Seattle Storm
Coverage of Seattle Storm in the Nexus archive.
- Sophie Cunningham shares touching moment with young Fever fan after game against Portland
Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever faced boos from Portland fans during a game due to her stance against biological men in women's sports. After scoring 13 points in the Fever's 112-98 victory, she gifted a game-used shoe to a young fan, highlighting her support for female athletes. The incident reflects ongoing debates about transgender inclusion in women's sports.
- Sophie Cunningham says she’s not concerned about being a distraction for the Fever
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham stated she is not distracted by rallies supporting her comments on transgender athletes in women's sports. Protests occurred before recent games in Seattle and Portland, with similar events planned in Minneapolis. A Seattle Storm co-owner was fined and suspended after an incident involving Cunningham supporters.
- Seattle Storm apologize for an exchange between a co-owner and 2 fans
The Seattle Storm apologized for an exchange between one of its co-owners and two fans during a game against the Indiana Fever. The incident occurred amid a protest outside Climate Pledge Arena supporting a ballot initiative banning transgender students from girls' sports and criticizing Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, who was booed by Storm fans during the game.