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Seattle Storm owner suspended after confrontation with fans at game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 6:31 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Seattle Storm owner suspended after confrontation with fans at game

Summary

Celeste Keaton, co-owner of the Seattle Storm, has been suspended for five home games following an incident during their match against the Indiana Fever on July 28. The suspension arose after Keaton confronted fans showing support for Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, leading to a public apology from the Storm management. The fans reported a hostile exchange, with Keaton allegedly making offensive remarks. The incident occurred amid a charged atmosphere, as demonstrations outside the arena supported Cunningham and her views on women's sports. Following the suspension, Cunningham expressed support for the fans and criticized Keaton's behavior as embarrassing.

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Key Details

•Keaton suspended for five home games by the WNBA.
•Confrontation involved fans displaying pro-Cunningham signs.
•Majority owner Ginny Gilder issued a public apology.
•Demonstrations outside the arena supported Cunningham's views.
•Cunningham plans to send gifts to the fans involved.

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6:31 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA News: Seattle Storm Co-Owner Suspended Over Fan Clash

What they're saying

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Inside the heated courtside clash over pro–Sophie Cunningham signs that led to Celeste Keaton's suspension and a public apology from the Storm.
— Yahoo Sports

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