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Tennis legend Serena Williams would like to add to her sports portfolio.

The 23-time Grand Slam champion told CNN's Amanda Davies she'd "definitely be super interested" in purchasing an ownership stake in a WNBA team if the right opportunity presented itself:

CNN Sports "I think women's sport is having a moment that it always should've had."

CNN Exclusive: 23-time grand slam champion Serena Williams talks to about the rise of women's sport and revealed her interest in owning a WNBA team. pic.twitter.com/FwD7iJXAVE

Sportico's Eben Novy-Williams and Scott Soshnick reported on March 15 that Angel City's board has solicited the services of an investment bank to explore sale possibilities. Alexis Ohanian, Williams' husband and the largest single shareholder of the club, told Sportico he doesn't intend to sell his equity in Angel City. Still, the club's ownership situation could be in flux.

In general, now is the time to buy into the WNBA.

Women's basketball at the college level is getting more visibility than ever before, and that's likely to provide a boost to the pro game with Iowa star Caitlin Clark graduating.

Ben Pickman and Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic reported Monday the WNBA is hopeful of expanding to at least 16 teams at some point, up from 13 after having placed an expansion team in San Francisco.

Between that and a new media rights deal that could increase the valuation of every individual franchise, Williams and others are probably looking at the league very closely.



Source: Bleacher Report

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