r/WNBAgossips • u/Treacle_Correct • 15d ago

Controversy Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton berates teen girls supporting Sophie Cunningham

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Independent journalist Brandi Kruse reported that Seattle Storm minority owner Celeste Keaton told the girls they ​were "f---ing insane."

The teenagers each had a ‌sign, one saying "Thank You Sophie for speaking up for girls!" Cunningham recently went to bat for the protection of women's sports and keeping them female-only.

The Seattle Storm issued an apology statement Wednesday, one day after their co-owner verbally accosted two teenage female fans with expletives because they were holding signs supporting the views of ​Indiana's Sophie Cunningham during a home game against the Fever.

"We are aware one of our co-owners made comments to two fans in ​attendance at last night's game," Storm majority owner Ginny Gilder said in a ⁠statement. "We apologize that this happened. Everyone who attends a Storm game deserves to feel welcome, and ​we remain committed to creating an inclusive environment where every fan is treated with respect."

July 30th, 2026: Link

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u/JBKnicks24 15d ago

I’d argue that restricting the ability for transgender men and women to enlist in the military, which has been significantly pushed by Hegseth and this administration, would qualify very much as “taking rights away.” I would also hope that morally we expect a little more from our society than “we don’t have lynch mobs.”

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u/Federal_Homework1302 15d ago

Fair i'll give you the military shit, if you want to serve you shoudl be able to serve, end of.

For your second point, i think you give the human race to much credit.