USA Today clarifies Caitlin Clark column amid controversy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 8:15 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
USA Today has updated a column by Nancy Armour regarding Caitlin Clark following backlash over its content. The piece controversially linked Clark's fan base to white nationalists while mentioning the historical murder of Emmett Till. Armour defended her comments on social media, acknowledging a lack of context. She expressed regret for overshadowing the serious issues facing WNBA players, which include online threats. In response to the fallout, USA Today stated the column is an opinion piece and declined to comment further.
- •Nancy Armour's column sparked criticism for its content and comparisons.
- •USA Today labeled the piece as an opinion column and updated it for clarity.
- •Armour acknowledged her lack of context regarding the Emmett Till reference.
- •USA Today has faced backlash from critics questioning the column's validity.
- •The WNBA fined Alyssa Thomas following an incident involving Caitlin Clark.
- 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — USA Today Updates Caitlin Clark Column After Backlash
"Armour’s column was “clearly labeled as Opinion,” USA Today tells FOS.
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