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WNBA's Thomas suspended over Clark incident
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June 26, 2026
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1:07Now PlayingThe WNBA handed down a one-game suspension Thursday to Alyssa Thomas after reviewing Wednesday night's game and issuing a flagrant foul.
The league said Thomas recklessly pressed her fist to the throat of Caitlin Clark during the second quarter of the Phoenix Mercury's win over the Indiana Fever. No foul was called on the floor at the time.
Thomas will serve the suspension during the team's next game, which will take place Saturday against the Toronto Tempo. The decision comes after widespread criticism of the officiating, including from Indiana coach Stephanie White, who, in postgame comments, called it egregious.
Clark's supporters have criticized what they see as overly physical play against the Indiana Fever star since she entered the WNBA in 2024.
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