Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton suspended after fan confrontation

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Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton suspended after fan confrontation
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Celeste Keaton, co-owner of the Seattle Storm, has been suspended and fined by the WNBA following a confrontation with two teenage fans at a game against the Indiana Fever. The teens were supporting WNBA player Sophie Cunningham’s stance on banning transgender athletes in women’s sports. Reports indicate that Keaton approached the fans, who wore shirts depicting chromosomes related to gender, and allegedly made disparaging comments, leading to a public apology from the Storm organization. As a consequence, Keaton will miss the next five home games as determined by the league.

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  • Celeste Keaton confronted two teens at a Storm game.
  • The fans supported Sophie Cunningham's remarks on transgender athletes.
  • Keaton's comments included cursing and left one teen in tears.
  • The Storm issued an apology and confirmed her suspension.
  • Keaton will miss five home games following the fine.
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  • 9:08 PMYahoo SportsStorm Owner Suspended After Clash With Sophie Cunningham Supporters
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Two teens, wearing shirts with XX and XY chromosomes on them, were backing the Fever guard's stance on banning transgender athletes from women's sports

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