Alyssa Thomas suspended one game for putting fist into Caitlin Clark's throat
WNBA player Alyssa Thomas has been suspended for one game after a postgame review determined she committed a Flagrant Foul 2 against Caitlin Clark. The incident involved Thomas making contact with Clark's throat during a loose-ball scramble.
Why it matters
The suspension underscores the league's focus on player safety and the enforcement of disciplinary standards regarding physical conduct.
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark left her team's 111-109 loss to the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday with a back injury after a series of controversial incidents, including a loose-ball scramble where Phoenix's Alyssa Thomas put her fist into Clark's neck.
The report relies on official league statements and quotes from team personnel, maintaining a factual tone.
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