The organization named Reese to the 2025 Gala Host Committee in February alongside a slate of Black leaders in the arts, fashion, sports, music and film industries. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is an honorary chair of the committee, which is led by Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams and Anna Wintour.

The WNBA was forever changed last season when rookie stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese took the floor for the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky. A rivalry was formed between these two players during their years in college, but they captivated fans with their competitive nature and on-court prowess during their first professional seasons.

The WNBA tipped off its preseason this weekend, with many of the league’s biggest stars in action. Coming off its buzziest season in history, the WNBA televised all of its preseason games for the first time,

After the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky played against the Brazil women's national team in preparation for the 2025 season, the feud between the fan bases of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese only intensified.