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Tom Brady Buys Minority Stake in WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces

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Tom Brady Buys Minority Stake in WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces

Tom Brady Buys Minority Stake in WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces

Tom Brady Buys Minority Stake , in WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces.

ESPN reports that Brady issued a statement about his minority ownership stake on March 23.

I am very excited to be part of the Las Vegas Aces organization, Tom Brady, via statement.

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!

, Tom Brady, via statement.

I have always been a huge fan of women's sports, and I admire the work that the Aces' players, staff, and the WNBA continue to do to grow the sport and empower future generations of athletes.

, Tom Brady, via statement.

To be able to contribute in any way to that mission as a member of the Aces organization is an incredible honor, Tom Brady, via statement.

Aces owner Mark Davis and WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert also issued statements.

Aces owner Mark Davis and WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert also issued statements.

Tom Brady is a win not only for the Aces, and the WNBA, but for women's professional sports as a whole, Mark Davis, Las Vegas Aces owner, via statement.

We look forward to welcoming Tom Brady as an owner once the league process and approvals are complete.

, Cathy Engelbert, WNBA commissioner, via statement.

We have seen Tom Brady courtside at our games and are thrilled he recognizes the value of supporting women's basketball and the WNBA, Cathy Engelbert, WNBA commissioner, via statement.

Brady, a seven-time Super Bowl champion, announced his retirement from the NFL on Feb.

1 at 45 years old.

Brady, a seven-time Super Bowl champion, announced his retirement from the NFL on Feb.

1 at 45 years old


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