Paul Allen: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

In 1988, Paul Allen paid $70 million for the Portland Trail Blazers; his estate sold the team in a deal valuing it at $4 billion

The Portland Trail Blazers have entered a new ownership era after nearly four decades under the Allen family. Texas businessman Tom Dundon and his investment group completed the acquisition from the estate of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen in March 2026, ending an ownership period that began with a $70 million purchase in 1988.

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Senator Ron Wyden Meets with Miami Heat Owner, Talks Blazers Relocation

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden’s advocacy to keep the Trail Blazers in Portland started years before the Paul Allen Trust even began the process of selling the franchise.

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / October 25

3 Things That Mattered Most in Vikings' 16-10 Win Over Colts in Week 7

MINNEAPOLIS, M.N. — The bye week came and went, leaving the Vikings to make their return to action on a chilly Sunday afternoon. Legendary play-by-play announcer Paul Allen sounded the Gjallarhorn as the Vikings kicked off their third home game of the season in pursuit of their first 6-0 start since 2009.

NFL News / Bring Me The Sports / October 23

Paul Allen touched by surprise call from Adrian Peterson before 500th broadcast

Longtime Vikings radio play-by-play announcer Paul Allen is calling his 500th career game this Sunday against the Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium. In the lead-up to a special milestone, the voice of the Vikings has received some pretty cool honors and recognition.

Seattle Seahawks News / Larry Brown Sports / October 2

New Seahawks owner raises eyebrows with response to relocation question

Seattle Seahawks fans probably won’t appreciate new team owner Vinod Khosla’s position on potentially relocating the team. Khosla, who purchased the Seahawks from Paul Allen’s estate in July for a record-breaking $9.612 billion, recently spoke to Axios’ Dan Primack about his newfound ownership stake.

NFL News / Bring Me The Sports / September 13

Vikings fans will love Paul Allen's Week 1 highlights — Packers fans won't

Paul Allen, the longtime radio announcer of the Minnesota Vikings, is known for voicing some viral audio highlights, and Sunday was another opportunity as the Vikings rallied for 29 second-half points to beat the rival Green Bay Packers 39-22 in the season opener.

Seattle Seahawks News / Stadium Rant / August 28

Seahawks Sold for Record $9.612 Billion in Historic NFL Deal

The Seattle Seahawks officially have new owners. NFL owners voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve the sale of the Seahawks to a group led by Vinod Khosla and his family, closing out one of the most closely watched ownership transitions in league history.

NFL Owners Approve Seahawks Sale

NFL owners have voted to approve the record $9.6 billion sale of the Seahawks to the Khosla family, Mark Maske of Front Office Sports reports. It was a unanimous vote, commissioner Roger Goodell announced (per Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times).

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / August 21

NFL Owners Recommended To Approve Seahawks Sale

The vote to approve of the pending Seahawks sale is forthcoming. An important development has taken place indicating it will not meet any challenges. A group led by Vinod Khosla reached agreement last month on a deal to purchase the reigning Super Bowl champions for $9.61 billion.

Portland Trail Blazers News / EssentiallySports / August 1

Tom Dundon Accused of ‘Moving Goalposts’ After Trail Blazers’ Investment Remarks on Portland

There’s been little honeymoon phase since Texas billionaire Tom Dundon took over the Portland Trail Blazers in March 2026. Tensions between the new franchise owner and the city have grown.

NFL News / HITC / July 14

Can Vinod Khosla own both Seahawks and 49ers? What NFL ownership rules say

San Francisco 49ers minority owner Vinod Khosla partook in the biggest purchase in NFL history for the Seattle Seahawks. Khosla and a group of investors reached the $9.6 billion deal last weekend.

Seattle Seahawks News / HITC / July 11

Seattle Seahawks fans react to ‘utter joke’ team sale to billionaire with 49ers association

Fans of the Seattle Seahawks have reacted with anger to the news that the franchise is being sold to a group led by San Francisco 49ers minority owner Vinod Khosla. On Saturday 11 July, it was confirmed that the estate of Paul G.

Seattle Seahawks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8

Seahawks not receiving as much sale interest as expected

The Seattle Seahawks are not garnering the amount of interest the NFL hoped for after they were put up for sale. Interest in the Seahawks has been “soft,” according to Seth Wickersham of ESPN.

Seattle Seahawks News / Football Analysis / March 8

$10B Seahawks Sale Begins As Super Bowl MVP Hits Free Agency

The Paul G. Allen Estate formally put the Seattle Seahawks up for sale on February 18, last month. Ten days after winning Super Bowl LX. The franchise could fetch $7 billion to $10 billion, potentially surpassing the Washington Commanders’ $6.05 billion 2023 sale.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / February 19

Insider Shares Update on Jeff Bezos in Seahawks Sale

Shortly before winning the Super Bowl, the ownership of the Seattle Seahawks was called into question. Jody Allen had been running the team since her brother, Paul Allen, passed away, but the ownership was in a trust.

Seattle Seahawks News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 18

Seahawks Officially Commencing Sale Of Team

The Seattle Seahawks announced that the estate of former owner Paul G. Allen has officially commenced a formal sale process of the organization. It was

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / February 3

Latest On Sale Of Seahawks Franchise

As was announced at the turn of the month, there’s a belief around the league that Jody Allen, controller of late Seahawks former owner Paul Allen‘s estate, could finally be ready to sell the franchise following Seattle’s bid for a second Lombardi Trophy.

Seattle Seahawks News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 31

Seahawks Will Be Up For Sale After Super Bowl

Seth Wickersham and Brady Henderson of ESPN reports that the Seattle Seahawks will officially be up for sale after Super Bowl LX. Paul Allen purchased

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The News / January 26

KFAN airs 'paid protesters' apology from Paul Allen in middle of commercial break

KFAN radio aired an apology from Vikings announcer Paul Allen during a commercial break on Monday morning, with Allen saying he's taking a few days off

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The News / January 25

KFAN's Paul Allen apologizes for 'cheap one-liner' about 'paid protesters'

Longtime Minnesota Vikings radio announcer Paul Allen's off-the-cuff comments about "paid protesters" on KFAN radio received backlash locally and have

Minnesota Vikings News / Total Apex Sports / January 24

Voice Of The Minnesota Vikings Facing Pressure To Resign After ICE Protest Comment

Paul Allen, the longtime play-by-play announcer for the Minnesota Vikings, is facing widespread criticism and calls for his resignation following controversial comments he made about the ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protests in Minneapolis.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 13, 2025

Blazers to be sold to Hurricanes owner, pickleball enthusiast

Portland Trail Blazers to be sold to Hurricanes owner and pickleball enthusiast

The Blazers will be valued at more than $4 billion in the sale.

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / August 9, 2025

Why Haven't Blazers Sold to New Owner? Insider Answers

The Portland Trail Blazers are in the midst of a big transition. Not only are they trying to transition into a team that can make the playoffs on the court, but they are also looking to change their ownership.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 13, 2025

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Minnesota Vikings News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / January 19, 2024

Voice of the Vikings Paul Allen questions if 'analytics add up' for keeping Cousins

Is this the year the Vikings get aggressive and trade up for a franchise quarterback? Minnesota Vikings radio play-by-play announcer Paul Allen talked