WNBA, players' union vow stronger security measures amid online abuse concerns

July 22 : The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and its players' union said on Wednesday they would continue to enhance security measures after meeting to discuss a recent rise in racist, hateful and abusive messages directed at players.The joint statement from the league and the Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) followed a meeting between WNBA leadership and members of the union's executive committee and Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee.The meeting was requested by the WNBPA after an incident in a June 24 game, where Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas made contact with Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark's throat, as Thomas later said she had been subject to online harassment. "The conversation underscored the importance of addressing