Serena Williams is making waves in sports ownership and health advocacy, with fresh buzz around her business moves dominating headlines. Just days ago, on April 1, This Day Live reported that Nigerian basketball exec Masai Ujiri joined her as a principal owner of the Toronto Tempo, the WNBA's new Canadian expansion team set to debut in 2026. Williams, who signed on in March 2025, called it a chance to spotlight womens sports as prime investments, per Business Insider Africa. This high-profile partnership amps up the franchises star power, blending her tennis legacy with Ujiris Raptors championship savvy and a new Tempo Rising mentorship for young coaches.
On the investment front, BET confirmed Williams and husband Alexis Ohanian are lead backers in a pro flag football league launching via NFL partnership with TMRW Sports, co-founded by Tiger Woods. Teaming with Russell Wilson, Larry Fitzgerald and others, its timed for flags Olympic debut in 2028, pushing inclusive growth with 20 million global players.
Health talk swirls too, as Times of India detailed fan backlash to her Super Bowl ad for Ro, promoting GLP-1 meds post her second daughters 2023 birth. One devotee vented betrayal, feeling it undercuts her body-positivity icon status, but Williams told Today.com in January she slashed cholesterol 30 percent and dropped 31 pounds, stressing internal wins over looks even during her Slam-dominating days. Reports from Stone Lab echo 31 to 34 pounds lost in her 2025-2026 reset, framing it as scary health realities for elite athletes.
No public appearances or social media posts popped in the last few days, though her motivational gem you never fail if you try, only if you dont, lit up Economic Times as Sunday inspiration. All verified, no speculation here.
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