WNBA investigating racial slurs by fans made at Angel Reese during Sky-Fever game

The WNBA examines the racist comments directed by fans during the defeat of the Chicago Sky against Caitlin Clark and the fever in Indiana in Indiana on Saturday.

The person spoke on Sunday, on Sunday, on the condition of anonymity with the Associated Press because the league had not publicly identified the topic of mockery or who had raised the allegations.

“The WNBA expressly condemns racism, hatred and discrimination in all forms – they have no place in our league or in society,” said the league in an explanation. “We are aware of the allegations and examine the matter.”

Reese, who is black, and Clark, who is white, met for the seventh time in her ongoing and a lot of conversation rivalry. Clark was appointed rookie of the year last season and Reese was second in the vote.

The WNBA Players Union published an explanation shortly after the league’s comment on this matter.

“The WNBPA is aware of hateful comments in yesterday’s game in Indianapolis and supports the current examination of the WNBA in this matter. Such behavior is unacceptable in our sport,” the explanation says. “As part of the” No Space for Hate “guideline, we trust the league to examine thoroughly and take quick, appropriate measures to ensure a safe and inviting environment for everyone.”

Adam Fox, President and CEO of Sky, later said on Sunday in a statement that the organization welcomed the examination of the league.

“We will do everything in our power to protect Chicago Sky Player, and we encourage the league to continue to take meaningful steps to create a safe environment for all WNBA players,” he said.

The sky and fever will play four times in the regular season.

Why Caitlin Clarks foul on Angel Reese emphasizes confusion among the incumbent rivalries

“We are conscious of the allegations of the inappropriate fan behavior during yesterday’s game and work closely with the WNBA to conclude their investigations,” says an explanation. “We are firmly a safe environment for all WNBA players in our commitment.”

Reese had 12 points and 17 rebounds in the 93-58 loss against the fever. The Sky striker and Clark had an incident on the pitch with 4:38 in the third quarter. It started with Reese to grab an offensive rebound and hit Clark Reeses arm hard enough to easily remove the ball and hit Reese on the floor.

As a Reese, she tried to confront Clark before the Indiana Center Aliyah Boston stepped between the players. Clark’s third personal foul was upgraded to a flagrant 1, while Boston and Reese took technical fouls after a repeat check -up of the referees.

[Related: Caitlin Clark says flagrant foul for shoving Angel Reese was not ‘malicious’]

Both players played the game down after the game.

The league started “No Space for Hate” this season, a multi-dimensional platform to combat hate and to promote respect in all WNBA rooms both online and in arenas.

The league focuses on four areas: improved technological features to recognize hateful comments online; increased focus on team, arena and league security measures; Resources to strengthen mental health; and orientation against hate.

This will be the first test of the league.

“It’s nice in words, but we have seen actions,” said Aces star A’ja Wilson on Friday after training. “Hopefully people can take measures and understand that this is greater than basketball. We are true people behind it. Every shoe we wear, every jersey we have are people. People have to respect that. I hope and listen to the words.”

Reporting by the Associated Press.

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