When it comes to the world of sports, the competition isn’t just on the field. Paige Spiranac, a prominent golf influencer, has taken a swing at the critics of basketball star Caitlin Clark. Spiranac boldly claimed that “women can be absolutely vicious to other women” while blasting Clark’s critics.
Spiranac’s advocacy extends to supporting female athletes against unfair treatment. She condemns the harsh judgment and negativity directed towards women in sports. Women, according to Spiranac, deserve equal respect and recognition for their achievements.
Clark, widely considered one of the greatest college basketball players of all time, failed to end her Iowa career on a high after losing 87-75 to South Carolina in Sunday night’s NCAA Championship game.
Despite setting countless NCAA records over the course of the season, and now preparing to enter this year’s WNBA Draft, the 22-year-old has been subjected to criticism by current and former players as well as fans on social media.
Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi recently warned Clark that ‘reality is coming’ ahead of her move into the WNBA, while Las Vegas Aces’ Kelsey Plum also mocked her tendency to shoot deep 3-pointers.
Kansas Jayhawks legend Lynette Woodard, meanwhile, insisted over the weekend she has not beaten her NCAA scoring record after pointing out that she played with a men’s basketball and could only shoot for 2-pointers in her time.
However, Spiranac has hit out at Clark’s critics while claiming that women are often ‘absolutely vicious’ to other women.
‘The hate towards Caitlin Clark from current and former players is disappointing but not surprising,’ the golf influencer, who boasts seven million followers across her various social-media channels, wrote on X.
‘Women can be absolutely vicious to other women while also preaching empowering the next generation. I’ve seen it first hand but we must remember a rising tide lifts all boats’.
The scrutiny and backlash faced by female athletes are no joke, but it’s time to rewrite the playbook. Gender dynamics in sports need a revamp, and it starts with us – the fans, the media, and the industry as a whole. It’s time to champion support over sabotage. Female athletes deserve the spotlight without the shadows of negativity looming overhead.
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