WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas one game for hitting Caitlin Clark in the throat.
Phoenix Mercury player Alyssa Thomas struck Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark in the throat during a game. The WNBA suspended Thomas for one game the following day. Fever player Sophie Cunningham publicly criticized the league and officials for failing to protect Clark.
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4 outlets covered it, splitting into 3 framing camps across 3 bias groups.
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The wires report the suspension factually. Breitbart and NY Post amplify Cunningham's claim that players are targeting Clark and the league does nothing to protect her.
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“WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas for hitting Caitlin Clark in the throat - CBS News”CBS CBS News LEFT-CENTER
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“Sophie Cunningham Blasts WNBA, Accuses Player of 'Targeting' Caitlin Clark”B Breitbart RIGHT
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“WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas for 1 game over hit to Caitlin Clark's throat - PBS” · PBS NewsHour
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