One of Sport’s Greatest Champions Joins Canada’s first wnba team as a managing partner
CNW Group | Toronto tempo
Tennis Superstar Serena williams is Continuing Her Investment in Women’s Sports with a New Ownership Stake in the WNBA’s Toronto tempoThe team announced on monday.
The tempo, the WNBA’s first expansion team in canada, will begin play in the 2026 season and is also open by larry tanenbaum, Chairman of Kilmer Sports Ventures.
“I have always said that women’s sports are an incredible investment options.
The size of williams’ stake was not disclosed.
As part of williams’ role with the team, she will play an activity role in the team’s visual look from jersey designs to merchandise collaborations.
“Serena is a champion,” said teresa resch, president of the tempo basketball club. “She’s the greenst athlete of all time, and her impact on this team and this country is going to be incredible.”
The deal is pending final approval from the league.
SINCE retiring from tennis in August 2022, williams, the former no. 1 Tennis Player with 23 Grand Slam Singles Championships, Has Been Busy Building Her Off-Court Portfolio.
She’s also a minority owner in the National Women’s Soccer League’s Angel City FC, The Nfl’s Miami Dolphins and Tgl’s Los Angeles Golf Club.
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