Amazon's Big Moves: Superyacht and Football Team on the Block

Jeff Bezos might be cutting back on one of his toys. His massive yacht, Koru, reportedly hit the market for over half a billion dollars. This 417-foot vessel needs a support crew and costs millions just to keep running. Its sheer size even caused headaches in the past, like when engineers nearly had to dismantle a bridge just to get it into the water. Bigger ships mean bigger problems too - like not being able to dock during high-profile events in certain cities. Meanwhile, another billion-dollar hobby is changing hands. The Seattle Seahawks, purchased for $200 million in 1997, could sell for up to $10. 5 billion - a record for NFL teams. That's a huge jump from the $6 billion the Washington Commanders fetched in 2023. The team's value skyrocketed after their recent Super Bowl win, though some experts say this might be overestimating its worth.Bezos has been rumored to want the Seahawks for years. But buying a team isn't like buying a boat. There are league rules to consider. Amazon already broadcasts NFL games through Thursday Night Football. What happens if the league's biggest boss becomes the team's owner? Could that create conflicts with current media deals? The timing raises eyebrows. Bezos's paper wealth grew by $36 billion in 2024, but real cash might be needed for such a purchase. The Seahawks' owner died in 2018 with instructions to sell and donate the profits. The sale process won't happen until 2026, giving plenty of time for negotiations and approvals.