NBA Stars Like Jalen Brunson Enlist Social Media Surrogates to Expand Reach in China
Companies like East Goes Global serve as social media surrogates for players, expanding their reach, creating business opportunities and pushing for All-Star votes.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson expected to be out through at least late March as timeline inches toward end of regular season
Jalen Brunson is running out of runway to prepare for the NBA playoffs.Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Jalen Brunson injury update: Knicks star could be out until early April with ankle sprain, per report
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Jalen Brunson not close to return from injury
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Knicks top-5 in defense since Jalen Brunson injury, Mitchell Robinson return
Jalen Brunson might be sidelined, but the Knicks have found a way to survive. By clamping down on defense. Since their All-Star captain sprained his right ankle in overtime of a March 6 loss to the ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson could be out until April with ankle injury: report
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Micah Parsons starts social media spat after DeMarcus Lawrence says Cowboys can't win Super Bowl
Star pass rusher Micah Parsons of the Cowboys and now-former teammate DeMarcus Lawrence traded barbs on social media after Lawrence said he chose Seattle in free agency in part because he was never ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Warriors star Stephen Curry reaches 25,000 career points
Stephen Curry became the 26th player in NBA history to score 25,000 career points, reaching the milestone during the third quarter of the Golden State Warriors’ 115-110 win against the Detroit ...ABC News - Mar. 8 -
How social media reacted to Iowa basketball firing Fran McCaffery
Here's how Iowa basketball fans reacted across social media to the news that the Hawkeyes had fired head coach Fran McCaffery.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Social media reacts to Alabama's route of Kentucky in SEC Tournament quarterfinals
The Alabama Crimson Tide routed Kentucky on Friday night in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals. Here are some social media reactions to Alabama's win.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Facebook ‘worked hand in glove’ with China on censor tools, claims ex-director
Social media company considered letting Beijing control content for access to its lucrative market, BBC told.BBC News - 5d -
Social media platforms must be ‘brought to heel’, says UK schools leader
Headteachers’ conference to be told that rise in bullying, abuse and malicious use of deepfakes is being reported. Social media operators must be “brought to heel” for the misery and disruption ...The Guardian - 2d -
Florida teen kidnapped and possibly dismembered after meeting man on social media, police say
A Florida teenager was kidnapped and possibly dismembered after meeting up with a man she met through a social media application last month.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Social media impressed by Wisconsin's decisive Big Ten Tournament win over UCLA
Wisconsin advanced in the Big Ten Tournament with a decisive 86-70 win over UCLA on Friday. Social media was impressed by the Badgers' performanceYahoo Sports - 1d -
Steph reaches historic NBA career-scoring milestone vs. Pistons
Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry reached a historic NBA career-scoring milestone against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday at Chase Center.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8 -
Former NBA center Oliver Miller dies at 54
Miller starred at Arkansas and played nine seasons in the NBA.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Influencer Mrs Hinch treated for blood clot weeks after giving birth
Sophie Hinchliffe, the social media cleaning star, says she has been treated and hopes to be home on Friday.BBC News - 2d -
Jalen Brunson out at least 2 weeks after exiting Knicks-Lakers with ankle sprain
The Knicks' loss to the Lakers went from bad to awful with 1:20 left in OT.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7 -
Jalen Brunson reportedly still weeks away from return from sprained right ankle
He is not expected back on the court until late March or early April. What matters most for New York is he is healthy for the playoffs.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Job Applicants Are Hounding Me on Social Media
And three other tricky workplace dilemmas.Inc. - 6d -
Comcast expands partnership with Olympics, extends media rights through 2036
Comcast gained the rights to broadcast the Olympic Games through 2036 as part of a new $3 billion agreement with the International Olympic Committee.CNBC - 3d -
Her grandpa brewed beer in his cellar in Iran. Last month she canned 30,000 brews that taste like home
Zahra Tabatabai’s Back Home Beer features select Middle Eastern flavors, and she’s looking to expand its reach nationally. Business heats up for Zahra Tabatabai in March, the month of Nowruz, the ...The Guardian - 4d -
Ex-Rams star has some advice for new WR Davante Adams
Jalen Ramsey apparently loved his time with the Rams.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Sources: NBA looking into OKC sitting 5 starters
The NBA is investigating a March 7 game in which the Thunder rested starters Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, Luguentz Dort and Isaiah Hartenstein as well as Cason Wallace, ...ESPN - 1d -
Stephen Curry becomes first NBA player to reach 4,000 3-pointers
When Stephen Curry began his career, no player in NBA history had ever made 3,000 3-pointers in a career.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Celtics star Jaylen Brown on why he has no desire to rest ahead of the NBA playoffs
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has no interest in resting before the coming NBA playoffs despite lingering injury concerns.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
China's Commerce Ministry held talks with Walmart after report on price cut demand, state media says
Chinese and American companies should "work together" to respond to U.S. "unilateral imposition of tariffs," Chinese state media said.CNBC - 4d -
Thunder star Jalen Williams to miss Celtics matchup with right hip strain
Even for a team as loaded as Oklahoma City, losing a player as valuable as Williams hurts.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
WATCH: How social media helped fuel a female mechanic's business
ABC News' Will Ganss is here with the story about Desiree Hill who found a massive online community when switching from nursing to auto work.ABC News - Mar. 8 -
How to Spend Less Time on Social Media (or Leave It Altogether)
If you’re feeling overwhelmed but don’t quite have the willpower to curb your online habit, your phone can help you manage your time online.The New York Times - 3d -
How to Spend Less Time on Social Media (or Leave It Altogether)
If you’re feeling overwhelmed but don’t quite have the willpower to curb your online habit, your phone can help you manage your time online.The New York Times - 3d -
Social media reacts to Wisconsin basketball's win over Northwestern
Wisconsin returned to the win column emphatically on Thursday, defeating Northwestern 70-63 in the second round of the 2025 Big Ten Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Social media reactions to Florida's SEC Tournament Quarterfinals win over Missouri
The Gator Nation reacts after Florida basketball's 95-81 win over the Missouri Tigers in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament on Friday.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Did Russell Wilson just tease his Steelers return on social media?
Russell Wilson may have teased his return to Pittsburgh with a pair of the Steelers-related IG stories.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Top social media reactions to Florida basketball's blowout of Alabama in SEC Tournament
Take a look at the top reactions to Florida basketball's 104-82 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC Tournament Semifinals.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Social media reacts to Alabama's loss vs. Florida in SEC Tournament semifinals
The Alabama Crimson Tide fell in the SEC Tournament semifinals Saturday against the Florida Gators. Here are some reactions to the game.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
UK to crack down on illegal content across social media
Regulator Ofcom will begin assessing tech groups’ compliance with new obligations under Online Safety ActFinancial Times - 6h
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