Sandy Brondello, head coach of the WNBA's Toronto Tempo, has been suspended for one game by the league for making an inappropriate comment about Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese. The suspension stems from an incident during a game on Friday, when Brondello referred to Reese as a 'protected species.' The WNBA did not provide further details on the comment, but deemed it a violation of league rules. Brondello will miss the Tempo's next game. The team has not announced who will serve as acting head coach. The suspension comes as the league continues to enforce standards for conduct between coaches and players. Both Brondello and Reese have not publicly commented on the matter. The incident has sparked discussions about respectful communication in professional sports.