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

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.

CPPCC Delegates Scramble To Air A Myriad Of Issues In Its Annual Sessions

CPPCC Delegates Scramble To Air A Myriad Of Issues In Annual Sessions

Desiree Sison |

Mar 05, 2015 05:09 AM EST

The CPPCC delegates have aired their respective issues and concerns hoping that the Chinese legislature will tackle these petitions when the legislative session opens on Thursday

Study Shows Exploding Illegal Ivory Market in China; Retail Outlets Quadruple

Cory Doyle |

Dec 11, 2014 05:12 PM EST

"The prices of raw and worked ivory in China, number of licensed carving factories, retail outlets both illegal and legal, items on sale, all have shot up," says the authors.

Yao Ming Fights Elephant Poaching; Calls on China to Ban Ivory Trade

Cory Doyle |

Dec 04, 2014 04:34 PM EST

"If China expressly forbids the trade of ivory, that would send a powerful message," Yao says.

Shanghai Sharks Release Delonte West After Four Games

Cory Doyle |

Nov 23, 2014 05:48 PM EST

Former NBA player Delonte West was officially released from the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) after playing just four games with the Shanghai Sharks.

Roger Federer advances to the quarterfinals after defeating Roberto Bautista Agut at the Shanghai Rolex Masters in China

Shanghai Rolex Masters: Roger Federer Meets Yao Ming; Advances to Quarterfinals

Leo J. Magpayo |

Oct 09, 2014 10:03 PM EDT

The 17-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer met with former NBA player Yao Ming before his third round matchup against Roberto Bautista Agut the Shanghai Rolex Masters in China on Thursday.

David Ferrer raises his arms in jubilation after winning his third round match against Andy Murray at the Shanghai Rolex Masters in China

Shanghai Rolex Masters: Novak Djokovic Wins Three Setter Sets Up David Ferrer Quarterfinals

Leo J. Magpayo |

Oct 09, 2014 08:00 PM EDT

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic won a three set third round match to set up a quarterfinals encounter with David Ferrer at the Shanghai Rolex Masters in China on Thursday.

Yao Ming: The Wine World's New Giant

David Perry |

Aug 20, 2014 01:18 PM EDT

Yao Ming's establishment of the Yao Family Vineyards in California's famed Napa Valley may be his most ambitious project yet.

Yao Ming Takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

David Perry |

Aug 19, 2014 11:59 AM EDT

NBA superstar and China's world ambassador of basketball Yao Ming pledged he would take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge on August 23.

Paul George Injury Won't Change NBA Policy to Allow Players to Join International Tilts, says Silver

Leo J. Magpayo |

Aug 03, 2014 11:26 PM EDT

Paul George's freak injury during a Team USA scrimmage last week reignited another debate on whether NBA players should be allowed to compete in international competitions such as the upcoming FIBA World Cup in Spain. But for NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, George's injury should not stop players from representing their country.