Storm co-owner suspended after clash over girls’ sports stance sparks national scrutiny
Ahnaleigh Wilson, a Washington state high school athlete, says Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton berated her for supporting Sophie Cunningham at a game, prompting Keaton’s suspension; the Wilson family says neither the Storm nor the WNBA has given a personal apology, while Cunningham publicly backed the teens and framed the issue as part of a broader fight to protect girls’ sports amid transgender-athlete debates. The incident drew national attention, led to a league apology and fines, and left the family seeking more transparency and personal outreach—even suggesting they may not return to Storm games.
