MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) There's nothing like part-ownership in a pro-football team to get you excited about the sport.

Venus Williams says she's becoming a bigger football fan since she and sister Serena became investors in the Miami Dolphins.

Williams said Friday: ``My love of football has really grown. I've really gotten really attached to the sport. I think football players are the ultimate athlete. I think tennis players are too, but we're not risking our lives out there.''

Williams joined with Tide to host a rooftop party Friday attended by Terrell Owens, Kelly Rowland, Gabrielle Union, Pete Wentz and sister Serena.