SportsJul 19, 2026Angel Reese Responds After Coach's 'Protected Species' CommentDuring a WNBA game after a collision between Angel Reese and Nyara Sabally, Toronto coach Sandy Brondello shouted from the sideline that Reese was a "protected speci...Angel ReeseSandy BrondelloWNBA
SportsJul 18, 2026Hot Mic: Brondello Calls Reese 'Protected Species'During a July 2026 WNBA game, the Atlanta Dream defeated the Toronto Tempo 111-92. Angel Reese finished with 23 points and 12 rebounds. Late in the game Reese and Te...Angel ReeseSandy Brondello
SportsJul 19, 2026WNBA Coach Suspended Over 'Protected Species' RemarkDuring a WNBA game between the Toronto Tempo and the Atlanta Dream, Toronto head coach Sandy Brondello was picked up on microphones saying, "Angel, she's a protected...Sandy BrondelloTemi FagbenleAngel Reese+2
SportsJul 18, 2026WNBA Suspends Coach Brondello After CommentDuring the Atlanta Dream's 111-92 win over the Toronto Tempo, Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello was recorded yelling, “Angel, she's a protected species!” at referees ...Sandy BrondelloAngel Reese
SportsJul 18, 2026Coach Apologizes After 'Protected Species' CommentDuring a recent WNBA game between the Atlanta Dream and the Toronto Tempo, a late-game collision left Tempo player Nyara Sabally injured and called for a shooting fo...Angel ReeseSandy BrondelloWNBA
