{"id":1837,"date":"2026-07-30T15:13:56","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T15:13:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blueroutejournal.com\/?p=1837"},"modified":"2026-07-30T15:13:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T15:13:56","slug":"wnba-co-owners-tirade-at-sophie-cunningham-fans-ends-in-fallout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blueroutejournal.com\/?p=1837","title":{"rendered":"WNBA Co-Owner\u2019s Tirade At Sophie Cunningham Fans Ends In Fallout"},"content":{"rendered":"

After cursing out teen girls supporting female-only sports, Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton has been fined and suspended from attending the WNBA team\u2019s next five home games.<\/p>

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The punishment was confirmed by the WNBA on Wednesday evening, according to Fox News. The same day, Storm majority owner Ginny Gilder apologized in a statement for Keaton\u2019s actions at the Fever vs. Storm game.<\/p>

\u201cWe are aware one of our co-owners made comments to two fans in attendance at last night\u2019s game,\u201d the statement said. \u201cWe 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.\u201d<\/p>

Keaton allegedly hurled a series of expletives at the two teen girls who showed up to Tuesday\u2019s game sporting XX-XY Athletics gear and holding signs in support of Fever star Sophie Cunningham. Keaton called the girls \u201cf*cking insane\u201d and left one of the teens in tears, according to reporting from independent journalist Brandi Kruse.<\/p>

The girls were also harassed by Storm players and adult fans, Fox News reported. One male fan said the girls were \u201ctrash\u201d that needed to be \u201ctaken out\u201d by the security guard.<\/p>