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In Sunday's WNBA game at College Park Center, the Dallas Wings (21-16) host the Seattle Storm (7-31). Dallas is favored by 8.5 after a 91-85 win over Indiana, and the Wings have the historical edge and home advantages against Western Conference teams, while Seattle struggles on the road. The pick: Dallas -8.5.
DiJonai Carrington erupted for a career-high 26 points, six rebounds and five steals against the Seattle Storm, becoming the first WNBA guard to post that exact stat line since Sophie Cunningham in 2022, in a 97-88 Sky loss that followed her flagrant-2 ejection and a controversial social post fueling ongoing debate.
An OutKick column argues NBA commissioner Adam Silver should intervene in the WNBA amid ownership fallout and the controversy surrounding Sophie Cunningham's stance on protecting women in sports. The piece notes a Seattle Storm co-owner was suspended for cursing at young fans supporting Cunningham, the Storm issued an apology, and it criticizes the WNBA's political positioning as potentially alienating fans even as Caitlin Clark-driven viewership grows, urging NBA involvement to safeguard the league's business and audience.
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.
OutKick reports Jemele Hill’s critique of Sophie Cunningham amid a growing controversy over women’s sports, sparked by Cunningham’s stance on trans athletes and a grassroots rally in support of her. Hill says Cunningham ducked postgame questions and accuses the Fever of shielding her, while the saga included a clash with Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton, a $25,000 Storm fine and a five‑game suspension, and Fever officials saying they had no knowledge of the rally. The piece places the feud within broader media scrutiny of athletes who weigh in on gender issues in women’s sports.
The WNBA suspended Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton for five home games after she confronted two fans at a July 28 game, reportedly telling them 'I hope Jesus can forgive you for what sin you've done' and calling them '(expletive) insane' in a violation of conduct standards; the league has not disclosed the fine. Storm owner Ginny Gilder apologized, saying the team aims for an inclusive environment. The incident comes amid Cunningham’s public stance on protecting women in sports and related activist events around transgender participation in girls’ sports in Washington.
The WNBA suspended Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton for five home games and fined her after she allegedly yelled at two teenage fans about trans athletes in women’s sports during a Storm-Fever game; the incident followed Sophie Cunningham’s comments on protecting young athletes, prompting apologies from the Storm and Cunningham urging inclusivity.
The WNBA suspended Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton for five home games and fined her after she cursed and insulted two teenage fans wearing XX/XY shirts during Tuesday night's Storm–Fever game, a confrontation that followed Sophie Cunningham's comments on transgender athletes; the Storm apologized, Cunningham weighed in on social media, and Indiana Fever officials said they had no knowledge of the incident.
JK Rowling denounced the alleged harassment of two Sophie Cunningham supporters at the Indiana Fever–Seattle Storm WNBA game, calling the behavior 'grotesque' and praising the young fans as heroines for standing up for women’s sports. The incident reportedly involved minority owner Celeste Keaton, who was suspended by the Storm and apologized for the remarks. The piece notes calls for inclusivity in women’s sports, with Cunningham and others reinforcing safe, respectful environments for all fans.
Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton was fined and suspended for five home games after allegedly directing profanity at two Sophie Cunningham fans at Climate Pledge Arena; Cunningham spoke out in support of protecting women’s sports, and the Storm apologized while reaffirming a commitment to an inclusive environment.
During a Seattle Storm home game against the Indiana Fever, witnesses say Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton and some players heckled teenage girls wearing XX-XY Athletics shirts who had gathered to celebrate Sophie Cunningham’s stance on protecting women’s sports; the Storm apologized for the conduct and security was involved, while Cunningham’s supporters’ pregame rally highlighted the broader national debate on trans athletes in women’s sports; the Fever distanced itself from the rally and Cunningham did not speak after the game.
Caitlin Clark scored 32 points and Kelsey Mitchell added 28 as the Indiana Fever defeated the Seattle Storm 103-95 in Seattle to complete a season-series sweep; Aliyah Boston exited early with a knee injury, while Natisha Hiedeman led Seattle with 33 points as the Fever improved to 18-10.
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark erupted for 45 points, 10 assists and 4 steals to beat the Seattle Storm 110-107, becoming the first WNBA player with 40+ points and 10+ assists in a game and the 10th with a 45-point effort. The performance occurred amid weeks of controversy over her treatment after a throat-punch incident and ongoing officiating debates. Clark played through a back-injury-related minutes restriction, refused to leave late, and Indiana moved into a share of first in the Eastern Conference ahead of a matchup with the New York Liberty.
Caitlin Clark poured in a regular-season franchise-record 45 points with 10 assists in 29 minutes to lift the Indiana Fever to a 110-107 comeback victory over the Seattle Storm, becoming the first player in WNBA history to post 40+ points and 10+ assists in a game and the fastest to 200 career 3-pointers (74 games). She hit a clutch 25-foot stepback 3 in the final minute and added two blocks and four steals as Indy rallied late; Kelsey Mitchell had 30 points, Aliyah Boston was out, and Timpson started in her stead. Clark played through a back injury on a minutes restriction and refused to come out in the fourth, underscoring the night’s historic performance.
Caitlin Clark exploded for a career-high 45 points and 10 assists to become the first WNBA player with 40+ points and 10 assists in a game, and she also became the fastest to 200 career three-pointers in 73 games as Indiana Fever rallied from a late deficit to beat the Seattle Storm 110-107. Clark sealed it with a 25-foot dagger late, boosting Indiana to 15-10 ahead of a home date with the New York Liberty.