Claressa Shields Appeared Upset That Angel Reese Won BET Sportswoman of the Year Honors

Angel Reese continues to shine, earning recognition once more as the BET Sportswoman of the Year for the second consecutive time. Meanwhile, boxing champion Claressa "GWOAT" Shields made a splash on the BET Awards red carpet with her new partner, Papoose, the former spouse of Remy Ma.Despite her achievements, Shields publicly expressed her disappointment over not receiving the coveted award, believing her stellar 2025 season should have positioned her ahead of Reese. “I’m thrilled for Angel Reese, but I felt my accomplishments deserved the win,” she shared on social media. This year, Reese joins a legendary league, being only the second woman to clinch the award thrice, following in the footsteps of Serena Williams.With nearly five million followers, Reese's influence extends beyond the court, appealing strongly to fans amidst her team’s struggles. While Shields regards Reese highly, the competition remains fierce, embodying the unpredictability of sports.