A new wave of controversy has erupted online after content creators from Black & White Sports, a conservative-leaning sports commentary channel, claimed they were harassed and threatened by fans of WNBA rookie Angel Reese — including attacks aimed at their personal lives and even one of their wives.

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 The Spark That Ignited It All

The incident traces back to Black & White Sports’ frequent criticism of Reese’s behavior on and off the court, including commentary on her “attitude,” “taunting,” and “brand building.” Many supporters of Angel Reese – a rising star and known advocate for athlete empowerment – saw the content as biased and possibly racially motivated.

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After their latest video, which criticized Reese’s recent performance and media interactions, the hosts claim they began receiving vulgar messages, doxxing threats, and personal insults.

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 Targeting the Families?

One of the co-hosts, visibly emotional in a follow-up broadcast, stated:

“You want to come at me? Fine. But leave my wife out of it. She’s not in this fight.”

This public outcry has sparked both sympathy and skepticism, with some viewers calling for accountability from Reese’s fanbase, while others questioned the tone and content of Black & White Sports’ videos, accusing the platform of stoking online outrage to farm views.

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 The WNBA’s Silence

As of now, the WNBA has not issued a statement regarding the escalating online tension. Angel Reese herself has remained focused on the court, recently helping her team secure back-to-back preseason wins. Whether or not she is aware of the controversy remains unclear.

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 “We Will Not Stop!”

Despite the attacks, Black & White Sports made it clear they plan to continue covering Angel Reese and other WNBA stories without backing down. They stated:

“You’re not going to silence us with bullying. We’re here for the truth, no matter how ugly it gets.”

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 Larger Cultural Divide?

This situation highlights a broader cultural rift in sports media: between traditionalist voices and a newer generation of athletes and fans who demand change — not just in the game, but in who gets to speak about it and how.

 

 

Angel Reese, like Caitlin Clark and others, sits at the center of this evolving conversation — one where race, gender, power, and media collide in real time.