Sports Biz Briefing
Friday · November 13, 2026
169 stories from 75 sources, deduplicated to 120.
TOP 3 TO LEAD THE DAY
01. MotoGP U.S. Rights Head to ESPN in Deal With Liberty Media
ESPN will broadcast MotoGP in the United States and Latin America beginning in 2027 under a two-year media-rights agreement with Liberty Media, MotoGP's owner.
What It Means: The agreement shifts MotoGP’s U.S. rights to ESPN from 2027 while extending its ESPN and Disney+ distribution in Latin America through 2028.
Hollywood Reporter · motorcycle.com · sportcal.com
02. Knicks Star Josh Hart Purchases Stake in Napoli Basketball
New York Knicks player Josh Hart has invested in Napoli Basketball, a European club majority-owned by Underdog Global Partners.
What It Means: Josh Hart’s investment adds an active NBA player to Napoli Basketball’s ownership structure, linking player capital to a European club spanning men’s, women’s, and potential arena operations.
Sportico · Wall Street Journal
