Alyssa Thomas suspended after flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark
Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas drove her fist into Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark's throat during a WNBA game, prompting league officials to deem the act a flagrant‑2 foul. Clark said there is “no room for hate” in the league and accepted the ruling. Thomas received a one‑game suspension and a fine, while Fever coach Stephanie White praised Thomas as “one of the most competitive and complete players ever.”
In unrelated college‑football news, former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore’s alleged mistress, Paige Shiver, filed a lawsuit against the university, adding to the week’s sports headlines.
The incident has drawn commentary from analysts and sparked discussion about player conduct in women’s basketball.