WNBA Announces Alyssa Thomas Punishment After Caitlin Clark Incident
Summary
The WNBA suspended Phoenix Mercury player Alyssa Thomas for one game after she made contact with Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark’s throat during a game. The league said the move was reckless and gave Thomas a Flagrant 2 foul, leading to her suspension for the next game on June 27.Key Facts
- Alyssa Thomas pushed her fist into Caitlin Clark’s throat during a WNBA game.
- The league gave Thomas a Flagrant 2 foul for the incident.
- Thomas was suspended for one game, the next game against the Toronto Tempo on June 27.
- Clark was injured in the same game and left due to back problems.
- Clark’s coach criticized the officials for missing the foul during the game.
- Clark has received several technical fouls this season; an eighth technical foul results in a suspension.
- The incident sparked discussion about how referees handle plays involving Clark.
- The WNBA’s decision may affect how players approach games against Clark in the future.
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