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THE Los Angeles Sparks were the last home team to see an obscene object put on the field during a match, an act which caused a furious reaction of head coach Lynne Roberts.
THE Wgb saw several games where a green sex toy was launched on the field during the matches, which led to the arrest of at least one fan.
The Los Angeles Sparks goalkeeper Kelsey Plum (10) goes to the basket while being defended by the Indiana fever goalkeeper Kelsey Mitchell (0) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena on August 5, 2025. (Images Kirby Lee / Imagn)
Tuesday evening’s match between sparks and Indiana fever saw a rehearsal of the incident when the object was launched on the field near the Sophie Cunningham fever at the end of the second quarter.
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Cunningham, who had soon fallen on social networks on the apparently viral trend, jumped out of surprise while the star of Sparks, Kelsey Plum, launched the subject of the field.
“I thought we had done a great job, Indiana included, playing right,” said journalists after the match. “Do not pay any attention to him. The referees, I really appreciate them too.”
But the head coach of Sparks, Lynne Roberts, expressed his frustration in the face of repeated attacks.
Head coach Lynne Roberts of Los Angeles Sparks reacts in a match against Las Vegas Aces during the fourth quarter in Crypto.com Arena on July 29, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (Luke Hales / Getty Images)
Sophie Cunningham of fever seems to be struck by a sex toy after deplored the possibility that this happens
“I think it’s ridiculous. It’s stupid. It’s stupid,” she said clearly. “We take – it’s so dangerous. Players’ safety is No. 1, concerning the game, all these things. I think it’s really stupid. That’s all I’m going to say.”
The WNBA announced last week that at least one person who would have launched one of the objects in the court during a Atlanta Dream The game has been arrested and faced a minimum one year ban for this.
“The safety and well-being of all in our arenas are an absolute priority for our league. Objects of any type thrown on the field or in the lounge area may present a risk of security for players, game managers and fans,” the league said in a statement. “In accordance with the safety standards of the WNBA Arena, any fan who intentionally throws an object in the court will be immediately ejected and will face a minimum prohibition of one year in addition to being subject to arrest and prosecution by local authorities.”
The Indiana Cunningham (8) fever goalkeeper left the court after the match against the Sparks of the Crypto.com Arena on August 5, 2025. (Images Kirby Lee / Imagn)
Friday, sex toys was launched in several WNBA games, including a Chicago Sky match. According to social media publications, additional sex toys were launched during games in New York and Phoenix, none of which reached the short.
