Alyssa Thomas and Stephanie White say social media vitriol toward WNBA players needs to end
WNBA players and their union spoke out against Commissioner Cathy Engelbert a few weeks ago when she failed to condemn racist and bitter criticism from fans toward the Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese rivalry during a TV interview. She later clarified that she’s vehemently opposed to “hate or racism.”
WNBA's Alyssa Thomas, Stephanie White Slam 'Unacceptable' Racist And Homophobic Comments
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Alyssa Thomas and Stephanie White said racist and homophobic comments directed at WNBA players need to stop. The Connecticut Sun star and coach commented after their team finished off a sweep of the Indiana Fever in the opening round of the playoffs Wednesday night.
After complaints were made about fans making threatening and derogatory remarks, the WNBA released a statement denouncing that type of behavior.
"The WNBA is a competitive league with some of the most elite athletes in the world," the statement read. "While we welcome a growing fan base, the WNBA will not tolerate racist, derogatory, or ...
The WNBA warned in a statement Wednesday against making derogatory comments toward players following allegations made by a ...
As was the case for many WNBA games this year, the Indiana Fever-Connecticut Sun playoff matchup on Wednesday wasn’t without controversy.
The WNBA issued a statement Wednesday night condemning racist abuse by fans following complaints from players and coaches ...
Noa Dalzell is a senior writer covering the WNBA and all of women's basketball ... Sun head coach Stephanie White praised Indiana for their growth this season. The two teams have faced off three ...
Indiana Fever sensation Caitlin Clark sent a clear message about racist and bigoted "trolls" being present in WNBA fan ...
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