WNBA suspends Celeste Keaton over confrontation with Indiana Fever fans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 5:39 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
WNBA minority owner Celeste Keaton faces a five-game suspension and a fine for her dispute with two Indiana Fever fans during a game on July 29 in Seattle. Elizabeth Wilson, the mother of one of the fans, described the incident, claiming Keaton bullied her daughter for displaying a supportive sign for Fever player Sophie Cunningham. The confrontation reportedly left the teenage girl upset, prompting the league to take disciplinary action. The Storm has publicly apologized for the incident.
- •Celeste Keaton suspended for five games for bullying allegations
- •Incident occurred during Fever's 105-95 win over Storm
- •Mother claims daughter was bullied into removing her supportive sign
- •WNBA issued a fine to Keaton in addition to the suspension
- •Storm organization has apologized for the situation
- 5:39 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Celeste Keaton Should Be Embarrassed’ — Mother of Fever Fan Breaks Silence on Bullying Episode After Supporting Sophie Cunningham
"The WNBA suspended Seattle Storm minority owner Celeste Keaton for five home games and issued her an undisclosed fine over a confrontation with two teenage Indiana Fever fans. Now, the mother of one of the girls has shared her account of what happened.
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