What happened: The WNBA suspended Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello for one game over a "protected species" remark about Angel Reese. The league confirmed the ban without pay, according to ESPN. Brondello will miss Toronto's next game as a result.

Why it matters: The suspension marks a rare in-season disciplinary action against a WNBA head coach for comments about an opposing player. Reese has been a frequent target of on-court physicality and public scrutiny this season, adding weight to how the league handled the remark.

What to watch: Watch whether Brondello addresses the comment publicly and who serves as Toronto's acting coach for the suspended game.