Dearica Hamby shares racist text; sender suspended by employer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 10:19 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby has drawn attention after sharing a racist text message she received on August 24. The sender, identified through social media investigations, has been suspended by Acclaro Medical, the Rhode Island company employing them. Acclaro Medical condemned the racist remarks and is investigating the incident. Hamby's post highlights ongoing issues of racial abuse in the WNBA, a topic previously addressed by other players and the league's commissioner, who stated that player safety is a top priority. The Sparks and WNBA have been contacted for further comments regarding the situation.
- •Dearica Hamby shared a screenshot of a racist text on August 24.
- •The sender has been suspended pending an investigation by Acclaro Medical.
- •Acclaro Medical condemned the racist behavior and is taking the matter seriously.
- •Player safety and racial abuse have been topics of concern in the WNBA.
- •WNBA commissioner has emphasized the league's commitment to player safety.
- 6:32 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA star shares racist text, alleged sender suspended from job
- 10:19 PMYahoo Sports — Dearica Hamby shares racist text, leading to sender's suspension
"A Rhode Island-based medical supply company has suspended one of its employees after he allegedly sent a racist text message to Los Angeles Sparks star Dearica Hamby. On Monday, Hamby shared a screenshot of a message sent by a number with a 516 area code. The sender called the 32-year-old forward a racial slur and…
"Acclaro Medical of Rhode Island said it suspended an employee after Los Angeles Sparks player Dearica Hamby shared a racist text she received.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 6:32 PMWNBA star shares racist text, alleged sender suspended from job
A Rhode Island-based medical supply company has suspended one of its employees after he allegedly sent a racist text message to Los Angeles Sparks star Dearica Hamby. On Monday, Hamby shared a screenshot of a message sent by a number with a 516 area code. The sender called the 32-year-old forward a racial slur and…
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 10:19 PMDearica Hamby shares racist text, leading to sender's suspension
Acclaro Medical of Rhode Island said it suspended an employee after Los Angeles Sparks player Dearica Hamby shared a racist text she received.
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