Sex toys disrupt two WNBA matches amid ongoing protests
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 12:10 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Two WNBA games experienced interruptions due to sex toys being thrown onto the court. The Chicago Sky game against the Golden State Valkyries had multiple objects thrown during the third quarter, forcing a stoppage. Similarly, the Atlanta Dream's game against the Los Angeles Sparks faced disruptions when an object landed as Sparks guard Park Ji-hyun was about to take a free throw. These incidents echo similar events from last season, which were claimed by a meme-coin group protesting WNBA policies regarding transgender athletes. The WNBA has stated that spectators engaging in such behavior would face bans from the league.
- •Chicago Sky vs. Golden State Valkyries disrupted by sex toys in third quarter.
- •Atlanta Dream vs. Los Angeles Sparks also disrupted by a thrown object.
- •WNBA had similar incidents involving protest last season.
- •League warned that those caught would be banned and prosecuted.
- •Ongoing protests relate to the league's transgender athlete policies.
- 12:10 PMThe Guardian Sport — Natasha Cloud condemns ‘weak’ men throwing sex toys on to court at WNBA games
- 12:07 PMYahoo Sports — Natsha Cloud condemns ‘weak’ men throwing sex toys on to court at WNBA games
- 9:57 AMBBC Sport — Sex toys again thrown on court during WNBA matches
"Several young men arrested over incidents at games Trend emerged last season during games Cryptocurrency group has claimed responsibility Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud has spoken out after the return of a trend that involves sex toys being thrown on to the court during WNBA games. Arena staff removed the objects from the court during the Sky’s win over the Golden State Valkyries on Friday night. Players stayed on court during the incident. A suspect was detained during a similar incident on Thursday during the Atlanta Dream’s win over the Los Angeles Sparks. Continue reading...
"Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud has spoken out after the return of a trend that involves sex toys being thrown on to the court during WNBA games. Arena staff removed the objects from the court during the Sky’s win over the Golden State Valkyries on Friday night. A suspect was detained during a similar incident on Thursday during the Atlanta Dream’s win over the Los Angeles Sparks.
"Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud brands spectators "weird" for throwing sex toys on court, disrupting matches on consecutive nights in the WNBA.
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External links- The Guardian SportAug 22, 2026, 12:10 PMNatasha Cloud condemns ‘weak’ men throwing sex toys on to court at WNBA games
Several young men arrested over incidents at games Trend emerged last season during games Cryptocurrency group has claimed responsibility Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud has spoken out after the return of a trend that involves sex toys being thrown on to the court during WNBA games. Arena staff removed the objects from the court during the Sky’s win over the Golden State Valkyries on Friday night. Players stayed on court during the incident. A suspect was detained during a similar incident on Thursday during the Atlanta Dream’s win over the Los Angeles Sparks. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 12:07 PMNatsha Cloud condemns ‘weak’ men throwing sex toys on to court at WNBA games
Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud has spoken out after the return of a trend that involves sex toys being thrown on to the court during WNBA games. Arena staff removed the objects from the court during the Sky’s win over the Golden State Valkyries on Friday night. A suspect was detained during a similar incident on Thursday during the Atlanta Dream’s win over the Los Angeles Sparks.
- BBC SportAug 22, 2026, 9:57 AMSex toys again thrown on court during WNBA matches
Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud brands spectators "weird" for throwing sex toys on court, disrupting matches on consecutive nights in the WNBA.
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