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New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart’s wife was the target of a threatening, homophobic email, according to the New York PostJoe Marino and Steve Janoski.

The message read in part: “I hope someone shoots your wife, f–k you d–es (sic), I hope they both die.”

Marino and Janoski reported that Stewart’s wife, Marta Xargay Casademont, contacted the NYPD about the email.

Stewart addressed the situation Tuesday The NBA todaycalling it “unacceptable”:

The WNBA’s viewership and attendance have increased in 2024, helping the league achieve a large media rights agreement. All the extra attention on women’s basketball has had an unfortunate consequence, however.

Players in the league have said they are getting more abuse, especially on social media, than ever before.

about her One more touch Podcasting with fellow co-host Megan Rapinoe, Seattle Storm legend Sue Bird reflected on how Caitlin Clark’s arrival didn’t create that problem. However, the surge in popularity that helped drive amplified a long-standing problem.

“Racism has been affecting the WNBA well before this year. This is not a new thing,” Bird said. “In that way, I think Caitlin is being used as a pawn. Caitlin didn’t bring racism to the WNBA. That’s been going on. And I think that’s what’s been a shock to all of us, that the rest of the people are surprised. We’ve been trying to tell you.”

The WNBA said in a Sept. 25 statement that it “will not tolerate racist, derogatory or threatening comments made about players, teams or anyone affiliated with the league.” The league added that it is “actively monitoring activity related to threats” and will contact the appropriate authorities when necessary.

This came after Terri Jackson, executive director of the National Women’s Basketball Players Association, criticized WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert for her comments in a Sept. 9 appearance on CNBC. Power lunch.

Pressed directly about the “darker” and “more threatening” tone the league’s discourse has taken, Engelbert effectively said it’s good that fans aren’t apathetic toward the league and that rivalries can generate more interest.