Sports columnist faces backlash over Simone Biles defense after Riley Gaines attack
Fox NewsSunday, June 8, 2025 at 3:28:30 PM
A USA Today sports columnist is catching heat for her take on Simone Biles, praising the gymnast as a champion for transgender rights right after slamming swimmer Riley Gaines in another piece. Critics say the contrasting tone feels like a double standard—celebrating one athlete while tearing down another—and it’s sparked a messy debate over fairness and bias in sports commentary.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about sports—it’s about how public figures navigate hot-button issues like gender and fairness. When a columnist’s takes feel inconsistent, it fuels bigger conversations about media bias and who gets defended (or attacked) in cultural debates. For readers, it’s a reminder that sports journalism isn’t just stats and scores anymore; it’s often a proxy war for societal divides.
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