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Saturday, July 11, 2026

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9:22 PMVariety

Tech Investor Vinod Khosla to Acquire the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks for $9.6 Billion

Summary

Vinod Khosla and his family have agreed to buy the Seattle Seahawks for $9.6 billion, according to people familiar with the deal. The price would rank among the largest control-transaction valuations ever for a professional sports franchise, nearing $10 billion.

Why it matters

A $9.6 billion Seahawks deal would reprice the NFL’s ownership market and shape how investors value sports teams as scarce, cash-generating assets.

8:00 AMBloomberg Markets

The World’s First Trillionaire and the Company He Won’t Let Go

Summary

Elon Musk crossed a new wealth milestone last month, driven largely by the market value tied to his private-company holdings. The story centers on his refusal to loosen control of his core company, even as investors and counterparties price in key-person risk and governance volatility.

Why it matters

A single founder’s grip on an outsized valuation now shapes capital costs, governance norms, and risk premiums across the most influential corner of US growth markets.

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