Reese appreciates Brondello's apology; 'grateful' for WNBA's ban
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Reese appreciates Brondello's apology; 'grateful' for WNBA's ban
Angel Reese said she appreciated Sandy Brondello's apology for referring to her as a "protected species" but also was grateful to the WNBA for suspending Brondello for one game.
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Brondello said Sunday that she has reached out to apologize to Reese personally as well
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Dream star Angel Reese is appreciative of the support she has received, following an incident that caused controversy.
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Whitlock viewed the controversy as part of a larger debate, arguing Brondello should not have felt compelled to apologize.
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