Serbia beats Canada to defend basketball title
2011-08-23 14:38:46
The Serbian men's basketball team beat Canada 68-55 to defend its Universiade title on Monday night, bringing its home country the first gold medal in Shenzhen.
Video game makers turn to legends during lockout
2011-08-05 08:01:18
Video game makers are bracing for an extended NBA lockout by focusing on former players who made the league popular in hopes of taking the attention away from the impact labor strife will have on their product.
NBA superstars consider various options in lockout
2011-08-04 08:32:14
Due to the prolonged league lockout, NBA stars are considering all their options, including potential sojourns in China.
NBA players approved to play abroad
2011-08-02 11:39:45
World basketball governing body confirmed Saturday on its official website that it would clear the way for players under contract with the NBA to play abroad during the lockout.
Nash prefers to stay at home despite lockout
2011-07-28 08:03:09
Although hailing the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league as a fine destination for NBA players, the Phoenix Suns' MVP guard, Steve Nash, believes he will stay with his family during the current league lockout.
Paul, Anthony latest to look at foreign offers
2011-07-28 08:03:09
Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony say they would consider offers to play professional basketball in China if there was no resolution to the NBA lockout.
Ciao, Yao!
2011-07-21 07:52:07
For Chinese all over the world, it was a proud moment when Yao Ming carried the national flag at the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics three years ago. The Houston Rockets' all-star center almost provided a different bridge between modern China and the rest of the world with his stunning performances in the NBA - along with his open mind, witty sense of humor and eastern humility - since debuting in the popular league in 2002 as the overall No 1 draft pick. With his unparalleled influence, Yao used his star power to the benefit of communities, charity campaigns and even, in part, Sino-US ties. When the 2.26-meter giant announced his retirement from the basketball court on Wednesday, a huge burden was lifted from his shoulders. China now has to face the tough reality: that there is no one who can step into the shoes of Yao in the foreseeable future.
Yao phenomenon
2011-07-21 08:04:50
A massive chasm opened up in the Chinese basketball world on Wednesday, and it could take a long time to fill - depending on who you speak to.
How do you gauge impact of a giant?
2011-07-21 08:04:50
At 2.26 meters, or as we old folk like to say - 7 foot, 5 inches, Yao Ming must have some trouble getting through most doors; but he sure as heck opened up a lot for the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Always fluent in basketball
2011-07-21 08:04:50
Yao Ming was only in his second year in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the Houston Rockets and relied heavily on an interpreter before developing his English proficiency. However, first-year coach Jeff Van Gundy had no difficulty communicating with his towering star. "He worked hard at his English but he spoke perfect basketball. He didn't need any help on the court. He had a superior basketball IQ," said Van Gundy, who coached Yao during four of his finest seasons in the NBA.
