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    Could NFL or NBA Buy ESPN Stake?

    • A deal would bring the sports media giant closer to key leagues.
    • MLS analyst Cobi Jones played with David Beckham when he joined LA Galaxy, and he is seeing parallels with Messi’s debut at Inter Miami CF.
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    Jul 24, 2023 | 09:01 am
    UPDATED Jul 26, 2023 | 09:18 am
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    Disney has held talks with the NFL and NBA on a potential stake sale and integration of the companies, but questions are rising about other media partners and journalistic ethics. CNBC media reporter Alex Sherman provides the latest on the talks.

    Later, we hear from MLS legend Cobi Jones on his experience playing in the last US World Cup and playing with David Beckham, and what those moments tell us about Lionel Messi’s impact and the 2026 World Cup.

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