Storm minority owner Celeste Keaton suspended from five home games
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 2:48 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Seattle Storm minority owner Celeste Keaton has been fined and suspended from the team's next five home games after an incident involving fans of Sophie Cunningham during a match. The confrontation occurred when two fans displayed signs supporting Cunningham, who has made controversial comments regarding transgender inclusion in women's sports. After the incident, Storm majority owner Ginny Gilder issued an apology, affirming the team's commitment to inclusivity. Cunningham also expressed support for the fans and criticized Keaton's actions on social media. The Fever organization clarified they were not associated with the pregame rally that supported Cunningham.
- •Keaton confronted fans displaying pro-Cunningham signs during a game.
- •Gilder apologized for the incident on behalf of the Storm organization.
- •Cunningham received both support and backlash from fans during the game.
- •The Fever disavowed any association with the rally in support of Cunningham.
- •Keaton will miss five home games as a result of the suspension.
- 4:47 PMAbcnews.com — Seattle Storm co-owner suspended after fan confrontation - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- 2:48 PMYahoo Sports — Seattle Storm co-owner suspended after confrontation with Sophie Cunningham fans at game
- 1:08 PMYahoo Entertainment — Storm minority owner Celeste Keaton suspended from 5 home games, fined after incident with Sophie Cunningham fans - Yahoo Sports
- 5:42 AMThe Seattle Times — Storm co-owner suspended, Sophie Cunningham comments after fan incident - The Seattle Times
- 5:10 AMYahoo Sports — Storm minority owner Celeste Keaton reportedly suspended from 5 home games, fined after incident with Sophie Cunningham fans
- 5:08 AMFox News — Storm co-owner suspended after incident with Sophie Cunningham fans as star breaks silence on controversy - Fox News
"The WNBA suspended Storm minority co-owner Celeste Keaton and fined the team an undisclosed amount following an incident during Tuesday’s game in which she confronted two fans.
"Storm minority owner Celeste Keaton has been fined and suspended after a confrontation with a pair of teenage fans during a game against the Fever.
"Sophie Cunningham responded after Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton allegedly called young fans wearing XX-XY Athletics gear "f---ing insane."
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External links- Abcnews.comJul 30, 2026, 4:47 PMSeattle Storm co-owner suspended after fan confrontation - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 2:48 PMSeattle Storm co-owner suspended after confrontation with Sophie Cunningham fans at game
Storm minority owner Celeste Keaton has been fined and suspended after a confrontation with a pair of teenage fans during a game against the Fever.
- Yahoo EntertainmentJul 30, 2026, 1:08 PMStorm minority owner Celeste Keaton suspended from 5 home games, fined after incident with Sophie Cunningham fans - Yahoo Sports
The Storm's majority owner released a statement apologizing for the incident.
- The Seattle TimesJul 30, 2026, 5:42 AMStorm co-owner suspended, Sophie Cunningham comments after fan incident - The Seattle Times
The WNBA suspended Storm minority co-owner Celeste Keaton and fined the team an undisclosed amount following an incident during Tuesday’s game in which she confronted two fans.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 5:10 AMStorm minority owner Celeste Keaton reportedly suspended from 5 home games, fined after incident with Sophie Cunningham fans
The Storm's majority owner released a statement apologizing for the incident.
- Fox NewsJul 30, 2026, 5:08 AMStorm co-owner suspended after incident with Sophie Cunningham fans as star breaks silence on controversy - Fox News
Sophie Cunningham responded after Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton allegedly called young fans wearing XX-XY Athletics gear "f---ing insane."
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