Tempo coach Sandy Brondello suspended over ‘protected species’ comment about Angel Reese
Summary
Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello was suspended for one game by the WNBA after using an inappropriate phrase about player Angel Reese during a game. Brondello apologized, explaining the phrase was a common Australian sports expression but recognized it was offensive in the U.S.Key Facts
- Sandy Brondello, coach of Toronto Tempo, was suspended for one game by the WNBA.
- The suspension came after Brondello called Angel Reese a “protected species” during a game against Atlanta Dream.
- The phrase is often used in Australian sports to complain about missed fouls but is seen as offensive in the U.S., especially toward Black people.
- Brondello apologized publicly, saying she did not intend to offend and regrets her words.
- Angel Reese responded on social media with a comment and a clown emoji, signaling disapproval.
- The WNBA said all coaches must maintain professionalism and respect.
- Brondello has been a WNBA head coach since 2014 and won championships with Phoenix and New York.
- This is Brondello’s first season coaching the new Toronto Tempo team.
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