AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThe Storm apologized Wednesday for the interaction after podcast host Brandi Kruse shared the video of the girls on Tuesday night. Kruse also shared a photo of the girls holding up a sign courtside that read, "Thank you Sophie for speaking up for girls." "Everyone who attends a Storm game deserves to feel welcome, and we remain committed to creating an inclusive environment where every fan is treated with respect," Storm majority owner Ginny Gilder said in the team's apology. "Neither our organization nor Sophie had any knowledge of this demonstration and no contact with its organizers," the Indiana Fever said in a statement. Seattle Storm, Indiana Fever, WNBA, Sports Business2026 The Athletic Media Company