WNBA examining racial slurs by fans made at Angel Reese

NEW YORK (AP)– The WNBA is examining racial remarks directed towards Angel Reese by fans during the Chicago Sky’s loss to Caitlin Clark and the Fever at Indiana on Saturday, according to an individual knowledgeable about the situation.The person spoke to The Associated Press on Sunday on condition of anonymity due to the fact that the league had not publicly identified the subject of the taunts or who made the allegations.Advertisement “The WNBA strongly

condemns bigotry, hate, and discrimination in all types– they have no place in our league or in society, “the league said in a statement.” We understand the accusations and are looking into the matter.”Reese, who is Black, and Clark, who is white

, satisfied for the seventh time in their ongoing– and much-talked-about– rivalry. Clark was called Novice of the Year last season and Reese completed second in the voting.The WNBA Players Union released a statement right after the league’s comment on the matter

.”The WNBPA is aware of reports of hateful remarks at the other day’s game in Indianapolis and supports the WNBA’s current examination into this matter. Such behavior is undesirable in our sport,”the declaration said.”Under the WNBA’s’ No Space for Hate ‘policy, we rely on the league to thoroughly investigate and take swift, appropriate action to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all.”Advertisement Sky president and CEO Adam Fox said later on Sunday in a statement that the organization invites the league’s examination.”

We will do whatever in our power to protect Chicago Sky players, and we motivate the league to continue taking significant actions to produce a safe environment for all WNBA players, “he said.The Sky and Fever will play four more times during the routine season.” We know the allegations of improper fan conduct during the other day’s game and we are working carefully with the WNBA to finish their examination,” the Fever said in a statement

.”We stand firm in our dedication to offering a safe environment for all WNBA players.”Advertisement Reese had 12 points and 17 rebounds in the 93-58 loss to the Fever. The Sky forward and Clark had an event on the court with 4:38 left in the 3rd quarter. It began with Reese getting an offensive rebound and Clark slapping Reese’s arm hard enough to jar the ball loose and knock Reese to floor.When Reese got up, she tried to face Clark before Indiana center Aliyah Boston actioned in between the players. Clark’s 3rd personal foul was updated to a flagrant 1, while Boston and Reese each drew technical fouls following a replay review by the referees.Both players minimized the play after the game.The league introduced”No Space for Hate” this season, a multi-dimensional platform developed to fight hate and promote respect throughout all WNBA areas both online and in arenas.Advertisement The league is

concentrated on four areas: enhanced technological features to identify despiteful remarks online; increased emphasis on group, arena and league security measures; strengthening mental health resources; and positioning against hate.This will be the league’s very first test of it.

“It’s great in words,

however we got to see actions,” Aces star A’ja Wilson stated Friday after practice.” Ideally individuals can do something about it and understand this is bigger than basketball. We hold true people behind it. Any shoe that we wear, any jersey we have on, we’re human.

Individuals need to respect that. I hope they pay attention and listen to the words. “___ AP WNBA: https://apnews.com/hub/wnba-basketball