Hilton Grand Vacations investigates racial slur incident involving Chelsea Gray

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 5:46 PM

Last updated Jul 14, 2026

Hilton Grand Vacations investigates racial slur incident involving Chelsea Gray
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Hilton Grand Vacations is investigating an employee suspected of sending a racial slur to Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray. The incident took place on Sunday, and Gray shared the offending message on her Instagram story on Monday. The company stated that such behavior violates its policies and does not reflect its values. This comes in light of recent discussions on player safety following complaints about social media abuse among athletes. A league statement emphasized its commitment to the safety and well-being of players.

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  • Gray received a racial slur via direct message on Instagram.
  • The employee's profile reportedly displayed Hilton Grand Vacations branding.
  • The company is conducting an investigation into the allegations.
  • WNBA commissioner condemned hate speech and pledged support for player safety.
  • Gray's incident follows previous remarks from Alyssa Thomas about online abuse.
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  • 5:46 PMYahoo SportsHilton Grand Vacations investigating employee suspected of sending racial slur to Aces star Chelsea Gray
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This investigation comes on the heels of Gray posting the incident to her social media on Monday.

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