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Caitlin Clark Demands Full-Time Referees, Condemns Threats.

7/5/2026

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Caitlin Clark said officials missed a flagrant foul in the June 24 game and backed the suspension of Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas.
Clark urged the league to make referees full-time employees, pay them, and adopt better technology for accurate calls.
Clark condemned death threats and hateful messages sent to Thomas, saying no player should endure such abuse.
The league’s security team began coordinating with the Mercury to address the threats.

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Caitlin Clark said officials missed a flagrant foul in the June 24 game and backed the suspension of Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas.
Clark urged the league to make referees full-time employees, pay them, and adopt better technology for accurate calls.
Clark condemned death threats and hateful messages sent to Thomas, saying no player should endure such abuse.
The league’s security team began coordinating with the Mercury to address the threats.