WNBA suspends Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton for fan incident
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 4:34 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Celeste Keaton, co-owner of the Seattle Storm, has been suspended from attending the team's next five home games following an incident during a matchup against the Indiana Fever on July 28. The league confirmed her suspension after Keaton reportedly admonished two fans who displayed signs supporting Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, which were related to Cunningham's comments about transgender athletes. The fans stated that Keaton directed expletives at them in response to their sign that thanked Cunningham for her stance. The WNBA has not commented further on the specific exchange.
- •Keaton's suspension is for five home games
- •Incident occurred during the Storm vs. Fever on July 28
- •Fans displayed signs supporting Sophie Cunningham
- •Exchange included reported expletives from Keaton
- •The WNBA confirmed the suspension on July 30
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