{
  "id": 5019146,
  "title": "Linda Cohn Fires Back at Ex-ESPN Colleague Who Called Her Out for Controversial WNBA, Caitlin Clark Takes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/linda-cohn-fires-back-at-ex-espn-colleague-who-called-her-out-for",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T05:02:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/linda-cohn-fires-back-ex-050229585.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Linda Cohn responded to her ex-colleague Cindy Brunson after the ESPN anchor criticized her focus on Caitlin Clark and the WNBA. Cohn defended her recent posts, pointing out her past WNBA work and the 34 years at ESPN when her opinions were restricted. She posted a video response to Brunson, acknowledging her involvement in WNBA coverage during her ESPN days and explaining that her commentary now feels different because it's her show. The ongoing discussion revolves around Clark's sensational performances for the Indiana Fever, including averages of 22.5 points, 8.4 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game in her third season. She is set to play for Team USA at the FIBA Women's World Cup in Berlin.",
  "summary": "Former ESPN anchor Linda Cohn fired back at ex-colleague Cindy Brunson after being questioned over her sudden focus on Caitlin Clark and the WNBA. Defending her recent posts, Cohn highlighted her past WNBA work and noted that 34 years of network restrictions previously kept her true opinions hidden.",
  "key_points": [
    "Linda Cohn defends her WNBA coverage, referencing 34 years at ESPN",
    "Ex-colleague Cindy Brunson criticized Cohn's focus on Caitlin Clark",
    "Cohn's commentary now distinct as it's her own show"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Linda Cohn's response to Cindy Brunson's criticism marks a shift in her commentary style now that she's working outside ESPN, where she previously felt restricted in expressing her opinions.",
  "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."
}