How has WNBA discourse gotten so toxic? Annie Costabile joins Yahoo Sports Daily and weighs in on the recent toxicity in the WNBA. 1:35 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing 'Ugly discourse' on Caitlin Clark, Alyssa Thomas is diminishing WNBA's 'greatness' 4:14 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Analyzing WNBA reaction to Thomas, Clark situation 16:46 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Alyssa Thomas' cheap shot on Caitlin Clark underscores WNBA officiating issue 2:20 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Caroline Fenton: WNBA needs to protect the players better 1:34 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Unpacking Thomas' response to her suspension 14:43 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas for 'recklessly' hitting Caitlin Clark in throat 2:52 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing What Ever Happened to “No Space for Hate” in the WNBA? 1:10:06 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing What to make of fans booing Cathy Engelbert amid Alyssa Thomas-Caitlin Clark drama 2:26 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Caitlin Clark needs the conversation around her to be better 2:47 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Is the WNBA Failing Caitlin Clark? The High Cost of "Competitive" Play 2:02 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing How has WNBA discourse gotten so toxic? Yahoo Sports Mon, Jul 6, 2026 Annie Costabile joins Yahoo Sports Daily and weighs in on the recent toxicity in the WNBA. How has WNBA discourse gotten so toxic? Annie Costabile joins Yahoo Sports Daily and weighs in on the recent toxicity in the WNBA. 1:35 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing 'Ugly discourse' on Caitlin Clark, Alyssa Thomas is diminishing WNBA's 'greatness' 4:14 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Analyzing WNBA reaction to Thomas, Clark situation 16:46 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Alyssa Thomas' cheap shot on Caitlin Clark underscores WNBA officiating issue 2:20 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Caroline Fenton: WNBA needs to protect the players better 1:34 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Unpacking Thomas' response to her suspension 14:43 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas for 'recklessly' hitting Caitlin Clark in throat 2:52 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing What Ever Happened to “No Space for Hate” in the WNBA? 1:10:06 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing What to make of fans booing Cathy Engelbert amid Alyssa Thomas-Caitlin Clark drama 2:26 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Caitlin Clark needs the conversation around her to be better 2:47 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Is the WNBA Failing Caitlin Clark? The High Cost of "Competitive" Play 2:02 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing