Storm minority owner Celeste Keaton suspended from five home games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 5:10 AM
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.
- 5:10 AMYahoo Sports — Storm 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.
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