What happened: The WNBA suspended Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello one game without pay over an inappropriate comment she made about Atlanta's Angel Reese, calling her a "protected species." ESPN confirmed the league's ruling Saturday.

Why it matters: The comment drew public pushback from other outlets covering the league, amplifying scrutiny on officiating complaints from opposing coaches. The suspension pulls Brondello from the sideline for Toronto's next game as the Tempo look to snap a two-game skid.

What to watch: Toronto turns to an interim bench boss for the suspension game before Brondello returns to the sideline.