A confrontation occurred between Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton and two teenage girls who were attending a game while holding signs supporting Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham. Reports indicate that Keaton used profanity and berated the girls during the interaction. The nature of the signs, which reportedly referenced biological sex, appears to be the catalyst for the dispute.

Following the incident, the Seattle Storm organization issued a formal apology to the fans involved. Sophie Cunningham addressed the situation on social media, publicly condemning the co-owner’s actions. Cunningham stated that the behavior was "truly embarrassing" and praised the teenagers for "standing up for what they believe." She further indicated that she intends to reach out to the girls directly.

While both outlets agree that an apology was issued and that the confrontation involved profanity, they differ in their emphasis. The Daily Wire focuses heavily on Cunningham’s personal reaction and her defense of the girls' message, while Breitbart focuses on the organizational apology and the specific identity of the co-owner involved. Neither report provides a direct quote from the co-owner regarding her perspective on the interaction or the specific content of the signs beyond the general description of "XX-XY" messaging.