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Seattle Storm co-owner suspended over fan incident amid transgender sports debate

Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton was fined and suspended following an exchange with teenage fans wearing XX-XY Athletics shirts during a game against the Indiana Fever, occurring amid broader controversy over Sophie Cunningham's opposition to transgender athletes in women's sports. The incident has sparked contrasting responses from Storm and Fever players regarding transgender inclusion.

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