Angel Reese, Rickea Jackson Exchange Technical Fouls in Heated Chicago, Los Angeles Game

During a tense WNBA game between the Chicago Sky and Los Angeles Sparks, a heated altercation in the first quarter involved Sparks forward Rickea Jackson and Sky guard Rebecca Allen, escalating when Jackson shoved Allen and then pushed Sky's Angel Reese, who had intervened to calm the situation. Both Jackson and Allen received double technical fouls, with Jackson also penalized for a loose ball foul, while Reese avoided any penalties. Despite the early conflict, Reese and Jackson later reconciled with a postgame hug, dispelling any notions of ongoing bad blood. Reese, a sophomore and standout player averaging a double-double, contributed 18 points and 17 rebounds, helping the Sky overcome a poor start to win 97-86, with Kamilla Cardoso adding a career-high 27 points. Both teams have struggled this season, with the Sparks at 4-10 and the Sky at 3-10 before the game. The rivalry between Reese and Jackson, both SEC alumnae and recent draft picks, reflects their competitive but respectful relationship on and off the court.