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After a controversial play between Alyssa Thomas and Caitlin Clark, Thomas says players have received death threats and racial slurs; the WNBA condemned the abuse, Thomas served a suspension as the Mercury beat Toronto, Clark left the game with a back injury, and a rematch is scheduled for July 9.
Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas called on the WNBA and commissioner Cathy Engelbert to protect players after she received death threats and online abuse following a one-game suspension for a perceived throat contact with Caitlin Clark. She criticized the league's communication, while Engelbert condemned hate and said safety is a top priority and security is engaged. Thomas urged stronger league action beyond the existing No Space For Hate platform to safeguard players and address the online abuse that has endangered her family.
The Fox News First morning newsletter leads with reports that Austin Metcalf's family has received death threats following the murder conviction of Karmelo Anthony, and also notes other top headlines including courthouse skirmishes outside the verdict and surrounding political and policy developments.
Dodgers reliever Tanner Scott took the loss in a 4-3 defeat to the Phillies after Edmundo Sosa’s late homer, and his wife Maddie Scott posted screenshots of death threats aimed at their newborn on Instagram, highlighting the rising online harassment facing athletes and their families.
The FBI is reportedly concerned about a surge in death threats against Bruce Springsteen during his politically charged Land of Hope and Dreams tour, prompting increased security as his performances draw anger from MAGA crowds; guitarist Steven Van Zandt says threats have risen and the tour has added safety measures to protect fans.
The article reports that Lexie Brown says fans linked her to a rumored affair with Klay Thompson, prompting death threats and harassment toward her and her family. Brown denies any involvement and says she has not spoken with Megan Thee Stallion, who publicly claimed Thompson cheated in their breakup. Brown has had to hire security and is frustrated that her name hasn’t been protected in discussions about the situation, while Megan Thee Stallion has ended the relationship citing trust and respect as non-negotiables.
Percy Jackson star Walker Scobell will skip his high school prom after obsessive fans sent death threats to prospective dates, prompting him to ask fans to stop the threats and protect those involved.
HBO says it has intensified security around its upcoming Harry Potter series after Paapa Essiedu, who plays Severus Snape, received death threats; executives say precautions and a dedicated security team were planned in advance, and the studio released the first look of the series as production continues toward a 2027 premiere.
HBO has placed the Harry Potter TV series on high security after Paapa Essiedu, who plays Snape, received death threats online; CEO Casey Bloys said the network is prepared with a serious security team and social-media training to protect cast and crew given the fanatically passionate IP. Essiedu disclosed the threats to The Times, while HBO released a first look at the series, which is set for a 2027 release and stars Dominic McLaughlin as Harry and John Lithgow as Dumbledore.
Paapa Essiedu says he has received race-fuelled death threats over his casting as Professor Snape in the HBO Max Harry Potter series, including messages telling him to quit or he’ll be murdered. He says the abuse fuels him and won’t deter his performance, as the series—set to debut in 2027 with a largely new cast—locks in a ten-year commitment for Essiedu.
Paapa Essiedu, cast as Severus Snape in the forthcoming Harry Potter TV series, reveals he has received racist death threats since joining the cast. He says the abuse fuels his commitment to making the character his own, acknowledging the role could span about a decade as Warner Bros. envisions a long-running series. Essiedu also notes the books’ themes of love and acceptance, and has publicly supported trans rights while opposing J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans views.
Paapa Essiedu revealed he has received racist death threats after being cast as Professor Snape in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series, including explicit murder threats, and says the abuse is emotionally affecting but will not stop him from embodying the character.
Red Bull has revealed the reason behind Max Verstappen's late retirement from the Chinese Grand Prix, part of a chaotic Shanghai weekend that saw four DNS and three retirements; the article also reports an urgent plea to stop death threats against Esteban Ocon after the crash, along with McLaren's double-DNS explanation and Verstappen's warning that new F1 rules could backfire on the sport.
Four-year-old Reese Donatelli, known for predicting NFL winners on her dad’s Instagram, has become a viral sensation whose playful accuracy has drawn admiration and death threats from fans upset by misses. Her father Anthony keeps the trend going with their Instagram series, 'Trust the Toddler,' stressing Reese is not an analyst but a bonding activity. Despite online harassment and a jokey comment from Cardi B, Reese correctly predicted the Patriots would beat the Texans to reach the AFC Championship, while other weeks featured misses as the family continues sharing Reese’s picks.
KATSEYE, a rising girl group, has revealed they have received numerous death threats and online hate since their debut in 2024, which they find heavy and jarring despite understanding it's part of fame. The group emphasizes their humanity and the support they give each other amid their rapid rise, including a Grammy nomination and chart success.