ESPN host Pat McAfee sparked controversy with his recent profane rant about WNBA player Caitlin Clark. During a live broadcast, McAfee referred to Clark as a 'white bitch' while defending her against critics who attribute her popularity to her race. The comments were made in the context of Clark's recent bodycheck incident with Chennedy Carter. McAfee's unhinged remarks have drawn widespread backlash, leaving fans furious and prompting him to issue an apology. Caitlin Clark, who plays for the Indiana Fever, was recently named WNBA Rookie of the Month for May, averaging 17.6 points per game, 5.1 rebounds per game, and 6.6 assists per game.
"The WNBA has always been [physical]... Caitlin Clark was talking, & in this league, no one backs down to trash talk... They should bow down instead of being the competitors that they are... This is not hate." — Chiney Ogwumike 👀 (via @SportsCenter) https://t.co/XZi3CqlM2g
🔥🚨DEVELOPING: Pat McAfee calls Caitlin Clark a ‘white bitch’ in controversial ESPN moment. Pat McAfee dove headfirst into the fallout of Caitlin Clark’s eventful weekend by using brazen commentary to describe the Fever rookie’s importance to the league, calling her “one white… https://t.co/iBUEisA9Z8
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Pat McAfee has apologized for referring to Caitlin Clark as a "white b*tch" during Monday's show. But he still stands by everything else he said. MORE: https://t.co/aBOxR79Eqh https://t.co/SNiE5cCh9d
.@JoyTaylorTalks gives her thoughts on the Caitlin Clark incident with Chennedy Carter. https://t.co/mTW1zztMe6
Caitlin Clark unsurprisingly honored as WNBA Rookie of the Month for May https://t.co/c6sLD5sABU https://t.co/Go4Db6I5IW
My interpretation of white bitch gate: Pat McAfee was complimenting Caitlin Clark for how much attention she's driven to the WNBA.
My interpretation of white bitch gate: Pat McAfee complimenting Caitlin Clark for how much attention she's driven to the WNBA.
“The discourse about the discourse about Caitlin Clark”
Pat McAfee Apologizes For Calling Caitlin Clark A “White B***h” While Defending The WNBA Rookie https://t.co/S6MaR4xnnY https://t.co/S6MaR4xnnY
ESPN's Pat McAfee Apologizes For Using Racial Misogynist Epithet As "Descriptor" For Caitlin Clark; Says He Meant It As A Compliment https://t.co/CG3iH1QFGm
Pat McAfee apologizes for calling Caitlin Clark a ‘white b—-‘ https://t.co/XAFq0oWJDv
Pat McAfee has issued a response to his comment about Caitlin Clark https://t.co/gx6plNj70W
Despite anti-white racism, Caitlin Clark named WNBA Rookie of the Month #CaitlinClark https://t.co/kcPwi4lThd
Pat McAfee Called Out After Refering to Caitlin Clark as That ‘White B*tch for the Indiana Team’ https://t.co/koHPRSTnbu
Pat McAfee slammed for calling Caitlin Clark a ‘white bitch’ during rant about WNBA https://t.co/Oj67jYh7A7 https://t.co/uLFVXDhP85
'What in the Entire F*ck Is This?' Pat McAfee Slammed Online for Calling Caitlin Clark a 'White B*tch' https://t.co/FsCJg7Kz2S
Look how fast Pat McAfee backed down after accurately stating the reason the other players hate Caitlin Clark https://t.co/dqLfnVuLQ3
Caitlin Clark demonstrated an all around game to win @Kia Rookie of the Month 🏀 Clark notched 17.6 PPG, 5.1 RPG and 6.6 APG in May to lead first year players #WelcometotheW https://t.co/D2mD7A8c5e
Caitlin Clark has been named the WNBA Rookie of the Month of May 🔥 ⭐️ 17.6 PPG ⭐️ 6.6 APG ⭐️ 5.1 RPG (via @IndianaFever) https://t.co/zqxYUghPUD
Pat McAfee refers to Caitlin Clark as 'White b----,' slams critics for saying race reason for her popularity https://t.co/1By6n2cwUt
“I’m looking at guys like Charles Barkley, LeBron James, Stephen A., Shannon Sharpe. Why do I point out those four guys? You have to be careful about the words you put out there…Pat McAfee, I think he owes everyone an apology, especially Caitlin Clark.” https://t.co/zDoyNNzCGy
Caitlin Clark has been named #WNBA Rookie of the Month for May 😤 🔥 17.6 PPG 🔥 6.6 APG 🔥 5.1 RPG https://t.co/MoOx7xnL5J
Kendrick Perkins: "Pat McAfee, I think he owes everyone an apology, especially Caitlin Clark ... At the end of the day, you have to respect the WNBA, respect the women that are playing, respect the women covering the game ... if you are a man that's jumping into that atmosphere." https://t.co/bFOJJUZSQk
#WNBA Rookie of the Month: Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever (1-8 record during May) averaged 17.6 ppg, 5.1 rpg and 6.6 apg. https://t.co/V1OWXz17rX
Pat McAfee defended Caitlin Clark’s popularity in a controversial rant https://t.co/OKHtVbBs7p
Pat McAfee makes controversial and profane statement while standing up for Caitlin Clark https://t.co/IvVCPeWGEi
Pat McAfee calls Caitlin Clark a ‘white bitch’ in controversial ESPN moment https://t.co/d1KrYI0URw https://t.co/O27UWeEQBy
Bizarre moment Pat Mcafee calls Caitlin Clark a 'white b*tch live on national TV in an attempt to DEFEND Indiana superstar... leaving fans furious https://t.co/23cA99Q3YC
Bizarre moment Pat McAfee calls Caitlin Clark a 'white b****' live on national TV in an attempt to DEFEND Indiana superstar... leaving fans furious https://t.co/WxOZGBqZf2 https://t.co/oCjINbL6GH
Pat McAfee Calls Caitlin Clark 'White Bitch' During Rant Defending WNBA Star | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/PRmhTyGyLX
Pat McAfee supports Caitlin Clark amid anti-white racism #CaitlinClark #PatMcAfee https://t.co/FGeujzAOWF
NEW: ESPN show host Pat McAfee blasts the media for not respecting WNBA player Caitlin Clark, says she is a "white b*tch" who is a superstar. The comments came after Clark was bodychecked on Saturday by Chennedy Carter. "So I think what we're trying to say is that the WNBA… https://t.co/RBwTBhNTpL
Fans ripped ESPN's Pat McAfee for his inexcusable comments about Caitlin Clark and the WNBA rookie class https://t.co/4U1OLk4uEe https://t.co/M8ia7dPav1
Pat mcafee calling Caitlin Clark a “ white bitch “ on his show that’s also shown on espn is wild lmao https://t.co/tjX1BsbR6F
This is crazy. 😳 Pat McAfee was UNHINGED discussing Caitlin Clark and the WNBA on-air. https://t.co/GFgyj334ZV
Pat McAfee has a profane rant towards people who say Caitlin Clark is popular because she’s white https://t.co/DaL9dbhVOU