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WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas 1 game for hit to Caitlin Clark's throat
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk DOUG FEINBERG, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway It occurred with approximately 7 minutes left in the second quarter.
Alyssa Thomas, a player for the Phoenix team, has been suspended by the WNBA for one game. This decision comes after an incident during a game against Indiana on Wednesday night. The incident involved Thomas making contact with her fist to an opponent's throat.
It occurred with approximately 7 minutes left in the second quarter. The league considered this a non-basketball act. Further details about the suspension and the incident are available from the source.
The WNBA made the announcement from their headquarters in New York.
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Category: local Published: June 25, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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