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

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The WNBA announced on Thursday that Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas has been suspended for one game. The suspension follows a flagrant foul committed during Wednesday night's matchup against the Indiana Fever.

The incident occurred while both players were on the floor, when Thomas pushed a fist into Caitlin Clark's throat before getting up and stepping over her.

Although the league has now issued a suspension, no foul was initially called after the contact took place during the game.

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