A social media post claiming the Indiana Fever fired head coach Stephanie White on August 10, 2026, is not supported by evidence, according to a fact-check investigation. The @FeverUpdate account on X posted a message alleging White was dismissed following controversial post-game remarks, with claims that a new coach would be announced before the team’s game against the New York Liberty.
However, no official announcement from the Indiana Fever organization supports this claim, and the assertion does not appear on the team’s official website. Searches of major news outlets including Google News and Yahoo News yielded no credible reports confirming White’s termination, though some articles discussed calls for her firing.
Evidence directly contradicts the dismissal claim. White appeared at the team’s official media availability on August 10, 2026, alongside players Monique Billings and Mercedes Russell for practice interviews. This public appearance indicates White remained in her coaching position at the time the firing rumors circulated.
The fact-check confirms that White continues to hold her position as the Indiana Fever’s head coach and has not been terminated by the organization.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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