Angel Reese investigation, explained: Why WNBA is looking into allegations of racist comments towards Sky star

The WNBA season opened this weekend with a big-name matchup in Sky vs. Fever, but the league is now opening an investigation into that game.

On Sunday, the WNBA announced it was looking into fan behavior during the Fever's 93-58 win over the Sky in Indiana. The matchup was heated, as it was the latest chapter in the Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese rivalry, and some Fever fans may have stepped over the line regarding their treatment of Reese.

Clark and Reese have a history dating back to college, when Reese's LSU team beat Clark's Iowa in the national championship. Their rivalry has now carried over to the WNBA, as Indiana fans booed Reese significantly on Saturday.

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However, the WNBA is now investigating whether Fever fans went too far in how they antagonized Reese. Here's the latest on the WNBA's investigation.

Angel Reese WNBA investigation

The WNBA announced that it is investigating allegations regarding potentially hateful comments aimed at Sky forward Angel Reese in Indiana on Saturday.

"The WNBA strongly condemns racism, hate and discrimination in all forms — they have no place in our league or in society," the league said in a statement. "We are aware of the allegations and are looking into the matter."

During the game, Reese and Caitlin Clark had to be separated after Clark committed a take foul on Reese that sent the Sky forward to the ground. That foul was upgraded to a flagrant 1 after replay, and off-setting technical fouls were also given out.

However, the IndyStar reports the investigation has nothing to do with the incident or anything said between Fever and Sky players. Instead, the league is looking into fan behavior during the heated matchup.

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What did Fever fans say to Angel Reese?

According to the IndyStar, the league is looking into potentially racist remarks coming from Fever fans directed at Reese in the Sky's first game against the Fever on Saturday. It is unclear exactly what was said, but the Fever-Sky matchup was heated and included fans heavily booing Reese in Indiana's home opener.