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Alyssa Thomas suspended 1 game, issued flagrant foul for 'reckless' contact with Caitlin Clark
The WNBA issued a one-game suspension and a Flagrant Foul 2 penalty to Phoenix Mercury player Alyssa Thomas. The disciplinary action follows an incident where Thomas made contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark's throat. The contact was described as reckless.
What changed
The WNBA officially suspended Alyssa Thomas for one game following a review of the incident.
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WNBA Suspends Alyssa Thomas for Contact with Caitlin Clark
confidence 100%The WNBA issued a one-game suspension and a Flagrant Foul 2 penalty to Phoenix Mercury player Alyssa Thomas. The disciplinary action follows an incident where Thomas made contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark's throat. The contact was described as reckless.
What's confirmed:
- The WNBA suspended Alyssa Thomas for one game.
- Thomas received a Flagrant Foul 2 penalty.
- Thomas made contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark's throat.
- The incident occurred during a Wednesday night game between the Phoenix Mercury and the Indiana Fever.
- The contact was characterized as reckless.
Still unconfirmed:
- The Phoenix Mercury deleted a social media post that mocked Caitlin Clark after her injury.
- Caitlin Clark left the game with a back injury.