WNBA player struck by sex toy during Fever game

Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham was hit by a sex toy thrown onto the court during a WNBA game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena. The incident occurred during the second quarter of the Fever's 100-91 loss. Cunningham, known for her tough play, was struck by the object, causing her to react visibly. Sparks player Kelsey Plum intervened by kicking the toy away, and the game briefly paused as the referee took action.

Cunningham, 28, laughed off the incident with her opponents after the game resumed. This incident followed a series of similar occurrences in the WNBA, prompting Cunningham to discuss the issue on her podcast. She expressed concern about the potential consequences of such incidents going viral and impacting players' reputations. Cunningham's family even jokingly warned her about the possibility of encountering flying sex toys during games.

Earlier in the day, a man from Georgia, Delbert Carver, was identified and arrested for throwing a sex toy onto the court during a WNBA game. Carver faced charges of disorderly conduct, public indecency, and criminal trespass. He confessed to being involved in a similar incident during a previous game. Despite the legal consequences, the trend of sex toy-throwing incidents continued, with Cunningham becoming the latest target.

The WNBA has faced criticism from players like Elizabeth Williams and Isabelle Harrison for the disrespectful and dangerous nature of these incidents. Security measures at WNBA arenas have been questioned, with calls for stricter enforcement to prevent such occurrences. The league has seen multiple disruptions due to sex toy-throwing incidents, with players expressing concern for their safety and calling for better protection during games.