The Ben Shapiro Show Most Controversial Sports Moments of 2023
Dec 29, 2023
David Cohn, a former Michigan quarterback, joins to dissect the most contentious sports moments of 2023. They dive into the film 'Lady Ballers' and its role in sparking dialogue about gender issues in athletics. The discussion covers athlete activism, including Megan Rapinoe's controversial comments, and the intersection of celebrity culture with sports. They also reflect on dramatic incidents like DeMar Hamlin's health crisis and the complexities within college football, exploring how money and politics shape contemporary sports narratives.
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Lady Ballers Success
- The movie Lady Ballers mocks woke ideology in sports and has been a huge success.
- It's the #1 streaming movie and received a 90% Rotten Tomatoes audience score.
Women's Sports
- Most people disagree with the idea of men competing in women's sports.
- It's a 99% issue, even though some vocal proponents exist.
Rapinoe's Controversial Injury Reaction
- Megan Rapinoe's injury and subsequent statement about God's existence are controversial.
- Her comments, after getting hurt, were seen as disrespectful to America.