# WNBA suspends Tempo coach for comment on Angel Reese

The WNBA has suspended Tempo coach Sandy Brondello for calling player Angel Reese a "protected species." The remark, made during a post-game interview, drew criticism before the league issued the suspension. This incident highlights ongoing tensions around officiating and player treatment in the league.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [Fox News Sports](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/wnba-suspends-tempo-coach-sandy-brondello-protected-species-comment-angel-reese) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:38:31 -0400

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/7/19/wnba-coach-brondello-suspended-over-inappropriate-comment-at-angel-reese?traffic_source=rss) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 01:57:39 +0000