WNBA Holds Sandy Brondello Accountable For ‘Protected Species’ Comment Toward Angel Reese
Angel Reese has accepted Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello’s apology for an inappropriate comment about the Atlanta Dream star. The WNBA suspended Brondello one game for being overheard calling Reese a “protected species” during the Dream’s 111-92 win over the Tempo on Friday.
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2 developments- Jul 18Sandy Brondello apologizes for calling Angel Reese a ‘protected species’ in latest WNBA controversy
- Jul 21WNBA Holds Sandy Brondello Accountable For ‘Protected Species’ Comment Toward Angel Reese
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