Serena Williams and Harrison Butker (Photos via Getty Images)
Serena Williams took a shot at Harrison Butker during Thursday night’s ESPY Awards.
The tennis icon was the talk of the ceremony after what many consider to be a witty remark, having taken to the stage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles alongside her sister Venus.
She elicited laughter from the audience after taking a jab at the Kansas City Chiefs kicker over his recent comments about women in the workplace.
Venus and Serena took to the stage with Abbott Elementary star Quinta Brunson, where they spoke about women’s sports.
“So, go ahead and enjoy women’s sports like you would any other sports, because they are sports,” Venus said.
Serena took the opportunity to take a swipe at Butker.
“Except you, Harrison Butker,” she quipped. “We don’t need you.”
Check it out in the video below:
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Harrison Butker Has Refused To Walk Back His Comments
The Chiefs kicker rubbed plenty of women the wrong way with a speech given during a commencement ceremony at Benedictine College earlier this year.
While many sided with him, Butker received considerable flak for encouraging women to embrace their roles as homemakers, suggesting it was their highest calling.
He refused to back down, however.
“If it wasn’t clear that the timeless Catholic values are hated by many, it is now,” he said after shaking the nation up with his initial speech. “Over the past few days, my beliefs, or what people think I believe, have been the focus of countless discussions around the globe.”
“In my seven years in the NFL, I’ve become familiar with positive and negative comments. But the majority of them revolve around my performance on the field. But, as to be expected, the more I’ve talked about what I value most, my Catholic faith, the more polarizing I’ve become. It’s a decision I’ve consciously made, and one I do not regret at all.”
The Chiefs didn’t pay any attention to the people asking for the player to be cut, although he could have a reduced role next season as the team isn’t so keen on him getting tackled.
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Caitliп Clark caυsed a social media storm after respoпdiпg aпd criticiziпg Sereпa Williams for her coпtroversial jokes aboυt “white people,” emphasiziпg herself, which oυtraged faпs. “The teппis legeпd is jυst like other black people,”
Caitliп Clark caυsed a social media storm after respoпdiпg aпd criticiziпg Sereпa Williams for her coпtroversial jokes aboυt “white people,” emphasiziпg herself, which oυtraged faпs. “The teппis legeпd is jυst like other black people,”
Caitliп Clark aпd Sereпa Williams (Photos via Getty Images
Caitlin Clark has responded to Serena Williams’ “white people” joke following an eventful ESPY Awards ceremonу.
The former tennis star hosted the event on Thursday night and made several jokes, one of which was about Clark’s white fans.
“Caitlin Clark had an amazing year and is nominated for three awards,” she said. “Caitlin, you are the Larry Bird in that you are an amazing player, you have ties to Indiana and white people are really crazy about you.”
As expected, not everyone found it funny, with some considering it divisive.
Clark, however, didn’t have any issues with the quip and praised Williams for her hosting job.
“Obviously Serena did a tremendous job hosting,” she told reporters, per Athlon Sports.
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Clark also claimed to be of the view that Williams should have been the first female to win the ESPY for Best Record-Breaking Performance.
“Yea I didn’t know that until my little brother sent it to me this morning. I think it’s pretty cool,” she added. “It probably shouldn’t have been the first woman to win that award, in my eyes. I grew up supporting so many different female athletes who I idolized and I loved. The amount of records I’ve seen broken, like how did Serena Williams never win that award? It’s crazy.”
Clark won said accolade on the night, the first female ever to do so, as well as the Best Women’s College Athlete Award. She was also nominated for the Best Women’s Athlete Award, but that one went to Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson.
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BREAKING: The пext rookie of the year JυJυ Watkiпs said “She got Aпgel Reese beatiпg Caitliп Clark for rookie of the year”. Looks like it’s goппa be Close.
The Next Rookie of the Year? JυJυ Watkiпs Predicts a Tight Race Betweeп Aпgel Reese aпd Caitliп Clark
Watkins’ prediction has added fuel to the already intense rivalry between Reese and Clark. Fans of both players are eagerly following each game, scrutinizing every play and performance.
The debate over who deserves the Rookie of the Year title has spilled over into social media, where passionate discussions and friendly banter are rampant.
As the season progresses, the competition between Reese and Clark is expected to intensify. Both players are aware of the high stakes and are likely to elevate their game further, making the race even more thrilling to watch. With Watkins’ bold statement setting the tone, all eyes are on these two extraordinary rookies to see who will ultimately come out on top.
In the end, the decision will come down to the votes of the coaches, players, and media members who evaluate the overall impact and contributions of each rookie.
Whether it will be Angel Reese’s relentless drive and defensive prowess or Caitlin Clark’s scoring heroics and leadership, one thing is certain: the battle for Rookie of the Year will be a highlight of the season, showcasing the future stars of women’s basketball.
