Rennae Stubbs defends Sandy Brondello after backlash over Angel Reese remark
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 7:10 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Serena Williams' coach, Rennae Stubbs, defended Tempo Toronto coach Sandy Brondello after her controversial comment regarding Angel Reese. Brondello was suspended for one game by the WNBA after referring to Reese as a ‘protected species’ during a heated exchange in a game against Atlanta Dream on July 17. The remark drew significant criticism online, leading to Stubbs' response aimed at those calling Brondello a racist. Stubbs asserted that Brondello’s words were misunderstood and emphasized the need for grace over judgment in such situations. Brondello has since issued a public apology for her comment.
- •Sandy Brondello received a one-game suspension for her remark about Angel Reese.
- •The comment was made during a game against Atlanta Dream on July 17.
- •Rennae Stubbs criticized online backlash and defended Brondello's intentions.
- •Brondello issued a public apology for her controversial statement.
- •Discussion continues regarding the interpretation of her remarks and implications.
- 7:10 PMYahoo Sports — “Disgusting” – Serena Williams’ Coach Attacks Sandy Brondello Critics After ‘Racist’ Allegations Over Angel Reese Remark
"Serena Williams’ coach, Rennae Stubbs, recently took a dig at the critics of Tempo Toronto coach Sandy Brondello, following her controversial remark about Angel Reese. During Toronto’s game against Atlanta Dream on July 17, Brondello received a one-game suspension from the WNBA after referring to Reese as a ‘protected species’ while arguing with officials following a clash that injured the Toronto player Nyara Sabally.
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