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‘Celeste Keaton Should Be Embarrassed’ — Mother of Fever Fan Breaks Silence on Bullying Episode After Supporting Sophie Cunningham

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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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“He Thinks He’s the Good Guy Here”: Clay Travis Blasts Man Who Confronted Sophie Cunningham Supporters at Storm-Fever Game

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Updated Aug 1, 7:32 PM ET

Sophie Cunningham’s views about transgender athletes have made her a very divisive figure in the WNBA, with her attracting crowds for and against her during a game. When the Indiana Fever took on the Seattle Storm, several supporters showed up only to be heckled by one of her critics.

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“Gives FOX Programming for 6 Hours”: American Sports Writer Reacts Strongly to U.S. Lawmakers’ Position on Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Treatment

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On June 24, during a matchup between the Indiana Fever and the Phoenix Mercury, an incident involving Alyssa Thomas’ fist-to-throat contact on Caitlin Clark broke the internet after the officials failed to call it in real time. Even though the WNBA upgraded it to a flagrant foul 2 after a review, Thomas received threats and the issue became so polarized that it led to Republican Study Committee chair August Pfluger and 10 other GOP members sending an official letter to WNBA commissioner Cathy En

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