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Event Notes: Franch Open Organizers Ban Father Of Australian Bernard Tomic05 / 09 / 13French Open organizers "banned John Tomic from the tournament, following the lead of the ruling body of men's tennis," which Wednesday "banned him indefinitely." The father of Australian Bernard Tomic "is due to appear in court in Madrid next Tuesday on assault charges for allegedly breaking the nos... Tags: Events and Attractions, China |
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Yao Pushes For More School Sports
Former NBA player Yao Ming "would like to see a bigger push for sports in Chinese schools," according to Sun Xiaochen of the CHINA DAILY. The "first phase of his own efforts" came to an end Saturday as the inaugural Yao Foundation Hope Primary School Basketball Season concluded in Leshan Stadium. Th ...
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China's Li Ning May Post Full-Year Loss
Li Ning, "the struggling Chinese sportswear retailer that is one of the mainland’s best known homegrown brands," has warned it may post a full-year loss due to inventory overhang and slowing domestic economic growth, according to Waldmeir & Tsui of the FINANCIAL TIMES. Its shares fell 3.8% ...
Björn Borg Brand Expands In China
Björn Borg will launch his Swedish fashion brand collection in the Sogo department store in Shanghai. The store is located on the city's West Nanjing Road, known as the luxury shopping street lined with numerous global brands. Björn Borg is also introducing its products throughout the whol ...
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NBA Brings Goodwill To China
Former NBA Houston Rockets player Yao Ming and L.A. Clippers F Caron Butler will lead campus activities and clinics this weekend as the NBA focuses "on earthquake-stricken areas in Sichuan province in the lead up to" the China Games this fall, according to Sun Xiaochen of the CHINA DAILY. Butler wil ...
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Barça, Madrid Against China Trip
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) already has an agreement in place for the Supercopa to be played in China, but it needs the Asamblea del Futbol to ratify it, "which Madrid and Barcelona are not disposed to do," according to J.M. of AS. The tournament, currently played with a home-and-away ser ...
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UEFA Awards Media Rights in China
UEFA has awarded the '12-15 UEFA Champions League media rights to Chinese public broadcaster CCTV and the '12-15 UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League Internet rights to Sina and QQ in China. CCTV will broadcast each matchnight one live UEFA Champions League match as well as a highlights prog ...
NBA Launches NBA 3-On-3 In India
The NBA will launch the NBA 3X presented by Sprite in India. The free interactive event will combine basketball and entertainment to bring an NBA experience to fans in four cities from Sept. 15 to Oct. 21. The event will visit Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai and Mumbai. It will be the first time the NBA v ...
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Maradona Suing Chinese Internet Firms
Former Al Wasl club Manager Diego Maradona "attended a Beijing court hearing on Friday," which was considering his $3.2M image rights claim against two Chinese Internet companies, according to the AFP. Xinhua news agency reported Maradona has accused the companies of "using his name and picture for ...
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Dwyane Wade Considering Li-Ning
Sneaker magazine Sole Collector's Nick DePaula tweeted Thursday: "Hearing from several people that Dwyane Wade will likely leave Jordan Brand and sign with Li-Ning. Huge shift," according to Jon Pastuszek of NIUBBALL.com. The news follows Jordan Brand canceling his Fly Wade 3's, "and the two sides a ...
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China's Outdoor Sports Retail To Grow
Sales of outdoor sports products, such as clothing, footwear and camping gear in China "are expected to continue growing, as they get boosts from the increase of vehicle ownership and the popularity of outdoor activities," according to Wang Zhuoqiong of the CHINA DAILY. Retail sales of outdoor produ ...
