Megyn Kelly and Dave Portnoy Clash Over Caitlin Clark

A public dispute between media personalities Megyn Kelly and Dave Portnoy has erupted following Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark's decision not to comment on the ongoing debate over transgender athletes in women's sports. The exchange, which played out on social media on August 4, began after Clark declined to weigh in on recent comments made by her teammate, Sophie Cunningham.

Clark was asked about the issue during a media session following a Fever game on Sunday, August 2. When pressed by reporters, she stated that the topic was not a common discussion in the team's locker room and that finding solutions was a matter for leagues and governing bodies to work out with athletes. She emphasized that her team's focus remained on basketball.

In response to Clark's non-answer, commentator Megyn Kelly criticized the player online, labeling her a "coward" for refusing to take a public position. Kelly argued that someone with Clark's influence should be willing to speak on an issue of national attention.

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy quickly came to Clark's defense, calling Kelly an "absolute moron/idiot" for her criticism. In a post on the social media platform X, Portnoy wrote...