Storm apologize after co-owner confronts fans for Cunningham support
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Storm apologize after co-owner confronts fans for Cunningham support
The Storm apologized Wednesday for an exchange that took place between one of their co-owners and two fans who thanked Sophie Cunningham in the wake of her comments supporting barring transgender girls and women from girls' and women's sports.
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PrimaryWNBA Crowd Made Opinion On Sophie Cunningham Very Clear Tuesday Night
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has quickly become the most polarizing athlete in the WNBA. During a recent conversation with ESPN, Cunningham talked about transgender athletes competing in women's sports. The WNBA veteran said she wants to "protect young girls" from competing against ...
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Storm minority owner Celeste Keaton suspended from 5 home games, fined after incident with Sophie Cunningham fans
The Storm's majority owner released a statement apologizing for the incident.
Publisher:WNBA suspends Seattle Storm co-owner five games after blowup with teen Sophie Cunningham fans
The WNBA suspended Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton for five home games and fined her an undisclosed amount after an exchange with two teenage girls in which Keaton allegedly called them "f--king insane."
Publisher:WNBA suspends Seattle Storm co-owner for confrontation with Sophie Cunningham fans
Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton has been given a five-game suspension after she confronted two supporters of Sophie Cunningham.
Publisher:‘It’s Political’ — Calls Mount for WNBA to Force Out Storm Co-Owner Celeste Keaton for Cursing at Sophie Cunningham Fans
Controversy surrounding the WNBA is showing no signs of slowing down, with the league handing Seattle Storm owner Celeste Keaton a fine and a five-game arena ban following a heated verbal altercation with two teenage Sophie Cunningham fans. Despite the heavy punishment, some in the WNBA world are calling for even harsher penalties for Keaton.
Publisher:WNBA suspends Seattle Storm co-owner for comments to Sophie Cunningham supporters
The WNBA has suspended Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton for five home games for alleged comments she made to Sophie Cunningham supporters.
Publisher:What Led to Storm Co-Owner's Suspension for Incident With Sophie Cunningham Fans
Here's the chain of events that led to Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton being suspended for her interaction with Sophie Cunningham supporters.
Publisher:WNBA bars Storm co-owner for confronting fans
The WNBA has fined the Storm and suspended co-owner Celeste Keaton from attending the team's next five home games after her exchange with two fans during Tuesday's matchup with the Fever.
Publisher:Sophie Cunningham addresses rally controversy, calls out Seattle Storm owner
Another day, another WNBA story devoid of actual basketball. Last week, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham expressed her opinion about transgender athletes, and the ripple effect has reached the Seattle Storm ownership group. “I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans,” Cunningham said as part of an ESPN profile published July 21.…
Publisher:"Truly embarrassing" - Sophie Cunningham calls out Seattle Storm minority owner Celeste Keaton for intimidating two of her young fans
Seattle's lesbian co-owner wasn't too thrilled to see Sophie's fans bringing placards to their courtside seats.
Publisher:‘Isn’t the Behavior Worse?’ – Clay Travis Asks Why Storm Co-Owner Didn’t Get Donald Sterling Treatment for Cursing Out Sophie Cunningham Fans
Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton got handed a five-game suspension and a fine by the WNBA after she was caught berating two young female fans supporting Sophie Cunningham in an abusive tirade that included expletives. Many observers, such as Clay Travis, feel that it is a pretty lenient punishment from the league, raising ongoing questions about the culture and precedent it sets within the league.
Publisher:‘Truly embarrassing of the co-owner’: Sophie Cunningham breaks her silence on Seattle Storm incident
Two teenage girls claimed that Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton yelled and cussed at them on Tuesday night as a result of their signs supporting Sophie Cunningham following her comments speaking out against transgender women playing in women’s sports. Now, Cunningham has broken her silence on the incident. In a statement on social media, Cunningham…
Publisher:‘She did nothing wrong’: WNBA sparks outrage for suspending Storm owner for incident with Sophie Cunningham supporters
A Seattle Storm co-owner has been suspended after two girls claim that she yelled and cussed at them for their sign supporting Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham following her comments against transgender women in women’s sports. However, that does not seem to be a popular decision amongst fans. Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton has been suspended…
Publisher:Storm owner suspended after ‘cussing’ at Sophie Cunningham fans
Over the past few days, Indiana Fever superstar Sophie Cunningham has sparked controversy and conversation across the sports world after she took a stand against transgender athletes competing in women’s sports. Some have come to Cunningham’s support while others have expressed their disagreement. But one Seattle Storm team owner seems to have crossed a line.…
Publisher:Storm co-owner suspended after interaction with teenage Sophie Cunningham fans during Fever showdown
The WNBA suspended one of the Storm's co-owners for her antics with teenage Sophie Cunningham fans during their game against the Fever.
Publisher:Sophie Cunningham Makes Public Promise to Young WNBA Fans Berated By Seattle Storm Owner
Sophie Cunningham is speaking out. The Indiana Fever guard is showing love to the two young fans who supported her with anti-transgender athlete shirts during her team's game in Seattle on Tuesday evening, July 28. The two young, teenage girls were reportedly berated by Seattle Storm owner Celeste ...
Publisher:Sophie Cunningham breaks silence after WNBA punishes Storm co-owner over fan confrontation
An ugly situation in Seattle has Fever guard Sophie Cunningham back in the spotlight.
Publisher:Celeste Keaton suspension, explained: Why Storm owner was fined, banned five games for Fever incident
An incident involving Sophie Cunningham supporters landed co-owner Celeste Keaton a punishment from the WNBA.
Publisher:Storm apologize after co-owner’s interaction with fans supporting Sophie Cunningham
The Seattle Storm apologized Wednesday for an interaction involving a team co-owner during Tuesday’s game against the Indiana Fever. The team did not specify what the exchange was, but podcast host Brandi Kruse shared a video Tuesday night of two teenage girls wearing shirts depicting XX and XY chromosomes saying Storm minority owner Celeste Keaton approached them, cursed and called them insane. The game between the Storm and Fever was Indiana’s first since guard Sophie Cunningham said in an ESP
Publisher:WNBA Facing Pressure To Kick Celeste Keaton Out Of League
The WNBA is facing pressure to kick Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton out of the league on Thursday. The Storm hosted the Indiana Fever on Tuesday night. Prior to the game, a crowd of a few dozen gathered to support Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, following her comments on transgender athletes ...
Publisher:“Please Protect Our Young Girls”: Ex-Chargers Player Calls Out Seattle Storm Amid Sophie Cunningham Controversy
The Seattle Storm co-owner, Celeste Keaton, reportedly had a heated exchange with two young fans at Tuesday’s game. The fans were holding a sign supporting Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, who recently shared her views on keeping transgender athletes out of girls’ sports.
Publisher:‘Most Embarrassing Sports League Ever’ — Controversy Erupts As WNBA Suspends Storm Co-Owner for Cursing Out Sophie Cunningham Fans
It’s another day, which means another WNBA controversy has broken out. No, it’s not Caitlin Clark or even Angel Reese.
Publisher:Sophie Cunningham criticizes Storm co-owner after fan incident - TalkBasket.net
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“Rooting for Your Own Athletic Erasure Is Bonkers”: Clay Travis Mocks Stefanie Dolson Over ‘Trans Rights’ Message Against Sophie Cunningham & Fever
Although Sophie Cunningham and the Indiana Fever defeated the Seattle Storm 105-95 on Tuesday night, the matchup caught heat off the court. A few Fever fans called for a rally in support of Cunningham’s recent remarks against the inclusion of trans athletes in the league.
Publisher:Storm Apologize After Co-Owner Curses Out Teenage Fans Supporting Sophie Cunningham’s Stance on Trans Athletes
The ongoing debate around Sophie Cunningham’s comments on transgender athletes has now pulled an entire WNBA franchise into the spotlight. The incident took place during Tuesday’s game between the Storm and the Indiana Fever, and the fallout arrived quickly.
Publisher: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.
Publisher:WNBA Suspends Seattle Storm Co-Owner for Cursing at Fans Over Controversial Shirts
Two young fans came to support Sophie Cunningham with signs and matching shirts, but the night took an unexpected turn from there.
Publisher:Seattle Storm Apologize To Sophie Cunningham Fans For Co-Owner's Alleged Comments
The Seattle Storm, and specifically minority owner Celeste Keaton, is under fire for confronting a pair of teenage Sophie Cunningham fans at Tuesday's game.
Publisher:J.K. Rowling Rips WNBA Owners for 'Insane' Behavior
"Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to praise some young WNBA fans for "heroic" behavior at a game earlier this week. The Seattle Storm hosted the Indiana Fever on Tuesday night. Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has been outspoken in her stance on transgender ...
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