See Trending
Humor and Quirks
Source : (remove) : Sportico
RSS • JSON • XML • CSV
Humor and Quirks
Source : (remove) : Sportico
RSS • JSON • XML • CSV

New York Liberty's New Investors Include Karlie Kloss, Jack Ma

Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma and supermodel Karlie Kloss are among a "who's who" of new investors that have bought a limited partnership stake in the New York Liberty. Last week, team owners Joe and Clara Wu Tsai sold the stake at a reported $450 million valuation, a record for a women's professional sports franchise. The
The New York Liberty, a WNBA team, has attracted investment from a group of prominent figures including supermodel Karlie Kloss, tennis legend Billie Jean King, and her partner Ilana Kloss, among others. This investment group, which also includes sports executive and former MLB All-Star Alex Rodriguez, aims to enhance the team's visibility and success. The Liberty, who have been playing at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn since 2021, are looking to build on their recent performance and increase their fan base. The involvement of such high-profile investors is seen as a significant boost for the team and the league as a whole, signaling growing interest and support for women's basketball.

Read the Full Sportico Article at:
https://sports.yahoo.com/article/york-liberty-investors-karlie-kloss-175009145.html