Jason Whitlock stirred plenty of discussion again after using his latest Fearless podcast episode to question whether Black Americans are losing their grip on U.S. sports.
The longtime commentator reacted to Shohei Ohtani’s jaw-dropping playoff outing against the Milwaukee Brewers, where the Japanese star struck out ten, went six scoreless innings, and belted three home runs. Whitlock said Ohtani’s dominance highlights how athletes from outside the United States have begun taking center stage in leagues once ruled by Americans.
“As an American, I sit here and I’m concerned in terms of like we’re losing our dominance in sports and in the most American sports, that is disconcerting to me,” Whitlock said.
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He went on to focus on what he views as the shrinking presence of Black American athletes across the major leagues, framing his comments in a way that drew heavy criticism.
“You lose black athletes to death. You lose them to feminization and a gay lifestyle,” he said. “It’s just over for the black athlete in America.”
Whitlock tied his concerns to what he believes are cultural and family issues, saying that growing up without a father figure often carries consequences that eventually show up on the field.
His remarks came as part of a broader reaction to Ohtani’s rise, suggesting that an international player schooling Americans in their own pastime reflects a deeper shift in athletic dominance.
“They’re Forcing This Conversation Into Every Living Room”: Jason Whitlock on Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Spot
Just a week earlier, Jason Whitlock had zeroed in on another headline-grabber — Bad Bunny — after the NFL tapped the Latin superstar to headline the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show.
On his October 16 Fearless episode, Whitlock accused the league of using its biggest stage to push what he called “gay advertisements” and “gender-fluid” messaging during broadcasts.
“What are we doing?” Jason Whitlock asked. “They want families watching football to start asking questions about sexuality. They’re forcing this conversation ino every living room.”
He continued, “Can we just watch football without the sexual stuff being shoved down our throats?”
Jason Whitlock argued that the NFL is focusing more on advancing a “social agenda” than on the sport itself — another example, in his eyes, of culture overtaking competition.
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