Sports / Chinese basketball

Metta World Peace joins CBA

The controversial former NBA All-Star originally known as Ron Artest signs one-year deal to play for Sichuan Blue Whales.

Shadow cast on China's bid to defend Asian basketball champion

2013-08-01 13:47

Looking for a record 16th gold medal, the Chinese team doesn't seem to have a bright future to defend their reigning position in Asia at the 27th FIBA Asian Men's Basketball Championship from Aug 1 to 11.

Possibility of McGrady's return not ruled out

2013-07-28 14:57

Tracy McGrady is in town! Since he attended the Yao Foundation Charity Game on July 1, McGrady is now on his way to another round of commercially sponsored games in China.

LeBron James promotes youth sports in Beijing

2013-07-28 12:13

The Miami Heat star arrived in the Chinese capital on Saturday, the third stop of his four-day Chinese tour to promote basketball among young people.

LeBron James meets fans in S China

2013-07-25 14:36

Miami Heat star LeBron James arrived in Guangzhou on Wednesday, the first stop of his four-day Chinese tour to promote basketball among young people.

Durant in Taiwan for promotional event

2013-07-16 19:25

NBA basketball player Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder smiles during a news conference in Taipei July 16, 2013. Durant is on a two-day promotional tour in Taiwan.

CP3, Melo, Griffin kick off China Tour

2013-07-16 19:25

CP3, Melo, Griffin kick off China Tour

China grabs Stankovic Cup first win, but head coach Yannakis unhappy

2013-07-06 10:33

China beat Nigeria 58-52 at the Stankovic Continental Champions Cup here on Friday.

Basketball carnival moves to Guangzhou

2013-07-03 21:18

The FIBA men's Stankovic Basketball Continental Cup will move to its second station in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, on July 5-9, the organizers said on Wednesday.

Yao Ming, McGrady team up for charity

2013-07-02 08:19

All proceeds from ticket revenue for the charity game themed "All For Children" will go to the Yao Foundation Hope Primary School Basketball Season.

Stars answer Yao's call

2013-07-01 18:33

From simply a player on court to a player behind the scenes, Yao Ming has been enjoying his transition into charity organizer.

Basketball carnival to support Yao Foundation charity game

2013-07-01 16:45

NBA China announced it will host the inaugural NBA Cares - Yao Foundation Charity Carnival for fans on July 1 in support of the Yao Foundation Charity Game.

Yao stresses transparency in charity

2013-07-01 01:16

Despite his fading personal influence and the public's growing suspicion of the credibility of charities, Yao is determined to carry out his charitable commitment.

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