WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas 1 game for hit to Caitlin Clark's throat (opens original article in a new tab)

The WNBA suspended Alyssa Thomas for one game after she hit Caitlin Clark's throat, resulting in a Flagrant Foul 2 penalty with no call by officials. Clark left the game with a back injury, and the league has previously upgraded fouls against her.

• WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas 1 game for hitting Caitlin Clark's throat
• Thomas received a Flagrant Foul 2 penalty with no call by officials
• Clark had a back issue and left the game in the third quarter
• League upgraded a foul against Clark last season and had similar incidents