WNBA Coach Sandy Brondello Suspended One Game Over Angel Reese Comment

Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello was heard describing Angel Reese as a “protected species” during a post‑game interview. The comment was deemed a violation of the WNBA’s gender‑equity and respect policies, prompting a league disciplinary review.

The board handed Brondello a one‑game suspension and issued a formal warning. Brondello has accepted the sanction and issued an apology.