ESPN host stuns fans with a SUDDEN backtrack after WNBA finds no proof of RACIST crowd behavior toward Angel Reese—was the apology sincere, or just a desperate move to dodge backlash?

Just days after passionately defending Angel Reese amid allegations of racist fan abuse, one high-profile ESPN host is now eating their words—and fast. Following the WNBA’s official statement that no evidence was found to support the claims, the host issued an awkward, carefully worded apology that left many viewers questioning their motives. Was this a genuine change of heart, or simply a strategy to avoid professional fallout? And why did the apology feel so scripted?

Tap here to uncover the full backstory and the reactions tearing social media apart.

Angel Reese (Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images)
After an investigation, the WNBA did not find any substantial evidence of alleged racist fan behavior toward Sky star Angel Reese. One ESPN employee had a lot of explaining to do.

The WNBA concluded its investigation of allegations that fans in Indianapolis directed racist taunts, but they announced Tuesday it reviewed video and audio from Gainbridge Fieldhouse and found nothing. The league issued a statement saying it remains committed to a “safe and inclusive environment” and will “be vigilant” in policing its rules for fan behavior.

ESPN broadcaster Chiney Ogwumike is making a shocking u-turn on her previous comments about the situation.

After the allegations were made, Ogwumike appeared to jump to conclusions during an appearance on the ESPN show ‘Get Up!’

She said: ‘When it comes to the racism and the hateful rhetoric and the statement that the WNBA is saying, I think it’s important because at the end of the day, if you’re truly a basketball fan, you would understand and agree that we have no space for those types of comments.’

She then added more comments on her self-titled show, ‘The Chiney Show,’ where she said, “Now players and coaches of the Chicago Sky have said that they heard things that were out of bounds coming from the fans in Indiana during the game. And that caused the WNBA to launch an investigation into the matter.”

Now, in the aftermath of the WNBA’s investigation closing, Ogwumike posted an apology on social media over jumping to conclusions about possible racist fans yelling things at Angel Reese.

Angel Reese Does Not Address Findings

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
During the Chicago Sky’s postgame press conference on Tuesday night after a 94-89 loss to the Phoenix Mercury, Sky star Angel Reese was not questioned about the WNBA investigation that found zero evidence of hateful remarks.

The WNBA was investigating the alleged “hateful fan comments” that occurred after Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark fouled Reese in the third quarter of the teams’ season opener.

Reese was asked earlier this month if she had been able to provide the WNBA with details about the incident. She did not offer specifics on whether she had done so, saying, “That’s not a me question.”

Angel Reese has previously accused Clark’s fans of racism and even alleged they created AI-generated explicit images of the Sky star and sent them to her family members.