I’ve had death threats over Clark incident – Thomas

I’ve had death threats over Clark incident – ThomasImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Alyssa Thomas (right) was part of the USA team that won gold at the Paris Olympics in 2024ByLorraine McKennaBBC Sport JournalistPublished23 minutes agoPhoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas says she has received death threats and racist abuse following her one-game ban for an incident with Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark. Six-time All-Star Thomas appeared to knee point guard Clark in the groin and push a fist into her neck during a tussle for possession after Clark fell to the floor during the second quarter of Mecrury’s 111-109 victory in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) on Thursday.No foul was called but Thomas was later suspended by the WNBA for “recklessly making contact with her fist to the throat area”.On Tuesday she mentioned it was a “complete accident” and that Mercury players are “being painted as thugs”.She criticised WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert for not doing more to protect players against abuse.Fever beat Mercury 88-77 two days earlier in a game marred by fouls and confrontations.’Cheap shots’ on Clark ‘dangerous’ – coach fumes with officiating