Alyssa Thomas
Coverage of Alyssa Thomas in the Nexus archive.
- A Brief Exchange That Shows the Enormous Difference Between Trump and Obama
The article contrasts Barack Obama's suave engagement with WNBA player Caitlin Clark with Donald Trump's divisive rhetoric, highlighting Obama's emphasis on composure and Trump's race-baiting. It details Trump's criticism of Clark and the WNBA, including attacks on transgender athletes and inflammatory remarks at a White House event, while noting racial tensions and controversies within the league.
- Caitlin Clark calls out referees for failing to call foul on play she says gave her a contusion
Caitlin Clark accused referees of failing to call a foul where she was kneed in the quad, resulting in a contusion. Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White sarcastically criticized the referee's explanation. Dr. Nicholas DiNubile expressed concerns about the contact Clark faces and called for better officiating to protect her.
- Man who allegedly sent racial insult to Aces' Chelsea Gray is fired from job at Hilton, company says
Hilton Grand Vacations fired an employee who allegedly sent a racial insult to WNBA player Chelsea Gray via Instagram. Gray shared a screenshot of the message, which included a racial slur, amid heightened tensions in the WNBA following incidents involving Caitlin Clark and Alyssa Thomas. Eleven Republican lawmakers also wrote to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert about racially motivated hostility toward Clark.
- Hilton Grand Vacations fires employee who sent racial slur via social media to Aces’ Chelsea Gray
Hilton Grand Vacations fired an employee who sent a racial slur via social media to Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray. The company confirmed the termination, stating the action violated policies. The incident follows similar harassment reports in the WNBA, including threats against Alyssa Thomas.
- Clark hopeful of returning for Fever against Sparks but may avoid back-to-back against Storm
Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever is hopeful to return against the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday but may avoid playing in a potential back-to-back game against the Phoenix Storm. She is rehabbing from a back injury that sidelined her in June and has not yet been medically cleared to play. Coach Stephanie White emphasized cautious decision-making based on medical advice.
- Why Caitlin Clark's poor ball security means you should fade the Indiana Fever against the Phoenix Mercury
The Indiana Fever, led by Caitlin Clark, face the Phoenix Mercury in a WNBA game where Clark's high turnover rate (4.8 per game) and poor defense are highlighted as key weaknesses. The Mercury's strong turnover prevention and veteran defense, including Alyssa Thomas, are positioned as advantages. Phoenix is a +7.5 underdog but has matchup edges in possessions and foul-line defense.