Angel Reese curses on live TV during halftime interview at Dream-Fever game
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 1:43 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 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.
- 1:43 AMYahoo Sports — Viral Clip Shows Caitlin Clark Laughing At Angel Reese After Win
- 4:58 PMYahoo Sports — Former ESPN star breaks silence on Angel Reese failure
- 4:29 PMBleacher Report — Caitlin Clark Caught Laughing as Angel Reese, Dream Miss 3 Game-Winners in Viral Video - Bleacher Report
- 10:19 AMYahoo Sports — Angel Reese Curses Live On ESPN After Caitlin Clark Appears To Laugh At Her Brutal Miss
- 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
"The Indiana Fever are playing some of their best basketball of the season, but more drama continues to follow Caitlin Clark. Sunday featured a close game of the Fever defeating the Atlanta Dream in overtime to extend their winning streak. Fans ended up pinpointing a noteworthy moment at the end of the game when Angel […] The post Viral Clip Shows Caitlin Clark Laughing At Angel Reese After Win appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Angel Reese-Caitlin Clark rivalry added another memorable installment Sunday, with Clark and the Indiana Fever outlasting Reese and the Atlanta Dream 95-91 in overtime. The matchup also included a viral moment, with a smiling Clark being caught on camera in the background after Reese missed a game-winning layup on the final possession of regulation.…
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 1:43 AMViral Clip Shows Caitlin Clark Laughing At Angel Reese After Win
The Indiana Fever are playing some of their best basketball of the season, but more drama continues to follow Caitlin Clark. Sunday featured a close game of the Fever defeating the Atlanta Dream in overtime to extend their winning streak. Fans ended up pinpointing a noteworthy moment at the end of the game when Angel […] The post Viral Clip Shows Caitlin Clark Laughing At Angel Reese After Win appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 4:58 PMFormer ESPN star breaks silence on Angel Reese failure
The Angel Reese-Caitlin Clark rivalry added another memorable installment Sunday, with Clark and the Indiana Fever outlasting Reese and the Atlanta Dream 95-91 in overtime. The matchup also included a viral moment, with a smiling Clark being caught on camera in the background after Reese missed a game-winning layup on the final possession of regulation.…
- Bleacher ReportAug 17, 2026, 4:29 PMCaitlin Clark Caught Laughing as Angel Reese, Dream Miss 3 Game-Winners in Viral Video - Bleacher Report
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark was happy to see the Atlanta Dream's series of last-minute shot attempts come up short in regulation.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 10:19 AMAngel Reese Curses Live On ESPN After Caitlin Clark Appears To Laugh At Her Brutal Miss
Angel Reese dropped an uncensored curse word live on ESPN, then missed a potential game-winner as Caitlin Clark and the Fever survived in overtime.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 6:36 AM‘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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