Brondello Apologizes for Comment About Angel Reese
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Brondello Apologizes for Comment About Angel Reese

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Phoenix Mercury Tempo coach Sandy Brondello apologized to Angel Reese after making a comment during a game on Friday that officials interpreted as referring to Reese as a "protected species."

The incident occurred during the game. According to ESPN, Brondello was overheard by officials using the phrase which sounded like “protected species” when speaking about Reese. The specific context of the comment wasn’t detailed in the report.

Brondello issued an apology to Reese following the game. ESPN reported that Brondello apologized to Angel Reese after being heard referring to Reese with a phrase that sounded like "protected species" to officials during a game Friday.

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