‘So disgusting’: Sophie Cunningham sparks outrage with new comments on trans sports
Yahoo Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Two teenage girls at a Seattle Storm game were reportedly yelled at and cursed at by co-owner Celeste Keaton for displaying signs supporting Sophie Cunningham, who opposes transgender women competing in women's sports.
- The Seattle Storm issued an apology for Keaton's behavior, and the WNBA fined and suspended her from attending the next five home games.
- Sophie Cunningham publicly condemned Keaton's conduct as "truly embarrassing," praised the teenage supporters, and promised to send them gifts, while reaffirming her stance on the transgender athlete debate.
- Fans reacted with significant outrage on social media, criticizing both Keaton's actions and Cunningham's continued opposition to transgender athletes, accusing Cunningham of promoting harmful narratives against the LGBTQ+ community.
- The incident has intensified the ongoing controversy surrounding transgender participation in women's sports, with Cunningham maintaining her position despite widespread backlash.
