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Mercury's Tibbetts backs Thomas after suspension

ESPN WNBA, High-authority source3 months agoWNBA logoWNBA
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Updated 3 months ago

Phoenix Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts called out the WNBA and defended his star player, Alyssa Thomas, ahead of the team's matchup against the Toronto Tempo on Saturday, days after Thomas was suspended for a play involving Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark.

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Caitlin Clark Fans Outraged By WNBA 30th Anniversary Poster Snubbing

Yahoo Sports WNBA, High-authority source3 months agoWNBA logoWNBA
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Updated 3 months ago

The WNBA is turning 30 years old this year. The women's basketball league, which launched 30 years ago, is celebrating three decades of ball in several different ways. One of them is a special WNBA 30th Anniversary poster, which went on-sale this week. "Bring a piece of WNBA history home. 🏀 ...

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’Dangerous,’ ’Pathetic’ — WNBA World Reacts to Alyssa Thomas’ ’Brutal Cheap Shot’ on Caitlin Clark in Fever-Mercury

Yahoo Sports WNBA, High-authority source3 months agoWNBA logoWNBAUpdated 3 months ago

The Indiana Fever and Phoenix Mercury rematch on Wednesday night boiled over as a physical matchup featured a highly controversial moment, and Fever star Caitlin Clark was on the receiving end of it. The stage was set for another gritty game after Monday’s tense meeting between the two teams, which featured 6 technical fouls and 1 ejection, with the Fever eventually coming out with an 86-77 win.

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"Clapping is Non-Negotiable": Paige Bueckers Addresses WNBA Officiating After Caitlin Clark's Controversial Technical vs Mercury

Yahoo Sports WNBA, High-authority source3 months agoWNBA logoWNBA

Caitlin Clark got a technical foul for clapping during the Fever’s game against the Phoenix Mercury on Monday, and she found it completely unbelievable and “ridiculous”. But, as it turns out, Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers knows exactly how that feels, because the same thing happened to her earlier in the season.

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Boomer Esiason: Caitlin Clark Should Consider Leaving WNBA for Europe

Yahoo Sports WNBA, High-authority source3 months agoWNBA logoWNBA
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Updated 3 months ago

Former NFL star Boomer Esiason believes Caitlin Clark should seriously consider leaving the WNBA at the young age of 24. Unfortunately, Clark left Wednesday night's game against the Phoenix Mercury early due to a back injury. The Indiana Fever guard dealt with a back issue earlier this season, so ...

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“Play Overseas and Get the Royal Treatment”: NFL Legend Urges Caitlin Clark to Leave WNBA After Being Punched and Kneed

Yahoo Sports WNBA, High-authority source3 months agoWNBA logoWNBA
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Updated 3 months ago

The Indiana Fever are currently unsure how long Caitlin Clark will be sidelined after she exited the team’s 111-109 loss to the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday with a back injury. At the same time, a series of incidents involving Mercury star Alyssa Thomas, including reportedly making contact with Clark using her fist and knee, has sparked debate over how Clark should respond.

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WNBA Suspends Alyssa Thomas for One Game After Controversial Incident with Caitlin Clark

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Alyssa Thomas and the Phoenix Mercury escaped Gainbridge Fieldhouse with a 111-109 victory over Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Thursday. Thomas finished with a game-high 12 field goals made and 24 points, while guard Kahleah Copper scored a team-high 28 points. Thomas tied Indiana guard Kelsey Mitchell for a game-high 38 minutes played, while Mitchell scored a game-high 30 points for Indiana.

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"No One's Happy": Atlanta Dream Co-Owner Voices Concern Against WNBA Refs Amid Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark's Officiating Woes

Yahoo Sports WNBA, High-authority source3 months agoWNBA logoWNBA

In the Atlanta Dream’s game against the Toronto Tempo Monday, Angel Reese was assessed her fifth technical foul. On the same night, miles away in Indiana, six technical whistles flew, one going to Fever’s Caitlin Clark for “clapping and instigating” teammates against the Phoenix Mercury.

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