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Clark Controversy, All‑Star Refusal, Abuse Fight (87 clusters)
Caitlin Clark's throat strike prompts WNBA suspension of Alyssa Thomas
During the June 24, 2026 matchup between the Indiana Fever and the Phoenix Mercury at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Phoenix forward Alyssa Thomas drove her closed fist into the throat area of Fever star Caitlin Clark after a scramble for the ball. No foul was called on the play.
The WNBA later reviewed the incident, classified it as a Flagrant Foul 2 and announced a one‑game suspension for Thomas, stating she had "recklessly made contact with her fist to the throat area" of Clark. Fever head coach Stephanie White called the act "absolutely egregious and utterly disrespectful" and criticized the league’s inconsistent officiating.
Clark, who left the game in the third quarter with a back injury, was subsequently ruled out of the Fever’s next contest against the Los Angeles Sparks. The episode has revived discussion about player safety and officiating standards in the league.
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Caitlin Clark faces criticism as WNBA is about to take off: ‘She’s just a regular white basketball player’ – Total News
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WNBA Suspends Alyssa Thomas One Game After Incident With Caitlin Clark During Fever-Mercury Clash - TMSPN
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Phoenix Mercury condivide un post insapore dopo che Alyssa Thomas ha colpito Caitlin Clark | Porta da Estrela
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WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas one game after Caitlin Clark throat contact
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Phoenix Forward Alyssa Thomas Suspended One Game For Hitting Caitlin Clark’s Throat
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Indiana Fever make big announcement after Caitlin Clark injury news
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Critics who portrayed Caitlin Clark’s achievements as racial now ignore race when she faces attacks during games. – Total News
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Alyssa Thomas suspendue un match après son mauvais geste contre Caitlin Clark
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WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas for 'recklessly' hitting Caitlin Clark in throat during scramble - NEW YORK TIMES POST
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🎥 Vuist in de keel kost WNBA-speelster schorsing
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WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas amid Caitlin Clark ‘throat punch’ controversy
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Alyssa Thomas' suspension from foul on Caitlin Clark | The IX Basketball
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WNBA: Caitlin Clark is Targeted Because She's White and Straight - Todd Starnes
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Fever star Caitlin Clark (back) out vs. Sparks
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Shannon Sharpe on Alyssa Thomas suspension: 'Caitlin Clark's throat is still hurting'
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Phoenix Mercury Star Alyssa Thomas Receives Flagrant 2, One-Game Suspension for Fist to Caitlin Clark's Throat
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WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas for hitting Caitlin Clark in the throat
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Alyssa Thomas suspended one game for fist into Cailtin Clark's throat
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"She's privileged, she's a brat": Super Bowl champion demands "pompous" Caitlin Clark to "look in the mirror" after being disrespected in WNBA
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What’s Really Going on with All the Latest Caitlin Clark-WNBA Drama? We’ve Got a Full Breakdown
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'RIDICULOUS' -- 2 Heisman-Trophy Winners Call Out WNBA for Caitlin Clark Snub While Celebrating 30th Anniversary
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Clark's Fever continue to lead WNBA viewership
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Fever coach responds to punishment of Alyssa Thomas after Caitlin Clark incident
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Fever coach Stephanie White says her team needs to 'give a little bit more' with Caitlin Clark's absence
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Haters who framed Caitlin Clark's success as racial now dismiss race when she's targeted on the court
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Boomer Esiason Says Caitlin Clark Is Targeted Because She is 'Straight and White,' Urges Her to Play Overseas
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MASSIVE BACKLASH ERUPTS Against WNBA Allowing Black Players To Punch Caitlin Clark In The Throat!
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WNBA's Alyssa Thomas Punches Caitlin Clark In The Throat; League Suspends Her | WATCH
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WNBA Player Suspended Over 'Cheap Shot' to Clark's Throat
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The latest violent attack on Caitlin Clark exposes the WNBA’s real problem | Blaze Media
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Who is Alyssa Thomas? WNBA star suspended for punching Caitlin Clark in the throat
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Caitlin Clark sidelined vs the Sparks as she recovers from back injury
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Alyssa Thomas Suspension for Caitlin Clark Hit to Throat Addressed By Fever's Stephanie White
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NFL great shares blunt advice for Caitlin Clark after Alyssa Thomas throat punch: 'Bury these fools'
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