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US Senator Jim Banks, R-in., Called on WNBA and the Indiana fever to apologize for fever fever fever fever fever after the league’s investigation could not find evidence that confirmed allegations of racial comments aimed at Angel Reese during a recent game.
The league examined the claims involving Chicago Sky Star last month after a May 17th game hosting the fever.
Chicago Sky Forward Angel Reese (5) responds to an obvious error from Indiana Fever Guard Caitlin Clark (22) May 17, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Grace Smith/Indystar/USA Today Network via Imag images)
“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,]”Said the league in a statement.
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“WNBA is required to promote a safe and inclusive environment for everyone and will continue to be aware of enforcing our fan code for behavior.”
Heaven and The fever Released statements after the league’s investigation, but Republican US Senator Jim Banks believes that all parties involved – especially the fever – owe fans an apology.
“(Reese) accused the Indiana Fever -Fan base of being racists. They examined it. They said these accusations were false. The least she could do is excuse our big state and the fans who show up on these games and say, ‘I’m sorry I was wrong.’ Obviously she won’t do that, ”Banks said Tuesday during a performance on Outkicks “Don’t @ me with Dan Dakich.”
US Senator Jim Banks of Indiana speaks during a visitor and news conference with the administrator of Small Business Administration, Kelly Loeffler, March 10, 2025, on Aerodyn Engineering in Indianapolis. (IMagn)
WNBA study finds no proof of hateful comments to Angel Reese
“These are horrible accusations. They were not right. The fans did not shout racial slurver against Angel Reese or opposing players. I mean, where is Caitlin Clark? Where is the Indiana fever? Where does WNBA say this study – there should not have been a study. The allegations were false. Where is the apology? It’s disappointing. ”
It is unclear whether Reese informed WNBA to request 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.
“It is so degrading for our state and for the fanbase to review something similar. The least they can do is apologize to the fans,” Banks added. “It’s the kind of garbage that is being thrown around all the time.”
Chicago Sky Forward Angel Reese responds after a bad call against Phoenix Mercury in the first half at Footprint Center Phoenix, Ariz., May 27, 2025. (Rick Scuteri/Imag images)
Before the beginning of the 2025 season, WNBA did not launch room for hatred, described as “a multidimensional platform designed to fight hatred and promote respect across all WNBA rooms.” The initiative includes “Unified Messaging” during games and through social media content and the use of AI-driven technology to monitor social media activity.
