Sandy Brondello Suspended By WNBA for Angel Reese Comment During Dream's Win vs. Tempo
Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello has been suspended by the WNBA following remarks regarding Angel Reese.
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The WNBA has issued a one-game suspension to Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello. Coverage from outlets including The Guardian, ESPN, and Yahoo Sports emphasizes that Brondello issued an apology regarding the "protected species" remark.
Reports from CityNews Toronto and Al Jazeera note the suspension stems from this specific characterization of the player. Attention remains on the upcoming Tempo schedule as the team navigates the head coach's absence.
Whether further league action will occur remains unstated in current reporting.
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Quick answers
Why was Sandy Brondello suspended?
The WNBA suspended her for one game due to an inappropriate comment made about Angel Reese, specifically referencing the player as a "protected species."
Has Brondello responded to the incident?
Yes, coverage indicates that Brondello issued a heartfelt apology to Angel Reese regarding the remark.
Which team does Brondello coach?
Sandy Brondello serves as the head coach for the Toronto Tempo.
Coverage (21)
- Lost in translation? Aussie coach BANNED for using innocent phrase about polarising US star Fox Sports · 16h ago
- Tempo coach Sandy Brondello suspended over ‘protected species’ comment about Angel Reese The Guardian · 16h ago
- Sheryl Swoopes Weighs In On Sandy Brondello’s ‘Protected Species’ Comment About Angel Reese Yahoo Sports · 18h ago
- Sheryl Swoopes Weighs In on Sandy Brondello’s ‘Protected Species’ Comment About Angel Reese After League Punishment Yahoo Sports · 18h ago
- Toronto's Brondello Suspended WNBA · 18h ago
- Dawn Staley Drops 3-Word Reaction to Sandy Brondello’s Heartfelt Apology to Angel Reese After ‘Protected Species’ Remark Yahoo Sports · 18h ago
- Toronto Tempo head coach suspended for ‘inappropriate comment’ about WNBA star Angel Reese CityNews Toronto · 18h ago
- WNBA coach Brondello suspended over inappropriate comment at Angel Reese Al Jazeera · 18h ago
- Tempo's Brondello suspended one game for Angel Reese comment ESPN · 18h ago
- Tempo coach Sandy Brondello suspended by WNBA for Angel Reese comment USA Today · 19h ago
- WNBA Coach Sandy Brondello Issues Apology To Angel Reese Yahoo Sports · 19h ago
- WNBA suspends Tempo coach Sandy Brondello for 'protected species' comment about Angel Reese Fox News · 19h ago
- Sandy Brondello Suspended By WNBA for Angel Reese Comment During Dream's Win vs. Tempo Bleacher Report · 19h ago
- What did the WNBA say about suspending Sandy Brondello for her Angel Reese comment? Yahoo Sports · 19h ago
- Sandy Brondello Takes ‘Full Responsibility’ in Heartfelt Apology to Angel Reese After Viral ‘Protected Species’ Comment Yahoo Sports · 19h ago
- Caitlin Clark's former teammate calls out WNBA for suspending Tempo head coach over 'protected species' remark Fox News · 19h ago
- Tempo’s Sandy Brondello suspended for inappropriate Angel Reese comment Yahoo Sports · 19h ago
- Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello suspended 1 game after inappropriate comment NBC Sports · 19h ago
- WNBA coach suspended 1 game after inappropriate comment toward Angel Reese Baltimore Sun · 19h ago
- Tempo coach Brondello suspended for comment about Reese Toronto Star · 19h ago
- Tempo coach Sandy Brondello suspended 1 game by WNBA for 'protected species' remark about Angel Reese Yahoo Sports · 19h ago
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