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WNBA Finds No Evidence of Racist Fan Behavior in Reese-Clark Opener

League wraps up probe into alleged hate speech and advances its fan conduct initiative as star guard Caitlin Clark faces a two-week absence.

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May 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) reacts in the second half against the LA Sparks at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The WNBA investigation into claims of racist remarks at the May 17 Sky-Fever game concluded on May 27 with no substantiation after reviewing audio, video and eyewitness accounts.
  • During that opener, Caitlin Clark’s flagrant foul on Angel Reese prompted technicals and boos but both players later described the incident as standard basketball play.
  • As part of its No Space for Hate campaign, the league rolled out AI-powered social media monitoring and strengthened its fan code of conduct with clearer sanctions and arena security measures.
  • Indiana Fever announced Clark will miss at least two weeks with a quadriceps strain, sidelining her for upcoming matchups against Chicago and other Eastern Conference opponents.
  • The high-profile Clark-Reese rivalry continues to draw record viewership while raising broader debates about race, fan behavior and sportsmanship in the WNBA.