New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart and her wife Marta Xargay received threatening homophobic anonymous emails after Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. The emails were sent directly to Xargay's account, causing concern for the couple. Stewart expressed that the level of closeness to the threats was unsettling, especially considering the safety of their children.
Stewart had a crucial opportunity to win Game 1 but missed key shots, leading to Minnesota's victory. Following the incident, Stewart informed the team about the emails, prompting an escalation to league security to ensure their safety.
