WNBA says it cannot prove allegations that the behavior of racist fans occurred during a match in Indianapolis between Chicago Sky and Indiana fever earlier this month.
Al -Douri said that his investigation included collecting information from fans, team and employees, in addition to “audio review and videos of the game.”
“We appreciate the quick procedure by the league and Indiana’s fever to take this very seriously and investigate,” Chicago Sky and President Adam Fox said in a statement. “This process clarifies the strong league position on stopping hatred in all WNBA games and events, and we will continue to support these efforts.”
WNBA, according to a person familiar with the investigation, was looking at allegations that racist comments were directed towards the Rais angel by Chicago fans while losing to Wnba rising in the year Caitlin Clarak and The Fever. Indiana won the match easily, 93-58.
Reese cleaned questions about the investigation before the Tuesday night match against Phoenix Mercury, saying that she “focusing on the game today” and more worried about Sky’s help to win her first win in the season after the start of 0-3.
The first year coach, Tyler Marsh, chanted the feelings of his star forward.
“We appreciate the investigation that takes place and we hope that the league will continue to take the necessary steps to move forward to ensure a safe environment for everyone, including all the players,” Marsh said. “But tonight, focus on the game.”
Reese, which is black, and Clared, which is white, was gathering for the seventh time in continuous competition-and talking a lot-. Clark later said that she had not heard any racist notes during that game, but she admitted that she was noisy in Indiana Square throughout the match.
Clark said earlier this month: “It is a very high voice here, and although I haven’t heard anything, I think this is why they are doing,” Clark said earlier this month. “That’s why they are looking for. This does not mean that nothing happened, so I will just trust the league, and I am sure they will do the right thing.”
Both teams had previously issued data supporting the investigation, as did the WNBA Association. The sky was playing in Phoenix on Tuesday. WNBPA did not issue any immediate comment after the league announcement.
“We appreciate the quick and comprehensive operation by WNBA to investigate these allegations, which have not been proven,” said Mail Reigns, CEO of Pacers Sports & Entertainment on Tuesday in a statement distributed by the fever. “In Gainbridge FieldHouse, we are committed to providing the best possible basketball experience for players and fans where there is absolutely no place. Indiana is home to the greatest fans of the world, and we look forward to an exciting basketball season in fever.”
Reese was asked earlier this month whether she was able to provide WNBA with details about the accident. There were no details about whether she had done it, saying, “This is not a question for me.” It also did not reveal the type of comments made, or any other details about what paid the investigation.
But moments ago, in the same availability with correspondents, Rice said she was receiving widespread support from all over the league due to the alleged accident.
“It is clear that there is no place in this league,” Reese said at that time. “I think WNBA, our team and our institution did a great job that supports me … in the passage of this entire process, if it could happen to me, this may happen to anyone.”
