Former Toronto Raptor Kyle Lowry and wife latest high-profile members of Toronto Tempo ownership group
Former NBA star Kyle Lowry and his wife, Ayahna Cornish-Lowry, have joined the ownership group of the Toronto Tempo, Canada's first WNBA team. This announcement follows Lowry's formal retirement from professional basketball after a 20-year career.
Why it matters
The inclusion of high-profile athletes in WNBA ownership groups highlights the growing investment and cultural momentum behind women's professional sports.
Lowry, who signed a one-day contract to retire as a Raptor on Tuesday, is now a member of the Toronto Tempo's star-studded ownership group, alongside his wife, entrepreneur and philanthropist Ayahna Cornish-Lowry.
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