When Sports Commentary Crosses the Line — The Ethics of Getting Personal on Air

Media ethics, particularly in journalism and commentary, rest on several key tenets: fairness, accountability and respect for personal boundaries. Clark’s remarks undermined all three. Rather than engaging with RGIII’s argument on its merits, he dismissed it by targeting the messenger’s private life.

Yes, RGIII’s wife (simply said) looked "goofy" in the background, clapping along with his commentary—I didn’t realize "enabling" was a love language—but that visual context doesn’t justify shifting the focus.

Moreover, this incident raises a broader ethical question: Do public figures forfeit their right to privacy and protection from personal attacks once they step into the sports spotlight? Full Story