WNBA’s racism investigation closure sparks apology from analyst

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ESPN basketball analyst Chiney Ogwumike apologized for his comments about alleged hateful comments at the start of the WNBA investigation. Chicago Sky A player in a match against Indiana Fever.

Two days after the alleged incident, Ogwumike said, “If you’re a real basketball fan, you’ll understand and agree that there’s no space for these kinds of comments.”

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Chiney Ogwumike will take photos on May 18, 2025 at Mohegan Sun Arena in UNCASVILLE, Connecticut, while participating in the WNBA game between the Washington Mystics and the Connecticut Sun. (Erica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The Associated Press reports that the WNBA is investigating alleged racial slander. Angel Wreaththe league said Tuesday that it could not demonstrate these claims.

Ogwumike worked on previous comments on the situation.

“I want to deal with this with the same energy as I did this for the first time because if you really know me, I’m always raised with absolutely the best I can. WNBAto celebrate the great players, coaches and of course the fans,” she said. But if you know me, you know I’m not afraid to say I can do better.

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Nneka Ogwumike and Chiney Ogwumike in 2022

Los Angeles sparks players Nneka Ogwumike and Chiney Ogwumike. (Gary A. Vazquez Ausa, sports today)

“My message was in the heat when I first spoke about this topic, because it really came from a place of care, and it was based on direct conversations with people who raised real concerns and were very close to the situation they had experienced.

“But in the process, I fully realize that it may have impacted the fans in a way I didn’t intend to. I’m sorry.”