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USA Today revises Caitlin Clark column following backlash about Emmett Till reference

Frontofficesports.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 8:18 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

USA Today revises Caitlin Clark column following backlash about Emmett Till reference
Summary

USA Today has updated a controversial piece by Nancy Armour regarding Caitlin Clark that drew criticism for invoking Emmett Till's name. The article linked some of Clark's supporters to white nationalists, prompting significant backlash. The revision addresses concerns raised by various critics in the wake of the original publication. No further details on specific changes were provided by the outlet.

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Key Details
  • •Nancy Armour wrote a piece about Caitlin Clark's fan base.
  • •The original column referenced Emmett Till, leading to significant criticism.
  • •USA Today has made revisions to address the backlash.
  • •No further specifics on the updated content have been released.
Latest Updates
  • 8:18 PMFrontofficesports.com — USA Today Updates Caitlin Clark Column After Backlash - Front Office Sports
  • 7:42 PMFox News — USA Today Reporter apologizes for invoking Emmett Till in column about Caitlin Clark after upsetting the woke - Fox News
What they're saying
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A USA Today columnist apologized on Bluesky after invoking Emmett Till's lynching in a sports column criticizing Caitlin Clark's on-court behavior.

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Critics erupted after USA Today's Armour invoked murdered Emmett Till in her piece about WNBA “flopping” on-court.

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