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The ‘Woke’ NBA, China, and Shoes

Lots of National Basketball Association players head to China in the off season. It’s not just for the extra appearance cash; the sneaker companies tell them to just do it, as it were. NBA players sign enormous contracts with the athletic shoe companies, and brand marketing is part of the deal. The NBA, the shoe companies, and China’s state-controlled economy are closely linked. read more

Gerry Callahan and WEEI Part Ways

Gerry Callahan’s 20-plus year career at the Entercom-owned Boston sports radio station WEEI abruptly came to an end this morning. Evidently Entercom suits told the Mut and Callahan co-host that he was done after he finished his shift at 10 a.m. Eastern. read more

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