Angel Reese: Accepting 'villain' role 'backfired on me':
WNBA star Angel Reese called out those in the media who were "a little late to the party" in covering ...
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Angel Reese Criticizes The Media Amid Outcry Over Racism Directed At WNBA Players
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Linkin.bio May 17
Caitlin Clark called for flagrant foul on Angel Reese in Fever-Sky, and she deserved it
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WNBA Probes Hate Comments Toward Angel ReeseThe WNBA investigates racist fan remarks after the May 17, 2025 Sky-Fever game involving Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark.
- The WNBA is looking into allegations of hateful fan comments directed at Angel Reese during the Chicago Sky versus Indiana Fever game.
- An on-court incident between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese resulted in technical fouls and intensified booing from fans.
- The league condemns racism and has introduced the ‘No Space for Hate’ initiative to promote respect within its community.
- Player unions and teams back the inquiry, emphasizing the importance of a safe environment for all players.
We welcome the WNBA's investigation of allegations of fan misconduct during our first game of the season. We will do everything in our power to protect Chicago Sky players, and we encourage the league to continue taking meaningful steps to create a safe environment for all WNBA players.— Adam Fox, CEO and president of the Chicago Sky, commented on the allegations of fan misconduct.
Linkin.bio May 18
Caitlin Clark made sure to have Aliyah Boston’s back after Angel Reese showdown: Aliyah Boston had Caitlin Clark’s back vs. Angel Reese, and Clark is ...
sbnation.com/wnba/2025/5/17/24432345/caitlin-clark-angel-reese-fight-rivalry-foul-aliyah-boston-fine-video
The Athletic May 15
Caitlin Clark leads WNBA trading card and collectibles boom that’s continuing to grow
nytimes.com/athletic/6359297/2025/05/15/caitlin-clark-wnba-cards-panini/
WATCH: Caitlin Clark called for flagrant foul on Angel Reese; Fever star insists it was 'nothing malicious'
cbssports.com/wnba/news/watch-caitlin-clark-called-for-flagrant-foul-on-angel-reese-fever-star-insists-it-was-nothing-malicious/
Why Brittney Griner has been ‘rejuvenated’ since joining Atlanta Dream: After 11 seasons in Phoenix, Griner has found a new start in the WNBA.
nytimes.com/athletic/6373691/2025/05/22/brittney-griner-atlanta-dream-wnba/
The Athletic May 20
Angel Reese says she’s supported by Sky, WNBA during investigation of ‘hateful fan comments’
nytimes.com/athletic/6370677/2025/05/20/angel-reese-wnba-investigation-fan-comments/
Angel Reese opens up about WNBA investigation into hateful comments: 'There's no place for this'
cbssports.com/wnba/news/angel-reese-opens-up-about-wnba-investigation-into-hateful-comments-theres-no-place-for-this/
Angel Reese, Chicago Sky Make Unwanted WNBA History After Latest Blowout Loss: It's been a painful start to the season so far for the Sky.
si.com/wnba/angel-reese-chicago-sky-make-unwanted-wnba-history-blowout-loss-liberty
She's been in WNBA for 15 years. DeWanna Bonner got emotional soaking up milestone in sold-out arena
eu.indystar.com/story/sports/basketball/wnba/fever/2025/05/17/dewanna-bonner-becomes-third-all-time-wnba-scoring-leaders-list-in-first-game-with-indiana-fever/83702070007/
Caitlin Clark dazzles with deep 3s in history-making performance, but supporting cast's no-show dooms Fever
cbssports.com/wnba/news/caitlin-clark-dazzles-with-deep-3s-in-history-making-performance-but-supporting-casts-no-show-dooms-fever/
Linkin.bio May 20
This WNBA team is biggest opening weekend surprise (in a good way): The Washington Mystics are 2-0 to begin the WNBA season, and rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki ...
sbnation.com/wnba/2025/5/20/24433873/washington-mystics-sonia-citron-kiki-iriafen-brittney-sykes
Fever players back probe into comments toward Angel Reese - ESPN: Fever players on Monday supported the WNBA's investigation into allegations of "hateful fan ...
espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/45229280/fever-players-back-probe-comments-angel-reese
Kelsey Plum meets hype with record 37 points in Sparks debut - ESPN: Kelsey Plum broke the WNBA record for most points in a season opener, scoring 37 in her ...
espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/45188014/kelsey-plum-meets-hype-record-37-points-sparks-debut
Fever's Sophie Cunningham denies 'extremely hurtful' accusations of involvement in affair with Suns executive
cbssports.com/wnba/news/fevers-sophie-cunningham-denies-extremely-hurtful-accusations-of-involvement-in-affair-with-suns-executive/
WNBA's best and worst surprises from the opening week - ESPN: The Mercury's depth is better than expected, and shooting from the Sky and Valkyries has ...
espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/45277860/wnba-2025-opening-week-best-worst-surprises-takeaways-fever-liberty-lynx-mercury-sky
Caitlin Clark Only Needed 42 Career Games to Make Impressive WNBA HIstory: Clark now has the most games with 25 points and 10 assists in WNBA history.
si.com/wnba/caitlin-clark-only-needed-42-career-games-to-make-impressive-wnba-history
Linkin.bio 20h
Paige Bueckers gets double-double in return to Minnesota, but losses pile up for Dallas Wings
sbnation.com/2025/5/22/24435398/paige-bueckers-minnesota-double-wnba-dallas-wings-uconn-score
Linkin.bio May 16
WNBA Award Predictions for MVP, Rookie of the Year, Championship, and more: How Caitlin Clark, Napheesa Collier, and Paige Bueckers could stack up this season — ...
sbnation.com/2025/5/16/24431085/wnba-award-predictions-mvp-caitlin-clark-napheesa-collier-indiana-fever-paige-buecker
Fever-Sky most watched WNBA regular-season game since '00 - ESPN: The Fever-Sky game on Saturday drew an average of 2.7 million viewers on ABC ...
espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/45240655/fever-sky-most-watched-wnba-regular-season-game-00
WNBA star Kelsey Plum's career in photos: Plum is one of women's basketball's most decorated players.
usatoday.com/picture-gallery/sports/wnba/2025/05/16/wnba-star-kelsey-plums-career-in-photos/83679005007/
WNBA vows to investigate hateful comments at Sky-Fever opener: The WNBA is investigating allegations of hateful, racial comments made by a fan at the combative ...
reuters.com/sports/wnba-vows-investigate-hateful-comments-sky-fever-opener-2025-05-18/
Linkin.bio May 20
Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese doesn’t have to be this toxic: The push to create rivalries in the WNBA has led to some concerning discourse.
sbnation.com/wnba/2025/5/20/24433865/wnba-rivalries-indiana-fever-chicago-sky-new-york-liberty-las-vegas-aces
Awful Announcing 18h
Mark Jones’ daughter Sophia lands WNBA announcing gig: Mark Jones's daughter, Sophia, has launched her broadcasting career with the Golden State Valkyries ...
awfulannouncing.com/wnba/mark-sophia-jones-golden-state-valkyries-radio-analyst.html
WNBA GMs survey - Napheesa Collier as MVP, Lynx title favorite - ESPN: The WNBA's GMs picked the Lynx to win the 2025 title and Napheesa Collier as their most ...
espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/45161803/wnba-gms-survey-napheesa-collier-mvp-lynx-title-favorite
WNBA’s New York Liberty have raised capital at a record valuation of $450 million: Sources
nytimes.com/athletic/6373611/2025/05/22/new-york-liberty-450-million-valuation-wnba/
Dallas Wings vs. Minnesota Lynx: TV, time, how to watch Paige Bueckers homecoming
usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2025/05/21/wings-vs-lynx-paige-bueckers-wednesday-wnba/83766571007/
WNBA Stars Courtney Vandersloot and Allie Quigley welcome daughter: WNBA all-stars Courtney Vandersloot and Allie Quigley have apparently welcomed their first ...
nbcnews.com/sports/wnba/wnba-stars-courtney-vandersloot-allie-quigley-welcome-daughter-rcna206141
The Athletic May 17
Paige Bueckers shows promise in WNBA debut as Wings fall to Napheesa Collier’s Lynx
nytimes.com/athletic/6363096/2025/05/16/paige-bueckers-wnba-debut-lynx-wings/
Linkin.bio 23h
A’ja Wilson needs some help if the Aces are going to win another WNBA title: The Las Vegas Aces’ depth problem may end up gassing them out at the end of a long ...
sbnation.com/wnba/2025/5/22/24434586/las-vegas-aces-wnba-championship-contender-new-york-liberty-depth-wilson-gray-loyd
The Athletic May 17
Which WNBA teams could surprise this season?: No Offseason discuss which WNBA teams could surprise us this season.
nytimes.com/athletic/6362255/2025/05/17/no-offseason-wnba-surprises-womens-basketball/
See the New York Liberty's diamond-encrusted 2024 WNBA Championship ring: The NY Liberty received their 2024 WNBA Championship rings during a banner-raising ...
usatoday.com/picture-gallery/sports/wnba/2025/05/17/new-york-liberty-reveal-2024-wnba-championship-ring/83693099007/
WNBA looking into allegations of hateful comments toward Angel Reese: Source: “The WNBA strongly condemns racism, hate, and discrimination in all forms ...
nytimes.com/athletic/6365680/2025/05/18/wnba-hate-comments-fan-caitlin-clark-fever-sky/
Caitlin Clark Says 'There's No Place' for Hateful Comments amid WNBA Investigation
bleacherreport.com/articles/25197641-caitlin-clark-says-theres-no-place-hateful-comments-amid-wnba-investigation
Minnesota Lynx vs. Dallas Wings: TV channel, time and how to watch: Here is how you can watch the Wings and Lynx battle on Friday night in Texas.
usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2025/05/16/lynx-wings-tv-time-results-highlights-paige-bueckers/83653460007/
The Athletic May 19
WNBA power rankings: Kelsey Plum shines for L.A. Sparks, Fever move up after strong start
nytimes.com/athletic/6366664/2025/05/19/wnba-power-rankings-kelsey-plum-sparks/
Las Vegas Aces vs. New York Liberty: TV channel, time and how to watch: The New York Liberty are beginning their championship defense Saturday ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2025/05/17/aces-liberty-tv-channel-time-results-wnba-game/83650909007/
Caitlin Clark Makes Unfortunate Career History After Fever Win vs. Dream: Clark surprisingly went cold from beyond the arc on Thursday night.
si.com/wnba/caitlin-clark-unfortunate-career-history-threes-fever-win-vs-dream
Test your knowledge of the WNBA's many franchises: See how your knowledge of the WNBA's many franchises -- from 1997 to 2026 and beyond -- stacks up.
espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/44716778/wnba-franchise-history-quiz
Clark has triple-double to lead Fever past Sky 93-58 as tempers flare after hard foul in 3rd quarter
apnews.com/article/sky-fever-wnba-score-caitlin-clark-1dc0d11ddea64841e8aeca5cf6dfce42
2025 WNBA predictions: Liberty repeat? Paige Bueckers ROY? - ESPN: New York seeks back-to-back titles and A'ja Wilson is after another MVP. But our expert picks ...
espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/45163668/2025-wnba-predictions-title-mvp-playoffs-liberty-paige-bueckers
WNBA's Sophie Cunningham Denies Allegations of Affair with Mercury CEO Bartelstein
bleacherreport.com/articles/25198519-wnbas-sophie-cunningham-denies-allegations-affair-mercury-ceo-bartelstein
WNBA games today: Schedule, times, how to watch for May 17: Here's the full WNBA schedule, for May 17, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2025/05/17/wnba-games-today-schedule-times-tv-05172025/83679613007/
Caitlin Clark Makes WNBA History with Double-Double as Fever Lose to Griner, Dream
bleacherreport.com/articles/25198045-caitlin-clark-makes-wnba-history-double-double-fever-lose-griner-dream
WNBA probes alleged racist fan remarks during Indiana Fever's home win over Chicago Sky
nbcnews.app.link/jbfU3rt0uTb
The Athletic May 13
Best WNBA futures bets: Why Paige Bueckers, Wings will miss the playoffs and more
nytimes.com/athletic/6350056/2025/05/13/wnba-futures-bets-paige-bueckers-wings-odds-2025/
Caitlin Clarks journey from rookie to sophomore year: USAT's Meghan Hall chats with Fever star Caitlin Clark about going into her second year in the WNBA.
usatoday.com/videos/sports/sports-seriously/2025/05/21/caitlin-clarks-journey-from-rookie-to-sophomore-year/83653131007/
Angel Reese vs. Caitlin Clark Draws ESPN Viewership Record on WNBA Opening Weekend
bleacherreport.com/articles/25197861-angel-reese-vs-caitlin-clark-draws-espn-viewership-record-wnba-opening-weekend
Minnesota Lynx vs. Los Angeles Sparks: TV channel, time and how to watch: Here is how you can watch the Lynx and Sparks battle on Sunday in Los Angeles.
usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2025/05/18/lynx-sparks-tv-channel-time-results-wnba/83656119007/
WNBA investigating reports of racial slurs directed towards Angel Reese: The WNBA said it was investigating reports of racial slurs directed towards Angel Reese ...
ctvnews.ca/sports/article/wnba-investigating-reports-of-racial-slurs-directed-towards-angel-reese/
Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky: Time, how to watch Caitlin Clark in WNBA season opener
usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/fever/2025/05/16/fever-sky-caitlin-clark-time-tv/83615929007/
Caitlin Clark of Indiana Fever praises 'sweetest' Taylor Swift: 'We’re real people'
eu.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2025/05/17/caitlin-clark-talks-taylor-swift/83693691007/
CP24 May 20
Angel Reese responds to WNBA investigation of alleged fan abuse : Angel Reese on Tuesday praised the WNBA for taking up an investigation into alleged abuse aimed ...
cp24.com/news/sports/2025/05/20/angel-reese-responds-to-wnba-investigation-of-alleged-fan-abuse/
Awful Announcing 20h
Sports media learned nothing from last season’s WNBA coverage fiasco: After being whipped into a frenzy by a Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese confrontation ...
awfulannouncing.com/wnba/sports-media-learned-nothing-caitlin-clark-angel-reese.html
Awful Announcing May 20
Bomani Jones: WNBA discourse ‘hardly ever about basketball’: The 2025 WNBA season is barely underway, and we're already back in the thick of Caitlin Clark ...
awfulannouncing.com/wnba/bomani-jones-wnba-discourse-hardly-ever-basketball.html
What is a Valkyrie? Everything to know about Golden State Valkyries WNBA expansion team
usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2025/05/16/golden-state-valkyries-information-wnba-expansion-team/83676315007/
2025 WNBA guide: New coaches, trades, more from offseason - ESPN: Seven head coaching changes. Veterans on the move. Teams rebuilding. Here's a rundown of the ...
espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/45070948/wnba-2025-season-guide-new-coaches-trades-draft-offseason
Caitlin Clark Voted Top Player to Start WNBA Team With, League's Best SG in GM Poll
bleacherreport.com/articles/25196106-caitlin-clark-voted-top-player-start-wnba-team-leagues-best-sg-gm-poll
NBA fans call lottery rigged after Mavericks get No. 1 pick, win Cooper Flagg sweepstakes
usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2025/05/12/nba-draft-lottery-reaction-rigged-mavericks-cooper-flagg/83591110007/
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Key FactsNBA Draft Lottery Faces Ongoing Rigging Allegations
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- The debate over the integrity of the NBA Draft Lottery remains a mix of emotion and logic.
- The Dallas Mavericks leveraged a 1.8% chance to jump from 11th to 1st overall, raising fairness concerns.
- Other major teams, like the Spurs and Sixers, also benefited at the expense of smaller market teams.
- Repeated scenarios cast doubt on the lottery's transparency, especially following significant player trades.
"Yeah, 1.8 percent. I think the Dallas fan base deserved this."— Matt Riccardi, the team's assistant general manager, expressed this after winning the No. 1 pick in the Draft Lottery.
youtube.com May 13
✂️ 1: 60 seconds · Clipped by sewsgup · Original video "Inside the Drawing Room, Lottery Reactions, and Heartbreak for Boston With Bill Simmons" by The ...
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Dallas Wings vs Seattle Storm: TV channel, time, how to watch Paige Bueckers: The Dallas Wings and the Seattle Storm are looking to bounce back after dropping ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2025/05/19/wings-storm-tv-time-results-highlights/83716941007/
ESPN+ May 14
What will Clark, Reese, Jackson, more do for a WNBA encore? - ESPN: The 2024 WNBA rookies had a historic impact. What should we expect from the likes of Angel ...
espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/45121015/wnba-2025-caitlin-clark-angel-reese-kamilla-cardoso-rickea-jackson-aaliyah-edwards-cameron-brink
Washington Mystics vs. Connecticut Sun: TV channel, time and how to watch: The Sun and Mystics underwent many changes during the WNBA offseason ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2025/05/18/mystics-suns-tv-channel-time-results-wnba-game/83653844007/
Lucy Olsen makes Washington Mystics roster ahead of 2025 WNBA season: Former Iowa women's basketball star Lucy Olsen survived the Washington Mystics final roster ...
hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/basketball-women/2025/05/14/lucy-olsen-wnba-washington-mystics-roster-opening-day/83600288007/
Angel Reese's mom takes shot at Caitlin Clark and her fans: 'We ain’t the same': Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese each returned to their former college arenas for ...
nypost.com/2025/05/06/sports/angel-reeses-mom-takes-shot-at-caitlin-clark-and-her-fans/
Kiki Iriafen earns her second degree. She’s eager to keep learning as a pro with Mystics.
usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/mystics/2025/05/15/washington-mystics-kiki-iriafen-wnba-rookie-class/83658964007/
ESPN+ May 16
Dearica Hamby's suit vs. WNBA tossed; can pursue case vs. Aces - ESPN: A judge dismissed Dearica Hamby's lawsuit against the WNBA but ruled she proved enough to ...
espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/45168439/dearica-hamby-suit-vs-wnba-tossed-pursue-case-vs-aces
WNBA games today: Schedule, times, how to watch for May 21: Here's the full WNBA schedule, for May 21, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2025/05/21/wnba-games-today-schedule-times-tv-05212025/83754984007/
New York Liberty celebrate last season's WNBA title with banner and ring ceremony before opener
apnews.com/article/ny-liberty-banner-wnba-championship-4924b51b2c248a43316dfca711e0d425
Sabrina Ionescu’s ‘thank you’ to Duck fans is a 25-point performance in WNBA preseason win
oregonlive.com/ducks/2025/05/sabrina-ionescu-scores-25-points-in-return-to-oregon-leads-new-york-liberty-in-preseason-win.html
Everything you missed from the WNBA season opening weekend: Missed out on the first weekend of WNBA action? Meghan Hall gives you a full breakdown of everything ...
usatoday.com/videos/sports/sports-seriously/2025/05/19/everything-you-missed-from-the-wnba-season-opening-weekend/83731586007/
As WNBA popularity soars, player salaries remain a big hurdle for the league to address
ctvnews.ca/sports/article/as-wnba-popularity-soars-player-salaries-remain-a-big-hurdle-for-the-league-to-address/
Ranking the 30 best WNBA players in 2025, from A'ja Wilson to Caitlin Clark's climb up the board
sportingnews.com/us/wnba/news/ranking-best-wnba-players-aja-wilson-caitlin-clark-2025/82aea609aea37be07683d9fe
Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever: Time, how to watch Angel Reese in WNBA season opener
usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2025/05/16/sky-fever-angel-reese-time-tv/83651427007/
Paige Buecker's 19 Points Not Enough for Wings in WNBA Loss to Skylar Diggins, Storm
bleacherreport.com/articles/25197702-paige-bueckers-19-points-not-enough-wings-wnba-loss-skylar-diggins-storm
Seattle Storm vs. Phoenix Mercury: TV channel, time and how to watch: The Seattle Storm and Phoenix Mercury both made big moves this offseason ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2025/05/17/storm-mercury-how-to-watch-wnba-game/83647945007/
LeBron James Wishes Caitlin Clark Luck in IG Photo Ahead of 2nd WNBA Season with Fever
bleacherreport.com/articles/25197185-lebron-james-wishes-caitlin-clark-luck-ig-photo-ahead-2nd-wnba-season-fever
Awful Announcing May 21
WNBA vet Sophie Cunningham calls out ‘irresponsible’ media covering salacious rumor
awfulannouncing.com/wnba/sophie-cunningham-irresponsible-media-phoenix-rumor.html
G Bria Hartley to attempt WNBA comeback with Sun: Former UConn star Bria Hartley will attempt a return to the WNBA after signing a training camp contract with ...
reuters.com/sports/g-bria-hartley-attempt-wnba-comeback-with-sun-2025-05-11/
Los Angeles Sparks vs. Phoenix Mercury: TV channel, time and how to watch: The Los Angeles Sparks travel to Phoenix to face the Mercury. Here is how to watch ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2025/05/21/sparks-mercury-time-tv-channel-stream-results/83754078007/
Caitlin Clark Didn’t Touch the Ball on Fever’s Final Possession in One Point Loss
si.com/wnba/caitlin-clark-didnt-touch-the-ball-on-fever-final-possession-one-point-loss
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