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Caitlin Clark Misses Game; WNBA Deploys AI Threat Detection

7/4/2026

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Caitlin Clark will miss Sunday’s game vs Las Vegas Aces due to a back injury.
She said on July 3 that harassment toward her, Fever and opponents is unacceptable.
Thomas was suspended after punching Clark’s throat on June 24, reported threats, and prompted the WNBA to use AI for threat detection.
Clark urged better officiating, saying the saga distracts from viewership as the Mercury meet the Fever on July 9 in Phoenix.

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Caitlin Clark will miss Sunday’s game vs Las Vegas Aces due to a back injury.
She said on July 3 that harassment toward her, Fever and opponents is unacceptable.
Thomas was suspended after punching Clark’s throat on June 24, reported threats, and prompted the WNBA to use AI for threat detection.
Clark urged better officiating, saying the saga distracts from viewership as the Mercury meet the Fever on July 9 in Phoenix.