Sandy Brondello suspended one game after comment about Angel Reese

Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello has been suspended for one game by the WNBA after making an inappropriate comment about Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese during Friday’s game in Atlanta. The league said Brondello did not meet its standards of professionalism and respect. The comment was made after Toronto player Nyara Sabally was injured in a play involving Reese during the Tempo’s 11192 loss. Brondello apologized on social media, saying she was frustrated with the officiating and regretted that her words shifted attention to Reese. She also said her comment caused harm beyond what she intended and apologized to Reese, her teammates, and the Dream organization. Reese responded online after the game. Brondello will miss Monday’s game against the Las Vegas Aces. The coach said she did not intend the remark as a personal attack and noted that the phrase she used is common in Australian sports, though it can carry a different meaning in the U.S.