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Men throwing sex toys at female athletes
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The gist
Sex toys were thrown onto WNBA courts in two games, prompting player Natasha Cloud to call the men 'weak.' The incidents are part of a protest by a crypto group.
Background
During the 2025 season, a group of cryptocurrency meme coin creators threw sex toys onto WNBA courts as a viral stunt to promote their coin. They claimed responsibility again in August 2026, now saying they are protesting the league's policy on transgender athletes. The WNBA has said offenders will be banned and prosecuted.
How it unfolded
- Aug 20, 2026During a game between the Atlanta Dream and Los Angeles Sparks, a male spectator threw a sex toy onto the court. He was detained by security, cited, and released.
- Aug 21, 2026During a game between the Chicago Sky and Golden State Valkyries, multiple sex toys were thrown onto the court in the third quarter, causing a brief delay.
- Aug 22, 2026Sky guard Natasha Cloud publicly condemned the throwers, calling them 'weak' and 'weird.' The individual from the Sparks game was arrested and banned from all WNBA, NBA, and affiliated events.
Who’s saying what
- Player
- Natasha Cloud said the men throwing sex toys are 'weak' and that it says a lot about how they feel about women.
- Group
- A crypto group claimed responsibility, saying they will continue to disrupt games until the WNBA defines a woman by biological sex.
- League
- The WNBA has stated that any spectator caught throwing sex toys will be banned from the league and face prosecution.
Still unverified
The claim that the same crypto group is responsible for the latest incidents is based on their own statement, which has not been independently confirmed.