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The WNBA found in an investigation that alleged “hateful comments” directed towards Angel Reese during her game against Indiana’s fever “were not justified.”
Reese and his Chicago sky faced the fever and Caitlin ClarkAnd in a moment, the two had to be separated after a flagrant foul of Clark against Reese. The association announced the next day that it would launch an investigation into the alleged comments.
On Tuesday, the investigation closed.
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Chicago striker Sky, Angel Reese, #5, shoots during a WNBA basketball match against Indiana’s fever in Indianapolis on Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
After the news that the investigation was over, Senator Jim Banks, a Republican of Indians, shot Reese.
“Angel Reese owes an apology to Indiana fans,” he published in X.
It is not clear if Reese itself notified the WNBA to promote research. Sky’s chief coach Tyler Marsh learned about the reports “when everyone else did.” However, Reese has said in the past that fever and Iowa fans have been racist with her.
Last week, he even published a Tiktok that said it was “insecure” while playing against fever in Indiana. The video also called the WNBA to allow Reese to play in an environment of this type.
When talking about the investigation last week, Reese said there was no “place” for that language. Clark said She “appreciates[d]”The League To conduct an investigation.
Chicago Sky, Angel Reese, #5, observes during the WNBA stars game in Footprint Center. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA Today Sports)
The fever coach sees the silver lining as Caitlin Clark.
The WNBA announced Tuesday that the investigation had concluded.
“Based on the information collected to date, even relevant fans, team and sand team, as well as the audio and video review of the game, we have not justified [the report]. The WNBA undertakes to promote a safe and inclusive environment for all and will continue to be attentive when enforcing our code of fans, “said the association.
The CEO of Pacers Sports & Entertainment, Mel Raines, also issued a statement.
“We appreciate the rapid and exhaustive process carried out by the WNBA to investigate these accusations, which were not justified,” Raines said. “In Gainbridge Fieldhouse, we are committed to providing the best possible basketball experience for players and fans where hate speech has nothing place. Indiana is home to the best fans in the world, and we expect an exciting season of fever basketball.”
Chicago Sky striker, Angel Reese, #5, leaves the court after the match against the sparks at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on May 25, 2025. (Kirby Lee-Imagn images)
The sky said in our own statement: “We appreciate the rapid action of the League and the fever of Indiana to take this matter seriously and investigate. This process demonstrates the strong position of the League in stopping hate in all the games and events of the WNBA, and we will continue to support those efforts.”
