Who is Alyssa Thomas? WNBA star suspended for punching Caitlin Clark in the throat
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Alyssa Thomas suspended one game for punching Caitlin Clark in the throat during a WNBA game, deemed a reckless non-basketball act by the league.
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Caitlin Clark Who is Alyssa Thomas? WNBA star suspended for punching Caitlin Clark in the throat The Phoenix Mercury forward received a one-game suspension for what the league deemed a 'reckless' and 'non-basketball act' By Jackson Thompson Fox News Published June 26, 2026 7:17pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Caitlin Clark hit in throat during WNBA loose-ball scramble, sparking backlash and game suspension WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark was hit in the throat during a loose-ball scramble, sparking outrage and a one-game suspension for Alyssa Thomas. Fox News' Garrett Tenney reports on the 'absolutely unacceptable' incident and the coach's reaction.
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