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WNBA on Sunday said it launched a study of reports of “hateful comments” that took place during Indiana Fever’s blowout victory over Chicago Sky on Saturday.
The league did not come into details of what allegedly took place during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Indiana Fever Guard Caitlin Clark starts back to the bench area by teammates after he was called on a flags of Chicago Sky Forward Angel Reese during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Saturday. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
“WNBA condemns heavily racism, hatred and discrimination in all forms – they have no place in our league or in society. We are aware of the claims and investigate the matter,” the league said in a statement.
Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) also released a statement.
“WNBPA is aware of reports of hateful comments on yesterday’s games in Indianapolis and supports WNBA’s current investigation into this case,” the Union said. “Such a behavior is unacceptable to our sport.
“Under WNBA’s ‘No Space for Hate’ policy, we trust that the league can thoroughly examine and take quick, appropriate actions to ensure a safe and inviting environment for everyone.”
Indiana Fever-Tip Dewanna Bonner, Right, is embraced by teammate Lexie Hull after Bonner moved into third place on the scoring list for all the time during the game against Chicago Sky at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Saturday. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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WNBA launched its “No Space for Hate” campaign before the 2025 season tipped out. The campaign will include the use of AI monitoring tools for social media that will help the league enforce a revised code of conduct.
“As part of the comprehensive plan, WNBA rolls out an AI-driven technology solution to monitor social media activity, in partnership with players and teams, to help protect society from online hate and harassment,” it said.
A revised WNBA fan -behavior code includes regulations for fans on social media and threats to sanction these fans from official content if they are violated. The new policy shows racist, homophobic, sexist, sexual, threatening or libelous content such as “Subject to Blocking or Deleting.”
Chicago Sky Forward Angel Reese shoots during the game against Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Saturday. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
“Repeated violations of these guidelines may result in the offender no longer able to follow our news, comment on our posts or send us messages,” the policy reads. “In addition, any direct threats to players, referees or other league and team staff may be referred to law enforcement and may result in the violation of the violation of all WNBA arenas and events.”
The Fever-Sky game contained a heated moment between Fever Star Caitlin Clark and Sky’s Angel Reese in the third quarter. Clark gifted Reese hard and triggered an outbreak from the sky forward, but cooler heads prevailed.
