News about Clay Travis

'Shame on the adults!' Riley Gaines leads outrage over trans Oregon runner being allowed to compete against girls and totally obliterate them

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 15, 2024
The question of transgender female athletes competing against their biologically female counterparts continues to fuel one of the loudest culture wars in the country. Former NCAA swimming champ Riley Gaines, who is perhaps the most well-known example of a female athlete who was stripped of an award because a biologically male swimmer was given preference in her college sport, was quick to blame the 'adults' at the Oregon track event for allowing Gallagher to compete. 'Let's call this what it is,' she wrote on X. 'Encouraged AND celebrated cheating at the hands of the "adults" in the room.'

Ex-NFL player Merril Hoge smuggishly blamed Taylor Swift for the team's demise: "It shows how weak and stupid people are."

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 28, 2023
Merril Hoge, an ex-NFL player, has denied allegations that Taylor Swift has anything to do with the Kansas City Chiefs' worrying drop in form. On Christmas Day, the Chiefs lost to the Raiders, igniting rumors from Undisputed Host Skip Bayless and OutKick founder Clay Travis' comments that the singer's presence at games to cheer boyfriend Travis Kelce was a distraction for the team. It's an alarming run of form for the Chiefs, who have now lost five of their last eight games, but Hoge - ironically speaking out against Travis's OutKick - denied it has anything to do with the singer.

Taylor Swift and NFL fans unite to mock Clay Travis and Skip Bayless for blaming the singer for the Chiefs losing and distracting Travis Kelce: 'Never realized T Swift was wide receiver coach!'

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 27, 2023
Fans of football and Taylor Swift's own huge fanbase have united as one to strongly deny NFL analysts' arguments that the musician is partially to blame for the Chiefs' recent woes. Travis Kelce's boyfriend and his Kansas City team have struggled to recover the form that saw them win the Super Bowl last year, with their woes compounded by a disappointing 20-14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Christmas Day. The Chiefs surrendered two touchdowns in seven seconds, with the Raiders chastising on a mix-up between Isiah Pacheco and quarterback Patrick Mahomes for the first time until Jack Jones intercepted a Mahomes throw moments later.

Stephen A. Smith maintains he should be ESPN's highest-paid employee with the First Take host in the final year of his $12 million contract: 'I've mastered my own company.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 5, 2023
As he prepares to enter the final year of his current $12 million deal, Stephen A. Smith has confirmed that he is working to become ESPN's top earner. Smith first joined ESPN in 2005 and spent four years with the network before returning in 2009 to star on its weekly sports debate show First Take. The 56-year-old is now one of the most influential sports analysts on US television, with a following of 420,000 viewers on his personal YouTube channel.

Tucker Carlson reveals he's 'flattered' by rumors he will be on the Trump 2024 ticket as his running mate - but says the chances are similar to 'an asteroid striking the Earth'

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 1, 2023
Tucker Carlson said on her podcast that he was 'flattered' to be named as Trump's possible vice presidential pick and that if asked, she would consider it. 'I put it in the category of asteroid striking the Earth,' he said. Whether you're good or bad: it's so far out of my reach that I...you know.' I'm flattered. I've never been involved in politics,' he says.' When asked by podcast hosts Clay Travis and Buck Sexton whether he'd like Carlson, he replied: "I like Tucker a lot, I guess I would."

According to a recent poll, Iowa Republicans want vaccine skeptic RFK Jr. to lead the FDA or CDC

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 12, 2023
According to an exclusive recent poll, Republican voters in Iowa want to see vaccine critic Robert Kennedy Jr. put in charge of regulating American medicines or leading the country's public health initiatives even though he is running for president as a Democratic candidate. R.F.K. Jr. has become well-known for promoting debunked vaccination myths and outlandish viruses. However, a survey of 600 Republicans in Iowa who are likely to vote for the 2024 G.O.P. nominee found that his assault on the health care establishment is gaining traction.

Clay Travis rips 'really bad deal' to bring Brittney Griner home

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 30, 2023
INTERVIEW EXCLUSIVE: The wars within the United States have long raged, but in recent years, they have collided within the once-unknown sports world. Now, there is a lot of resistance. Ever since Colin Kaepernick's knee touched the ground, the sports world has erupted as a breeding ground for political and social issues to be reported and broadcast. Clay Travis, the creator of 'non-woke' sports website Outkick, has no problem with his words.

When asked about the demise of the Philadelphia highway in the Senate, John Fetterman's bizarre remark

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 17, 2023
Senator John Fetterman (pictured), in the newest humiliating moment for the troubled lawman, sparked fresh health worries after struggling to finish his remarks on the I-95 highway demise. Fetterman was asked in a Senate Environment Committee hearing on Wednesday if he had any comments about the overpass tragedy months after he made a headline-grabbing six-week hospital visit for clinical depression. 'I, uh, would just, um, really like to,' you know - the 95, 95, 95. You know?' He replied. In spite of concerns that he has still hasn't recovered from a debilitating stroke in May 2022, the senator's mumbled statement trailed off as he approached the end of his term.

If elected president, DeSantis says he could pardon TRUMP for January 6th

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 25, 2023
DeSantis, a lawyer who Trump mocked and dubbed 'disloyal,' said he would consider pardons on 'Day One,' and that the FBI and Justice Department have been'weaponized.' In a radio interview, he made the remark a day after his tumultuous campaign announcement drew Trump's ridicule. He said he would investigate the case'case by case' and brought up the prosecution of pro-life demonstrators. When asked specifically about Trump, he said that any example of 'disfavored treatment based on politics' would be investigated. Trump also faces potential federal charges in connection with the removal of White House documents from his Mar-a-Lago or obstruction charges.

Molson Coors defends execs behind controversial Miller Lite ad

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 20, 2023
The Miller Lite commercial, which aired in March for Women's History Month, has resurfaced on the internet this week, disavows the brand's previous campaigns, which were heavily dependent on scantily-clad women. Sofia Colucci, Molson Coors' chief marketing officer, was confronted with eering internet threats over the ad and took down her social media pages in the face of hysterical right-wing indignation. People may disagree with our ads or our brands, but we will not stand by as people personally hurt our employees, particularly because these are company decisions and not made by a single individual,' a company spokesperson said.'

After stumbling and incoherent remarks to Congress, John Fetterman sparked fresh health worries

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 17, 2023
Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania - who was elected despite suffering a stroke during his campaign - sparked new health concerns when questioning a Silicon Valley Bank executive on Capitol Hill on Tuesday. Fetterman, who was hospitalized with depression, was just recently back to Congress to grill bank CEO Greg Becker. He often stuttered and struggled to explain that not only was the bank risky, but that taxpayer funds were being bailed out.

Clay Travis conducts a free beer experiment and claims that people with Bud Light "don't want to be seen."

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 9, 2023
Clay Travis (pictured inset) reported the findings of a weekend's 'free beer' experiment, giving people free cans from a cooler at a concert in Nashville, and stating that people will generally avoid Bud Light. On Twitter, the OutKick founder shared a video of a cooler filled with various types of beer, including Michelob Ultra, Yuengling, and Bud Light. He said he encouraged passers by to'pick which beer you like'. The cooler was again shown in a later video, but now it was almost entirely filled with Bud Light cans. Travis said people had avoided Bud Light all night and that while many people are 'important' going forward for Bud Light is that many people don't even want to be seen with [the] product. They just choose another brand.'

After the tie up of Dylan Mulvaney, Clay Travis says Bud Light faces an 'unmitigated disaster.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 4, 2023
After sales plummeted 21% due to Bud Light's relationship with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney, Clay Travis has said the beer company's 'unmitigated disaster.' Mulvaney was gifted with personalized cans embling her image, which she promoted on April 1, posting clips of them with her over ten million TikTok followers. Around $5 billion was stripped off the brand's value by Conservative commentators and Bud Light supporters, including Tomi Lahren and Kid Rock. Now Fox sports presenter and political commentator Travis has weighed in, saying that Bud Light has 'broken' its brand with the ad, with ads featuring 'football', 'party', 'humor,' and 'pretty women.'

Curt Schilling has agreed to join OutKick media. Clay Travis, a Conservative sports website, was born

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 22, 2023
Curt Schilling, a six-time MLB All-Star, has decided to join Clay Travis' social network 'Outkick,' according to Front Office Sports. Starting on February 24, he is expected to host 'The Curt Schilling Baseball Show' on the network. During Spring Training, the video podcast is expected to air on Tuesdays and Fridays, and is expected to continue throughout the regular season.

Elon Musk slammed New York Times for covering up how Twitter blocked Hunter Biden's laptop

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 4, 2022
On Saturday, Elon Musk blasted The New York Times for failing to cover his revelation of how Biden employees had been urged to delete tweets relating to Hunter Biden's laptop's damaging information. The 'Twitter Files' is also available at other outlets, including CBS News, ABC, and The Washington Post.' Musk characterized the paper as a "unregistered lobbying company for far left politicians" in reaction to the apparent lack of coverage from the Times. The remark was made in response to conservative radio host Clay Travis' tweet, 'There is not one single article about @elonmusk or the @twitter email launch last night on the @nytimes app this morning.' Musk replied, 'I'm because The New York Times has become, for all intents and purposes, an unregistered lobbying firm for far left politicians.'

When reciting a URL, the President cuts out the word 'D-O-T' from the teleprompter

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 18, 2022
When reading the website address, the president urged Americans to visit a government fraud website and then read out the letters 'D-O-T', drawing mockery online for speaking out against instructions. The White House admitted to the mistake by quoting the correct address in a official transcript.

Minneapolis teachers' union's plan to fire white teachers ahead of people of color is ILLEGAL

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 18, 2022
Lawyers have now stated that a teachers union's proposal to exclude white teachers ahead of people of color is unethical and unconstitutional. Kimberly Hermann said the "Supreme Court has been crystal clear" and that the new deal will be unconstitutional right away. [It's] unlawful and it's throwing our country back decades in race relations,' she said. Minneapolis Public Schools' new hire insists it is a'remedy the continuing effects of past discrimination.'

Former Republican candidate for Minnesota governor compares new public school policy to Jim Crow

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 17, 2022
On Wednesday, Kendall Qualls, a former Republican presidential nominee in Minnesota, called the school board and teachers' contract 'an infinity loop of fright,' and likened it to Jim Crow. Qualls and attorney Kofi Montzka condemned the arrangement on Fox and Friends, saying it perpetuated bigotry and made black people appear 'dumb.' Minneapolis Public Schools defended the deal on Wednesday, saying that white teachers should be dismissed over teachers of color. The deal was struck last spring after a two week strike spearheaded by Minneapolis Federation of Teachers union president Greta Callahan

The Minneapolis school board has agreed to'reverse past bigotry.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 17, 2022
The Minneapolis Public Schools defends its forthcoming deal which avoids the teaching of white teachers over students of color. It was a'remedy' for past discrimination's persisting effects.' The stipulation is part of a new deal between the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers and Minneapolis Public Schools that will begin in spring 2023. Parts of the deal was an attempt to re-format how the school district recruits and retains teachers of color. According to the new deal, they may choose to avoid layoffs to a teacher who is'a representative of a minority that is underrepresented.' If re-hires occur, this prioritizing could include teachback teachers who were fired.

According to Fury, the WHITE teachers came first, regardless of seniority

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 16, 2022
The stipulation is part of a new deal between the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers and Minneapolis Public Schools that will begin in spring 2023, the end of a two-week teachers' strike. Parts of the deal was designed to re-format how the school district recruits and keeps teachers of color. The latest deal states that teachers subjected to layoffs or relocations will usually be based on seniority, so they may choose not to do so to a teacher who is 'a member of a minority that is underrepresented.' If re-hires occur, this prioritizing could apply to bring back teachers who were dismissed. According to the contract, the district must deprioritize the more senior teacher, who is not a member of an underrepresented group, in order to recall a teacher who is a member of a population that is not represented among licensed teachers.'

AnyONE who identifies as female will be eligible to enroll in Nashville's all-girls academy

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 11, 2022
Harpeth Hall, a private all-girls school in Nashville, introduced a new program that welcomed transgender students to enroll. "Any student who identifies as a student may enroll in our program," the school sent a letter to parents on Tuesday, advising that gender identity is encouraged in our curriculum. There has been no change' to the admissions application process, which is 'open to any female student,' according to the $33,000-a-year Tennessee prep school, which educated actress Reese Witherspoon and singer Amy Grant.' The school reiterated that its culture is based on women, and that the new curriculum provides students with a safe space to explore their gender identity. The policy comes just one month after a new state law introduced harsh sanctions to public schools that encourage trans athletes to participate in women's sports. Harpeth Hall's memo did not mention trans students participating in its sports, but it is not bound by the new enacted legislation as a private school.