Seattle Storm apologize for an exchange between a co-owner and 2 fans
The team said it remained committed to an inclusive environment after the co-owner exchange during a 105-95 loss to Indiana.
- The Seattle Storm apologized Wednesday for an exchange between one of its co-owners and two fans during Tuesday's 105-95 loss to the Indiana Fever.
- Ahead of the game, a demonstration took place outside Climate Pledge Arena supporting Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham and promoting ballot initiative IL26-638, which would bar transgender students from girls' athletics in Washington.
- Cunningham was booed by Storm fans during the game after she voiced support for barring transgender girls and women from sports in an ESPN article published last week.
- Storm majority owner Ginny Gilder apologized, stating, "We apologize that this happened," and emphasized the team's commitment to creating an inclusive environment where every fan feels welcome.
- Fever head coach Stephanie White did not address the protest directly, while Storm coach Sonia Raman noted the organization worked with security to ensure fan safety, though the team has not confirmed if the exchange related to the protest.
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Seattle Storm apologize for an exchange between a co-owner and 2 fans
The Seattle Storm apologized Wednesday for an exchange that took place between one of its co-owners and two fans during the team’s 105-95 loss to the Indiana Fever.
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