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Khosla family agrees to purchase defending Super Bowl champion Seattle for $9.612B, AP source says
By AP at ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC)
· July 12, 2026
· 1 min read
The Seattle Seahawks are being sold to the Khosla family, including Vinod Khosla, in accordance with the wishes of late team owner Paul Allen, the team announced on Saturday.
Why this matters in The Bellaire
The sale of the Seattle Seahawks to the Khosla family has no direct impact on Bellaire , but it does spark interest in the local sports landscape. As a community within the Houston area, Bellaire residents may be more inclined to follow the Houston Texans, the city's home team. However, the Seahawks' sale price of $9.612 billion is a staggering figure that puts the value of NFL teams into perspective, and locals may wonder how this compares to the value of their own hometown team. The transaction also brings to mind the business side of professional sports, and how team ownership can affect the fan experience. With the Texans being a major part of Houston's sports identity, Bellaire residents may be curious to see if any similar changes in ownership or management could be on the horizon for their local team.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 12, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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