The wealthy bookseller is putting the word out that he will pay any price to get broadcasting rights for this sports league.

The bookseller is hoping to intimidate the league’s current network partners into signing contracts with less expensive live entertainment, between now and the expiry of the sports league’s present contract.

If the bookseller’s campaign is successful, the networks would effectively financially box themselves out from competitively bidding on the upcoming renewal.

Jeff Bezos

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Despite rumors of Amazon owner Jeff Bezos being interested in buying the Washington Commanders, owner Dan Snyder rejected his attempt as he explores selling the team.

The denial, reportedly influenced by Bezos’s ownership of The Washington Post, which played a significant role in exposing workplace misconduct allegations against Snyder, may lead Bezos to shift his attention to a team closer to his home.

Now, there’s speculation that Bezos might consider the Seattle Seahawks as the next potential team for acquisition, as they could be up for sale, as suggested by Pro Football Talk.

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