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Jemele Hill calls for WNBA ref's suspension after Game 2 incident

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 8:58 AM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Jemele Hill calls for WNBA ref's suspension after Game 2 incident

Summary

Jemele Hill has criticized referee Kevin Fahy for an alleged false statement made to Breanna Stewart during Game 2 of the WNBA second round. The New York Liberty lost to the Atlanta Dream 101-98, with Stewart claiming she was improperly informed about a timeout situation that could have helped her team. Clips of the exchange have circulated online, prompting Hill to demand Fahy's removal from playoff officiating. The Liberty face a critical Game 3 as they attempt to avoid elimination from the postseason.

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By the Numbers

•The Liberty lost 101-98 to the Dream in Game 2.
•Stewart claimed the ref misled her about a timeout.
•Hill demands punishment for referee Kevin Fahy.
•The Liberty must win Game 3 to stay in the playoffs.
•Game 3 will be decisive for Stewart's championship pursuit.

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8:58 AMYahoo Sports — Jemele Hill demands harsh punishment for WNBA ref who lied to Breanna Stewart in Game 2 loss

What they're saying

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Sports writer Jemele Hill has called out the official who was at the centre of controversy after the New York Liberty’s 101-98 loss to the Atlanta Dream in Game 2 of the WNBA second round. As the Dream were shooting free throws, Breanna Stewart was lining up to box out and collect the rebound for a final attempt.
— Yahoo Sports

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