US EditionAP Source: WNBA Investigating Racial Slurs by Fans Against Angel Reese
- The WNBA is looking into reports that racial slurs were aimed at former LSU standout Angel Reese by spectators during Saturday’s game between the Chicago Sky and the Indiana Fever in Indiana.
- The incident occurred after a physical play between Reese and Caitlin Clark, leading to a brief altercation that paused the third quarter and resulted in technical penalties being issued to both Reese and Fever player Aliyah Boston.
- Reese scored 12 points and 17 rebounds in the game, while Clark achieved her third career triple-double, and the Sky lost to the Fever by 93-58.
- The WNBA condemned racism and hateful behavior, citing its 'No Space for Hate' policy, with both the WNBA Players Association and Indiana Fever supporting the ongoing investigation and commitment to player safety.
- The investigation could lead to actions enhancing security, mental health resources, and technology to detect hateful conduct, reinforcing the league's stance that such behavior has no place in sports or society.
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WNBA to Investigate Allegations of Racism by Fans at Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever Game After Dust-Up Between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese
The WNBA issued a statement Sunday responding to allegations of racist behavior by fans at the season opening game between the Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis Saturday. The Fever, led by Caitlin Clark, soundly defeated Angel Reese and the Sky, 93-58. (Clark and Reese got into it in the third quarter details below.) The announcement comes just days after the league announced a “No Space for Hate” campaign. I…
WNBA investigating racial slurs by fans toward Angel Reese, AP source says
NEW YORK — The WNBA is investigating racial comments directed toward Angel Reese by fans during the Chicago Sky’s loss to Caitlin Clark and the Fever at Indiana on Saturday, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Sunday on condition of anonymity because the league had not publicly identified who the taunts were directed toward or who made the allegations. “The WNBA strongly condemns racism,…
WNBA investigating racial slurs directed at Angel Reese during Indiana game
NEW YORK — The WNBA is investigating racial comments directed toward Angel Reese by fans during the Chicago Sky’s loss to Caitlin Clark and the Fever at Indiana on Saturday, according to a person familiar with the situation.
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Marietta Daily JournalWNBA vows to investigate hateful comments at Sky-Fever opener
The WNBA is investigating allegations of hateful, racial comments made by a fan at the combative season opener between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever on Saturday in Indianapolis.
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