In a recent turn of events, a Los Angeles Times column has come under fire for being labeled as "sexist" by LSU women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey. The newspaper was quick to make changes to the online article, acknowledging that it did not meet their editorial standards.

The controversy stems from a column penned by columnist Ben Bolch, who wrote about the matchup between LSU and UCLA in the Women's NCAA tournament. In his piece, Bolch referred to the Lady Tigers as "dirty debutantes" and labeled them as "villains," while describing the Bruins as "milk and cookies." He even went so far as to portray the game as a battle between "good versus evil."

Following the column's publication, Mulkey expressed her dismay at Bolch's commentary, stating that it was sexist and disrespectful towards young female athletes. She highlighted the use of phrases like "dirty debutantes," urging people to understand the implications of such language. Mulkey emphasized that she would not tolerate anyone attacking 18-to-21-year-old players in such a derogatory manner.

Recognizing the gravity of the situation, the Los Angeles Times promptly made revisions to the article. The offensive phrases were removed, but the headline still retained the reference to "villains." The revised version was published in the early hours of the morning, with an update notice inserted shortly after.

This is not the first time that Mulkey has found herself at the center of a public dispute. Just last week, she engaged in a feud with the Washington Post over a profile written about her. Mulkey criticized the article, calling it a "hit piece" and even threatened to sue for defamation prior to its publication. The profile delved into her personal relationships with family members and players, highlighting alleged clashes regarding appearances and displays of sexuality. Mulkey's lawyers, however, stated that she did not treat gay players differently or harshly.

The clash between media outlets and the LSU women's basketball coach continues to spark debates about fair representation and respect for young athletes. Many are calling for increased accountability and sensitivity in sports journalism to avoid perpetuating harmful stereotypes or demeaning language towards women in sports.