A sex toy was thrown onto the court during a WNBA game, pausing play and sparking player condemnation.

During a WNBA game between the Chicago Sky and the Golden State Valkyries on August 2, a sex toy was thrown onto the court, leading to a temporary pause in the game. This was the second such incident involving the Valkyries that week. Players, including Chicago Sky's Elizabeth Williams, condemned the act as disrespectful and dangerous. Security was investigating how the object was brought into the arena despite the clear bag policy.