One Twitter user directly confronted these shows and their guests, suggesting that the lack of coverage for “majority white sports” is due to racism.
However, Ryan Clark, a former NFL player and current ESPN analyst, quickly dismissed this notion, stating that it is not about race but rather about the popularity and viewership of the sports. He explained: “Football & basketball are more popular and more people tune into games. Also [they] tune in to hear about them. It’s not all scrutiny. It’s also praise.”
While it is true that football and basketball have larger fan bases and higher viewership, it is important to acknowledge that this does not excuse the lack of coverage for other sports.
