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WNBA to Announce Punishment Decision After Angel Reese Incident

WNBA to announce punishment decision after Angel Reese incident

By · Published September 24, 2026  06:26 UTC · Updated September 26, 2026  12:32 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: WNBA to announce punishment decision after Angel Reese incident
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According to apnews.com, Angel Reese was hit in the face just before halftime in Atlanta's win over New York. The punishment decision is expected to be announced soon, with Athlon Sports reporting that the WNBA will make an announcement regarding the incident.

The incident occurred during a game that saw the Dream defeat the Liberty 83-65. The specifics of the punishment are not yet clear, and it is unclear what the WNBA will decide regarding Sabrina Ionescu's actions.

ESPN's game recap of the September 23 game does not mention the incident in detail, and it is unclear how the network will cover the upcoming announcement.

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What happened to Angel Reese?

Angel Reese was hit in the face during a game between the Atlanta Dream and the New York Liberty.

What is the WNBA expected to announce?

The WNBA is expected to announce a punishment decision regarding the incident involving Angel Reese.

What is unclear about the incident?

The specifics of the punishment are not yet clear.

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