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Major Tennis Players In Favor Of New International Premier Tennis League In Asia05 / 24 / 13Thirty-eight-year-old Indian doubles tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi, who has "a strong head for business," is pushing ahead with his Asian tennis league project, according to Christopher Clarey of the NEW YORK TIMES. Bhupathi believes that Asia "is under-served by high-level tennis and... Tags: Leagues and Governing Bodies, Asia |
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NRL Wants Opening Game In China
The plan of National Rugby League club Manly Sea Eagles to "spread the NRL gospel in China is no gimmick," as they continue negotiations to jump-start next season in China against Canberra, according to Jon Tuxworth of the SYDNEY MORNING HERALD. Sea Eagles and Raiders officials met with the NRL and ...
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China To House First NBA Center
NBA China and Yatai Lanhai Investment Group have agreed to a partnership to design, develop and build the first NBA Center in the world in Tianjin's Wuqing district. The facility will cover 12,000sqm and will include games, training and fitness, kids recreation, interactive games, shopping, dining a ...
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BCCI Planning Administrative Makeover
The Board of Control for Cricket in India, "often criticized for lack of professionalism, could undergo a makeover very soon," according to K Shriniwas Rao of the TNN. It plans to bring in professional managers "to improve the administrative machinery." The board's goal is to have three general mana ...
Cambodia Uses USGA System
The Cambodian Golf Federation has introduced a national system for male and female golfers' handicaps of differing skills, "so that they can compete on a level playing field," according to H S Manjunath of the PHNOM PENH POST. The formal handicap system, which came into effect on Sept. 1, "followed ...
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NBA, CBA Extend Coaching Deal
The NBA and Chinese Basketball Association agreed to a multi-year extension of their joint coaching program, which has trained more than 580 CBA pro and junior level coaches since '09. Through the extension, the two leagues will continue to work together to improve coaching, which will result in you ...
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ICC Suspends Umpires Accused In Sting
The Int'l Cricket Council has suspended six umpires from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan "over allegations of corruption" in the build-up to the World Twenty20, according to Josh Burrows of the LONDON TIMES. India TV has broadcast undercover footage "claiming to prove that six officials were will ...
Li-Ning Officially Announces Wade Deal
Chinese sportswear company Li-Ning and NBA Miami Heat G Dwyane Wade formally announced a multiyear partnership involving the creation of a new athletic footwear and apparel brand called "Wade." The brand will serve as the centerpiece of Li-Ning's int'l basketball strategy and be shaped by Wade's cre ...
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F1 Is Still Foreign In South Korea
The Korean F1 Grand Prix "is one of the more controversial races on the F1 calendar, while most drivers like the course, they are bugged by the strange atmosphere," according to the DPA. Mercedes driver Michael Schumacher said, "Korea is one of the newer races in F1, which is sadly noticeable due to ...
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Singapore's SingTel Wins EPL Rights
Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. has secured the broadcast rights to all 380 Premier League matches each year for seasons '13-14 through '15-16 in Singapore. These rights were acquired on a non-exclusive basis. The matches will continue to be available online on miostadium.com and on mobile via Sin ...
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NBA Looks To Capitalize On China Trip
The NBA is “orchestrating its sixth China Games tour to enhance its largest market outside” the U.S., and the Miami Heat and “some of their players hope to cash in on the opportunity as well,” according to Craig Davis in a front-page piece for the South Florida SUN-SENTINEL. ...
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