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Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas suspended for hitting Caitlin Clark in the throat

The WNBA suspended Phoenix Mercury player Alyssa Thomas for one game after she hit Caitlin Clark in the throat. The incident occurred during a 111-109 Mercury victory over the Indiana Fever. Clark later left that game due to a back injury.

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The league issued a one-game suspension for Thomas following the hit to Clark's throat.

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  1. WNBA Suspends Alyssa Thomas for Hitting Caitlin Clark in Throat

    The WNBA suspended Phoenix Mercury player Alyssa Thomas for one game after she hit Caitlin Clark in the throat. The incident occurred during a 111-109 Mercury victory over the Indiana Fever. Clark later left that game due to a back injury.

    What's confirmed:

    • The WNBA suspended Alyssa Thomas for one game for hitting Caitlin Clark in the throat.
    • The foul took place during the second quarter of a Phoenix Mercury win over the Indiana Fever.
    • The final score of the game was 111-109 in favor of the Mercury.
    • The Phoenix Mercury deleted a social media post that mocked Caitlin Clark after the injury.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Alyssa Thomas was fined for hitting Clark in the groin and the neck.
    • Caitlin Clark took a hard hit from Alyssa Thomas during a June 24 game.
    • The hit occurred while Clark was driving to the basket.
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