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Michelle Obama Speaks on WNBA Rivalry and Social Media Hate

8/16/2025

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Michelle Obama addressed the rivalry between WNBA players Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese on the "All the Smoke" podcast.
She noted that social media increases hate and pressure on athletes.
The WNBA investigated claims of racist comments aimed at Reese but found no evidence.
In their latest game on May 17, Clark's Fever defeated Reese's Sky 93-58.

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Michelle Obama addressed the rivalry between WNBA players Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese on the "All the Smoke" podcast.
She noted that social media increases hate and pressure on athletes.
The WNBA investigated claims of racist comments aimed at Reese but found no evidence.
In their latest game on May 17, Clark's Fever defeated Reese's Sky 93-58.