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WNBA, found in a study alleged “hateful comments” aimed at Angel Reese during her fight against the Indiana fever, was “not substantiated.”
Reese and her Chicago Sky were facing the fever and Caitlin ClarkAnd at one point, the two had to be separated after an obvious error by Clark against Reese. The association announced the next day that it would start a study of the alleged comments.
Tuesday closed the investigation.
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Chicago Sky Forward Angel Reese, #5, shoots during a WNBA basketball match against Indiana Fever in Indianapolis on Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
After the news that the investigation was over, Senator Jim Banks, R-in., Fired at Reese.
“Angel Reese owes Indiana fans an apology,” he posted at X.
It is unclear if Reese himself informed WNBA of requesting the investigation. Sky -head coach Tyler Marsh found out the reports “when everyone else did.” However, Reese has said in the past that fever and Iowa fans have been racist to her.
Last week, she even relocated a tiktok who said she was “insecure” while playing against the fever in Indiana. The video also called WNBA to allow Reese to play in such an environment.
When Reese talked about the investigation last week, Reese said there was no “place” for such a language. Clark said himself She “appreciates[d]“The league for the implementation of a study.
Chicago Sky Player Angel Reese, #5, looks at under WNBA All Star Game at the FootPrint Center. (Mark J. Revilas-usa Today Sports)
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WNBA announced on Tuesday that the investigation had completed.
“Based on information collected to date, including from relevant fans, team and arena staff as well as audio and video review of the game, we have not supported [the report]. WNBA is obliged to promote a safe and inclusive environment for everyone and will continue to be aware of enforcing our fan -behavior code, “the association said.
Pacers Sports & Entertainment CEO Mel Raines also released a statement.
“We value the quick and thorough process that WNBA makes to investigate these accusations that were not substantiated,” Raines said. “At Gainbridge Fieldhouse, we are obliged to give the best possible basketball experience for players and fans, where the hatred room has no place. Indiana is home to the world’s biggest fans and we look forward to an exciting season of fever basketball.”
Chicago Sky Forward Angel Reese, #5, leaves the court after the match against La Sparks in Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on May 25, 2025. (Kirby Lee-Preferred Pictures)
The sky said in his own statement, “We appreciate the rapid action of the league and the Indiana fever to take this case seriously and investigate. This process demonstrates the strong attitude of the league to stop hatred on all WNBA games and events, and we will continue to support these efforts.”
