Wings Player Receives Flagrant Foul After Striking Caitlin Clark In The Face

WNBA Star Suspended

Permanent Ban Under Review

Las Vegas Aces center Kiah Stokes has been suspended for the remainder of the 2023 WNBA season after committing a flagrant foul 2 and making contact with the face of Chicago Sky guard Cailey Clark Sunday afternoon at Wintrust Arena. Stokes was ejected from the game after hitting Clark in the face with an elbow while trying to set a screen in the third quarter.

Clark was left bloodied after the play and had to be helped off the court. She did not return to the game due to a facial contusion. The incident overshadowed the Aces' 83-76 victory over the Sky.

The WNBA announced the suspension in a statement Monday afternoon, saying that Stokes violated Rule 12, Section I, Part B of the league's rulebook, which prohibits "any physical act that is deemed by the referee to be unsportsmanlike or unethical."

Stokes is a four-time All-Star and two-time WNBA champion. She is one of the most respected players in the league. However, this incident could have a significant impact on her career. The WNBA has a zero-tolerance policy for violence, and Stokes could face a permanent ban from the league.

The Aces released a statement saying that they are "deeply disappointed" by Stokes' actions. The team said that they are "fully cooperating with the WNBA's investigation" and that they will "take appropriate disciplinary action" once the investigation is complete.

The incident is a black eye for the WNBA, which has been working to promote itself as a family-friendly league. The league has been trying to attract new fans, and this incident could scare away potential viewers.