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Serena Williams Slams Harrison Butker: ESPYs Drama Unfolds

2024 ESPY Awards - Gender Equality in Sports - Harrison Butker - Serena Williams - Social Issues in Sports

Serena Williams takes on Kansas City Chiefs kicker at ESPY Awards with fiery remarks. Read more about the controversial showdown here!

Serena Williams made headlines at the 2024 ESPY Awards when she called out Kansas City Chiefs player Harrison Butker for his controversial remarks about women. Butker's speech at Benedictine College in May stirred up controversy as he criticized working women, Pride month, and abortion, gaining support from US conservatives. During the awards ceremony, ESPYs host Serena Williams and Quinta Brunson took a jab at Butker, defending women's rights and sportsmanship. The tennis champion's bold statements created a buzz, with social media buzzing about the clash between sports and social commentary.

In a fierce defense of women during the ESPYs, Serena Williams targeted both Butker and ESPN's Pat McAfee, making a powerful statement in support of gender equality in sports. The Williams sisters, alongside actress Quinta Brunson, delivered a message advocating for women's empowerment and respect in sports. This bold move by Serena highlighted the ongoing conversations surrounding gender equality and representation in the sports industry.

Serena Williams' call-out of Butker sheds light on the importance of using platforms for social advocacy, sparking discussions on gender roles and inclusivity in sports. The ESPYs moment brought attention to the impact of athletes' words beyond the field, emphasizing the responsibility they carry as public figures. As the debate continues, Butker's controversy serves as a reminder of the power of athletes' voices in shaping societal norms and values.

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Women 'don't need' Harrison Butker after controversial speech, says ... (The Guardian)

Butker in May railed against working women, Pride month and abortion in speech that won him support from US conservatives.

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Serena Williams takes shot at Harrison Butker while hosting ESPYs ... (NBC News)

ESPYs host Serena Williams and Quinta Brunson took a jab at Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker during the awards ceremony Thursday night.

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Serena Williams Calls Out Harrison Butker In Defense Of Women At ... (Deadline)

Serena Williams called out Kansas City Chiefs player Harrison Butker at the 2024 ESPY Awards after his controversial remarks about the role of women.

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What Did Serena Williams Say About Harrison Butker at ESPYs? (The Cut)

ESPY host Serena Williams, had a message for Harrison Butker, following his controversial speech at Benedictine College.

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Serena Williams calls out Harrison Butker during 2024 ESPYS (ABC News)

Serena Williams called out Harrison Butker at the 2024 EPSYS, two months after the Kansas City Chiefs player's controversial graduation speech.

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ESPYs host Serena Williams slams Harrison Butker: 'We don't need ... (Los Angeles Times)

Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker was slammed by ESPYs host Serena Williams over his comments about women. Prince Harry honored Pat Tillman's mother.

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Serena Williams Called Out Pat McAfee and Harrison Butker at the ... (Glamour)

In just one nightโ€”at the 2024 ESPYs, which took place on July 11โ€”the tennis champion took down both Kansas City Chiefs player Harrison Butker and ESPN ...

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'We don't need you': Tennis legend Serena Williams targets Chiefs ... (KMBC Kansas City)

Williams was alongside her tennis star sister Venus Williams and "Abbott Elementary" creator and actress Quinta Brunson speaking about women's sports when she ...

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Harrison Butker Responds To Serena Williams' Comments Made At ... (Today.com)

ESPYS host Serena Williams took a shot at Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker onstage for his controversial college commencement speech.

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Harrison Butker responds to Serena Williams' ESPYs dig: 'Sports are ... (Yahoo Sports)

Butker was in the audience when Williams joked he wasn't welcome in women's sports.

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'Sports are supposed to be the great unifier': Chiefs kicker Harrison ... (KMBC Kansas City)

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has responded to comments made by ESPY host Serena Williams.

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Harrison Butker: Serena Williams chose to "disinvite" those with ... (NBC Sports - NFL)

Harrison Butker attended the ESPYs. He might be regretting the decision. Butker, who created controversy earlier this year with a commencement address that ...

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