Jody Allen, the billionaire owner of the Seattle Seahawks, is reportedly planning to sell the team, according to sources who spoke with ESPN last week, following the team's Super Bowl victory. The 67-year-old, who also chairs the Portland Trail Blazers, is expected to donate the proceeds to charity. This potential sale marks a significant shift in the landscape of American sports.
Allen's decision comes after the Seahawks' decisive 29-13 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday night, where she triumphantly hoisted the Lombardi trophy, according to Fortune. Her ownership of both the Seahawks and the Trail Blazers passed to her after the 2018 death of her brother, Paul Allen. Her impending exit from the field makes her a unique figure in the world of sports.
Meanwhile, in Japan, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the country's first female Prime Minister, is pursuing a conservative agenda after her ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) secured a supermajority in the lower house elections on Sunday, February 8, 2026, according to NPR News. Takaichi was seen at the LDP headquarters putting pins marking the names of winning candidates.
In other news, the Wasserman Music Agency's future is uncertain, with multiple artists seeking to leave the agency following revelations regarding founder-CEO Casey Wasserman's connection to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, as reported by Variety. The agency's fate is expected to be decided this week.
Also in the entertainment world, Noam Ash, the star and writer of "Bookends," discussed authentic queer and Jewish casting and how "Heated Rivalry" could help sell the film, according to Variety.
In the world of sports, the U.S. mixed doubles curling team, featuring Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse, is giving the U.S. another shot at gold after winning their semifinal match against Italy, 9-8, on Monday night, according to Time. Dropkin's energetic presence is bringing a new dynamic to the Olympic proceedings.
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