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WNBA Fights Online Hate Surge | WNBA News

WNBA Fights Online Hate Surge | WNBA News

Published 1 month, 1 week ago
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Caitlin Clark and the WNBA are facing a troubling surge in online hate as their popularity soars—despite record crowds, bigger contracts, and global attention, players and coaches are being targeted with death threats, racial slurs, and hate speech. Clark has made it clear: such behavior is unacceptable. The league is responding with enhanced security, AI-powered threat detection, and expanded mental health support, while Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and coaches like Stephanie White emphasize that true fandom doesn’t include threats or bigotry—and those who spread it aren’t fans.

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