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Pro Sports’ Pride Month Push Most Divisive Ever: Root

Sports commentator Jon Root told "The Alex Marlow Show" that Pride month celebrations are the most divisive initiative ever undertaken by professional sports leagues.

Stefanos Banos
Stefanos Banos Staff Writer
JUNE 14, 2026 AT 5:42 AM

Jon Root of Outkick made the striking assessment during his appearance on “The Alex Marlow Show” this past Friday, where he discussed the intersection of politics and athletics.

Root did not mince words in his evaluation of how sports organizations have handled Pride month festivities. I believe it’s the most divisive thing that sports have ever done, he stated during the broadcast.

The sports analyst emphasized that he has been consistent in this viewpoint, noting that he addresses the subject frequently in his commentary work.

The remarks come as professional sports leagues across America continue to face scrutiny over their embrace of progressive social causes, with fan bases increasingly polarized over the mixing of athletics and political activism.

“The Alex Marlow Show” reaches audiences nationwide through the Salem Radio Network, broadcasting weekdays from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern time. The program is hosted by Alex Marlow, who serves as Editor-in-Chief of Breitbart News. An evening television version airs at 9 p.m. Eastern on the Salem TV news channel, with podcast versions available across multiple platforms including YouTube, Rumble, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

With information from Breitbart News

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Stefanos Banos
Stefanos Banos

Stefanos Banos was born in Piraeus and is an editor at NewsFire.GR, specializing in political analysis and international relations. He graduated from the Department of Communication and Media at the University of Bremen in Germany, where he also completed his Master of Arts in Communication and Media Studies. Married to Zoi, he is a proud father of three boys.

Jon Root of Outkick made the striking assessment during his appearance on “The Alex Marlow Show” this past Friday, where he discussed the intersection of politics and athletics.

Root did not mince words in his evaluation of how sports organizations have handled Pride month festivities. I believe it’s the most divisive thing that sports have ever done, he stated during the broadcast.

The sports analyst emphasized that he has been consistent in this viewpoint, noting that he addresses the subject frequently in his commentary work.

The remarks come as professional sports leagues across America continue to face scrutiny over their embrace of progressive social causes, with fan bases increasingly polarized over the mixing of athletics and political activism.

“The Alex Marlow Show” reaches audiences nationwide through the Salem Radio Network, broadcasting weekdays from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern time. The program is hosted by Alex Marlow, who serves as Editor-in-Chief of Breitbart News. An evening television version airs at 9 p.m. Eastern on the Salem TV news channel, with podcast versions available across multiple platforms including YouTube, Rumble, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

With information from Breitbart News