Angel Reese curses on live TV during halftime interview at Dream-Fever game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 6:36 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Angel Reese, forward for the Atlanta Dream, used an expletive during a live halftime interview on ESPN while hosting the Indiana Fever at State Farm Arena. The comments aired uncensored and led to immediate backlash on social media. Reese had struggled initially, contributing 7 points, but helped the Dream take a 44-40 lead at the break. Several fans criticized both Reese's choice of words and ESPN's handling of the situation, calling for potential disciplinary action. The Fever subsequently went on to win the game 95-91 in overtime.
- •Angel Reese dropped an expletive during a live halftime interview.
- •Dream led 44-40 at halftime, helped by Reese's late contributions.
- •The Fever won the game 95-91 in overtime.
- •Fans criticized Reese and questioned ESPN's broadcast standards.
- •No formal action has been announced against Reese yet.
- 6:36 AMYahoo Sports — ‘No Class,’ ‘ESPN Is a Clown Network’ — WNBA Fans Rip Angel Reese for Cursing on Live TV During Clash vs. Caitlin Clark’s Fever
"Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese dropped an expletive during a live halftime interview with ESPN’s Holly Rowe on Sunday as the Dream hosted Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever at State Farm Arena. The comment aired uncensored on national television, and clips of the exchange spread across social media within minutes.
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