WNBA faces growing Sophie Cunningham movement as new rallies are set for Fever games in Oregon, Minnesota

Rallies supporting Sophie Cunningham are planned outside WNBA arenas in Portland and Minneapolis after a chaotic Seattle game sparked national debate.

Seattle Storm minority owner Celeste Keaton lashed out at a few Sophie Cunningham fans, and the WNBA made sure she was punished.

An ugly situation in Seattle has Fever guard Sophie Cunningham back in the spotlight.

The WNBA suspended Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton for five home games and fined her an undisclosed amount after an exchange with two teenage girls in which Keaton allegedly called them "f--king insane."

Storm fined, co-owner can't attend games after fan confrontation  ESPN

After cursing out teen girls supporting female-only sports, Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton has been fined and suspended from attending the WNBA team’s next five home games. The punishment was confirmed by the WNBA on Wednesday evening, according to Fox News. The same day, Storm majority owner Ginny Gilder apolog

Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham kept from the media after transgender athlete rally outside the arena  MARCA

A pair of teenage girls who brought a sign thanking Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham for defending women's sports to Tuesday night's game in Seattle were reportedly scolded and brought to tears by the Co-Owner of the Seattle Storm, Celeste Keaton.

Fever do not answer questions about pro-Cunningham rally ahead of 105-95 win against Storm  AP News

A few dozen people in Seattle showed support for Cunningham and state initiatives that would bar trans athletes from girls' sports

Dozens of demonstrators assembled before the Fever's 105-95 win over the Seattle Storm

Fever do not answer questions about pro-Cunningham rally ahead of 105-95 win against Storm  Toronto Star

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