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Was Angel Reese Called a Protected Species? | Wilmington News
Angel Reese lit up the court with 23 points against the Toronto Tempo, but the real firestorm erupted when coach Sandy Brondello called her a “protected species” during a collision — sparking immediate racial assumptions online. Reese amplified the narrative, fueling social media chaos. But context matters: the term, common in sports slang globally — especially in Aussie and NFL circles — simply refers to star players who get favorable officiating. Brondello’s comment, rooted in cultural idioms, wasn’t racially charged — just a misinterpreted sports trope. A cautionary tale about how fast…
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