Indiana senator calls on WNBA, Fever to apologize to fans after accusations of racism: 'So demeaning'

Republican Sen. Jim Banks explains why Indiana Fever fans deserve an apology after the league's latest investigation during an appearance on OutKick's'Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich.' U.S. Sen. Jim Banks, R-Ind., called on the WNBA and the Indiana Fever to apologize to Fever fans after the league's investigation failed to find evidence that corroborated allegations of racial comments directed at Angel Reese during a recent game. The league investigated the allegations involving the Chicago Sky star last month after a May 17 game hosted by the Fever. Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) reacts to a flagrant foul from Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) May 17, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. "Based on information gathered to date, including from relevant fans, team and arena staff, as well as audio and video review of the game, we have not substantiated [the report,]" the league said in a statement.