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Deleted Tweet Alert: Phoenix Mercury Mocks Caitlin Clark After Its Players Maul and Throat-Punch Her
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People.com
· Jun 29, 2026
Sophie Cunningham's Finger-Pointing Clip Lasted Approximately 22 Seconds, but the Memes Will Live Forever
The WNBA player went viral for her silent pointing gesture while defending her Fever teammate, Caitlin Clark, after an exchange with Mercury's DeWanna Bonner
Off The Press
· Jul 7, 2026
Caitlin Clark’s treatment in the WNBA faces fresh scrutiny after delayed response
A recent foul against WNBA star Caitlin Clark during a recent Indiana Fever v. Phoenix Mercury game fueled discussion about her treatment within the league. A point guard for the Indiana Fever praised by legendary athletes like LeBron James, Clark has been credited with increased global viewership and interest in women’s basketball. She has also []...Click to read more
Awful Announcing
· Jun 25, 2026
Colin Cowherd lambasts WNBA for Caitlin Clark treatment: ‘Paranoid, weird, insular league’
The WNBA’s biggest misstep isn’t their treatment of Caitlin Clark, it’s their inability to avoid giving critics fuel to accuse them of mistreating Caitlin Clark. WNBA critics are in attack mode after images of Clark taking a hit to the throat went viral before she eventually left Wednesday night’s game against the Phoenix Mercury with
Mother Jones
· Jun 26, 2026
These Dudes Don’t Think It’s Safe to Be a Straight White Woman in the WNBA
Caitlin Clark is in danger, but thankfully she has the good citizens of right-wing media to protect her. On Wednesday night, Clark’s Indiana Fever took on the Phoenix Mercury when, in the second quarter, Clark lost her footing while driving to the basket. During a brief scramble for the ball, Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas lodged []
NDTV
· Jun 25, 2026
FACT CHECK: Did Alyssa Thomas Smile After Throat Hit?
A viral post claimed Alyssa Thomas smiled after making contact with Caitlin Clark's throat. Here's what game footage, the WNBA's ruling, and reports reveal about the incident.
Fox News
· Jun 25, 2026
Mercury's now-deleted social media post mocking Caitlin Clark draws scrutiny after star's injury
The Mercury's deleted social media post mocking Caitlin Clark drew scrutiny after what Fever coach Stephanie White called blatant cheap shots.
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Related coverage for "Deleted Tweet Alert: Phoenix Mercury Mocks Caitlin Clark After Its Players Maul and Throat-Punch Her": People.com — Sophie Cunningham's Finger-Pointing Clip Lasted Approximately 22 Seconds, but the Memes Will Live Forever. Off The Press — Caitlin Clark’s treatment in the WNBA faces fresh scrutiny after delayed response. Awful Announcing — Colin Cowherd lambasts WNBA for Caitlin Clark treatment: ‘Paranoid, weird, insular league’. Mother Jones — These Dudes Don’t Think It’s Safe to Be a Straight White Woman in the WNBA. NDTV — FACT CHECK: Did Alyssa Thomas Smile After Throat Hit?. Fox News — Mercury's now-deleted social media post mocking Caitlin Clark draws scrutiny after star's injury