Fan arrested for throwing sex toy at WNBA game between Dream and Sparks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 8:19 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
During a WNBA game between the Atlanta Dream and Los Angeles Sparks on August 21, 2026, a fan threw a sex toy onto the court, causing a brief interruption. The incident occurred at the end of the third quarter, and Dream star Angel Reese identified the perpetrator to arena security. The individual was apprehended and arrested, receiving an indefinite ban from all WNBA, NBA, and affiliated events. This incident marks the first disruption of its kind this season, following several similar occurrences last year.
- •Game took place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
- •Angel Reese pointed out the fan attempting to escape.
- •Security quickly removed the sex toy from the court.
- •Fan received an indefinite ban from all league events.
- •Last season saw multiple similar incidents during WNBA games.
- 8:19 PMYahoo Sports — Alleged WNBA sex toy thrower receives stiff punishment
"The man allegedly responsible for throwing a sex toy onto the WNBA court has received stern punishment from the league.
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