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Caitlin Clark addressed the WNBA investigation into the so -called “hateful comments” towards Angel Reese during a shot on Monday while Indiana fever is preparing for Atlanta’s dream.
The WNBA launched its investigation on Sunday while the League condemned “racism, hatred and discrimination in all forms”. No details have been detailed on the alleged incident.
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The Indiana Caitlin Clark (22) fever goalkeeper passes around the Chicago sky striker, Angel Reese (5) on Saturday May 17, 2025, during a match between Indiana fever and Chicago sky in Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Indiana fever has defeated Chicago’s sky, 93-58. (Imagn)
“There is no room for that in our game,” Clark told journalists, via the Indy Star. “There is no room for that in society. We certainly want each person who enters our arena, whether, a player, fan, to have great experience.
“I appreciate that the League will do it.
The CEO of Pacers Sports & Entertainment, Mel Raines, published a statement on the issue.
“We are aware of the allegations of inappropriate driving of the fans during yesterday’s match and we are working closely with the WNBA to finish their investigation,” said Raines. “We are firm in our commitment to provide a safe environment to all WNBA players.”
The Indiana Caitlin Clark (22) fever goalkeeper reacts after being called to a blatant fault on the Chicago Angel Reese sky striker during the second half-match of the WNBA basketball in Indianapolis, on Saturday May 17, 2025. (AJ Mast / AP Photo)
ESPN Star suggests that Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese The incident has become a subject of discussion for more than racial reasons
The Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) also published a statement, calling “such unacceptable behavior”.
“The WNBPA is aware of the hateful comments reports in yesterday’s match in Indianapolis and supports the WNBA’s current investigation into this issue,” said the union. “Such behavior is unacceptable for our sport.
“As part of the WNBA” No Space for Hate “policy, we trust the League to invest carefully and take fast and appropriate measures to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all.”
The WNBA launched its “No Space For Hate” campaign before the 2025 season unravels. The campaign will include the use of AI social media monitoring tools which will help the league apply a revised conduct code.
“As part of the full plan, the WNBA deploys a technological solution powered by AI to monitor social media activity, in partnership with players and teams, to help protect the community against speeches and harassment of online hatred,” he said.
Chicago striker Sky Angel Reese was running in a WNBA basketball match against Indianapolis’s Indianapolis fever on Saturday May 17, 2025. (AJ Mast / AP Photo)
A revised code of conduct of WNBA fans includes regulations for fans on social networks and threats to sanction fans of the official content if they are violated. The new policy lists racist, homophobic, sexist, sexual, threatening or defamatory content as “subject to blocking or deletion”.
“The repeated violations of these guidelines can lead to the fact that the offender is no longer able to follow our news, to comment on our messages or to send us messages,” said policy. “In addition, any direct threat to players, referees or any other league and team staff can be returned to the police and can result in the offender of all the arenas and events of the WNBA.”
