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Jemele Hill of ESPN Takes On Michael Jordan and Nike

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By Jemele Hill of ESPN Title: Jordan, Nike need to stem violenceIt’s time to rethink how limited-edition releases of shoes cause a frenzy  I don’t know why I keep hoping that Michael Jordan will one day grow a conscience and show he’s more than an opportunistic pitchman who overvalues the bottom line. I’ll always respect Jordan’s accomplishments as a player and how he helped the NBA become a global game, but I have no respect for some of Jordan’s business practices. Michael Jordan, now the owner of the Bobcats, continues to be the name behind one of the most popular … Continue reading Jemele Hill of ESPN Takes On Michael Jordan and Nike

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>Stephen A. Smith on The View discussing men cheating as Tiger Woods sets to tee off at The Masters

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>Also see Tiger Wood’s new commercial where his Dad talks to him. The Nike Corporation are masters at marketing… Stephen A. Smith joined the Hot Topics segment on ABC TV’s The View. Smith currently host his own show on Fox Sports Radio each morning. In the interview Smith manages to slyly throw in a dig at his former employer ESPN, by mentioning the philandering of former ESPN baseball analyst and MLB GM Steve Phillips. Would anyone (a typical The View watcher) even know who Steve Phillips is outside of the sports world? Maybe a reference to Jesse James, Sandra Bullock’s … Continue reading >Stephen A. Smith on The View discussing men cheating as Tiger Woods sets to tee off at The Masters