New York – WNBA is investigating racial comments directed towards Angel Reese by fans during the Chicago Sky’s Loss for Caitlin Clark and fever In Indiana on Saturday, according to a person familiar with the situation.
The person spoke with Associated Press on Sunday on condition of anonymity because the league had not publicly identified who the teasing were heading or who made the accusations.
“WNBA strongly condemns racism, hatred and discrimination in every way: they do not take place in our league or in society,” said the league in a statement. “We are aware of the accusations and we are investigating the matter.”
Reese, who is black, and Clark, who is white, met for the seventh time in his Ongoing, and very spoken of rivalry. Clark was appointed rookie of the year last season and Reese finished second in the vote.
The WNBA players union issued a statement shortly after the league comment on the matter.
“The WNBPA is aware of the hateful comments reports in yesterday’s game in Indianapolis and supports the current WNBA investigation into this matter. Such behavior is unacceptable in our sport,” said the statement. “According to the policy of ‘No Space For Hate’ of the WNBA, we trust the League to investigate and take quick and appropriate measures to guarantee a safe and cozy environment for all.”
Heaven and fever will play four more times during the regular season this year.
“We are aware of the accusations of inappropriate behavior of fans during yesterday’s game and we are working closely with the WNBA to complete his investigation,” said fever in a statement. “We remain firm in our commitment to provide a safe environment for all WNBA players.”
Reese had 12 points and 17 rebounds in defeat 93-58 before the fever. The sky striker and Clark had an incident on the court with 4:38 remaining in the third quarter. He started with Reese grabbing an offensive rebound and Clark slapping the re -re -arm arm strong enough to release the ball and hit Reese to the ground.
When Reese got up She tried to confront Clark Before the center of Indiana, Aliyah Boston, interposed between the two players. Clark’s third personal lack was updated to a flagrant 1, while Boston and Reese caused technical faults after a repeat review of the referees.
Both players minimized the play after the game.
The League launched “No Space For Hate” this season, a multidimensional platform designed to combat hatred and promote respect in all WNBA spaces both online and in sand.
The League focuses on four key areas: improved technological characteristics to detect comments of online hate; greater emphasis on the security measures of the equipment, the sand and the league; reinforce mental health resources; and alignment of the nucleus against hate.
This will be the first test of the league.
“It’s good in words, but we have to see actions,” said Aces A’Ja Wilson on Friday after practice. “Hopefully people can take measures and understand that this is bigger than basketball. We are true people behind it. Any shoes we wear, any shirt we have, we are human. People have to respect that. I hope they pay attention and listen to the words.”
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