How does the WNBA deal with sex-toy throwers? What to know about arrests and security
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The WNBA is still struggling with a string of sex-toy disturbances. In the past week and a half, sex toys have been thrown on court during games in Atlanta on July 29, Chicago on Aug. 1, Los Angeles on Aug. 5 and Chicago again on Thursday night, with the most recent object hitting the court in the closing seconds of the Atlanta Dream’s victory over the Sky. The sex toy that landed on the court in Los Angeles nearly hit Fever guard Sophie Cunningham during Indiana’s game against the Sparks.
AI Summary
Main Idea: The WNBA is dealing with repeated sex-toy throws at games, and the Chicago Sky and Los Angeles Sparks were among the teams affected as league and arena security try to respond.
Key Points:
- Sex toys were thrown or tossed toward the court at multiple WNBA games in several cities over about a week and a half.
- Police arrested two men in Georgia and Arizona, and both cases led to charges tied to disorderly conduct and other offenses.
- The WNBA says fans who throw objects will face at least a one-year ban and possible prosecution, including felony charges where allowed.
- Arena security is having trouble stopping the items because many are hard to detect, so the league is pushing for stronger screening and enforcement.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Repeated sex-toy tosses at WNBA games, including Chicago Sky and Los Angeles Sparks games, can endanger fans and players and raise security costs that may pass to households through higher ticket or venue prices.
Positive Impact
Stronger arrests and security rules could make arenas safer and reassure families, workers, and other fans at public events.
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Team involved in multiple incidents described in the article, including the latest disturbance.
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Team involved in a sex-toy incident and quoted on efforts to identify the responsible person.
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Security provider cited for its role in arena security and screening challenges.
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Minnesota Lynx coach quoted on the broader significance and impact of the incidents.
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Mentioned in connection with an ongoing investigation into an incident at one of its games.
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Involved in one of the incidents and part of the arrest discussion.
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Named player nearly hit by an object and quoted reacting to the incidents.
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Security executive quoted explaining why arena screening is difficult and why prosecution matters.
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