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Pat McAfee revealed Caitlin Clark said it is "all good" in a direct private response after the ESPN host called the WNBA star a "white -----" on Monday.
The 37-year-old host had kicked off his first show of the week by discussing the WNBA following his attendance at the Indiana Fever's first home victory this season against the Chicago Sky. While discussing Chennedy Carter's controversial off-the-ball foul before an inbound play, McAfee crossed a line that led to much uproar.
Last night, McAfee said he'd reached out to Clark to say sorry directly. He began his show on Tuesday addressing the incident and suggesting Clark had responded.
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“Obviously that's a massive ---- up on my end. I apologize for that,” McAfee said. “I did reach out to Caitlin Clark through the Fever, sent an apology and then got a message back that she said it was all good. No blood. We move forward. And she appreciates us reaching out and apologizing.
“So that obviously makes me feel a little bit better. But to the people that got p***ed off yesterday and offended, I understand. I learned a lot.”
McAfee was heavily criticized on social media for the comment about Clark, although he insisted his comment was meant as a compliment while acknowledging it was inappropriate. He later took to X to address the backlash online: “I shouldn't have used 'white -----' as a descriptor of Caitlin Clark. No matter the context, even if we're talking about race being a reason for some of the stuff happening.. I have way too much respect for her and women to put that into the universe.
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Caitlin Clark was knocked to the court by Chennedy Carter© Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
“My intentions when saying it were complimentary just like the entire segment but, a lot of folks are saying that it certainly wasn't at all. That's 100% on me and for that I apologize... I have sent an apology to Caitlin as well. Everything else I said... still alllllll facts. #Journalism #WNBAProgrum #SheIsTheOne.”
Clark has dominated the headlines ever since Carter's foul on her during the Fever’s win over the Sky on Saturday. The rookie was floored by the veteran toward the end of the third quarter, leading to debate over how Clark has been treated since entering the league as a transcendent talent and first-overall pick.
Since making her WNBA debut last month, Clark has received several hard fouls. So too has fellow rookie Angel Reese, who was floored by MVP candidate Alyssa Thomas two weeks ago.
On Sunday, Clark addressed the Carter foul and said: “You got to find a way to hold your own. I grew up with two brothers and things were very physical ... so I'm definitely prepared for it.”
The 37-year-old host had kicked off his first show of the week by discussing the WNBA following his attendance at the Indiana Fever's first home victory this season against the Chicago Sky. While discussing Chennedy Carter's controversial off-the-ball foul before an inbound play, McAfee crossed a line that led to much uproar.
Last night, McAfee said he'd reached out to Clark to say sorry directly. He began his show on Tuesday addressing the incident and suggesting Clark had responded.
READ MORE: Caitlin Clark receives direct apology from Pat McAfee over controversial descriptorOPINION: Sabrina Ionescu's olive branch to Caitlin Clark is a massive positive for all parties
“Obviously that's a massive ---- up on my end. I apologize for that,” McAfee said. “I did reach out to Caitlin Clark through the Fever, sent an apology and then got a message back that she said it was all good. No blood. We move forward. And she appreciates us reaching out and apologizing.
“So that obviously makes me feel a little bit better. But to the people that got p***ed off yesterday and offended, I understand. I learned a lot.”
McAfee was heavily criticized on social media for the comment about Clark, although he insisted his comment was meant as a compliment while acknowledging it was inappropriate. He later took to X to address the backlash online: “I shouldn't have used 'white -----' as a descriptor of Caitlin Clark. No matter the context, even if we're talking about race being a reason for some of the stuff happening.. I have way too much respect for her and women to put that into the universe.
Follow us on X for the best and latest in sports news
Caitlin Clark was knocked to the court by Chennedy Carter© Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
“My intentions when saying it were complimentary just like the entire segment but, a lot of folks are saying that it certainly wasn't at all. That's 100% on me and for that I apologize... I have sent an apology to Caitlin as well. Everything else I said... still alllllll facts. #Journalism #WNBAProgrum #SheIsTheOne.”
Clark has dominated the headlines ever since Carter's foul on her during the Fever’s win over the Sky on Saturday. The rookie was floored by the veteran toward the end of the third quarter, leading to debate over how Clark has been treated since entering the league as a transcendent talent and first-overall pick.
Since making her WNBA debut last month, Clark has received several hard fouls. So too has fellow rookie Angel Reese, who was floored by MVP candidate Alyssa Thomas two weeks ago.
On Sunday, Clark addressed the Carter foul and said: “You got to find a way to hold your own. I grew up with two brothers and things were very physical ... so I'm definitely prepared for it.”
