WNBA formally approves Tom Brady’s possession stake within the Aces

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Tom Brady and the Las Vegas Aces introduced March 23 he bought a minority share within the membership, however no particular data was supplied on the time.

Former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady runs on the field during halftime ceremonies held to honor him.
Former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady runs on the sphere throughout halftime ceremonies held to honor him at an NFL soccer sport between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. AP Picture/Michael Dwyer

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The WNBA‘s house owners formally accepted retired quarterback Tom Brady‘s bid Monday to buy a stake within the Las Vegas Aces.

Brady and the Aces introduced March 23 he bought a minority share within the membership, however no particular data was supplied. League approval gave the impression to be a formality as a result of WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert issued a press release praising the acquisition.

Las Vegas hopes to repeat its league championship when the Aces open a best-of-five sequence Sunday towards the New York Liberty.

Las Vegas Raiders proprietor Mark Davis is the Aces’ majority proprietor.

Brady, who gained six Tremendous Bowls with the New England Patriots and one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, attended an Aces sport on Might 31, 2022, and later despatched Las Vegas star Kelsey Plum a jersey and different presents.

“I’m very excited to be a part of the Las Vegas Aces group,” Brady stated in a press release when the unique announcement was made. “My love for ladies’s sports activities started at a younger age after I would tag alongside to all my older sisters’ video games. They had been by far the very best athletes in our home! We celebrated their accomplishments collectively as a household, they usually stay a terrific inspiration to me.

“I’ve at all times been an enormous fan of ladies’s sports activities, and I love the work that the Aces’ gamers, employees, and the WNBA proceed to do to develop the game and empower future generations of athletes. To have the ability to contribute in any approach to that mission as a member of the Aces group is an unimaginable honor.”


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