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Olbermann Slams Cohn for Defending Matthews' Controversial Olympics Visit

2/27/2026

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Keith Olbermann, ESPN commentator, criticized Linda Cohn (ESPN anchor) for defending Auston Matthews after his White House visit following the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Olbermann called Cohn a "self-obsessed politically motivated clown" for her stance.
Cohn condemned a Toronto Star article claiming Matthews prioritized President Donald Trump over his Canadian roots.
Auston Matthews faced backlash for celebrating with Team USA and not returning to work immediately after the Olympics.

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Keith Olbermann, ESPN commentator, criticized Linda Cohn (ESPN anchor) for defending Auston Matthews after his White House visit following the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Olbermann called Cohn a "self-obsessed politically motivated clown" for her stance.
Cohn condemned a Toronto Star article claiming Matthews prioritized President Donald Trump over his Canadian roots.
Auston Matthews faced backlash for celebrating with Team USA and not returning to work immediately after the Olympics.