USA Today writer apologizes for Emmett Till comparison to Caitlin Clark

An outrageous sports column in USA Today implies that a white WNBA player has put gay black women at risk of lynching by asking for foul calls when she has been assaulted on the court.

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The Conservative BriefRight· Jul 25, 2026

Emmett Till Dragged Into WNBA Spat

The Western JournalRight· Jul 25, 2026

Media's WNBA Madness: Days After Article Linking Caitlin Clark With Lynching, USA Today Makes Another Huge Clark-Related Reporting Blunder

Louder With CrowderRight· Jul 24, 2026

That AWFL woke reporter who compared Caitlyn Clark to Emmett Till? She "apologized" by doubling down

Ran by 2 outlets· Blaze Media, Conservative Review
Blaze MediaRight· Jul 23, 2026

Caitlin Clark puts black lesbians at risk of death, USA Today writer suggests — and cites Emmett Till lynching

Conservative ReviewRight· Jul 23, 2026

Caitlin Clark puts black lesbians at risk of death, USA Today writer suggests — and cites Emmett Till lynching

Washington TimesLean Right· Jul 23, 2026

USA Today writer apologizes for Emmett Till comparison to Caitlin Clark

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  1. Jul 23USA Today writer says Caitlin Clark puts Black and queer WNBA players 'in danger' by flopping
  2. Jul 23USA Today writer apologizes for Emmett Till comparison to Caitlin Clark

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