Storm Co-Owner Suspended After Incident with Cunningham Supporters

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Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton has been suspended following an incident involving fans supporting Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham. The suspension has sparked outrage among WNBA fans.

Keaton’s suspension stems from claims that she yelled and used profanity towards two girls who were displaying a sign in support of Cunningham. Cunningham recently made comments regarding transgender women participating in women's sports, which appear to be the root cause of the confrontation.

The decision to suspend Keaton has been met with considerable backlash. Many fans believe the suspension is unwarranted, arguing that Keaton “did nothing wrong.” The source does not detail the specifics of the sign or Cunningham’s comments beyond noting they relate to transgender athletes.

Details regarding the length of Keaton's suspension have not been released. The WNBA has not issued a public statement explaining its reasoning beyond confirming the suspension took place after the reported incident.

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