{
  "id": 17484025,
  "title": "‘Can’t like and support Caitlin Clark without being called MAGA’: Former ESPN star does not hold back",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/cant-like-and-support-caitlin-clark-without-being-called-maga-former",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-31T22:21:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/t-support-caitlin-clark-without-222145093.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Linda Cohn, a former ESPN star, recently discussed her support for Indiana Fever stars Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham, which has led to assumptions about her political views. On a recent podcast, Cohn clarified that people have \"no idea\" who she voted for, emphasizing that supporting Clark does not equate to being labeled MAGA. Cohn, who launched her own show after retiring from ESPN, has been more outspoken in her criticism of LeBron James and defended Cunningham who faced backlash for expressing her views on biological men in sports. Cohn also addressed the controversy surrounding A'ja Wilson's withdrawal from Team USA ahead of the FIBA Women’s World Cup, suggesting it may have been due to not wanting to watch the event turn into a platform for Clark. Cohn maintains that her opinions will continue to be shared, reacting to criticism by stating that the labelers don't know who she voted for and should reconsider their assumptions.",
  "summary": "Since leaving ESPN earlier this year, Linda Cohn has become one of the loudest supporters of Indiana Fever stars Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham, which has led many to make assumptions about her politics. However, she does not seem to think that’s fair. The longtime SportsCenter anchor says those assumptions are wrong. During a recent…",
  "key_points": [
    "Former ESPN star Linda Cohn supports Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham.",
    "Cohn clarified support for Clark does not equate to being labeled MAGA.",
    "Cohn continues to share opinions despite criticism."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}