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An article criticizing the on-court behavior of WNBA star Caitlin Clark sparked major backlash today.
And the discourse surrounding the controversial USA Today piece has spread well beyond the world of sports.
The article — written by sports columnist Nancy Armour — starts with a simple enough premise:
Armour argues that Clark has engaged in strategic “flopping” and has argued with refs with the goal of receiving undeserved fouls.
The article was originally titled, “Caitlin Clark’s reaction to non-calls puts other players at risk,” but the headline now reads, “Caitlin Clark’s flopping isn’t just annoying — it’s becoming dangerous.”
“The irony of the WNBA’s All-Star Game is that it’s happening this weekend in Chicago, the hometown of Emmett Till, who became an icon of the civil rights movement after his tragic murder,” Armour writes in the piece, adding:
“The local art gallery is currently hosting an exhibit imagining his life if he hadn’t been lynched.
“While it’s incumbent on the WNBA to do more to protect its players, there also should be an expectation on Clark to recognize the broader implications of her actions being weaponized.”
The use of Till’s name sparked outrage, but the claim that Clark is being supported by white supremacist groups created an even bigger uproar:
“It seems there is a white nationalist faction to Clark’s fandom that is deeply, deeply problematic, made even more so because the WNBA is made up predominantly of Black women, many of them queer,” Armour writes.
“When Clark claims fouls that don’t exist, when she goes on profanity-laced tirades at referees, those racists see her as a white woman in need of saving and take matters into their own hands.”
That assertion may be entirely true, but Armour should support such a bold claim with substantive evidence and not a mere “it seems.”
In the hours since it was published, the article has received significant criticism.
“I honestly cannot believe this made it past the editor. And I’m a Democrat. This is literally nonsense,” author Amy Siskind wrote of the piece on X (formerly Twitter).
“Even as a fan, I believe CC does complain too much and she can be overly dramatic. But that is not where Nancy Armour took this nonsense,” another commenter wrote.
“Instead, she connected two debatable basketball plays, a disgusting racist message, and the murder of Emmett Till to argue that Clark is somehow putting other players in danger. That is an enormous and irresponsible leap.”
That commenter concluded: “This article is disgusting and so is Nancy for writing it.”
The situation prompted Armour to post an explanation, reading:
“In my recent column, I made an inartful comparison with the murder of Emmett Till. I intended to connect the issues the WNBA is currently facing with its All-Star Game being hosted in Till’s hometown of Chicago.
“I obviously did not provide enough context for that. However, this point stands: There is a history in this country of perceived threats to white women being weaponized against African-Americans, and the danger that poses to Black players in the league.
“Players have been abused online and have reported receiving death threats. That has to be taken more seriously.
“I sincerely regret that my lack of appropriate context is overshadowing that important conversation and the action that needs to be taken by the WNBA to address it directly – for the benefit of ALL players.”
The current version of the article begins with disclaimer explaining that the piece has been “updated to provide further context and clarity.”
Caitlin Clark has not yet publicly responded to the controversy.
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Newly released body camera footage captures the harrowing moments before a Connecticut police officer fatally shot a man who authorities say refused repeated commands to stop attacking another person with a baseball bat.
The incident unfolded on the morning of July 19 in Meriden, Connecticut, after officers responded to reports of an active domestic violence situation at a home on Sagamore Road.
According to investigators, Officer Anthony Offiaeli arrived to find 38-year-old Robert Lee Jenkins III repeatedly striking a motionless man with a baseball bat (via TMZ).
Body camera footage released by the Connecticut Office of Inspector General shows Offiaeli pointing his weapon at Jenkins while repeatedly yelling, “Put the f—ing bat down!”
Authorities say the officer issued the command four times as Jenkins allegedly continued the attack. He also radioed for backup, urging responding officers to “step it up,” before opening fire.
Investigators later identified the victim as 69-year-old Robert Jenkins Jr., the suspect’s father.
According to the preliminary report, Robert Jenkins Jr. suffered catastrophic blunt-force injuries to the head and was pronounced dead at the scene. His death has been ruled a homicide.
Robert Lee Jenkins III was transported to a hospital, where he later died from multiple gunshot wounds. His death was also classified as a homicide under Connecticut’s legal definition for deaths caused by another person.
The released footage is graphic and shows the suspect continuing to swing the bat even after the officer begins firing. Reports indicate Offiaeli discharged nearly 20 rounds before the assault finally stopped.
As is standard procedure following an officer-involved shooting, Connecticut’s Office of Inspector General is investigating the use of deadly force.
A separate investigation into the underlying domestic violence homicide is being handled by Connecticut State Police.
Authorities have not released any information about what may have led to the fatal confrontation between father and son.
The body camera footage has quickly drawn widespread attention online because it documents the officer’s repeated attempts to end the attack before resorting to deadly force.
Officials have not announced when the investigations will be completed.
We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.
Connecticut Man Beats Father to Death on Camera Before Being Shot Dead By Police was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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As we previously reported, Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested earlier this week.
The brothers — who have built a massive audience by posting “manosphere” content online — were detained by Federal Marshals in Miami and may soon be extradited to the UK to face trial on 59 rape and sex trafficking charges.
But as of this writing, they’re still in the US — and it seems that Andrew is not too thrilled with their circumstances.
“I am being held in SHU, the highest level of security which exists,” reads a post that appeared on Tate’s X (formerly Twitter) account today.
“No commissary. No visits. No contact with the outside world. My neighbor is a cannibal who screams throughout the night.”
We don’t know how Tate is managing to convey that message if he has “no contact with the outside world.”
Numerous commenters (and a scathing community note) have pointed out that social media is, indeed, contact with the outside world.
We don’t imagine that Tate is actually tweeting from his cell, but clearly, he’s been in contact with a friend or assistant who is sharing his message.
And the tweets didn’t stop there!
“The system is millions of innocent people “just doing their jobs” to create an oppressive force of evil,” Tate continued, adding:
“Like daisies, individually sweet, but arranged to draw the face of satan.”
He also noted that the UK has a history of protecting accused predators like Prince Andrew, not prosecuting them.
“If I was really a sexual predator like grooming gangs, Prince Andrew, BBC Presenters, or Lord Mandelson (Epstein’s Best Friend),” he wrote, adding:
“The British Police would not be hunting me around the globe. They would be protecting me.”
Broken clock, and whatnot. But just because the UK has yet to prosecute royal Andrew, that doesn’t mean that grifter Andrew is innocent.
That would be like saying a US jury let OJ off the hook; therefore, every murder conviction in this country is invalid.
In any event, Andrew and Tristan are facing some very serious allegations, and if extradited and convicted, they could face life sentences.
The brothers were previously jailed in Romania, and the decision to allow them entry to the US was highly controversial.
Now, it sounds like the Tates will finally go in front of a judge. And he probably won’t be any more sympathetic to Andrew’s plight than Twitter was.
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It’s the NFL’s offseason, and Tom Brady has been retired for three years, but the GOAT is still managing to make a whole lot of headlines.
As we previously reported, Brady is participating in a weird fake rivalry with Logan Paul that will likely lead to Brady stepping into the WWE ring.
And why would a living legend on par with Jordan or Gretzky stoop to the level of a Paul brother?
Well, one longtime NFL insider believes that this is just the first step in a much larger plan for the seven-time Super Bowl champ.
“I spoke yesterday about Tom Brady’s foray into the world of WWE, and I got an email from a reader that I think may have been more accurate than I initially wanted to admit,” journalist Mike Florio said on his podcast this week (via Radar Online).
“There are two ways of looking at this. One, it’s a sort of bizarre mid-life crisis for Tom Brady, it’s an exercise in ego, can’t get enough, got to do more.
“There’s also a chance it is part of a broader plan. Is Tom Brady trying to cosy up to the wrestling base when it comes to for running for office?” Florio continued, adding:
“I did research this morning and the idea of Tom Brady running for president is not some new thing.”
Yes, the “Idiocracy was a documentary” crowd has been validated once again, and the world of pro wrestling is now considered a viable path to the White House.
Florio noted that Brady has been mentioned as a potential presidential candidate many times in the past, most notably by Sam Bankman Fried — who is now serving a 25-year prison sentence.
Not the most auspicious start to Tom Terrific’s political career, but presidential campaigns have overcome a felony or two in the past.
Speculation surrounding Brady and the WWE intensified after his increasingly public feud with Logan Paul.
The rivalry began with Brady slapping the WWE star and influencer during Fanatics Fest before the pair exchanged more taunts during the FIFA World Cup final.
Brady has also openly admitted he’d be interested in stepping into the ring if WWE could come up with the right storyline, and multiple reports say discussions between the two sides are ongoing.
However, neither Brady nor WWE has officially announced any agreement.
According to Radar, former NFL executive Mike Lombardi believes a WWE run could help Brady develop the charisma and public speaking skills that often benefit political candidates.
Lombardi pointed to the entertainment world’s long history of producing politicians, arguing that performing before massive live audiences can be valuable preparation for public office.
He also suggested Brady’s carefully managed public image and enormous name recognition would make him a formidable candidate if he ever decided to enter politics.
For now, though, there is no indication that Brady plans to run for office. The presidency speculation remains just that: speculation.
At the moment, Brady appears focused on his broadcasting career with FOX Sports, his business ventures, and whatever may or may not be developing with WWE.
Whether those wrestling rumors eventually become reality remains to be seen.
As for a presidential campaign?
There are a few more barriers to success there. But clearly, Tom is in need of a challenge these days.
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Sometimes, we call the crimes that people commit against society’s most vulnerable “unspeakable.”
In this case, however, one adult woman could — and should — have taken action, including just speaking, to protect her child.
Instead, an Oklahoma mom has been convicted on seven counts after her 11-year-old daughter gave birth at home.
Her husband has already been sentenced. But his crimes would not have been possible without her help.
What happened to this child is a sequence of horrors
On Friday, July 17, Cherie Walker was convicted on one count of enabling child sexual abuse and six counts of child neglect.
Prosecutors have recommended a sentence of life in prison on each count.
Walker is currently awaiting sentencing.
The trial, which took place in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, included four days of testimony from emergency responders, law enforcement officers, medical professionals, Department of Human Services employees, and family members.
Sure enough, the jury convicted Walker on all 7 counts.
In August 2025, authorities learned that an 11-year-old girl had given birth inside the family home without any prenatal care or medical assistance.
They launched an investigation, for multiple obvious reasons.
DNA testing confirmed that Dustin Walker was the father.
In March, Dustin pleaded guilty to one count of sexual abuse of a child under 12 and six counts of child neglect.
He received a prison sentence of life for the CSA conviction. Additionally, he received consecutive prison terms for the neglect convictions.
He did not do this alone
Prosecutors alleged that Cherie knew that her husband was sexually abusing their daughter and failed to protect her.
Sometimes, parents in these cases argue that the predator kept it a secret from them.
(Some even genuinely convince themselves that they didn’t really know.)
But when an 11-year-old child gives birth, there is no longer any doubt about what has happened to the child. There is also generally a very narrow suspect pool.
Walker presumably had months of her daughter’s pregnancy to seek justice for her, to contact the authorities with the obvious evidence of her husband’s crimes. Instead, she forced her child to give birth without medical care, attempting to shield the monster in the house from harm.
In the course of the investigation, another adult has been charged.
Michelle Justus is the victim’s grandmother.
She has pleaded not guilty to a charge of child neglect.
Her trial was set to begin on Thursday, July 23. We do not yet know the results.
It is clear that many adults failed this child, as did society at large. Her life has been forever altered, as has the life of her baby. The least that we can do, now, is seek justice for her.
Oklahoma Mom Cherie Walker Convicted After 11-Year-Old Gives Birth to Husband’s Baby was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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