Christine Brennan Condemns WNBA Leadership After Alyssa Thomas Draws 1-Game Ban for Caitlin Clark Incident
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 2
Christine Brennan Condemns WNBA Leadership After Alyssa Thomas Draws 1-Game Ban for Caitlin Clark Incident
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 2
Summary
Christine Brennan said the image of Alyssa Thomas’ fist at Caitlin Clark’s throat will haunt the WNBA and faulted league leadership for not speaking more forcefully after the June 24 incident.
A 1-game suspension for Thomas followed the play, but Brennan argued the response missed the larger issue of protecting the league’s biggest draw after multiple hard hits on Clark in just her third season.
Brennan said Clark’s impact on ratings, attendance and player travel conditions has lifted the whole league, making the attack especially resonant because it targeted the player she says transformed those economics.
The controversy has also reopened debate over race, player treatment and commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s silence, with Indiana and Phoenix set to meet again on July 9.