Harrison Butker Fires Back at Serena Williams and Quinta Brunson's ESPY Criticisms
Sports | July 13, 2024, 11:04 a.m.
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has responded to remarks made about him by ESPYs host Serena Williams during Thursday night's show. Williams, along with sister Venus Williams and Abbot Elementary creator Quinta Brunson, celebrated women in sports on stage. However, the Williams sisters and Brunson took a jab at Butker, stemming from his commencement speech at Benedictine College where he made controversial remarks about women. Butker defended himself, commending Williams for using her platform but expressing disappointment in her actions. He highlighted the importance of sports as a unifier and criticized Williams for excluding those with differing views from supporting athletes. This incident underscores the ongoing challenges of gender equality and diversity in sports, reminding us of the importance of respecting and celebrating all athletes regardless of personal beliefs.