Hilton Grand Vacations has fired an employee following allegations that the individual sent a racial slur to Las Vegas Aces player Chelsea Gray. The incident reportedly occurred after a recent game where the Aces lost to the Indiana Fever.
WNBA star Chelsea Gray publicly shared a screenshot of the alleged racist message. Multiple news outlets reported on the incident, leading to the company's swift action regarding the employee suspected of sending the remark.
The termination by Hilton Grand Vacations comes as professional sports leagues continue to address fan conduct and online harassment. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.