Fever face backlash over handling of sexual harassment allegations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 6:34 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
The Indiana Fever are under scrutiny after Brianna Turner, a former player, disclosed alleged sexual harassment by a male staff member. Turner claimed players were discouragingly advised to remain silent about the incident that occurred last year while playing alongside Caitlin Clark. In response to Turner's comments, the Fever issued a statement reaffirming their commitment to maintaining a respectful workplace but faced criticism on social media for their handling of the situation. Fans expressed disappointment, suggesting the organization failed to properly address the allegations amidst ongoing concerns about player safety and well-being.
- •Brianna Turner revealed staff sexual harassment at the Fever last year.
- •Turner accused the organization of encouraging silence on the matter.
- •The Fever released a statement on workplace safety and respect.
- •Fans criticized the management's response on social media.
- •Sophie Cunningham's earlier comments on transgender athletes sparked controversy.
- 6:34 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Organization got exposed’: Fever face criticsm for response to alleged sexual harassment while Caitlin Clark was on team
"Indiana Fever reserve guard Sophie Cunningham ruffled feathers across the WNBA when she voiced that she felt that transgender girls should not compete in sports with other girls, and then doubled down on the stance. “I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans. And I’m like, ‘I never once said that,'”Cunningham said.…
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