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Westwood One, Cumulus Media’s audio network, is set for its 39th NFL season, offering extensive coverage of key games including Monday, Sunday, and Thursday Night Football, plus international games and Super Bowl LX. Veteran voices Kevin Harlan and Kurt Warner lead commentary for Monday Night Football. Expanded pregame and halftime shows will be hosted by Mike Golic Sr. and Jr. Coverage is accessible via 500+ radio stations, SiriusXM, and Westwood One’s enhanced sports website and app.

JD.com founder Richard Liu made a surprise appearance at a Jiangsu Provincial City Football League match in Suqian, cheering on the local team. This follows JD.com’s recent sponsorship of the league and coincides with the opening of four JD Discount Supermarkets in Suqian. Liu was also seen mingling with locals, highlighting his commitment to the region. The events showcase JD.com’s strategy of intertwining community engagement with business expansion, demonstrating investment in local sports development and economic opportunities.

China’s men’s national football team opened the EAFF E-1 Championship with a 0-3 loss to South Korea. Observers criticized China’s performance, citing superior skill from South Korea and disappointing defensive tactics. China faces Japan next, with concerns about a repeat of their previous seven-goal defeat.

China’s Football Association launched an innovative player self-recommendation system, attracting over 25,000 registrations. The system, involving registration, information and technical data submission, and multi-stage screening, has already identified 303 promising players, including international talent. This initiative aims to broaden talent identification, enhance transparency, and combat corruption, signaling China’s serious football ambitions.

At the 2025 Summer Davos, JD.com founder Liu Qiangdong confirmed he will attend a Jiangsu City Football League (Su Chao) match. JD.com, a strategic league partner, has invested heavily in Suqian, Liu’s hometown. The company’s commitment includes event marketing, public fitness, and broadcast production. The Suqian team, currently in fifth place, is playing on June 29th, with expectations of Liu’s attendance adding further interest. JD.com’s investment in Suqian exceeds RMB 20 billion.

Heineken embraces football fan superstition ahead of the UEFA Champions League Final. The brand is sending a self-proclaimed “jinx,” Marco Simeone, to a remote bar to watch the game, reflecting the survey that shows widespread superstitious rituals among fans. This quirky campaign highlights fan beliefs and the passionate culture around the sport.