Storm Apologize for Owner Comments to Sophie Cunningham Fans
Front Office Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- The Seattle Storm apologized after a co-owner, Celeste Keaton, allegedly used profane language toward two fans supporting Sophie Cunningham during a game against the Fever.
- The fans were holding a sign thanking Cunningham for her stance on restricting transgender women from participating in women's sports, which sparked the confrontation.
- Storm Majority Owner Ginny Gilder emphasized the team's commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all fans at their games.
- Sophie Cunningham recently spoke out about protecting women’s sports, clarifying that her comments are about fairness and safety, not hatred toward transgender individuals.
- Neither the NBA nor the WNBA had issued a public response regarding the incident at the time of reporting.
