Two Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) matches were disrupted this week after sex toys were thrown onto the court, continuing a pattern of similar incidents that began last season. The Chicago Sky's home game against the Golden State Valkyries was halted in the third quarter on Friday when several objects were thrown from the stands, while the Atlanta Dream's win at the Los Angeles Sparks was interrupted on Thursday in similar circumstances. Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud condemned those responsible as "lame" and "weird", saying the behaviour reflected weakness rather than any wider message.

A "male spectator" involved in the Los Angeles disruption was detained by arena security and is reportedly facing a lifetime ban from WNBA matches, though it is unclear whether anyone has been identified over the Chicago incident. A group linked to meme-coin promotion claimed responsibility for six similar disruptions last season and has said it intends to continue targeting games in protest at the WNBA's transgender athlete policy, despite no transgender players currently competing in the league. The league's collective bargaining agreement states that only women are eligible to play, a rule that has drawn renewed debate following recent comments from Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham.