Breanna Stewart Condemns Homophobic Threats

New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart and her wife Marta Xargay have received anonymous homophobic and threatening emails after Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, which has added stress during the competitive series against the Minnesota Lynx. The emails, sent directly to Xargay’s account, included violent threats and disturbing language. Stewart and Xargay have taken these threats seriously, notifying the team and escalating the matter to league security and law enforcement. Stewart has used her platform to condemn such behavior, emphasizing that threats and harassment have no place in sports or society. This incident is part of a broader issue where WNBA players face increasing online threats and harassment, as highlighted by Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. Despite the threats, Stewart and her team remain focused on the Finals, with the series currently tied 1-1 as they head into Game 3.