#582: A brilliant money move: Diana Taurasi explores the athlete-to-owner pipeline

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Over the weekend, WNBA legend Diana Taurasi’s jersey was officially retired by the Phoenix Mercury — but her legacy in the desert is far from over: She told ESPN that she hopes to join the Mercury’s ownership group in the near future. Investing in a sports team is so hot right now. On today’s episode, The GIST of It co-hosts Steph Rotz and Alessandra Puccio explore why it’s all the rage in a rapidly changing world. Show notes:⚽ Learn more about BMO’s commitment to soccer🎧 Episode #456: Finally — FIFA funds study investigating ACL injuries in women’s soccer🤓 Y! Sports Biz: The Moat Around the FieldThe GIST:📰 Newsletter: Subscribe to The GIST✉️ Email: [email protected] 📷 Instagram: @thegistusa @ellenatthegist @stephanierotz

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