Heated games and rough foul against Caitlin Clark spark controversy in WNBA [L4IpiNWLhch]

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Heated games and rough plays sparked a new controversy in the WNBA around its superstar Caitlin Clark. The Phoenix Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas pressed her fist into Clark’s neck during a game. The league retroactively gave Thomas a flagrant foul and suspended her for one game. But questions around the WNBA’s officiating have not quieted. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Seerat Sohi of The Ringer. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most credible and objective TV news show. Sign up for Here's The Deal with Lisa Desjardins: Subscribe for exclusive content in our newsletters: PBS News podcasts: Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: Find more from PBS News at Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Follow us: TikTok: X: Instagram: Facebook:

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