Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian Enter the Race for NFL's Flag Football Leagues
Source: news.source.channelnewsasia
Serena Williams, along with her husband Alexis Ohanian, have made a bid to invest in the NFL's proposed professional flag football leagues for both men and women. The NFL is currently reviewing proposals from several interested parties, with plans to potentially sell media rights once the leagues are operational.
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Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian have submitted a bid to invest in the NFL's planned pro flag football leagues.
The NFL is looking for partners to operate the leagues and is considering selling media rights once operational.
Ten companies have approached the NFL about investing in the flag football venture.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed significant interest in the pro flag league, with progress expected soon.
The deadline for bid submissions is this week, but there is no set timeline for the launch or franchise locations.