Tempo's Brondello suspended one game for 'protected species' remark about Reese

Suspension follows Dream's 111-92 win over Toronto

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 181 min read

What happened: The WNBA suspended Tempo coach Sandy Brondello one game for referring to Angel Reese as a "protected species," according to Yahoo Sports. Brondello apologized to Reese and the Dream afterward. The ruling comes as Atlanta closed out a 111-92 win over Toronto.

Why it matters: Marina Mabrey led all scorers with 26 points, and Naz Hillmon added 24 as the Dream improved to 15-10 on the season. Toronto falls to 10-15 and has now lost both meetings with Atlanta this season, including a 25-point defeat on June 14.

By the numbers: Marina Mabrey: 26 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST. Naz Hillmon: 24 PTS. Angel Reese: 23 PTS, 12 REB, 2 AST. Atlanta Dream: 15-10, winners of two straight. Toronto Tempo: 10-15, losers of two straight.

What to watch: Brondello will miss Toronto's next game while serving the suspension. Atlanta looks to extend its win streak as the Dream continue their playoff push.

Sources

Yahoo Sports 2026-07-18T22:55:46.312797+00:00

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