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WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas for hitting Caitlin Clark in the throat
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Key Points:
- Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas was assessed a flagrant foul and suspended for one game after hitting Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark in the throat during a game on Wednesday night.
- The incident occurred in the second quarter, but no foul was called during the game, prompting criticism from Fever coach Stephanie White, who deemed the no-call "absolutely unacceptable."
- The WNBA reviewed the play and determined Thomas committed a "non-basketball act" by recklessly making contact with Clark's throat, leading to the suspension for the Mercury's June 27 game against the Toronto Tempos.
- Caitlin Clark, who has a history of back issues, left the game in the third quarter after scoring 19 points and providing eight assists; the Fever are focusing on her recovery ahead of their next game.
- This is not the first time the league has upgraded fouls involving Clark, highlighting ongoing concerns about player safety and officiating consistency in the WNBA.
