Holly Rowe says Jon Root is bullying women over Angel Reese criticism

1 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 1

The ESPN reporter made the remark in an Instagram comment after Root's viral post mocked Reese's preseason return and argued she would not match Caitlin Clark's long-term impact.
Root rejected the accusation, saying criticism of Reese's play is not misogyny and accusing WNBA media of shielding her while overstating her standing compared with Clark.
The dispute taps into wider tensions over Clark and Reese, media treatment of the WNBA, and recurring arguments about race, popularity and how criticism of women's sports is framed.

Can sports media objectively critique WNBA players without facing accusations of bullying or bias?

Will Angel Reese's trade finally make her rivalry with Caitlin Clark match the off-court hype?

Can the WNBA's new salary structure sustain itself once the initial 'Clark effect' fades?