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Former athletes invest in various sports ownership groups

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 3:39 AM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Former athletes invest in various sports ownership groups
Summary

Diana Taurasi aims to join the Phoenix Mercury's ownership group in the next year or two, marking her interest in ownership following her playing career. Several other former athletes have taken similar paths across various sports. Michael Jordan, Sue Bird, Tom Brady, and Alex Rodriguez are among those who have joined ownership groups in the NBA, WNBA, MLS, NFL, and more. The trend highlights a growing involvement of former players in team management, reflecting their continued commitment to competition and sports after retirement.

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  • •Diana Taurasi hopes to join Mercury's ownership group soon.
  • •Michael Jordan is a majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets.
  • •Tom Brady holds ownership stakes in the Las Vegas Aces and Raiders.
  • •Alex Rodriguez became a co-owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx.
  • •Renee Montgomery was the first former WNBA player to own a team.
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What they're saying
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After their playing days are over, several former athletes still want to compete, but in a different way.

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