Sky-Valkyries game interrupted by objects thrown onto court
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Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The WNBA game between the Chicago Sky and Golden State Valkyries was interrupted in the third quarter on August 22, 2026, due to multiple sex toys being thrown onto the court, with at least one landing on the playing surface. This incident marks the second consecutive day a WNBA game faced such a disruption, following a similar occurrence during the previous day's game. Both incidents have drawn criticism from players and coaches, who expressed feelings of disrespect toward the continued disruptions in their sport. The ION broadcast did not cover the incident and instead focused on the Sky's narrow 73-70 victory, highlighted by a game-winning three-pointer from Sydney Taylor.
- •The game was disrupted in the third quarter by thrown objects.
- •This marks a second consecutive day of such incidents in WNBA games.
- •Sydney Taylor's three-pointer secured a 73-70 victory for the Sky.
- •Players and coaches have spoken out against the disruptions.
- •The disruptions recall similar incidents from the previous season.
- 4:20 AMESPN — Sky game delayed after sex toys thrown on court
- 2:54 AMYahoo Sports — Sex toys tossed on court interrupt WNBA games in Chicago and LA in replay of 2025 incidents
- 2:01 AMYahoo Sports — Sky-Valkyries game disrupted by multiple sex toys thrown on court
"The Chicago Sky’s game against the Golden State Valkyries was interrupted in the third quarter when several sex toys were thrown toward the court. At least three objects were thrown, and at least one landed on the court. It is the second consecutive day a WNBA game has been disrupted by a spectator throwing a sex toy onto the court, as Thursday’s game between the Los Angeles Sparks and Atlanta Dream was likewise delayed. The ION broadcast did not mention the incident on Friday, focusing on the S
"The Chicago Sky's home game against Golden State was interrupted when multiple sex toys were thrown on the court Friday night, the second consecutive night for a disruption similar to what occurred in several WNBA games last season. According to the New York Times, there was a delay for the same reason in Atlanta's 124-88 victory at the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday.
"The Sky's home game against the Valkyries was interrupted when multiple sex toys were thrown on the court Friday night, the second straight night for a disruption similar to what occurred in several WNBA games last season.
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External links- ESPNAug 22, 2026, 4:20 AMSky game delayed after sex toys thrown on court
The Sky's home game against the Valkyries was interrupted when multiple sex toys were thrown on the court Friday night, the second straight night for a disruption similar to what occurred in several WNBA games last season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 2:54 AMSex toys tossed on court interrupt WNBA games in Chicago and LA in replay of 2025 incidents
The Chicago Sky's home game against Golden State was interrupted when multiple sex toys were thrown on the court Friday night, the second consecutive night for a disruption similar to what occurred in several WNBA games last season. According to the New York Times, there was a delay for the same reason in Atlanta's 124-88 victory at the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 2:01 AMSky-Valkyries game disrupted by multiple sex toys thrown on court
The Chicago Sky’s game against the Golden State Valkyries was interrupted in the third quarter when several sex toys were thrown toward the court. At least three objects were thrown, and at least one landed on the court. It is the second consecutive day a WNBA game has been disrupted by a spectator throwing a sex toy onto the court, as Thursday’s game between the Los Angeles Sparks and Atlanta Dream was likewise delayed. The ION broadcast did not mention the incident on Friday, focusing on the S
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