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Seattle Storm Co-Owner Banned Five Games After Cursing Fans

8/6/2026

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Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton was banned for five home games after allegedly cursing at teenage girls supporting Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham.
Golden State Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase said she supports trans women in sports.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham called protecting biological girls from trans athletes “common sense”.
Protests outside the arena marked the third consecutive Indiana Fever road game while Sophie Cunningham was booed inside.

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Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton was banned for five home games after allegedly cursing at teenage girls supporting Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham.
Golden State Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase said she supports trans women in sports.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham called protecting biological girls from trans athletes “common sense”.
Protests outside the arena marked the third consecutive Indiana Fever road game while Sophie Cunningham was booed inside.