In a bizarre and disruptive series of events, a sex toy was thrown onto the court during a WNBA game for the third time in just one week. The most recent incident occurred during the game between the Indiana Fever and the Los Angeles Sparks on August 5, when an object identified as a sex toy landed on the court.
Incident During the Indiana Fever vs. Los Angeles Sparks Game
As the game was underway, a commentator noticed an object flying onto the court during a free throw attempt. “Oh, look out. Something just came onto the floor. An object just flew in as the free throw is being made. It looked like that hit a player, too,” the announcer said.
The object appeared to strike Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham, prompting the referee to immediately halt the game to remove the item.
The game resumed after a brief pause, with the Los Angeles Sparks eventually securing a 100-91 victory over the Indiana Fever. This marked the third incident of a sex toy being thrown onto a WNBA court in just over a week.
Previous Incidents in the Week
The first event occurred on July 29 during a game between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream. A green object was thrown onto the court, interrupting the game as announcers described the strange event. “Something flies on the court actually from the crowd.
And you can see the object… the green thing bounces and it goes to the sideline,” said sports announcer Morgan Ragan during the broadcast.
As the game was paused, security, referees, and team representatives were seen discussing the matter on the sidelines. The camera briefly zoomed in on the object, clearly identifying it as a sex toy. The announcer reacted with surprise and disappointment, saying, “No room for any of that type of activity.”
Ragan continued, “Oh my gosh, okay. Okay, inappropriate. Get them out of here, whoever it is [that threw it].”
The second occurrence happened on August 1 during a match between the Valkyries and the Chicago Sky. A green sex toy was again thrown onto the court, leading to another stoppage of play.
Referees immediately halted the game after the object was spotted near the court. Cunningham, visibly frustrated, tweeted, “Stop throwing dildos on the court… you’re going to hurt one of us.”
WNBA’s Stance on Such Disruptions
The WNBA’s Fan Code of Conduct clearly prohibits actions like throwing objects onto the court, which can lead to serious safety concerns. According to the code, “Guests who engage in fighting, throwing objects, or attempting to enter the court will be immediately ejected from the arena.”
Despite the disruptions, the individuals responsible for throwing the sex toys have not been identified publicly. However, if the perpetrators were discovered, they would be immediately ejected from the arena and possibly face further consequences.
The repeated incidents of sex toys being thrown onto the court highlight a disturbing trend in the WNBA, disrupting gameplay and causing unnecessary delays. The league’s strict Fan Code of Conduct aims to keep fans and players safe, and such inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.
As the WNBA continues to address these issues, it remains to be seen how the league will handle future disruptions of this nature.
