Alyssa Thomas calls out WNBA after receiving death threats, racial abuse from Caitlin Clark foul incident
Summary
Alyssa Thomas of the Phoenix Mercury has said she received death threats and racial insults after being suspended for making contact with Caitlin Clark’s throat during a recent WNBA game. Thomas called the incident an accident and criticized the league commissioner for not protecting players from online abuse.Key Facts
- Alyssa Thomas was suspended for one game after hitting Caitlin Clark’s throat during a game.
- The suspension happened after the game, with no foul called during the play itself.
- Thomas described the act as an accident and said she was unaware of the suspension until shortly before it was announced.
- She has received death threats and racial slurs following the incident.
- Thomas criticized WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert for not addressing player safety and the abuse publicly.
- The Indiana Fever also voiced concerns about player safety after the game had many fouls and one ejection.
- The Mercury and Fever will play again on July 9 in Phoenix.
- The WNBA confirmed that technical fouls from a previous game between these teams will stand despite appeals.
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