Seattle Storm Apologize for Fan Confrontation
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Seattle Storm Apologize for Fan Confrontation

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The Seattle Storm apologized Wednesday after an exchange occurred between one of their co-owners and two fans who expressed support for player Sophie Cunningham’s views on transgender athletes.

The apology stems from an incident following comments made by Cunningham supporting the barring of transgender girls and women from participating in girls' and women's sports. According to ESPN, the Storm apologized “for the exchange that took place” between a co-owner and two fans who thanked Cunningham for her position.

The team did not release details about what was said during the exchange, but confirmed it followed the fans thanking Cunningham. The apology indicates discomfort with the interaction, though the specifics remain undisclosed. No further information regarding potential repercussions or internal discussions has been released by the Storm.

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