Storm apologize after co-owner exchange with Cunningham fans
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- The Seattle Storm issued an apology Wednesday for an exchange between one of their co-owners and two fans who thanked Sophie Cunningham in the wake of her comments supporting barring transgender girls and women from girls' and women's sports.
- Sophie Cunningham drew fan support for her stated position of barring transgender girls and women from girls' and women's sports, which is what prompted the two fans to approach and thank her.
Why it matters: A WNBA franchise publicly distancing itself from its own co-owner's interaction with fans signals how politically charged the transgender-athlete debate has become inside the league — even an unscripted moment with supportive fans is now seen as requiring organizational damage control.
