# Dave Portnoy blasts USA Today writer for Clark-Till comparison

Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, called a USA Today columnist's comparison of WNBA star Caitlin Clark to Emmett Till "insane" and suggested the writer belongs in an asylum. The comparison has drawn sharp criticism for trivializing a historic racial tragedy. This incident highlights ongoing tensions around race, sports, and media commentary.

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- [Fox News Business](https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/dave-portnoy-usa-today-writer-belongs-insane-asylum-caitlin-clark-emmett-till-comparison) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:57:58 GMT