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WNBA Fights Online Hate Amid Rising Popularity | Hartford News
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- Jul 4, 2026
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Caitlin Clark and the WNBA are facing a surge of online hate as the league’s popularity soars, with players and coaches targeted with threats and abuse—sometimes even death threats and racial slurs. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has condemned the behavior, and the league is responding with enhanced security, charter flights, AI tools to monitor social media, and expanded mental health resources. Coaches and players stress that while criticism is normal, threats and hate are not, and most of the toxicity doesn’t come from true fans. Clark, 24, admits the negativity takes an emotional toll, but the league and players’ union are standing firm against online abuse. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ef5085600c89e727