Reese was fined for “failing to make herself available” to the media after the dramatic 71-70 Indiana victory

Angel Reese; Caitlin Clark; Chennedy Carter. PHOTO: JEFF HAYNES/NBAE VIA GETTY IMAGES; LUKE HALES/GETTY IMAGES; JEFF HAYNES/NBAE VIA GETTY IMAGES

The WNBA has fined Angel Reese and upgraded a foul by Chennedy Carter of the Chicago Sky after the team’s dramatic 71-70 loss to the Indiana Fever on June 1.

Reese, 22, was fined $1000 for “failing to make herself available to the media for interviews” after the game, the WNBA said in a statement on Sunday, June 2, according to the Associated Press and The New York Times.

“In addition, the Sky organization has been fined $5,000 for failing to ensure that all players comply with WNBA media policies,” the league’s statement added.

The league has also reassessed a hard foul from Carter, 25, after she knocked Fever rookie Caitlin Clark to the ground in the third quarter. Carter was initially given a common foul away from the ball.

On Sunday, June 2, the WNBA announced that Carter’s foul had been upgraded to a flagrant 1 violation after the league reviewed the play.

After the game, Carter was asked about the foul and her interaction with Clark, 22.

“I ain’t answering no Caitlin Clark questions,” Carter told reporters, as seen in a video shared by Fever reporter Matthew Byrne.

Later, Carter went on to criticize Clark’s style of play in a reply on Threads. Responding to the video of herself at the press conference, Carter wrote, “& that’s that on that cause beside three point shooting what does she bring to the table man.”

Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter (7) guards Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) on June 1, 2024.BRIAN SPURLOCK/ICON SPORTSWIRE VIA GETTY IMAGES

When the foul occurred, fans noticed that Reese jumped out of her seat on the bench and began clapping, appearing to support Carter’s rough play toward Clark.

In a statement on June 3, Sky head coach Teresa Weatherspoon addressed the matter. “Physical play, intensity, and a competitive spirit are hallmarks of Chicago Sky basketball. Chennedy got caught up in the heat of the moment in an effort to win the game,” Weatherspoon said.

“She and I have discussed what happened and that it was not appropriate, nor is it what we do or who we are. Chennedy understands that there are better ways to handle situations on the court, and she will learn from this, as we all will. As a team, we will grow together and continue to work hard to display strong leadership and set a positive example for our competitors, fans, and partners.”

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Clark, whose team has struggled to win games in their first 11 matchups, addressed the foul from Carter during her postgame presser. “I wasn’t expecting it,” Clark said of the hit, according to the AP. “It is what it is. It’s a physical game. Go make the free throw and execute on offense, and I feel like that’s kind of what we did.”

Clark added, “I grew up playing basketball with the boys. It’s always been physical and feisty and you have to find a way to hold your own,” after the game.

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VIDEO: DALLAS MAVERICKS FANS COMPLETELY DISRESPECTED TRAVIS KELCE DURING HIS APPEARANCE ON THE JUMBOTRON AT GAME 3

Travis Kelce on the Mavericks jumbotron. (Photo via @_abigaiiiil/Twitter)Tell us how you really feel, Dallas Mavericks fans.

During a thrilling Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals between the Mavs and the Minnesota Timberwolves at American Airlines Arena, stadium cameras caught a glimpse of Travis Kelce taking in the action while sitting courtside. The Kansas City Chiefs star was shown on the jumbotron, and let’s just say that his welcome was not a warm one at all.

Mavs fans proceeded to boo Kelce, which is not all that surprising seeing as how he plays for an NFL team from a different city. However, they did end up cheering on Patrick Mahomes during his jumbotron appearance — although, that probably has something to do with the Chiefs QB previously proclaiming his support for the Mavs.

 

Travis Kelce got boo’d and the crowd went crazy for Patrick Mahomes. pic.twitter.com/ZSX9rLDg7a

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Travis Kelce And Patrick Mahomes Bring Good Luck To The Mavs In Game 3

Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes at the Mavs game. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

The Mavericks did their best to make a good impression in front of Kelce and Mahomes, as they took a stranglehold of their Western Conference Finals by defeating the T-Wolves, 116-107. The win gave Dallas a commanding 3-0 series lead, and they’ll have an opportunity to complete the sweep at home on Tuesday.

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Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving led the way for the Mavs. Both players scored 33 points apiece, while Luka also added seven rebounds, five assists and five steals.

Mavs fans may not like him, but maybe Travis Kelce is a good luck charm. We’ll see if he and Patrick Mahomes are in the building for Game 4.

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CAMERON BRINK STUNS WITH PREGAME OUTFIT BEFORE SUNDAY NIGHT’S GAME

LOS ANGELES, CA – MAY 24: Cameron Brink #22 of the Los Angeles Sparks smiles during the game against the Indiana Fever on May 24, 2024 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

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Los Angeles Sparks star forward Cameron Brink is stunning with her pregame outfit on Sunday night.

Brink, a top pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, is going viral for her epic pregame outfit ahead of Sunday evening’s game.

Even the WNBA is impressed.

“Not one miss 😮‍💨 The @LASparks are lookin’ good and ready to take on the Dallas Wings at 9pm/ET on League Pass!” they announced.

WNBA fans are impressed, too.

“Im actually seeing wnba commercials angel reese and cameron brink have done miracles for that league,” one fan wrote.

“Cameron Brink got the most aura out of anyone in this New Balance commercial,” one fan added.

“Cameron Brink about to play nobody text or call me until after smh,” one fan added.

“Whenever I see Cameron Brink I literally feel like I’m looking at an elite volleyball player. Sometimes even see her go up for a block with 2 hands like she’s blocking a volleyball, so not shocked to hear she was interested in volleyball but ultimately chose hoops,” one fan added.

 

Tipoff between the Los Angeles Sparks and Dallas Wings is set to tip off at 9 p.m. E.T. on Sunday night