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Rapinoe highlighted the importance of recognizing this privilege and the responsibility to uplift Black athletes and women in sports. Critics have pointed to Clark's honesty as a double-edged sword, praising her courage while also suggesting that it opens her to backlash from some media and fan bases. With the conversation mired in divisive narratives, it is evident that any positive news about women's sports can be clouded by negativity and controversy, calling the industry’s biases into question.