J.K. Rowling criticised what she described as “grotesque” behaviour directed at fans of Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham during a recent game against the Seattle Storm. The intervention highlights a broader dispute over women’s sport, fan conduct and the treatment of people expressing support for Cunningham’s stance on protecting women’s sporting categories.

The article says the controversy followed an altercation at the Fever–Storm match, reportedly involving opposing views on Cunningham’s support for women’s sports. It also refers to allegations that Storm players and an executive heckled young fans, although the excerpt does not provide a full account of the incident or independently verified details.