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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
'Getting So Toxic': WNBA Star Says Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese Trend is Spreading
'Getting So Toxic': WNBA Star Says Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese Trend is Spreading originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese brought countless new fans to the WNBA in 2024, but many of their fans also came with a wave of negativity. In 2025, Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier has noticed the polarization of the fans starting to affect more players around the league besides the young Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky stars. Napheesa Collier Calls Out WNBA Fan Behavior On Thursday, the WNBA All-Star captain voiced strong concerns about the growing trend to Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe on their podcast, "A Touch More." "You know what is kind of surprising and disappointing, honestly?" Collier said to her distinguished hosts. "It is getting so toxic, I feel like, in our league with a lot of the fans going back and forth." No Longer Just Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese The 2025 MVP frontrunner identified Clark and Reese's fan bases as the root of the issue, but says it has expanded beyond vile comments launched by fans toward the sophomore duo. "Every game, it's just like hatred out there towards other players — not just Angel and Caitlin," Collier observed. "They are the OGs where people will get so polarizing with, but it's with everyone. People get so nasty." Collier took issue with fans saying hateful things when she sees basketball as just a game that should unify people. "I feel like we are trending in a really bad spot with that," the 28-year-old warned. DeWanna Bonner, Candace Parker Controversies Keep the Conversation Going You don't have to look much further than the night before, when all-time WNBA great DeWanna Bonner was booed by Indiana Fever fans in her first game after leaving the team. Fans, coaches and players took sides over how much respect Bonner deserved from her former team — with the debate amplified since it involved the Fever's massive online following. WNBA legend Candace Parker, who recently faced accusations of hating on Reese in the media, has been outspoken on the other end of the spectrum from Collier. She has stood by her critiques of Reese, pushing for fans and media to treat female athletes like their male counterparts and stop shielding them from criticism. Avoiding Hate, Not Criticism Women's basketball fans must find a middle ground where they can fairly criticize players without crossing into the "hatred" Collier identified that so closely follows Clark and Reese. The WNBA has done its job with the 'No Space For Hate' platform, and now fans must do theirs as the league continues to grow. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
The Sun
02-08-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
‘I am going to hunt you down & find you' – Ex-Premier League boss fumes at his own fans who threw CHAIR at rival player
IAN HOLLOWAY has blasted a Swindon fan that allegedly threw part of a chair towards Walsall goalkeeper Myles Roberts. The Robins were beaten 2-1 by Walsall despite the Saddlers being down to 10 men from the 21st minute of the encounter. 5 5 5 Evan Weir had put the Midlands side in front after just eight minutes, but his team's task was made much more difficult when Brandon Comley was shown the first red card of the new EFL season. Swindon finally levelled via Will Wright's 79th minute penalty, but 10-man Walsall grabbed a dramatic 91st minute winner courtesy of Connor Barrett. In the closing stages of the match, Saddlers goalkeeper Roberts went down with what appeared to be a calf issue. An object was then thrown from the crowd towards the goalkeeper, with goalscorer Barrett picking it up and handing to the referee. Holloway, 62, was incensed by the incident. Following his side's 2-1 defeat, the Swindon boss fumed: "I am a human being who loves this game but I also love other human beings. "I am here to represent my wonderful football club in a way that is courteous in defeat – tenacious as well, I want to fight for things, but you don't rip out a seat and throw it at someone. "I wouldn't want Walsall thinking that about all of us, so anyone stood next to them, I want them dobbed in because that's not right. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 5 "These people creep into football and no one does anything about it. I am standing up for Swindon Town, a magnificent club and we don't want anything to do with this. "Whoever you are, you should be ashamed of yourself. I am going to hunt you down and find you." Neil Warnock hints at shock return to management with 'unbelievable' crisis club Speaking to Sky Sports, former Blackpool, QPR and Crystal Palace boss Holloway added: "Well done to them (Walsall) I thought their crowd was great. Disgusted with our crowd throwing something on the pitch. "Who the hell do you think you are? You represent us and you represent me - how dare you do that. "That's absolutely disgusting, so I hope whoever that was gets banned." Swindon will be back in action next Saturday, when they host Cambridge United in their first home game of the season. 5
Al Bawaba
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Fan kisses Ragheb Alama on his lips, sparks controversy
Published July 21st, 2025 - 09:31 GMT ALBAWABA - A viral video of Lebanese singer Ragheb Alama performing during his recent concert on Egypt's North Coast has sparked widespread controversy on social media after a fan's unusual behavior. It is worth noting that fans could sometimes do some weird things like jumping on the stage to hug or take a selfie with their favourite artist; however, what this female did with Ragheb Alama crossed all the lines. The Lebanese singer was seen in the video interacting warmly with his fans and taking photos with the audience when, out of the sudden, a fan unexpectedly kissed him on his lips after taking a picture with Alama. From the camera angle, it appeared as if the kiss was on his mouth, which drew mixed reactions, where some called the girl of being "bold and inappropriate". حفل راغب علامه ليل البارح في الساحل الشمالي.... ماصورة مزز ضربت والتزمير بالبوء بئه للركب ولبسهم طقم قرون كرستال على حسابي لكل واحد طلعت الانث حقته على المسرحدا في الزاحل الشرير يا حج ابراهيم مش مَوزم الرياز بئه لم تعابينك وشيل الابلكاشه يلا وروش ميه اودام المحل عايزين ناكول عيش — تأبط شرا (ابومنيف) (@MoneefMonef1) July 20, 2025 © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
News.com.au
09-07-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Carlton coach Michael Voss expects a forthright response after revelations of a vile threat levelled against him
Carlton coach Michael Voss has delivered a stern 'you don't belong here' message in response to receiving a vile threat from a fan which is now being investigated by the AFL integrity department. The threatening text message was left on the MCG's anti-social hotline service during the Blues' loss to Collingwood last Friday night and referenced a 'brutal end to his life'. It was passed on to the AFL and then the Blues and while not treated as a credible threat was enough for the MCG security team to pass it on. Voss said he 'dismissed it' at first but then decided it was something that couldn't be tolerated and he hoped for an expected a 'forthright response'. The Blues coach delivered a passionate response on Wednesday morning, declaring the 'passion' of fans shouldn't be about anger. 'When I turn up and do what I do I do it for Carlton, for the next kid who is going to wear the football club's jumper' he said. 'I do it so our football club can have the sustained success we are all looking for. 'But there's a way to behave and there's a way we need to go about it and when things are tough you have to show that support the right way. 'If that (threat) is a measure for some people on what that should look like, then you don't belong here. We'll make sure we continue to bring a supporter base that would support in the good times, and support in the bad.' The Blues have been under siege from fans as their season falls apart with aggrieved supporters spraying graffiti over walls at the club's training venue in Carlton after a loss to Port Adelaide. Those messages actually showed support for Voss, but called for the board to be sacked. Voss also called out the 'ripple effect' of media scrutiny and how it can lead to extreme actions. 'It reaches deeper,' he said. 'There's a flow on effect and the first thing you always think about is the person beside you of the family member or the team because as result of what I do, and you appreciate there;s an element of scrutiny that comes with that, but then there's a part that is completely unacceptable. 'I think we can all agree that part is unacceptable and we don't tolerate as an industry and we leave that with the AFL integrity department at the moment and I expect a pretty forthright response.'
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ketel Marte left in tears after White Sox fan's taunt about late mother
The post Ketel Marte left in tears after White Sox fan's taunt about late mother appeared first on ClutchPoints. Eight years ago, Arizona Diamondbacks Ketel Marte lost his mother. During the 2023 NLCS, Marte dedicated his MVP performance to her memory. Advertisement Unfortunately, his grief resurfaced on Tuesday night's game against the Chicago White Sox when a fan hurled insults towards Marte. The fan invoked his late mother, leaving Marte in tears, per Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. Movingly, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo consoled Marte on the mound during a pitching rotation in the 7th inning. Ultimately, the stadium removed the fan. In the first inning, Marte hit a home run. Ultimately, the Diamondbacks defeated the White Sox 4-1. Afterward, he declined to speak after the game, per a team spokesperson. Ultimately, teammates were infuriated by the incident. One of those was shortstop Geraldo Perdomo, who unleashed a blunt response to what happened and said that MLB needs to do more to combat fan behavior. Advertisement 'That can't happen,' Perdomo said. 'Everybody knows how Ketel is. He's fun. He plays the game hard. I feel bad for him. I feel mad about it. I hope MLB can do something with that guy. I don't know who it was, but they've got to do something. We can't continue to do that (expletive) here in MLB.' Later, Permodo suggested the fan be banned. In addition, he looked at the fan straight in the eye, and he put his head down. In 2017, Elpidia Valdez died in a car accident the Dominican Republic shortly after talking with her son on the phone. Ketel Marte's contributions to the Diamondbacks On Monday, Marte and Pavin Smith hit back to back home runs. Consequently, that was a factor in the Diamondbacks defeating the White Sox 10-0. Advertisement Marte is batting .320 with 62 hits, 15 home runs, and 32 RBIs. His versatility enabled him to become an All-Star in 2019. That year, Marte finished the season batting .316, with 20 home runs and 51 RBIs. He holds the postseason record for the longest hitting streak to start a career. Related: Diamondbacks' Torey Lovullo doubles down on Ketel Marte support after emotional moment Related: Diamondbacks make difficult Corbin Carroll move amid wrist injury
