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WNBA·BREAKING·July 30, 2026 11:00 AM ET

Storm apologize after co-owner's exchange with Cunningham fans

A five-game home ban and team fine followed.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 301 min read
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The Seattle Storm apologized Wednesday for an exchange that took place between one of their co-owners and two fans who t Via @espn on X

What happened: Two fans thanked Sophie Cunningham after her comments supporting barring transgender girls and women from girls' and women's sports. Seattle said everyone attending its games deserves to feel welcome and be treated with respect.

Why it matters: The confrontation put ownership conduct at the center of a dispute sparked by Cunningham's comments. The WNBA later suspended the co-owner from Seattle's next five home games and fined the team.

What to watch: Watch for any additional league guidance on interactions between team owners and fans.

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  • @espn 

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