Sandy Brondello has been given a one-game suspension for calling Angel Reese a “protected species” during a game on Saturday.

Sandy Brondello referring to Angel Reese as a "protected species" during the Toronto Tempo and Atlanta Dream's game on Friday night caught Reese's ire.

Toronto coach Sandy Brondello said in her apology the phrase was used in a moment of frustration with the officials, not Reese.

Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello has been suspended for one game by the WNBA for an inappropriate comment she used during a game against the Atlanta Dream on Friday

The incident occurred during Atlanta's win over Toronto after Brondello reacted to officials following Nyara Sabally's injury involving Angel Reese.

Brondello suspended for a game after calling Reese a 'protected species' in Toronto Tempo's game against Atlanta Dream.

Sandy Brondello has been given a one-game suspension for calling Angel Reese a “protected species” during a game on Saturday.

Australian coach Sandy Brondello apologises to WNBA star Angel Reese after she is suspended for one game by the league.

Angel Reese has accepted Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello’s apology for an inappropriate comment about the Atlanta Dream star.

“There is no place for discrimination or hate in this league from anyone," Reese said.

Becky Hammon vouched for the character of Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello. This was prior to Brondello serving her one-game suspension that was handed down