Angel Reese accepted Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello's apology after Brondello was suspended one game by the WNBA for calling Reese a "protected species." Brondello explained the comment was a common Australian sports phrase but acknowledged its derogatory interpretation in the US, expressing regret.
WNBA suspended Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello for one game due to an "inappropriate comment" made during a game against the Atlanta Dream. Brondello apologized for calling Angel Reese a "protected species," acknowledging the phrase's different impact in the US, especially for Black women.
多倫多節奏後衛馬布雷在WNBA對洛杉磯火花的比賽中狂轟53分，追平聯盟單場得分紀錄，並創下多項新猷，助球隊以125比97大勝對手。
Marina Mabrey tied the WNBA's single-game scoring record with 53 points, including nine three-pointers, leading the Toronto Tempo to a 125-97 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks. Mabrey surpassed her previous career high, while the Sparks struggled with injuries and foul trouble.
