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WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas one game for foul on Caitlin Clark

Jun 29, 2026

ABC News reports on the WNBA's decision to issue Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas a flagrant foul 2 and one-game suspension after she made fist contact to Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark's throat during a loose-ball scramble in a June 25 game. No foul was called on the court. Fever teammate Sophie Cunningham said on her podcast that Clark is being targeted and the league and officials fail to protect her. Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts criticized the review process as relying on social media and called Thomas a tough competitor, not a cheap player. Clark, who has five technical fouls this season, left the game with a back injury of unclear relation to the play.

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Fox News segment examines WNBA incidents targeting Caitlin Clark and league response

Jun 27, 2026

The segment covers recent physical incidents involving Caitlin Clark, focusing on a June 2026 game where Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas made contact with Clark's throat during a scramble for a loose ball. No foul was called on the floor, but the WNBA later upgraded it to a flagrant 2, issuing a one-game suspension and fine. Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White expressed frustration over repeated cheap shots. Guests discuss Clark's massive impact on league revenue (estimated 25-26.5% in 2024), a $2.2 billion media deal, viewership spikes, and speculate on gender and racial dynamics in targeting. Multiple prior incidents from 2024 are listed with dates.

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