https://freerepublic.com/tag/tomfriend/ en-us Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:14:48 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4388071/posts WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert was not planning to suspend Alyssa Thomas for burying a fist into Caitlin Clark’s throat three weeks ago until NBA Commissioner Adam Silver implored her to reverse course and issue the discipline, multiple sources told SBJ Tuesday. Engelbert subsequently suspended Thomas for one game and ordered a Flagrant 2 penalty that carried a $1,000 fine. While a WNBA spokesperson said Wednesday it was “absolutely false’’ that Engelbert did not originally plan to suspend Thomas, sources believe the fact Silver needed to persuade Engelbert is another sign she is likely in her final season as commissioner. League... Sports Business Journal https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4388071/posts#comment Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:14:48 GMT