THE WNBA has launched a brand new assertion after an investigation into alleged fan abuse.

The league was trying into claims that Angel Reese was focused with racist remarks.

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The alleged “hateful fan feedback” occurred throughout a heated season opener for Reese’s Chicago Sky.

They took on the Indiana Fever earlier this month and tempers boiled over.

Reese had an on-court incident together with her rival Caitlin Clark.

The pair had been separated by teammates earlier than it blew up into an even bigger incident.

However Reese was allegedly focused with racist abuse by followers in the course of the the rest of the sport.

The WNBA promised to research the claims made.

The league launched a press release late Tuesday with the result.

And so they stated they had been unable to confirm the allegations which had been made.

A press release learn, “We’ve investigated the report of racist fan habits within the neighborhood of the court docket in the course of the Might 17, 2025, Chicago Sky at Indiana Fever sport.

“Primarily based on info gathered to this point, together with from related followers, workforce and enviornment workers, in addition to audio and video overview of the sport, we now have not substantiated it.

“The WNBA is dedicated to fostering a protected and inclusive setting for everybody and can proceed to be vigilant in implementing our fan code of conduct.”

Each the Fever and Sky launched statements of their very own straight after the league’s annoucement.

An Indiana Fever assertion learn, “We admire the swift and thorough course of undertaken by the WNBA to research these allegations, which weren’t substantiated.

“At Gainbridge Fieldhouse, we’re dedicated to offering the absolute best basketball expertise for gamers and followers the place hate speech has completely no place.”

And Chicago Sky president Adam Fox made a public declaration on behalf of the WNBA workforce.

“We admire the fast motion by the league and the Indiana Fever to take this matter significantly and to research,” Fox stated.

“This course of demonstrates the league’s robust stance on stopping hate in any respect WNBA video games and occasions, and we’ll proceed to help these efforts.”

The Sky faces the Fever once more on June 7.

However Clark is ready to overlook the sport and a rivalry rematch with Reese after selecting up an harm.

Ticket costs have plummeted in consequence and TV scores are anticipated to endure as nicely.