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Caitlin Clark shoved in neck during Fever game as another apparent foul on star goes uncalled

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark's early exit from a game against the Mercury sparks backlash over officiating and 'cheap shots'.

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📍 How it ended

Caitlin Clark was forced to exit a game against the Mercury following a play involving Alyssa Thomas. The Fever coach criticized WNBA officials for egregious officiating and cheap shots.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 13d ago, after coverage quieted.

The brief

Caitlin Clark was forced to exit a game against the Mercury following a play involving Alyssa Thomas. The Indiana Fever coach, Stephanie White, has criticized the WNBA officials, describing the officiating as "egregious" and the treatment of Clark as "utterly disrespectful." Coverage from Yahoo Sports, The Guardian, BBC, and People.com emphasizes the controversial nature of the play, which some reports describe as a "dirty play." A former WNBA All-Star has called for a league review of the incident, while Boomer Esiason has suggested Clark leave the league.

Future developments may include a formal league review of the play involving Alyssa Thomas and further responses from the WNBA regarding the officiating.

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Quick answers

Who was involved in the controversial play?

The play involved Caitlin Clark and Alyssa Thomas.

How did the Fever coach react to the game?

Coach Stephanie White slammed WNBA referees, claiming rivals took "cheap shots" and calling the officiating "egregious" and "utterly disrespectful."

What was the outcome for Caitlin Clark in the game?

Clark was forced to exit the game early.

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Caitlin Clark Indiana Fever WNBA Alyssa Thomas Stephanie White

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