New Delhi, July 19 -- Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello apologized Saturday after a live mic caught her calling Angel Reese "a protected species" during the Atlanta Dream's 111-92 win Friday. Late in the fourth quarter, Reese secured an offensive rebound and drove against Nyara Sabally, drawing a foul that left Sabally on the floor. As medical staff tended to Sabally, Brondello yelled at officials, "Angel, she's a protected species. No, come on [official] Toni [Patillo]... that's s---."

Reese finished with 23 points, 12 rebounds and three steals on 7-of-11 shooting. She replied on social media: "ARE WE SURPRISED?!" tagging Brondello with a clown emoji.

Sandy Brondello posted a full apology Saturday morning. "Angel, I'm sorry. Last nig...