Dildos thrown at WNBA games prompt discussion on sexual harassment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026

During recent WNBA games, inappropriate objects, including dildos, were thrown onto the court at Wintrust Arena and crypto.com Arena. These disruptions followed a previous incident last year linked to a crypto group's viral marketing stunt. Player Natasha Cloud condemned the actions, stating they humiliate players at their workplace and reflect poorly on those involved in the act. This surge in such incidents raises concerns about the environment at women's sporting events, especially as women's basketball gains popularity.
- •Dildos were thrown during games on August 21 and 22, 2026.
- •Natasha Cloud criticized the actions, calling them weak and demeaning.
- •Last year's similar incidents were linked to a crypto campaign.
- •These acts disrupt the professional environment of women's games.
- •Concerns are growing over the treatment of women in sports as viewership increases.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Op Ed: It is past time to call the throwing of ‘objects’ at WNBA games what it is. It is sexual harassment—and here’s why
"Stop the giggles and jokes. Throwing an inappropriate object at a women’s sporting event is harmful, not humorous.
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