"Racist Harassment Prompts NCAA Tournament Site Change for Utah Women's Basketball Team"
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Police in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho are investigating racist harassment against the University of Utah women’s basketball team, including instances of racial slurs being yelled by individuals in trucks. The incident occurred while the team was in town for the NCAA Tournament, prompting apologies from local officials and condemnation from various organizations. The area has a history of white supremacist activity, and law enforcement is working with the FBI to determine which laws apply to the situation.
- Idaho police are investigating racist harassment against Utah women’s basketball team NBC News
- Utah women’s basketball team ‘troubled and shaken’ as ‘disturbing’ details of alleged racist abuse directed at players emerge CNN
- 'Racism is real ... and it's awful,' Utah women's basketball coach says after team says they faced harassment on night out ABC News
- Racist abuse prompts Utah to change hotels in women’s NCAA tourney The Hill
- After Utah team subjected to racism, could the NCAA change tournament sites in the future? The Associated Press
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