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Caitlin Clark leaves Fever’s loss with a back injury, doesn’t return after 3rd-quarter scare

Caitlin Clark is sidelined for the Indiana Fever's game against the Los Angeles Sparks following a back injury and a controversial hit to the throat.

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📍 Aftermath

Caitlin Clark missed the game against the Los Angeles Sparks due to a back injury. Concurrently, Alyssa Thomas was suspended for one game by the WNBA for hitting Clark in the throat.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion regarding Clark's return timeline in the coverage.

Epilogue added 68d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Primary Driver: Caitlin Clark is sidelined for the Indiana Fever's game against the Los Angeles Sparks following a back injury and a controversial hit to the throat.
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Caitlin Clark exited a physical game against the Phoenix Mercury during the third quarter due to a back injury. Additionally, reports from Yahoo Sports and other outlets indicate she suffered an apparent punch to the throat during the contest. Fever coach Stephanie White has confirmed Clark will miss the upcoming game against the Los Angeles Sparks.

Coverage from PBS and Fox News reports that the WNBA has suspended Alyssa Thomas for one game for the hit to Clark's throat. ESPN notes that Coach White appreciates the league's review of the incident. Meanwhile, Yahoo Sports and the Washington Times highlight backlash regarding a social media post made by the Phoenix Mercury following Clark's injury exit.

Attention now turns to the return timeline for Clark, which is being updated by the Fever head coach. Further developments regarding the league's handling of the incident are being discussed by commentators such as Robert Griffin III.

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Questions people are asking

Why is Caitlin Clark missing the game against the Los Angeles Sparks?

Coach Stephanie White confirmed Clark will miss the game due to a back injury.

What disciplinary action was taken regarding the hit to Caitlin Clark?

The WNBA suspended Alyssa Thomas for one game after she punched Clark in the throat.

How did the Phoenix Mercury respond to the incident?

The team faced backlash and was described by Yahoo Sports as posting a 'classless tweet' after Clark exited the game.

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People, places & organizations

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Topics

Caitlin Clark Indiana Fever WNBA Alyssa Thomas Phoenix Mercury

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