ESPN analyst apologizes for remarks on WNBA's probe into alleged racist comments from fans

ESPN basketball analyst Chiney Ogwumike apologized for remarks she made at the start of the WNBA s analysis into alleged hateful remarks toward Chicago Sky players during a battle against the Indiana Fever Ogwumike revealed on Get Up two days after the alleged event that if you re truly a basketball fan you would understand and agree that we have no space for those types of comments CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS COMWhile The Associated Press communicated that the WNBA was reviewing alleged racial slurs toward Angel Reese the league stated Tuesday it was unable to substantiate those asserts Ogwumike addressed her previous comments about the situation I want to address this with the same capacity I did the first time because if you really know me I constantly try my absolute best to uplift the WNBA to celebrate the amazing players coaches and of class the fans she announced That is something at the core of everything that I do But if you know me you know I m not afraid to say I can do better ANGEL REESE 'OWES' FEVER FANS 'AN APOLOGY' AFTER WNBA FINDS NO EVIDENCE OF HATEFUL REMARKS SENATOR SAYS I m sorry my message was in the heat of the moment because when I initially spoke on the topic it really came from a place of care It was based on firsthand conversations with people very close to the situation who raised real concerns and explained me what they had experienced I felt like it was significant and was necessary to acknowledge those statements and also voice those experiences Now in the process however I totally recognize it may have impacted fans in a way that I did not intend I m sorry Ogwumike added that she was happy the league took the examination seriously She revealed as the league continues to grow she will grow with it Follow Fox News Digital s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter