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Individual banned after throwing sex toy during Dream-Sparks game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 6:46 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Individual banned after throwing sex toy during Dream-Sparks game

Summary

An individual was arrested and banned from all WNBA, NBA, and affiliated league events after tossing a green sex toy onto the court during a game between the Atlanta Dream and Los Angeles Sparks on August 21, 2026. The incident occurred in the third quarter of the Dream’s ongoing game, which they currently lead 124-88. This behavior has been noted previously in the league, as items have been thrown onto the court in other games since last season. The WNBA is cooperating with law enforcement to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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By the Numbers

•Incident occurred during the third quarter of the Dream vs. Sparks game.
•The Dream lead the game 124-88.
•Individual was apprehended by arena security and police.
•WNBA plans to work with law enforcement on accountability.
•Previous incidents have involved objects thrown during multiple games last season.

Latest Updates

6:46 PMYahoo Sports — Individual who threw sex toy at Dream-Sparks game arrested, banned from league: Source

What they're saying

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The individual who tossed a green sex toy onto the court during a game between the Los Angeles Sparks and Atlanta Dream on Thursday has been arrested and indefinitely banned from all WNBA, NBA and affiliated league games and events, a league source familiar with the matter confirmed to The Athletic. The person hurled the toy during the third quarter of the Dream’s 124-88 win, a theme that began last season when objects were thrown onto the court at various games. The sex toy was tossed in front
— Yahoo Sports

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