Shannon Sharpe criticizes Alyssa Thomas for foul against Caitlin Clark
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 10:45 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Shannon Sharpe has publicly condemned Alyssa Thomas for her Flagrant Foul 2 on Caitlin Clark during a recent WNBA game between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever. Sharpe stated on his podcast that Thomas deserved her one-game suspension for putting her fist on Clark's throat. The incident occurred during the Mercury's 111-109 win. Sharpe expressed concern over Thomas' previous history of similar actions, calling them uncharacteristic of basketball. Meanwhile, Clark received controversy for her aggressive playing style, acknowledged during a recent post-game interview after receiving a technical foul. The WNBA's response to the incident has sparked discussions concerning on-court behavior and player treatment.
- •Shannon Sharpe criticized Alyssa Thomas for a foul on Caitlin Clark.
- •The foul resulted in Thomas receiving a one-game suspension.
- •The incident took place during a game the Mercury won 111-109.
- •Clark has been scrutinized for aggressive style and receiving multiple technical fouls.
- •The controversy has prompted discussions on player interactions and officiating standards.
- 10:45 PMYahoo Sports — Shannon Sharpe Blasts Alyssa Thomas Over Caitlin Clark Foul: ‘Deserves To Be Suspended’
- 9:45 PMYahoo Sports — Shannon Sharpe on Alyssa Thomas suspension: ‘Caitlin Clark’s throat is still hurting’
"If Caitlin Clark’s throat is still hurting, then Shannon Sharpe believes the WNBA had all the reason it needed to suspend Alyssa Thomas, regardless of intent. Clark took a shot to the throat from Thomas and later exited the game with a back injury after a reckless closeout in what was the second chippy bout…
"NFL superstar Shannon Sharpe is blasting Alyssa Thomas in a new video after the WNBA All-Star was suspended for a The Shannon Sharpe Blasts Alyssa Thomas Over Caitlin Clark Foul: ‘Deserves To Be Suspended’ first appeared on The Blast
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 10:45 PMShannon Sharpe Blasts Alyssa Thomas Over Caitlin Clark Foul: ‘Deserves To Be Suspended’
NFL superstar Shannon Sharpe is blasting Alyssa Thomas in a new video after the WNBA All-Star was suspended for a The Shannon Sharpe Blasts Alyssa Thomas Over Caitlin Clark Foul: ‘Deserves To Be Suspended’ first appeared on The Blast
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 9:45 PMShannon Sharpe on Alyssa Thomas suspension: ‘Caitlin Clark’s throat is still hurting’
If Caitlin Clark’s throat is still hurting, then Shannon Sharpe believes the WNBA had all the reason it needed to suspend Alyssa Thomas, regardless of intent. Clark took a shot to the throat from Thomas and later exited the game with a back injury after a reckless closeout in what was the second chippy bout…
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