Debate Erupts Over Coverage of Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers

WHO:

Fox News - Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, ESPN commentators, a former NFL player

WHAT:

Fox News - ESPN commentators claim Caitlin Clark is not a top-four WNBA guard despite her Player of the Month statistics, which include averaging 20 points and eight assists.

Pro Football Network - A former NFL player stated that Paige Bueckers has outperformed expectations associated with Caitlin Clark in the WNBA.

WHY:

Fox News - The coverage of Caitlin Clark by ESPN is described as racially charged, dishonest, and embarrassing.

(UPDATED July 9, 2026 20:36 UTC)

In a recent discussion on Fox News, ESPN commentators claimed that Caitlin Clark is not among the top four guards in the WNBA, despite her impressive Player of the Month statistics, which show her averaging 20 points and eight assists. Meanwhile, a former NFL player noted that Paige Bueckers has exceeded expectations compared to Clark in the league. The coverage of Clark by ESPN has been criticized as racially charged, dishonest, and embarrassing.