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The 2026 WNBA trade deadline saw forward Aneesah Morrow switch from the Connecticut Sun to the Toronto Tempo, sparking a cascade of lineup changes and fantasy implications across the league.
Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello was handed a one‑game suspension after a comment comparing Angel Reese to a protected species during a match. The incident, which unfolded against the Atlanta Dream, prompted an apology, a league ruling and a broader dialogue about respectful language in professional basketball.
Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello was suspended for one game after a comment about Angel Reese sparked a league‑wide debate over language and cultural nuance.
Sandy Brondello’s one‑game suspension follows a contentious comment about Angel Reese, sparking dialogue on language and race in the WNBA
A single phrase during a game against the Atlanta Dream led to a one‑game suspension for Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello, reigniting discussions about language, culture and respect in the league.
A one‑game suspension was imposed on Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello after a comment about Angel Reese ignited a debate over language, culture and race in the league.
The WNBA is expanding its audience and investment while confronting incidents that highlight race, gender, and online harassment challenges.
After a game between the Toronto Tempo and Atlanta Dream, coach Sandy Brondello referred to Dream forward Angel Reese as a "protected species," later apologized, was suspended for one game by the WNBA, and emphasized moving forward positively.
The Toronto Tempo attracted 20,996 fans to its first game in Montreal, where Marina Mabrey, Paige Bueckers and Jessica Shepard shone, and veteran Kayla Alexander made a notable return.
Angel Reese delivered 11 points and 9 rebounds for the Atlanta Dream in a narrow win over Toronto, sparking both criticism and praise while the team climbs to 12-4 in the East.
The Toronto Tempo, a new WNBA expansion franchise, is providing veteran players with unprecedented opportunities, leading to career‑high performances and recognition.
The Fever, riding a three‑game winning streak, host the Toronto Tempo on June 16 in a historic first‑meeting, with Clark’s 25 points and MVP odds in focus.
Angel Reese’s 17 rebounds, including a franchise‑best 11 on the offensive glass, powered the Atlanta Dream to a 102‑77 win over the Toronto Tempo, a performance that also saw Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard add crucial contributions.
The past week in Canadian sport delivered a blend of disappointment and unexpected triumphs, as the nation’s teams navigated international tournaments and professional leagues.
Despite a rash of frontcourt injuries, the Toronto Tempo has leveraged flexibility and emerging talent to deliver record scoring outputs and surprise victories.
The Portland Fire sit at 4‑3 under defense‑first coach Alex Sarama, while the Toronto Tempo rely on a high‑scoring backcourt led by Marina Mabrey and Brittney Sykes.
The Portland Fire opened their campaign with a 99-80 win over the Toronto Tempo, highlighted by Emily Engstler’s 16 points and a dominant 55-36 second-half stretch.