Skip Bayless Faces Backlash Over Comments on Caitlin Clark's Race and Politics

Bayless admits feeling 'guilty' praising the WNBA star, fearing it would incite racial division and portray him as a 'red state white guy.'

Skip Bayless discussed his conflicted feelings about publicly supporting WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark on his podcast.
Bayless revealed he felt 'guilty' praising Clark due to concerns about being perceived as a 'red state white guy.'
He expressed fears that Clark, a white player excelling in a sport dominated by Black athletes, might be seen as a 'right-wing symbol.'
Bayless's comments have sparked a debate about race and politics in sports, with some accusing him of unnecessarily injecting racial issues.
Clark has largely avoided political discourse, though she recently liked a social media post endorsing Kamala Harris, prompting further discussion.