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WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas for one game for hit to Caitlin Clark's throat

The WNBA has suspended Alyssa Thomas for one game after she made contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark's throat in Wednesday night's matchup against Indiana.

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What happened The WNBA has suspended Alyssa Thomas for one game after she made contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark's throat in Wednesday night's matchup against Indiana.
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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Jun 26, 9:18 AM

WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas for one game for hit to Caitlin Clark's throat

The WNBA has suspended Alyssa Thomas for one game after she made contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark's throat in Wednesday night's matchup against Indiana.

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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Jun 26, 9:18 AM

WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas for one game for hit to Caitlin Clark's throat

The WNBA has suspended Alyssa Thomas for one game after she made contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark's throat in Wednesday night's matchup against Indiana.

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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jun 26, 9:18 AM

WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas for one game for hit to Caitlin Clark's throat

The WNBA has suspended Alyssa Thomas for one game after she made contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark's throat in Wednesday night's matchup against Indiana.

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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jun 26, 9:18 AM

WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas for one game for hit to Caitlin Clark's throat

The WNBA has suspended Alyssa Thomas for one game after she made contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark's throat in Wednesday night's matchup against Indiana.

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Jun 26, 9:18 AM: WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jun 26, 9:18 AM: WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH) joined the source map.

Jun 26, 9:18 AM: WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jun 26, 9:18 AM: WBAL Baltimore (Hearst) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 4 sources · 1 bucket.