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Could Zhou Qi be China’s "Next Big Thing" in the NBA?

Jun 15, 2015 02:58 PM EDT

Chinese basketball has been popping in online wires the past few weeks, particularly about 2015 NBA Draft prospect Emmanuel Mudiay. The 6'5" combo-guard, who decided to forgo playing in the NCAA and instead immerse himself in international play with the Guangdong Southern Tigers in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), is a projected top-5 pick. However, Chinese fans and NBA scouts, have been raving about another player as of late. Someone with a 7'2" frame.

China’s National Anthem Booed at World Cup Qualifiers in Hong Kong

Dave Tagacay |

Jun 15, 2015 10:05 AM EDT

What was supposedly a "light-hearted" poster campaign by the Chinese Football Association (CFA), to inspire its National Men's Football Team entering the World Cup qualifiers, has resulted in controversy and heckling of the Chinese National Anthem "March of the Volunteers" by Hong Kong football fans.

Cain Velasquez and Fabricio Werdum to Unify UFC HW Title in Mexico

Dave Tagacay |

Jun 13, 2015 03:32 PM EDT

Either one of two things will happen Saturday night when the dust settles at UFC 188. One, UFC Heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez wins and still becomes the reigning, defending, undisputed champion for three years in a row. Or two, Fabricio Werdum pulls an upset in front of Velasquez's home crowd and upgrades his belt's interim status to full champion status. Either way, the Heavyweight Title will be unified in Mexico City.

Gilbert Melendez, Eddie Alvarez to Finally Throw Down at UFC 188

Dave Tagacay |

Jun 13, 2015 08:00 AM EDT

After years of verbal jabs, heated exchanges, and insults hurled online and in the papers, a pair of former Lightweight champions, Gilbert Melendez and Eddie Alvarez, will finally get their chance to settle the score inside the Octagon as the co-main event bout featured on UFC 188 in Mexico.

Kings Compare India's Satnam Singh to Chinese Basketball Legend Yao Ming

Dave Tagacay |

Jun 13, 2015 06:28 AM EDT

Indian basketball phenom Satnam Singh was seen in a spirited pre-draft workout at the Sacramento Kings practice facility over a week ago. He gamely engaged in some post up drills, pull-up jumpers, pick-and-rolls, and even transition plays. Overall, the workout went well enough for Singh that Sac-Town scouts were able to see glimpses of Chinese basketball great Yao Ming from the young protégé.

Wang Lisi Lifts China Over the Netherlands

Dave Tagacay |

Jun 13, 2015 12:50 AM EDT

Just when it seemed over for the Chinese women's football team campaign, #21 Wang Lisi came in with an opportune stoppage time goal to lift her team to a 1-0 victory over Group A opponent Netherlands at the Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton.

Karl Anthony Towns or Jahlil Okafor, who will be NBA’s No.1 Pick?

Dave Tagacay |

Jun 08, 2015 01:50 PM EDT

Two things you can say about this year’s NBA draft: 1) it lacks a consensus No. 1 Pick across the board, and 2) the projected top-four picks are loaded with skills and potential, but after them, there’s a considerable drop in talent.

The Case for D’Angelo Russell or Emmanuel Mudiay being the No. 1 Draft Pick

Dave Tagacay |

Jun 08, 2015 01:47 PM EDT

First, another bit of NBA history. The last time I've heard of a Draft that had its first two teams pickup centers was in 1984. The Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers, both drafting on need, picked up who they thought were the best pivot men prospects at the time. The Rockets drafted Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon first overall. The Blazers, snatched up "the best available big," and drafted Sam Bowie at number two. The Chicago Bulls, took a guard with its third pick. Someone named Michael Jordan. Well, we all know how that turned out.

Dan Henderson H-Bombs Tim Boetsch to win UFC FN 68 Main Event

Dave Tagacay |

Jun 08, 2015 01:45 PM EDT

Maybe one of the best feelings in the world for an athlete, aside from winning a championship, is to continue to prove his doubters wrong? That is certainly the case with Middleweight Dan Henderson on Saturday, as he dropped one of his patented “H-Bombs” to level Tim Boetsch in just 28 seconds into their main event bout at UFC Fight Night 68 in New Orleans.

Stanislas Wawrinka Wins, French Title continues to elude Novak Djokovic

Dave Tagacay |

Jun 08, 2015 04:07 AM EDT

Stanislas Wawrinka, the 30-year old World No. 4 from Switzerland, has beaten Novak Djokovic on Sunday to capture the Men’s Single Title at the 2015 French Open. The win earned him the distinction as the oldest player to win tennis’ premiere clay court tournament in 25 years since Andres Gomez defeated Andre Agassi..

NBA’s “Baby-faced Assassin” set to Eliminate All-NBA Elite

Dave Tagacay |

Jun 06, 2015 08:24 AM EDT

Stephen Curry, the reigning 2014-2015 NBA Regular Season MVP, has lived up to the "Baby-Faced Assassin" moniker all year long. "Baby-faced" can obviously be attributed to his youthful looks. The guy is 27 years old and, if you shave off his beard, he can easily pass as someone who just graduated from high school. If you look at the photos of him beside Lebron James, you can even say he looks young enough to be the King's son.

UFC News Update: Alexander Gustafsson, Not Ryan Bader, to Get LHW Title Shot

Dave Tagacay |

Jun 05, 2015 09:29 AM EDT

UFC president Dana White went on air Wednesday to announce Alexander "The Lion" Gustafsson will get the first crack at newly crowned Light Heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier later this year. White confirmed the announcement on Fox Sports 1's "UFC Tonight" amid speculation that another Cormier rival, Ryan Bader, will be the one to be granted a title shot.

Chris Weidman to Defend UFC MW Title Against Luke Rockhold

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Jun 05, 2015 09:29 AM EDT

Fresh off his UFC 187 win, division champion, and "legend killer," Chris "All American" Weidman has finally drawn his next title defense assignment. UFC president Dana White, appearing on Foxs Sports 1's "UFC Tonight" telecast Wednesday, announced former Strikeforce middleweight champion Luke Rockhold will be the next in line to get a shot at the 185-pound title.