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Fake image circulates depicting Alyssa Thomas fouling Caitlin Clark

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 12:37 AM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Fake image circulates depicting Alyssa Thomas fouling Caitlin Clark

Summary

A fake image allegedly showing Alyssa Thomas smiling while fouling Caitlin Clark during a WNBA game on June 22, 2026, has been debunked. The image, which surfaced on social media, is part of a video labeled as AI-generated. In the actual game footage, Thomas’s expression is not visible during the incident. Coverage from USA Network confirms the absence of any smiling while Clark was fouled. The incident has sparked discussions about player safety and officiating within the league.

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Status Watch

•Alyssa Thomas and Caitlin Clark played on June 22, 2026.
•Fake image was posted by a user on X, leading to controversy.
•No evidence supports the claim that Thomas smiled during the foul.
•Actual footage contradicts the claims made in the viral post.
•Concerns about player safety have been reignited following the incident.

Latest Updates

12:37 AMYahoo Sports — Fact Check: FAKE Image Shows Alyssa Thomas Smiling As She Fouls Caitlin Clark In WNBA Game

What they're saying

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Does a real image show Alyssa Thomas smiling as she fouls Caitlin Clark during a WNBA game on June 22, 2026? No, that's not true: No video or photographic evidence shows Thomas smiling while over Clark. The image also originated...
— Yahoo Sports

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