Seattle Storm issues an apology following an incident involving the team’s co-owner, Celeste Keaton, and supporters of WNBA player Sophie Cunningham. Multiple reports say Keaton allegedly berates and swears at two teenage girls who attended a game with signs supporting Cunningham. The girls’ accounts describe Keaton shouting and using profanity after confronting them about their “thank you” message and Cunningham-related support. The reports also link the incident to public controversy surrounding Cunningham’s prior comments about transgender women playing in women’s sports. Cunningham responds publicly to the allegations, addressing the situation after previously speaking on the broader controversy. In addition, at least one outlet reports Keaton is suspended in connection with the incident. Al Jazeera and other coverage characterize the team’s response as an apology to those involved, while Cunningham’s statement focuses on her reaction to the events. Overall, sources agree that the Storm responds to the incident, that Cunningham’s supporters were targeted at the arena, and that the matter escalates beyond the game itself.
Seattle Storm apologizes after co-owner incident involving Sophie Cunningham supporters
Seattle Storm issues an apology following an incident involving the team’s co-owner, Celeste Keaton, and supporters of WNBA player Sophie Cunningham. Multiple reports say Keaton allegedly berates and...
- Seattle Storm apologizes after a co-owner incident involving Sophie Cunningham supporters.
- Reports say Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton allegedly berates teenage girls at a game with Cunningham-related signs.
- Multiple accounts describe profanity used during the confrontation.
- Sophie Cunningham publicly responds to the incident following the controversy connected to her earlier remarks.
- One outlet reports Keaton is suspended in connection with the incident.
WNBA basketball team Seattle Storm apologize after co-owner berates girls with 'thank you' sign for Sophie Cunningham.
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