The WNBA has been disrupted by a series of incidents involving the throwing of sex toys, predominantly bright green dildos, onto courts during games. These events have occurred at least six times across different matches, including one incident where a sex toy hit star player Sophie Cunningham. The league has responded by implementing a "no bag policy" at games and requiring all 13 teams to install safety nets to prevent further occurrences. Despite these measures, concerns remain as fans have reportedly been able to throw objects over the nets. Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the incidents. A cryptocurrency group behind the meme coin "Green Dildo Coin," which was created the day before the first incident, has claimed responsibility for orchestrating the disruptions as a coordinated marketing campaign to pump the value of their coin, which has nearly tripled in value within a week. The incidents have sparked discussions about sexism and harassment in women's sports, with players and coaches condemning the acts as attempts to demean women athletes. The WNBA is working closely with local and federal law enforcement to address the situation. Additionally, unregulated sports prediction markets have been noted to encourage betting on whether sex toys will be thrown onto the court, potentially exacerbating the problem. The controversy has drawn widespread media attention and public debate about the intersection of sports, harassment, and cryptocurrency marketing tactics.
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SPORTSBALL: The organizers of the WNBA don’t realize dildos can be thrown OVER the nets. The fans aren’t as limited in throwing ability as most WNBA players like Angela Reese are… https://t.co/NKATUNaoks
SPORTSBALL: WNBA players are demanding higher salaries as a result of the risk of dildo injury… https://t.co/nIMnpiDzYd