An investigation by the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) found no trace of racism toward the Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese during the Sky’s May 17 game against the Indiana Fever.

During the game, the court exploded into momentary chaos after the Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark fouled Reese as she attempted a layup. After the game, reports suggested that the tension was further fueled by racist comments from fans.

“We have investigated the report of racist fan behavior in the vicinity of the court during the May 17, 2025 Chicago Sky at Indiana Fever game. Based on information gathered to date, including the relevant fans, team and arena staff, as well as audio and video review of the game, we have not substantiated it. The WNBA is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for everyone and will continue to be vigilant in enforcing our fan code of conduct,” the WNBA said in a statement on Tuesday.

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During the third quarter of an Opening Day bout between the Sky and Fever, Clark was called for a foul on Reese after Reese drove for a basket. Reese initially fell to the floor, but soon was up and ran toward Clark. Clark continued walking back toward the Fever bench.

At the end of the ensuing scuffle, Clark was called for a flagrant foul while Reese and the Fever’s Aliyah Boston received technicals, according to the New York Post.

Clark later dismissed controversy over her foul against Reese.

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“It’s just a good take foul, you know? Either Angel gets a wide open two points or, you know, we send them to the free throw line. Nothing malicious about it. It’s just a good take foul. Every basketball player knows that,” Clark said.

The day after the controversy, the Associated Press reported that the WNBA was investigating a report of racist slurs hurled at Reese during the game.

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

Reese backed the investigation, saying several days later that “obviously, there’s no place in this league for that.”

“I think the WNBA and our team and our organization have done a great job supporting me. I’ve had communication from everyone, from so many people across this league,” she said.

After the alleged racist comments could not be substantiated, Pacers Sports & Entertainment CEO Mel Raines issued a statement reiterating the WNBA’s findings.

“We appreciate the swift and thorough process undertaken by the WNBA to investigate these allegations, which were not substantiated,” Raines said.

Chicago Sky President Adam Fox thanked the WNBA and Indiana Fever for the “quick action” to investigate the allegations.

Trump border czar Tom Homan taunted Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) on Tuesday over her threatening “consequences” if her Democrat colleagues were punished for a scuffle at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Newark, New Jersey.

During a Fox News appearance on “The Ingraham Angle,” Homan referenced Ocasio-Cortez’s warning, which happened before federal prosecutors charged Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) in connection with the incident.

“Remember, just a couple weeks ago, AOC went on social media saying if we put a finger on any of her co-workers — Congresspeople that were at our Newark facility, there would be consequences. Well, guess what? We did it. I’m waiting on the consequences,” Homan said.

Tom Homan: “Remember a couple weeks ago AOC said if we put a finger on Congress people from the Newark facility, there would be consequences? Well, guess what? We did it. I’m waiting on the consequences.”

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In a live stream, Ocasio-Cortez defended her colleagues, including McIver, who clashed with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials during what they claim was lawful oversight of the ICE facility.

“If anyone is breaking the law in this situation, it’s not members of Congress, it’s the Department of Homeland Security. It’s people like Tom Homan and Secretary Kristi Noem,” Ocasio-Cortez said. “You lay a finger on someone — on … any of the representatives that were there. You lay a finger on them, we’re going to have a problem.”

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In the days that followed, federal prosecutors charged McIver with two counts of assaulting, resisting, and impeding officers while allegedly trying to stop the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka. Each charge reportedly carries a penalty of up to eight years in prison. McIver claims the charges are “purely political” and “mischaracterize and distort” her actions.

Homan and Ocasio-Cortez have gone back and forth at each other for years. After Ocasio-Cortez dared Homan in a recent town hall to refer her to the Department of Justice for “using her free speech rights” to advise illegal immigrants on how to avoid law enforcement, the border czar quipped on Fox News, “I take pleasure I can live in her mind rent-free every day.”