Amid the WNBA’s ongoing controversy over men competing in women’s sports, two young girls attended a Seattle Storm game last night to support Sophie Cunningham. They wore T-shirts from a sporting-goods company that defends women’s right to fair competition in female sports. This apparently deeply offended the team’s owner. (We mention that the Seattle Storm is a WNBA franchise because many readers may not recognize a team with such a long record of losing.)
Last night, @seattlestorm co-owner Celeste Keaton cursed out two teen girls for wearing @xx_xyathletics shirts, calling them "f*cking insane." One of them was left in tears. I tried to get security involved and was told I should email the front office. pic.twitter.com/Qi8TcfRtYB
— Brandi Kruse (@BrandiKruse) July 29, 2026
So, a woman who owns a WNBA team berated young women supporting women in sports. Make it make sense.
These girls are my heroes. They are teenagers.
— Jennifer Sey (@JenniferSey) July 29, 2026
Their courage is inspiring. https://t.co/7o6wLpH5FC
The “No Hate” people invoke Jesus to shame girls and then call them “f***ing insane”. Apparently that’s what a Storm co-owner thinks about young female athletes. https://t.co/AiSWT5Kq6s
— Beth Daranciang (@bethsd) July 29, 2026
Maybe young women should stop supporting her team.
Girls: ‘Thank you Sophie!’
— Kristen Mag (@kristenmag) July 29, 2026
Seattle Storm owner: ‘You are f*cking insane…for you to come here and pull this sh*t…I hope Jesus can forgive you for what sin you’ve done…I hope God can save you.’
Eek…as if that’s a totally normal response to girls holding a thank you sign? 😳 https://t.co/t9jNPpmiH1
Obviously, only Jesus can speak for Himself, but we feel certain he is not angry with these girls.
This is Seattle Storm basketball team co-owner Celeste Keaton: https://t.co/MgVjaVyCaR pic.twitter.com/QJukF17yDn
— Andy Ngo (@MrAndyNgo) July 29, 2026
That makes sense.
These young women came to support Sophie Cunningham. Instead, they were yelled at and cursed out by the owner of the @seattlestorm, leaving them in tears.
— WomenAreReal (@WomenAreReals) July 29, 2026
Watch their interview ⬇️@xx_xyathletics https://t.co/Z6Skl5zgDA pic.twitter.com/sBMoiriT0Q
The owner of the Seattle Storm (Celeste Keaton) should be fined by the league for screaming at young fans. That is unacceptable.
Real class act by seattle storm - disgusting. https://t.co/7RIHE9fddQ
— RB (@RBtw33ts) July 29, 2026
@seattlestorm any comments on this matter?@WNBA disgusting fan base and ownership that this league is biased as hell. https://t.co/ikMEFjx1k4
— HeHateMe (@_HeHateMee_) July 29, 2026
@NBA @WNBA You guys officially got yourself another full blown scandal. Let's get this owner out of the league folks... This is unacceptable. https://t.co/KfNUc0GqIR
— Rhodes Rants (@rhodesrants) July 29, 2026
Maybe it's a bad look for owners to berate young fans if you actually want to sell seats. Perhaps?
Oh that’s a nice look. A team owner cursing out teenage girls for wearing a tshirt. Way to be “safe and welcoming,” @seattlestorm. https://t.co/QSz73aY8hX
— TyroneT (@aVeryGoodTyrone) July 29, 2026
Oh Celeste Keaton, you absolute dolt of a woman. You’ve never heard of the Streisand Effect, and it shows. Have fun at the rest of your games! https://t.co/X1w5yOFskj
— Jimni38 (@Jimni38) July 29, 2026
Hopefully, more young women show up at games and support women's rights.
Just another adult in a position of authority verbally abusing minors at a public event for supporting @sophaller, who supports women and girls. Typical in Seattle.
— Anna B 🇺🇸 (@pnwmom91) July 29, 2026
Save girls sports this November! Vote Yes on IL26-638! https://t.co/RJ4lsePXzQ
It's interesting biological girls have to be beat down in order to elevate men who dress up like women.