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WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas for hitting Caitlin Clark in the throat
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· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway It happened in the second quarter, with approximately 7 minutes left to play.
Alyssa Thomas, a player for the Phoenix Mercury, has been suspended by the WNBA. The suspension is for one game and is a result of a flagrant foul penalty. The incident occurred during a game on Wednesday night, involving Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark.
It happened in the second quarter, with approximately 7 minutes left to play. Further details about the incident are available from the WNBA, including the specific actions that led to the suspension. The suspension was announced by the WNBA on Thursday, following a review of the incident.
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Category: local Published: June 25, 2026 Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW Reading time: 1 min
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