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WNBA Battles Surge of Hate and Misinformation

10/11/2025

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The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) faces a surge of hate and misinformation targeting Black and LGBTQ+ players.
Shane Britten, CEO of Social Protect, reports more than 350,000 abusive comments deleted this season.
Sami Whitcomb, a WNBA player, says the No Space for Hate campaign has not been effective.
Misinformation amplified by right-wing media fuels toxic narratives around Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
The league struggles to address these issues.

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Story summary

The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) faces a surge of hate and misinformation targeting Black and LGBTQ+ players.
Shane Britten, CEO of Social Protect, reports more than 350,000 abusive comments deleted this season.
Sami Whitcomb, a WNBA player, says the No Space for Hate campaign has not been effective.
Misinformation amplified by right-wing media fuels toxic narratives around Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
The league struggles to address these issues.