Disruption at WNBA Game: Dildos Cause Interruption During Women's Basketball Match
In a series of disturbing incidents, sex toys have been thrown onto the court during recent games in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), causing safety concerns and disrupting play.
The latest incident took place during the Atlanta Dream's game against the Chicago Sky, where a purple sex toy was thrown onto the court during the final seconds of the game. This follows three previous incidents in Atlanta, Chicago, and Los Angeles since July 29, where green sex toys were the objects in question.
Two men have been arrested in connection with these incidents. One was apprehended in the U.S. state of Georgia, while the other was arrested in Arizona. The men are charged with disorderly conduct, trespassing, public indecency, and indecent exposure, and if convicted, they face fines or jail time.
The WNBA has taken a firm stance on these incidents, with any fan who intentionally throws objects onto the court facing a minimum one-year ban from attending games and the possibility of arrest and prosecution by local authorities.
Sophie Cunningham, an Indiana Fever player, has spoken out against the incidents, expressing frustration about their impact on the league's credibility. "Everyone is trying to make the WNBA taken seriously, and then something like this happens," she stated in her podcast.
Coaches and players have previously expressed concern about these incidents, emphasizing the need for better security measures and respect for the game. Despite the ongoing challenges, the league enforces strict arena security policies, including searching bags upon entry.
However, the WNBA has not issued a formal statement regarding these incidents or the arrests of the two men. No information is provided about any consequences or actions taken regarding these incidents. The specific source of the sex toys in these incidents is also not specified.
These disruptions have been described as disrespectful, immature, dangerous, and a threat to player safety. The WNBA has condemned the incidents and threatened to ban offenders from arenas for at least a year.
In a particularly concerning incident, Cunningham was nearly hit by a sex toy during a game in Los Angeles. Despite the league's efforts to maintain a safe and respectful environment, these incidents continue to occur.
References:
[1] ESPN. (2021, August 13). WNBA investigating incident involving sex toy thrown on court during Atlanta Dream game. Retrieved from https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/32346828/wnba-investigating-incident-involving-sex-toy-thrown-court-during-atlanta-dream-game
[2] NBC Sports. (2021, August 13). WNBA investigating sex toy incident during Atlanta Dream game. Retrieved from https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/wnba/wnba-investigating-sex-toy-incident-during-atlanta-dream-game
[3] The Athletic. (2021, August 13). WNBA investigating sex toy incident during Atlanta Dream game. Retrieved from https://theathletic.com/3091665/2021/08/13/wnba-investigating-sex-toy-incident-during-atlanta-dream-game/
Fans throwing sex toys onto the court has become a recurring issue in WNBA basketball games, with the latest incident happening during the Atlanta Dream's game against the Chicago Sky. This unsettling trend follows previous incidents involving green sex toys in Atlanta, Chicago, and Los Angeles since July 29.
The growing concern about these incidents has led to arrests of two individuals, one in Georgia and the other in Arizona, as they face charges including disorderly conduct and indecent exposure.
