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Andrew Cesare Richardson

Tennis great Serena Williams is the newest member of the Toronto Tempo’s ownership group, the WNBA expansion franchise said on Monday.
“New court, new game,” the team posted on X along with a 15-second video that features Williams dribbling with a tennis ball.
Williams joins principal owner Larry Tanenbaum, chairman of Kilmer Sports Ventures, whose holdings include the NBA’s Toronto Raptors, NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto FC of MLS.
“Serena Williams is an icon, a role model and a force for change in the world,” Tanenbaum said. “She’s earned every bit of her incredible success with hard work, tenacity and determination in the face of countless challenges.
“She exemplifies the very best of what the Tempo stand for – we couldn’t be more honoured to have Serena in our court.”

New court, new game 🏀
We’re thrilled to announce that @SerenaWilliams – legendary tennis
pro – has joined the team as the newest owner of the Toronto Tempo. pic.twitter.com/kRPYNvdoya
— Toronto Tempo (@TempoBasketball) March 3, 2025

Williams, 43, won 23 grand slam singles titles, was ranked No. 1 for 319 weeks and earned nearly US$95 million in prize money.
“I am thrilled to announce my ownership role in the first Canadian WNBA team, the Toronto Tempo,” Williams said. “This moment is not just about basketball; it is about showcasing the true value and potential of female athletes – I have always said that women’s sports are an incredible investment opportunity.
“I am excited to partner with Larry and all of Canada in creating this new WNBA franchise and legacy.”
Together again

Novak Djokovic will have old rival Andy Murray back in his coaching corner as he attempts to win the Indian Wells title for the first time in almost a decade.
Murray’s management team confirmed the 37-year-old Scot had flown to California on Monday to continue his coaching arrangement with the Serbian 24-times grand slam champion.
Djokovic hired Murray ahead of this year’s Australian Open and reached the semi-final before being forced to retire against Alexander Zverev because of an injury.
His only match since then was a defeat by Italian Matteo Berrettini in Doha last month when Murray was not present.
Djokovic is scheduled to compete at both Indian Wells and Miami – known as the Sunshine Double – for the first time since 2019.
He is the joint record holder for titles at both Masters Series events with five at Indian Wells and six at Miami, tied with Roger Federer and Andre Agassi respectively. He has not won either title, however, since 2016.
Three-times grand slam champion Murray retired last year after the Paris Olympics and surprised the tennis world when he announced he would be coaching Djokovic in Australia.
Town lose to Forest

Nottingham Forest overcame Ipswich Town in a penalty shoot-out to complete the FA Cup quarter-final line-up.
The victory is the latest in a sensational season for Nuno Gomes’ side as, as well as fighting for this trophy, they are still battling to qualify for the Uefa Champions League, sitting third in the English Premier League.
George Hirst had given Ipswich the lead eight minutes after half-time but the Premier League relegation strugglers were pegged back 15 minutes later through Ryan Yates.
And so it went to penalties.
With both sides having converted all of their spot kicks, Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels parried Jack Taylor’s effort to ensure the hosts won 5-4 and set up a tie with Brighton in the last eight.
It’s an extremely open FA Cup quarter-final line-up. Manchester City aside, of the last of the eight sides remaining, Nottingham Forest were the last to win the trophy – in 1959.
‘Dream come true’

Vinicius Junior said he wants to extend his Real Madrid contract and continue to live the dream despite continuous links to the Saudi Pro League.
Champions League holders Real Madrid host city rivals Atletico Madrid in the first leg of an eagerly anticipated last-16 tie on Tuesday.
Real will be eager to bounce back from Saturday’s La Liga loss at Real Betis and plenty of focus will be on Vinicius, who has only scored one goal in his past nine appearances.
Asked about his future, Vinicius told a press conference: “I’m very relaxed about it, I’ve got a contract until 2027, I hope we can renew that shortly.
“I’m happy here and it’s a dream come true to be playing alongside the best players, under the best manager, the best president and for the best fans. I couldn’t be anywhere better than where I am right now.
“I’m here to continue making history. I want to repay all this club and the president have given me. I hope I can keep scoring goals and playing more games in this jersey.
“Now I’ve got the taste for winning things and started writing my own history here, I want more. I want to go down in this club’s history, which isn’t easy with the number of legendary players in the past. I want to be one of them.
“It’s going to be a great game, we love a good derby. We look forward to these big games all season, especially in the Champions League.”


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While you were sleeping

Serena Williams performs onstage during Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show at Caesars Superdome. Photo: TNS

Andy Murray (left) will be coaching Novak Djokovic as he looks to win in Indian Wells. Photo: Reuters

Nottingham Forest hero Matz Sels (front left) celebrates with teammate Jota Silva. Photo: AP

Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior appears to rubbish rumours over a move to the Saudi Pro League. Photo: DPA

HSBC SVNS Series: Hong Kong’s terrible start to qualifier a ‘reality check’, says coach

Cado Lee leads the Hong Kong team out in Cape Town against Canada, to whom they lost 21-12. Photo: World Rugby

A bright spot for Hong Kong was Chong Ka-yan’s hat-trick against the Czech Republic. Photo: World Rugby

Olympic champion Shaun White set to revolutionise snowboarding again with his Snow League

Ayumu Hirano of Japan competes in the men’s snowboard halfpipe final last month at the Toyota US Grand Prix at Buttermilk Ski Resort, venue for the first event in the Snow League. Photo: AFP

Half-pipe gold medallist Ayumu Hirano (left) is congratulated by Shaun White at the 2022 Winter Olympics. Photo: AP

An emotional Shaun White after his last event before retirement, the Snowboard Halfpipe final. Photo: EPA-EFE

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Tennis great is the newest member of the Toronto Tempo’s ownership group, while FA Cup fifth round sees another penalty shoot out


Tennis great is the newest member of the Toronto Tempo’s ownership group, while FA Cup fifth round sees another penalty shoot out.
