Entertainer Lilly Singh joins ownership group of Toronto's WNBA expansion team
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Entertainer Lilly Singh has joined the ownership group of the Toronto Tempo, the WNBA's expansion franchise, the team announced Tuesday.
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Singh, from Scarborough, Ont., is a former YouTube star who went on to host a U.S. late-night talk show.
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'I know from experience that in every corner of the world, one thing always rings true: the positive impact that participating in sports and the sports community has on girls and women,' she said in a statement. 'I love women. I love Toronto. Joining the ownership group of the Tempo is an absolute no-brainer. I can't think of anything else I would rather spend my money, time and hype-woman energy on.'
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She is also co-owner of Angel City FC in the National Women's Soccer League.
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Singh joins tennis star Serena Williams, tech executive Sukhinder Singh Cassidy and sports investor Larry Tanenbaum in the Tempo ownership group.
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'Lilly is a creative visionary with infectious energy and enthusiasm,' said Tempo president Teresa Resch.
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'Her expertise in online community-building and socially-driven storytelling, not to mention her deep passion for this game, this league and this city, will be absolutely invaluable.'
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