admitting her comparison was 'inartful,' she defended her central argument regarding Clark's fanbase. The controversial article continues to spark debate over race and sports.
- •CJ Pearson criticized Nancy Armour's column on Caitlin Clark.
- •Armour linked Clark's fandom to a racist history.
- •Pearson deemed the criticism 'insane' and challenged its reasoning.
- •Armour admitted an inartful comparison but defended her views.
- •The article has sparked significant public debate.
- 6:58 PMYahoo Sports — ‘How is Supporting Caitlin Clark Racist?’ GOP Activist Slams ‘Insane’ USA Today Column Suggesting Fans of WNBA Star are White Nationalists
"CJ Pearson suggested Nancy Armour's USA Today column bizarrely linking WNBA star Caitlin Clark to a racist 1955 murder was so atrocious she must have been drunk
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