en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Toronto Tempo News https://sportspyder.com/wnba/toronto-tempo/news “There is no place for discrimination or hate in this league from anyone," the Atlanta Dream star said. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:26:38 GMT Annie Costabile https://sportspyder.com/wnba/toronto-tempo/articles/57295387 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/toronto-tempo/articles/57295387 true false 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. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:39:50 GMT Bridget Reilly https://sportspyder.com/wnba/toronto-tempo/articles/57294651 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/toronto-tempo/articles/57294651 true false Brondello said Sunday that she has reached out to apologize to Reese personally as well Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:33:44 GMT Lindsay Gibbs https://sportspyder.com/wnba/toronto-tempo/articles/57294617 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/toronto-tempo/articles/57294617 false false ATLANTA, GA – Following the Toronto Tempo and Atlanta Dream game on Friday night, audio was released where Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello was heard calling Dream forward a “protected species” after Reese fouled Nyara Sabally. After the post-game interviews, upon the audio leaking, Reese took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to post the following. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:24:43 GMT Michael Waterloo https://sportspyder.com/wnba/toronto-tempo/articles/57294555 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/toronto-tempo/articles/57294555 false false CBS addresses senitive comments made by Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello towards Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese. 7/19/2026 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:43:15 GMT WBB Clips https://sportspyder.com/wnba/toronto-tempo/articles/57294295 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/toronto-tempo/articles/57294295 false false Angel Reese said she appreciated Sandy Brondello's apology but was also 'grateful' the WNBA took action in suspending the Toronto Tempo head coach. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:38:25 GMT Mitchell Northam https://sportspyder.com/wnba/toronto-tempo/articles/57294267 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/toronto-tempo/articles/57294267 true false Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello addressed the media Sunday afternoon about comments made during Friday’s game versus Atlanta. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:26:37 GMT Chelsea Leite https://sportspyder.com/wnba/toronto-tempo/articles/57293781 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/toronto-tempo/articles/57293781 false false Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello received a one-game suspension without pay after making a controversial remark directed at Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese on Friday night.Late in the fourth quarter, with the Tempo trailing by double digits, Brondello became frustrated with the officials and yelled, “She’s a protected species,” in Reese’s direction.Since then, Brondello […] The post appeared first on . Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:12:54 GMT Cole Sullivan https://sportspyder.com/wnba/toronto-tempo/articles/57293694 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/toronto-tempo/articles/57293694 false false Australian slang phrase “protected species” led WNBA to suspend Tempo coach for team's game on Monday against Las Vegas. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:16:51 GMT Mike Ganter https://sportspyder.com/wnba/toronto-tempo/articles/57290764 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/toronto-tempo/articles/57290764 false false The WNBA has suspended Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello over comments made about Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:15:48 GMT Josh Sanchez https://sportspyder.com/wnba/toronto-tempo/articles/57290243 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/toronto-tempo/articles/57290243 false false On Monday, the Toronto Tempo will play the WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces for the first time this season – but they’ll be without their head coach. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:04:49 GMT Chelsea Leite https://sportspyder.com/wnba/toronto-tempo/articles/57288142 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/toronto-tempo/articles/57288142 false false Analysing the major talking points from a breathtaking World Cup third-placed play-off in Miami Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:49:25 GMT Felipe Cardenas, Dermot Corrigan, Jack Pitt-Brooke https://sportspyder.com/wnba/toronto-tempo/articles/57288032 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/toronto-tempo/articles/57288032 true false The WNBA faced a tough situation involving Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello and Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese.During the Dream’s 111-92 win over the Tempo on Friday, a hot-mic moment made the rounds and sparked significant backlash. Brondello was caught yelling at Reese after Nyara Sabally got injured in the contest, with the coach […] The post appeared first on . Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:38:56 GMT Anthony Miller https://sportspyder.com/wnba/toronto-tempo/articles/57287984 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/toronto-tempo/articles/57287984 false false Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello was suspended one game for calling Angel Reese a 'protected species' during a game. Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:16:46 GMT Cydney Henderson https://sportspyder.com/wnba/toronto-tempo/articles/57287819 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/toronto-tempo/articles/57287819 true false