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Angel Reese Responds to Sandy Brondello’s Public Apology

Headline from Newsweek, from the development of Jul 18, 2026

Newest development Jul 21, 2026 · 2 reportsWNBA Holds Sandy Brondello Accountable For ‘Protected Species’ Comment Toward Angel Reese

Angel Reese acknowledged the apology from Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello after calling her "a protected species."

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    Angel Reese Responds to Sandy Brondello’s Public Apology

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  2. Newest

    WNBA Holds Sandy Brondello Accountable For ‘Protected Species’ Comment Toward Angel Reese

    Headline from Black Enterprise ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

22 articles, oldest first.

  1. Fox News

    Angel Reese dangerously peddles racist conspiracy theory after WNBA coach calls her two words (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    A hot mic captured Sandy Brondello calling Angel Reese a "protected species" after a foul call, igniting a fiery racial debate across the WNBA world.

  2. Fox News

    WNBA coach predictably bends the knee to the fake outrage mob over Angel Reese's racism claim (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    A hot mic captured Sandy Brondello calling Angel Reese a "protected species" during Friday's Atlanta Dream win, sparking a fiery exchange on social media.

  3. New York Post

    Sandy Brondello apologizes for calling Angel Reese a ‘protected species’ in latest WNBA controversy (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Sandy Brondello is apologizing after facing the heat for a controversial comment she was caught making about Dream star Angel Reese.

  4. Fox News

    WNBA suspends Tempo coach Sandy Brondello for 'protected species' comment about Angel Reese (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Sandy Brondello's hot mic captured her calling Angel Reese a "protected species" during a Toronto Tempo loss to the Atlanta Dream on Friday.

  5. Breitbart News

    WNBA Coach Suspended for Calling Angel Reese a 'Protected Species' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    A WNBA coach finds herself suspended for one game after making a comment about Angel Reese that the league deemed controversial.

  6. Newsweek

    WNBA Coach Suspended by League Over Insensitive Angel Reese Comments (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello was disciplined by the WNBA because of what she said about Dream star Angel Reese.

  7. NBC Chicago

    Angel Reese accepts Toronto coach Sandy Brondello's apology for inappropriate comment (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    TORONTO, CANADA – JULY 17: Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream dribbles the ball through mid-court against the Toronto Tempo during the second half of their WNBA basketball game at the Coca-Cola Coliseum on July 17, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

  8. Fox News

    Angel Reese thanks WNBA for suspending Sandy Brondello, frames 'protected species' comment as discrimination (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Angel Reese said she's grateful the WNBA took action against Sandy Brondello's "protected species" comment, calling it "discrimination" and "hate."

  9. New York Post

    Angel Reese speaks out on Sandy Brondello calling her a ‘protected species’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Angel Reese has given her first statement since Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello was dealt a one-game ban after making a controversial comment made towards the Dream star.

  10. Newsweek

    Angel Reese Responds to Sandy Brondello’s Public Apology (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Angel Reese acknowledged the apology from Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello after calling her "a protected species."

  11. Fox News

    Angel Reese’s latest WNBA controversy shows how victimhood became central to her brand (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Angel Reese turned Sandy Brondello's common Australian sports phrase into a racial controversy, and it's not the first time she's used a similar playbook.

  12. The Guardian

    Angel Reese accepts Brondello’s apology after ‘protected species’ comment lands ban (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Toronto coach made comment during Friday’s game Term common in Australia but could be seen as racist Angel Reese has accepted Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello’s apology for an inappropriate comment about the Atlanta Dream star.

  13. Fox5 Atlanta

    Dream's Angel Reese accepts apology from suspended Toronto coach (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    Fox5 Atlanta's feed description

    Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese has accepted a public apology from Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello after the league suspended the coach for making a derogatory comment during a recent game. The WNBA handed Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello a one-game suspension after a broadcast microphone c…

  14. New York Post

    Tempo veteran supports Sandy Brondello after ‘laughable’ suspension for ‘species’ comment toward Angel Reese (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Several people around the WNBA have come to the defense of Sandy Brondello since a one-game suspension for calling Angel Reese a "protected species."

  15. Black Enterprise

    WNBA Holds Sandy Brondello Accountable For ‘Protected Species’ Comment Toward Angel Reese (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Black Enterprise's feed description

    The WNBA suspended Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello for one game July 19, after an inappropriate remark directed at Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese. During Toronto’s 111-92 loss to...

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