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Alyssa Thomas suspended one game for fist to Caitlin Clark's throat
The WNBA issued a one-game suspension to Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas for making contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark's throat. The league upgraded a non-call from a Wednesday game to a Flagrant Foul 2. Clark later exited that game due to a back injury.
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 One Game for Hit to Caitlin Clark's Throat
confidence 95%The WNBA issued a one-game suspension to Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas for making contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark's throat. The league upgraded a non-call from a Wednesday game to a Flagrant Foul 2. Clark later exited that game due to a back injury.
What's confirmed:
- The WNBA suspended Phoenix Mercury player Alyssa Thomas for one game.
- Alyssa Thomas made contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark's throat during a Mercury-Fever game.
- The league upgraded the incident to a Flagrant Foul 2 penalty.
- The Phoenix Mercury defeated the Indiana Fever 111-109.
- Caitlin Clark left the game with a back injury.
Still unconfirmed:
- The Phoenix Mercury deleted a social media post that mocked Caitlin Clark.
- Caitlin Clark's coach, Stephanie White, complained about the treatment of Clark.
- Caitlin Clark described a technical foul as ridiculous.