Sophie Cunningham speaks out after Storm owner faces WNBA discipline
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 12:15 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Sophie Cunningham addressed a recent incident involving Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton, who was suspended for confronting fans during a game. The WNBA disciplined Keaton for allegedly using profanity towards two teenage girls at the July 29 game between the Seattle Storm and Indiana Fever. The girls were supporting Cunningham, who had previously spoken out against transgender women participating in women's sports. Both the Storm and the league condemned the alleged behavior, with the team issuing a public apology.
- •Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton suspended for five home games.
- •Incident involved a confrontation with two teenage fans.
- •Cunningham supported the girls and condemned Keaton's conduct.
- •WNBA issued an undisclosed fine to the Storm.
- •The Fever beat the Storm 105-95 during the controversial game.
- 12:15 AMYahoo Sports — Katie Nolan calls out Sophie Cunningham over trans athlete take: ‘You don’t really have critical thinking skills’
- 8:21 PMFox News — Sophie Cunningham fan who was confronted by Storm co-owner opens up on incident and facing trans athletes - Fox News
- 5:40 PMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham addresses rally controversy, calls out Seattle Storm owner
- 3:14 PMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham breaks silence after WNBA punishes Storm co-owner over fan confrontation
"Sophie Cunningham is the latest sports star to take on the issue of trans athlete participation, leading to yet another politicized news cycle in the WNBA. The comments prompted supporters and counterprotesters to stage a demonstration over the issue in Seattle before a Storm-Fever game, and the Storm’s co-owner was suspended for confronting Cunningham’s supporters…
"Another day, another WNBA story devoid of actual basketball. Last week, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham expressed her opinion about transgender athletes, and the ripple effect has reached the Seattle Storm ownership group. “I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans,” Cunningham said as part of an ESPN profile published July 21.…
"Ahnaleigh Wilson and her family speak out after Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton allegedly berated the teen at a WNBA game over girls' sports.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 12:15 AMKatie Nolan calls out Sophie Cunningham over trans athlete take: ‘You don’t really have critical thinking skills’
Sophie Cunningham is the latest sports star to take on the issue of trans athlete participation, leading to yet another politicized news cycle in the WNBA. The comments prompted supporters and counterprotesters to stage a demonstration over the issue in Seattle before a Storm-Fever game, and the Storm’s co-owner was suspended for confronting Cunningham’s supporters…
- Fox NewsJul 31, 2026, 8:21 PMSophie Cunningham fan who was confronted by Storm co-owner opens up on incident and facing trans athletes - Fox News
Ahnaleigh Wilson and her family speak out after Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton allegedly berated the teen at a WNBA game over girls' sports.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 5:40 PMSophie Cunningham addresses rally controversy, calls out Seattle Storm owner
Another day, another WNBA story devoid of actual basketball. Last week, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham expressed her opinion about transgender athletes, and the ripple effect has reached the Seattle Storm ownership group. “I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans,” Cunningham said as part of an ESPN profile published July 21.…
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 3:14 PMSophie Cunningham breaks silence after WNBA punishes Storm co-owner over fan confrontation
An ugly situation in Seattle has Fever guard Sophie Cunningham back in the spotlight.
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