Tom Brady acquires ownership stake in Las Vegas Aces
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[March 24, 2023]
(Reuters) - NFL great Tom Brady has acquired an ownership stake
in the reigning WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces, team owner Mark Davis
announced on Thursday.
"I am very excited to be part of the Las Vegas Aces organization," said
Brady, who won a record seven Super Bowls in his 23-year playing career. |
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Cast Member and producer Tom Brady attends a
premiere for the film "80 for Brady" in Los Angeles, California, U.S.,
January 31, 2023. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni |
"My love for women's sports began at a young
age when I would tag along to all my older sisters' games. They
were by far the best athletes in our house!
"We celebrated their accomplishments together as a family, and
they remain a great inspiration to me."
Brady, who was first introduced to the team when he sat
courtside at a home game in May, said he hoped to contribute to
the organization as it grows the sport and empowers future
generations of athletes.
Financial terms were not disclosed and the deal is subject to
WNBA approval.
The Aces relocated to Las Vegas prior to the 2018 season and
were purchased by Davis prior to the 2021 campaign.
Davis, who also owns the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders, said Brady's
involvement with the team would provide a boost both on and off
the court.
"Tom Brady is a win not only for the Aces, and the WNBA, but for
women's professional sports as a whole," Davis said in a
release.
Last season the Aces delivered Las Vegas its first professional
sports championship when they beat the Connecticut Sun in the
finals and will look to defend their title when the new season
kicks off on May 19.
(Reporting by Rory Carroll in Los Angeles; Editing by Stephen
Coates)
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