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Kamala Harris attends WNBA game, addresses concerns over player treatment

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 6:10 PM

Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Kamala Harris attends WNBA game, addresses concerns over player treatment

Summary

Kamala Harris supported the WNBA during a visit to a game between the Los Angeles Sparks and Chicago Sky on July 10. Harris praised the league's players for their excellence and disciplined athleticism while addressing the Sparks' roster in the locker room afterward. Her attendance follows a letter from a group of lawmakers expressing concerns over 'racially motivated' attacks on Indiana Fever player Caitlin Clark. The letter calls for better treatment of players and a review of the league's processes regarding on-court violence and harassment. Harris emphasized the positive influence the league has on youth during her speech to the players.

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By the Numbers

•Kamala Harris attended a WNBA game on July 10.
•She spoke positively about Sparks players and their impact.
•Lawmakers wrote to the league regarding Caitlin Clark's treatment.
•The letter raises concerns about on-court violence and harassment.
•WNBA teams up with the Obama Presidential Center for All-Star weekend.

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6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Kamala Harris Shows Support For WNBA Following Republicans’ Concerns Of ‘Racially Motivated’ Attacks

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