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Hull Bloodied by Elbow Clash as Fever Rally Past Mercury
wnba2 days ago

Hull Bloodied by Elbow Clash as Fever Rally Past Mercury

During a third-quarter sequence in the Fever–Mercury game, Lexie Hull suffered a bloodied nose after a right elbow from Alyssa Thomas; officials reviewed the contact and ruled it a defensive personal foul as Thomas was rising to shoot. Hull returned to the floor, and Thomas hit free throws to push the Mercury ahead, but Indiana stormed back with a late third-quarter surge and clinched a road win, while social media commentary focused on officiating and past controversies surrounding the players.

via EssentiallySports|
#alyssa-thomas#indiana-fever#lexie-hull
Thomas's 22-point Night Lifts Fever Past Mercury as Clark Rested
sports2 days ago

Thomas's 22-point Night Lifts Fever Past Mercury as Clark Rested

Alyssa Thomas scored 22 points to pace the Indiana Fever to a 92-89 comeback win over the Phoenix Mercury, with Thomas delivering a physical moment against Lexie Hull and Sophie Cunningham icing the game with late free throws as Caitlin Clark sat out a rest day. The Fever erased two 10-point deficits to beat Phoenix, continuing a heated, physical rivalry between the teams this season.

via Fox News|
#alyssa-thomas#caitlin-clark#indiana-fever
Alyssa Thomas Demands WNBA Backing After Online Threats
sports11 days ago

Alyssa Thomas Demands WNBA Backing After Online Threats

After a one-game suspension for a flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark, Alyssa Thomas says she has received death threats and racial slurs, accusing the WNBA of failing to protect players off the court and criticizing commissioner Cathy Engelbert for silence, though a source says Engelbert exchanged texts and offered a call; DeWanna Bonner also reports harassment, while the league says security is involved and condemns hate.

via The New York Times|
#alyssa-thomas#cathy-engelbert#online-harassment
Mercury coach questions Thomas suspension, cites social-media hype over Clark clash
sports15 days ago

Mercury coach questions Thomas suspension, cites social-media hype over Clark clash

Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts defended Alyssa Thomas after her one-game suspension for a reckless hit on Caitlin Clark, saying the league’s process wasn’t thorough and should not be driven by social-media screenshots. He criticized the decision-making and suggested bias, while Clark remains out with a back injury as the Mercury prepare for a game against the Toronto Tempo.

via Fox News|
#alyssa-thomas#caitlin-clark#phoenix-mercury
Mercury's Alyssa Thomas hit with one-game ban after throat-punch incident with Caitlin Clark
sports15 days ago

Mercury's Alyssa Thomas hit with one-game ban after throat-punch incident with Caitlin Clark

Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas was suspended for one game after a reckless, non-basketball throat punch aimed at Caitlin Clark during a loose-ball scramble, an act the league condemned; the incident sparked widespread backlash and drew reactions from Fever coach Stephanie White and team officials who defended the suspension and emphasized safety in the league.

via Fox News|
#alyssa-thomas#caitlin-clark#phoenix-mercury
Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas suspended for throat strike; teammates rally in her defense
sports16 days ago

Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas suspended for throat strike; teammates rally in her defense

The WNBA suspended Alyssa Thomas for a throat strike on Caitlin Clark during a game. Teammate Natasha Mack and Mercury associate head coach Kristi Toliver publicly defended Thomas on social media, with Toliver quoting Michelle Obama’s “when they go low, we go high.” The piece also notes past Clark-related incidents and surrounding commentary about the league and its treatment of Clark.

via Fox News|
#alyssa-thomas#caitlin-clark#phoenix-mercury
One-game ban issued after throat-contact incident between Alyssa Thomas and Caitlin Clark
sports17 days ago

One-game ban issued after throat-contact incident between Alyssa Thomas and Caitlin Clark

The WNBA suspended Alyssa Thomas for one game after video review found she recklessly made non-basketball contact by pushing a fist toward Caitlin Clark’s throat during the Fever–Mercury game. The ruling upgraded the incident to a Flagrant 2 with a $1,000 fine; Clark left the game with a back issue. Fever coach Stephanie White called it a ‘cheap shot’ and criticized officiating for inconsistencies as Indiana prepares for a rematch with Phoenix and a subsequent game against Toronto. The incident continues a season of tense moments between the two teams and Thomas’s history of aggressive plays.

via USA Today|
#alyssa-thomas#caitlin-clark#phoenix-mercury
Clark Targeted Again: Fever Coach pushes for a Response from the WNBA
sports17 days ago

Clark Targeted Again: Fever Coach pushes for a Response from the WNBA

After Caitlin Clark was shoved, punched in the neck and stepped on during the Fever’s 111-109 loss to Phoenix, with no calls from officials, Fever coach Stephanie White blasted the referees and the league as disrespectful, saying Clark faced two cheap shots and should defend herself if the officials won’t. The piece argues Clark has been targeted by peers across the league, notes her exit with a back injury, and frames this as a turning point prompting the league to protect Clark or for her to push back publicly, a stance supported by other players and commentators.

via Fox News|
#caitlin-clark#indiana-fever#officiating
Fever coach calls officiating 'unacceptable' after uncalled hits on Caitlin Clark
sports17 days ago

Fever coach calls officiating 'unacceptable' after uncalled hits on Caitlin Clark

Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White criticized WNBA refs for not calling several hard fouls on Caitlin Clark in a loss to the Phoenix Mercury, calling the on-court actions 'absolutely unacceptable' and citing a pattern of Clark being officiated differently; Clark left the game with a back injury as the league debates enforcement of physicality rules.

via The Guardian|
#caitlin-clark#fouls-and-physicality#phoenix-mercury
Clark Exits with Back Injury as Fever Face Uncertain Road to Playoffs
sports17 days ago

Clark Exits with Back Injury as Fever Face Uncertain Road to Playoffs

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark left Wednesday night’s game against the Phoenix Mercury with a back injury in the third quarter, leaving her status uncertain as Indiana fights to stay in playoff contention. Fever coach Stephanie White criticized the officiating after the 111-109 loss, though Clark has a history of back issues this season. Clark is averaging about 21.3 points and 8.2 assists this year, and Indiana sits 10-7 in sixth place, not far from the ninth-place Sparks.

via Bleacher Report|
#back-injury#caitlin-clark#indiana-fever
WNBA still reviewing Caitlin Clark's tech foul appeal after Fever-Mercury clash
sports18 days ago

WNBA still reviewing Caitlin Clark's tech foul appeal after Fever-Mercury clash

The WNBA is reviewing the Indiana Fever’s appeal to overturn Caitlin Clark’s fourth-quarter technical foul from Monday’s win over the Phoenix Mercury; the league had initially stated it wasn’t rescinded and clarified post-game appeals are allowed, with the Fever submitting their request on Wednesday. Five players drew technicals in the incident—Clark, DeWanna Bonner, Alyssa Thomas, Sophie Cunningham and Myisha Hines-Allen (who was ejected after a second technical). Clark defended the call, calling it “ridiculous,” while Fever coach Stephanie White emphasized the need for Clark to balance passion with smart play. The league’s decision will determine Clark’s season total and any potential discipline.

via The New York Times|
#caitlin-clark#indiana-fever#phoenix-mercury