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WNBA Under Fire from Online Hate | Fayetteville News
Caitlin Clark and the WNBA are facing a tsunami of online hate, with players, coaches, and even opponents receiving death threats and racial slurs as the league’s popularity surges. Amid record media deals, higher salaries, and growing fanbases, toxic behavior has intensified — prompting the WNBA to deploy AI to flag threats and expand mental health support. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has made it clear: hate won’t be tolerated. But as Clark and others navigate this storm, they’re reminded that behind the spotlight is a 24-year-old human being — not a robot — fighting to be seen beyond the…
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