Mercury’s Thomas says received online abuse following WNBA suspension
Summary
Alyssa Thomas of the Phoenix Mercury said she received death threats and racist insults after her one-game suspension for making contact with Caitlin Clark’s throat during a WNBA game. The WNBA condemned the hate and promised to protect players, while Thomas expressed concern about player safety and the league’s response to the threats.Key Facts
- Alyssa Thomas was suspended for one game after hitting Caitlin Clark’s throat in a WNBA match.
- Thomas says she received death threats and racial slurs online after the suspension.
- The WNBA Commissioner, Cathy Engelbert, condemned all hate and said player safety is a top priority.
- Thomas described the incident as accidental and said she learned about her suspension shortly before it was announced.
- No foul was called during the game, but the WNBA later reviewed and classified it as a Flagrant Foul 2.
- Thomas said the threats included leaked addresses and harmful images unrelated to basketball.
- The Indiana Fever team also spoke out about safety concerns after the game, citing previous technical fouls and an ejection.
- The Mercury and Fever are scheduled to play again on July 9 in Phoenix.
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