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Jason DeruloandJoe Burroware breaking into the Pro Volleyball Federation’s newly-formed REAL Pro Volleyball league.
TheEverything Is 4artist, 33, announced Tuesday that he and theBengalsquarterback, 26, have invested in a new team based in Omaha, Neb. for the upcoming premier women’s professional volleyball league, launching February 2024 across North America.
He posted a video of himself and Omaha-born business partner Danny White signing paperwork and popping bottles of celebratory champagne on a private jet with two PVF execs.
“I’m just really excited to be a part of an organization that’s going to raise awareness of women’s sports in general,” Derulo said in the clip.
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Derulo told TMZ Sports: “I’m excited because volleyball is on a crazy trajectory, it’s on the way up. And to be a small part in what these ladies have created is pretty incredible to me.
“I think it’s gonna change sports forever,” he continued. “Not just women’s sports, but sports, because women’s volleyball is actually leading. It’s not the guys this time that [are] leading. So, I’d like for Real Pro Volleyball to be the platform that just changes women’s sports forever.”
Joe and his parentsJimmy and Robin Burrowwere previously announced as founding members of PVF in December. “My family and I arethrilled to put our support behind this great opportunityfor world-class volleyball athletes,” he told Front Office Sports at the time.
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“No one ever achieves greatness without first being provided an opportunity,” added Joe. “Pro Volleyball Federation is opening the door, and we are excited to see these athletes chase their dreams and goals.”
source: people.com
