India, July 30 -- The WNBA has suspended Seattle Storm minority owner Celeste Keaton from attending the franchise's next five home games and imposed an undisclosed fine on the organisation following an incident involving fans during Tuesday night's game against the Indiana Fever. The disciplinary action was confirmed by the league after Keaton became involved in a confrontation with spectators during Seattle's 105-95 defeat.

According to the WNBA, the incident took place when Keaton verbally confronted two teenage fans who were holding signs in support of Fever guard Sophie Cunningham. The league ruled that the matter warranted disciplinary action, resulting in Keaton's suspension from attending the Storm's next five home fixtures, while...