Ryan Clark Says ESPN Used His Firing to Shift AttentionClark’s Firing Raises Questions About ESPN’s Handling of a Transgender Sports DebateClark’s Accusation Ties ESPN Firing to Debate Over Women’s Sports
Ryan Clark says ESPN deliberately leaked news of his firing during a live show in July, as coverage turned to WNBA player Sophie Cunningham’s comments about transgender athletes.Ryan Clark says ESPN leaked his firing during a live broadcast as attention shifted to Sophie Cunningham’s comments about transgender athletes in women’s sports.Ryan Clark alleges ESPN leaked his on-air firing to shift coverage toward Sophie Cunningham’s remarks on transgender athletes in women’s sports.