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    OutKick

    by Fox News Media

    "Sports & Culture, The Right Way"

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    Overview

    OutKick is an American sports and commentary website that blends sports news, opinion, and podcasts with a conservative viewpoint. Founded by Clay Travis in 2011, the site has grown from a college football-focused blog into a broader media outlet covering sports, pop culture, and politics.

    Travis, a former lawyer and sports blogger, built OutKick into a brand known for its contrarian takes and irreverent style. The site gained traction with its coverage of college football and its criticism of what it saw as political correctness in sports media. Over time, it expanded into podcasts and video content, featuring contributors like OutKick's own personalities and guest commentators.

    In 2021, Travis sold OutKick Media to Fox Corporation, after years of cross-promotion and syndication deals with Fox Sports. The acquisition brought OutKick under the Fox umbrella, and Travis remained at the helm until 2026, when he stepped down as the site fully integrated into Fox News Digital. The move solidified OutKick's place within Fox's media ecosystem, reaching a broad audience of sports fans and conservative commentators.

    Key Features

    • Daily sports news and opinion articles
    • Podcasts with regular hosts and guests
    • Video content on YouTube
    • Email newsletters
    • Social media presence on X, Facebook, and YouTube
    • Focus on college football, NFL, NBA, WNBA, NASCAR, and more

    Specifications

    FounderClay Travis
    Founded2011
    OwnerFox News Media (since 2021)
    Content TypeArticles, podcasts, videos, newsletters
    PlatformsWebsite, X, Facebook, YouTube

    Pros & Cons

    Pros

    • • Distinctive conservative voice in sports media
    • • Covers stories mainstream outlets often ignore
    • • Strong social media engagement and viral reach
    • • Free access to all content

    Cons

    • • Explicit political slant may alienate some readers
    • • Criticized for politically motivated coverage
    • • Limited depth in traditional sports reporting

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is OutKick free to read?
    Yes, OutKick's website content is freely accessible to all readers. The platform generates revenue through advertising and email newsletter subscriptions rather than paywalls, with no premium tier documented.
    Who owns OutKick?
    OutKick is owned by Fox News Media, a subsidiary of Fox Corporation. Clay Travis founded the platform in 2011 and sold it to Fox Corporation in 2021, remaining at the helm until 2026 when the site fully integrated into Fox News Digital.
    Is OutKick conservative or liberal?
    OutKick is explicitly conservative in its editorial approach. The platform describes itself as offering 'common sense analysis' and frequently publishes content critical of political correctness in sports media, with a particular focus on transgender athlete policies and cultural debates in sports.
    What is the OutKick controversy about the WNBA?
    OutKick has been at the center of multiple WNBA-related controversies, including founder Clay Travis's $10 million offer to the Las Vegas Aces to play a high school boys basketball team and its extensive coverage of the Sophie Cunningham–Cheryl Reeve transgender athlete dispute.
    When did Clay Travis leave OutKick?
    Clay Travis stepped down from OutKick in 2026, following the platform's full integration into Fox News Digital. He founded the platform in 2011 and led it through the 2021 Fox Corporation acquisition before his departure.

    Keywords

    OutKickClay Travissports commentaryconservative sportsFox Newscollege footballWNBAtransgender athletes

    Sources

    WikipediaAbout OutKickFox CorporationFox News OutKickOutKick on X

    Product Info

    Brand
    Fox News Media
    Manufacturer
    Fox Corporation
    Category
    Sports Media
    Released
    2011
    Availability
    Available
    Founded
    2011
    Founder
    Clay Travis
    Owner
    Fox News Media
    Acquired by Fox
    2021
    Travis departure
    2026

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