Toronto Tempo coach suspended after hot mic incident about Angel Reese
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 12:03 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello received a one-game suspension from the WNBA following an inappropriate comment made during a game against the Atlanta Dream. The remark was captured on a hot mic as Brondello voiced frustration over a foul call involving player Nyara Sabally after contact with Angel Reese. Brondello described Reese as a "protected species," a term that carries different connotations in American sports, prompting criticism. After the incident, Brondello issued a public apology on social media, acknowledging the impact of her words, particularly for Black women in the league. She will miss the next game against the Las Vegas Aces on Monday.
- •Brondello's suspension follows a loss to the Dream, 111-92.
- •The comment was made following an injury to Nyara Sabally.
- •Brondello apologized to Angel Reese and the Black community.
- •She will miss the Tempo's next game against the Aces.
- 5:33 AMYahoo Sports — WNBA Suspends Toronto Tempo Coach Sandy Brondello Over “Protected Species” Comment About Angel Reese
- 3:56 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Makes No Sense’ – WNBA World Reacts to Sandy Brondello’s Suspension Over Controversial Angel Reese Remark
- 12:18 AMYahoo Sports — WNBA issues statement as Tempo coach Sandy Brondello suspended for ‘inappropriate’ Angel Reese comment
- 12:03 AMYahoo Sports — Toronto Tempo coach suspended 1 game after comment about Angel Reese picked up on hot mic
"The Women’s National Basketball Association suspended Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello for one game without pay after she called Atlanta Dream superstar Angel Reese “a protected species” during the… The post WNBA Suspends Toronto Tempo Coach Sandy Brondello Over “Protected Species” Comment About Angel Reese appeared first on Where Is The Buzz | Breaking News, Entertainment, Exclusive Interviews & Morero.
"Late during the Atlanta Dream’s 111-92 win over the Toronto Tempo, there was an incident involving Angel Reese, Nyara Sabally, and Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello. Reese had collided with Sabally, making contact with the Tempo forward’s ribs.
"Drama in the WNBA as Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello is hit with a one-game suspension for comments made about Atlanta Dream superstar Angel Reese. The incident occurred during the Tempo’s 111-92 loss to the Dream on Friday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 5:33 AMWNBA Suspends Toronto Tempo Coach Sandy Brondello Over “Protected Species” Comment About Angel Reese
The Women’s National Basketball Association suspended Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello for one game without pay after she called Atlanta Dream superstar Angel Reese “a protected species” during the… The post WNBA Suspends Toronto Tempo Coach Sandy Brondello Over “Protected Species” Comment About Angel Reese appeared first on Where Is The Buzz | Breaking News, Entertainment, Exclusive Interviews & Morero.
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 3:56 AM‘Makes No Sense’ – WNBA World Reacts to Sandy Brondello’s Suspension Over Controversial Angel Reese Remark
Late during the Atlanta Dream’s 111-92 win over the Toronto Tempo, there was an incident involving Angel Reese, Nyara Sabally, and Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello. Reese had collided with Sabally, making contact with the Tempo forward’s ribs.
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 12:18 AMWNBA issues statement as Tempo coach Sandy Brondello suspended for ‘inappropriate’ Angel Reese comment
Drama in the WNBA as Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello is hit with a one-game suspension for comments made about Atlanta Dream superstar Angel Reese. The incident occurred during the Tempo’s 111-92 loss to the Dream on Friday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 12:03 AMToronto Tempo coach suspended 1 game after comment about Angel Reese picked up on hot mic
During the 111-92 loss to the Dream, the broadcast picked up the Tempo’s coach addressing officials after Toronto player Nyara Sabally went down with an injury after contact with Angel Reese.
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