WNBA
No Proof Of Racist Fan Conduct
… At Reese Vs. Clark Sport
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The WNBA says it is discovered no proof followers had been spewing racist hate towards Angel Reese or anybody else throughout Chicago’s recreation in opposition to Caitlin Clark‘s Fever earlier this month.
The league launched a probe after social media accounts alleged Reese and a few of her teammates had been on the receiving finish of some disturbing trash speak through the Sky’s Might 17 matchup in opposition to the Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
However in a press release launched Tuesday afternoon, the W says its investigators have but to seek out something that corroborates the report.
“Based on information gathered to date,” the league stated, “including from relevant fans, team and arena staff, as well as audio and video review of the game, we have not substantiated it.”
Nonetheless, Reese clearly supported the investigation — as throughout a Might 20 assembly with reporters, she stated there was “no place in the game” for the habits that was alleged. She added she was grateful the WNBA and her crew had been wanting into all the things.
Angel Reese took 3 questions concerning the WNBA opening an investigation into reported hate speech directed at her through the Sky-Fever recreation Saturday. After {that a} Sky media rep shortly responded “next question” when reporters requested observe ups. #Sky pic.twitter.com/qsREFpJCXk
— Josh Frydman (@Josh_Frydman) Might 20, 2025
@Josh_Frydman
For the Fever’s half, it was clearly pleased with the league’s findings … writing in a press release Tuesday, “We appreciate the swift and thorough process undertaken by the WNBA to investigate these allegations, which were not substantiated.”
“At Gainbridge Fieldhouse,” the crew continued, “we are committed to providing the best possible basketball experience for players and fans where hate speech has absolutely no place.”
“Indiana is home to the world’s greatest fans, and we look forward to an exciting season of Fever basketball.”
