# Storm co-owner berates teen girls for supporting Cunningham, team apologizes

A co-owner of the Seattle Storm women's basketball team criticized teenage girls for showing support for a player named Cunningham, prompting public backlash. The team issued an apology for the incident. The controversy highlights tensions over player expression and fan engagement in professional sports.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/7/30/storm-apologize-after-co-owner-berates-teen-girls-for-support-of-cunningham?traffic_source=rss) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:25:03 +0000