From OutKick · Bobby Burack · · 1m
Ryan Clark Claims ESPN Leaked Trans Athlete Profile to OutKick
Ryan Clark says ESPN leaked his firing to OutKick after interviewing trans athlete Sophie Cunningham.
In brief
Ryan Clark says ESPN leaked his firing to OutKick after interviewing trans athlete Sophie Cunningham. ESPN fired Ryan Clark after he claimed the network leaked his termination to OutKick following a profile of trans athlete Sophie Cunningham. Originally reported by OutKick.
Ryan Clark's Firing
ESPN fired Ryan Clark after more than 11 years with the network.
Clark's Claim About Leaking
Clark claims ESPN leaked his firing to OutKick after interviewing Sophie Cunningham.
Sophie Cunningham's Profile
Sophie Cunningham supported keeping trans athletes out of girls' sports.
ESPN's Reason for Firing
ESPN fired Clark because he was toxic and made false statements about Louisiana police.
Clark's Narrative
Clark prefers the story that he was fired for being too black and leaked to OutKick.
ESPN's Defense
ESPN did not humiliate Clark but tried to protect him from online leaks.
Clark's Responsibility
Clark was fired because he was toxic and did not drive viewership or revenue.
The big picture
ESPN fired Ryan Clark after he claimed the network leaked his termination to OutKick following a profile of trans athlete Sophie Cunningham.
