Celeste Keaton Faces Backlash Over Fan Incident | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 30, 2026 · 1m

Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton is under fire after allegedly yelling at two teenage fans during a game against the Indiana Fever, sparking outrage and debate over transgender athletes in sports. The teens, holding signs and wearing shirts supporting biological sex in sports, described being verbally attacked and cursed at — a shocking contrast to their expectation of a friendly interaction. Team owner Ginny Gilder apologized, pledging an inclusive environment, while the teens’ podcast interview drew support from advocates of a November ballot initiative seeking to mandate sports…