WNBA Coach Suspended by League Over Insensitive Angel Reese Comments
Summary
Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello was recorded making a controversial comment about WNBA player Angel Reese after a game. The WNBA suspended Brondello for one game without pay and she apologized for her remarks.Key Facts
- Sandy Brondello is the head coach of the Toronto Tempo WNBA team.
- After a game, a microphone picked up Brondello saying Angel Reese is a "protected species."
- The comment was triggered by a disputed foul call involving Reese and Tempo player Nyara Sabally.
- Angel Reese responded publicly to the comment on social media.
- The WNBA suspended Brondello for one game without pay for her remarks.
- The suspension will take place during the game against the Las Vegas Aces on Monday.
- Brondello apologized directly to Reese, saying her words were wrong and caused hurt.
- She expressed respect for Reese, her teammates, and the Black women in the league.
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