US EditionGrandmother Recalls Racially Derogatory Remarks Toward Angel Reese During Sky vs. Fever Game
- On May 21, 2025, a heated dispute arose between two former NFL players who serve as ESPN analysts, sparked by their differing views on the incident involving Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark during the WNBA season opener.
- The dispute began after Griffin criticized Clark's take on Reese, prompting Clark to question Griffin’s understanding of Black women's experiences and attack his personal life, especially his marriages to white women.
- Clark publicly shared photos of his biracial daughter in response to accusations of hypocrisy, while Griffin defended his family and condemned Clark for bringing their private lives into the debate.
- Stephen A. Smith discussed the controversy on his show, asserting Clark crossed the line by personal attacks but emphasizing the incident is not a fireable offense and criticizing Griffin’s attempts to provoke ESPN.
- The feud exposed deeper tensions in sports media around race, gender, and personal identity, sparking polarized reactions and ongoing debate beyond the original sports conflict.
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Grandmother recalls racially derogatory remarks toward Angel Reese during Sky vs. Fever game
(WGN) — Sabrina Smith traveled with her daughter and granddaughter from St. Louis to Indiana to attend her first WNBA game in person, but the experience ended up being tainted by what she witnessed in the stands. "We're sports lovers - sports lovers, period. My granddaughter is 12. She's beginning to play basketball and she loves it. We thought it would be an absolutely exceptional experience for her." Sabrina Smith, her daughter and her grandda…
Stephen A. Smith Accuses ESPN Coworker Of 'Crossing The Line'
How Much Money ESPN Pays Stephen A. Smith (1:02) Stephen A. Smith couldn't help but comment on the latest drama involving ESPN.Over the weekend, former ESPN analyst Robert Griffin III accused Angel Reese of "hating" Caitlin Clark. This comment was made after they got involved in a brief altercation during the Sky-Fever game last Saturday. "After watching Caitlin Clark’s flagrant foul on Angel Reese and the aftermath, there is no way Angel Reese …
Ryan Clark Admits To Having A Biracial Child After Calling Out RG3 For Having A White Wife During Angel Reese Debate
The Ryan Clark-Robert Griffin III beef has taken another Wild turn. Over the weekend, RG3 caused a firestorm when he said he believed that Angel Reese hated Caitlin Clark over her reaction to Clark’s flagrant foul on her. “After watching Caitlin Clark’s flagrant foul on Angel Reese and the aftermath, there is no way Angel Reese can continue the lie that she doesn’t dislike Caitlin Clark. I know what hatred looks like. Angel Reese HATES Caitlin C…
ESPN Analyst Suggests RGIII Is Defending Caitlin Clark Because His Wife Is White
ESPN Analyst Suggests RGIII Is Defending Caitlin Clark Because His Wife Is White One sports rivalry that has managed to spill out into the broader political culture war is the one between the WNBA’s Caitlin Clark and Angela Reese. On a Monday episode of The Pivot podcast, ESPN talking head and former NFL safety Ryan Clark brought racial politics into the controversy by saying former colleague, NFL quarterback, and current Fox Sports analyst Rob…
Stephen A. Smith calls out critics who want ESPN to fire Ryan Clark over RG3 wife comments
Stephen A. Smith said his ESPN colleague Ryan Clark “crossed the line” by involving Robert Griffin III’s wife in their public feud, however, he didn’t think it was “a fireable offense.” What started as Clark and Griffin, a Fox Sports analyst, sharing the
Ryan Clark Reveals He Has a Biracial Child After Criticizing RG3’s Interracial Marriage in Angel Reese Discussion
What began as a heated sports debate between Ryan Clark and Robert Griffin III has spiraled into a deeply personal and controversial feud, with both former NFL players now facing backlash over their comments and personal lives. The clash started when RG3 stirred up social media over the weekend by suggesting that Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese harbors deep resentment toward Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark — not just competitive tension, but wh…
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