Today in Sports, February 28 - Venus & Serena Williams become 1st sisters to win WTA Tour events on the same day

Serena Williams is joining the ownership group of the WNBA’s first Canadian franchise, the Toronto Tempo, the team announced Monday. She will partner with Larry Tanenbaum, Chairman of Kilmer Sports Ventures for the Tempo, who will begin play in the 2026 season.

Serena Williams has joined the Toronto Tempo’s ownership group, the WNBA expansion franchise announced Monday. Williams will “play an active role in future jersey designs and will help forge unique merchandise collaborations with the team,” the franchise said. The tennis icon will also “contribute to bringing the Tempo to life visually.”

Serena Williams dances during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/George ...

Serena Williams is joining the ownership group of the WNBA's first Canadian franchise, the Toronto Tempo, the team announced Monday. She will partner with Larry Tanenbaum, Chairman of Kilmer ...