Los Angeles Times edits column criticized by LSU and UCLA coaches for sexism and inappropriate language, removing references to players as "villains" and "dirty debutantes."
Los Angeles Times edits column criticized by LSU women's basketball coach, Kim Mulkey, for being sexist and hurtful. Column referred to LSU and UCLA players as "villains" and "dirty debutantes" and likened the Sweet 16 game to a battle of good versus evil. Mulkey defended her players and the Times removed those references and republished the column with a note stating it did not meet editorial standards. UCLA coach Cori Close apologized for retweeting the original column.
March 31, 2024
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