Seattle Storm owner suspended for confrontation with fans over trans shirts
Erininthemorning.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 4:39 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Celeste Keaton, co-owner of the Seattle Storm, has been suspended by the WNBA for five home games following a confrontation with two young fans. The incident occurred at Climate Pledge Arena ahead of a game against the Indiana Fever, where the girls wore shirts opposing trans athletes in women's sports. Keaton reportedly confronted the youngsters, deeming them 'f*cking insane,' after they displayed a sign supporting Fever guard Sophie Cunningham. The incident gained attention amid ongoing discussions about trans athletes' participation in sports. Cunningham later expressed support for the girls on social media.
- •Celeste Keaton suspended for five home games by WNBA
- •Incident occurred before game against Indiana Fever
- •Young fans wore anti-trans shirts supporting Sophie Cunningham
- •Cunningham expressed support for the fans on social media
- •Keaton's actions drew backlash from the sports community
- 12:00 AMErininthemorning.com — WNBA Suspends Seattle Storm Co-Owner Five Games for Confronting Anti-Trans Activists Courtside - erininthemorning.com
- 4:39 PMYahoo Sports — Seattle Storm Owner Suspended by WNBA for Calling Young Indiana Fever Fans Wearing Anti-Trans Shirts ‘F*cking Insane’
"Anti-trans provocateurs bankrolled by the right were sitting courtside with signs praising WNBA player Sophie Cunningham. Celeste Keaton reportedly confronted them.
"A co-owner for the Seattle Storm was suspended by the NBA for confronting young fans who wore shirts advocating against trans women competing in women's sports.
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External links- Erininthemorning.comJul 31, 2026, 12:00 AMWNBA Suspends Seattle Storm Co-Owner Five Games for Confronting Anti-Trans Activists Courtside - erininthemorning.com
Anti-trans provocateurs bankrolled by the right were sitting courtside with signs praising WNBA player Sophie Cunningham. Celeste Keaton reportedly confronted them.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 4:39 PMSeattle Storm Owner Suspended by WNBA for Calling Young Indiana Fever Fans Wearing Anti-Trans Shirts ‘F*cking Insane’
A co-owner for the Seattle Storm was suspended by the NBA for confronting young fans who wore shirts advocating against trans women competing in women's sports.
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