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Coverage dated May 22, 2024

Toronto awarded WNBA's first franchise outside US, with expansion team set to begin play in 2026

Headline from The Republic

Toronto has been awarded the WNBA’s first franchise outside the United States, with the expansion team set to begin play in 2026. Larry Tanenbaum-led Kilmer Sports Ventures is paying $115 million for the team.

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  1. The Republic

    Toronto awarded WNBA's first franchise outside US, with expansion team set to begin play in 2026 (opens The Republic)

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    Toronto has been awarded the WNBA’s first franchise outside the United States, with the expansion team set to begin play in 2026. Larry Tanenbaum-led Kilmer Sports Ventures is paying $115 million for the team.

  2. Green Field Reporter

    Toronto awarded WNBA's first franchise outside US, with expansion team set to begin play in 2026 - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    Toronto has been awarded the WNBA’s first franchise outside the United States, with the expansion team set to begin play in 2026. Larry Tanenbaum-led Kilmer Sports Ventures is paying $50 million for the team.

  3. Al Jazeera

    ‘Significant milestone’: Toronto getting first WNBA team outside US (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Canada’s largest city getting expansion team that will begin playing in Women’s National Basketball Association in 2026.

  4. Washington Times

    Toronto awarded WNBA’s first franchise outside U.S., with expansion team set to begin play in 2026 (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Toronto has been awarded the WNBA's first franchise outside the United States, with the expansion team set to begin play in 2026.

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