Ryan Clark

“Sophie Cunningham says something and they [OutKick] say, ‘A great brand switch for ESPN. Ryan Clark was fired this week and now Sophie Cunningham leads the news,’”

Ryan Clark · said 2026-11-05 · reported 2026-11-06

Clark appeared on the 'All The Smoke' podcast and discussed his firing from ESPN, alleging the network leaked the news to OutKick.

“That’s what they [ESPN] wanted. That’s why you leaked it to [OutKick]. And so I think everything points to it, but I should have, my antenna should have been up more and even with that, there was nothing I could change.”

Ryan Clark · said 2026-11-05 · reported 2026-11-06

Clark continued on the podcast, claiming ESPN intentionally leaked his firing to OutKick.

“couldn’t be too black”

Ryan Clark · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-06

The article notes Clark claimed he couldn't be too black during his time at ESPN.

“Those bastards fired me for being too black and leaked the news to Bobby Burack and OutKick.”

Ryan Clark · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-06

The article presents this as Clark's preferred narrative about his firing, which he believes will drum up sympathy.