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Seattle Storm Apologizes for Player’s Slur Amid Anti-Trans Rally

7/30/2026

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Seattle Storm apologized after Celeste Keaton allegedly shouted expletives at teen fans of Indiana Fever Sophie Cunningham.
A rally outside Pledge Arena promoted ballot initiatives IL26-638 and 001 which would bar transgender students from girls’ athletics.
Indiana Fever defeated the Storm 105-95, with Caitlin Clark scoring 32 points and Kelsey Mitchell adding 28.
Storm majority owner Ginny Gilder said the team remains committed to an inclusive environment for all fans.

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Seattle Storm apologized after Celeste Keaton allegedly shouted expletives at teen fans of Indiana Fever Sophie Cunningham.
A rally outside Pledge Arena promoted ballot initiatives IL26-638 and 001 which would bar transgender students from girls’ athletics.
Indiana Fever defeated the Storm 105-95, with Caitlin Clark scoring 32 points and Kelsey Mitchell adding 28.
Storm majority owner Ginny Gilder said the team remains committed to an inclusive environment for all fans.