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China’s CCTV Airs Game 5 of NBA Finals

China's national central television CCTV announced on Oct. 9 that the TV program planned to televise Game 5 of the NBA Finals live to viewers in China. This was the first NBA game broadcast on the state-owned television in more than a year.

English Premier League Proceeds to Sue Chinese Streaming Platform over Terminated Contract Deal

After terminating its original contract with its Chinese broadcast rights holder PP Sports, the English Premier League (EPL) is taking legal action against the Chinese streaming platform over the alleged unpaid rights fees.

Hupu vs Dongqiudi: The Battle To Become China’s Top Football-Themed App

Both of Hupu and Dongqiudi, two largest football-themed apps in China, have been accelerating their efforts to boost their relationship with fans and effectively increase their market shares.

Spat between Bayern Munich and Its Chinese Fans: Everyone is Losing

Four weeks ago, when Bayern Munich historically won the Champions League in Lisbon after winning all 11 matches, its Chinese fans were still riled by the club’s endeavors to collaborate with two members of Teens in Times, a Chinese boy band.

Jeremy Lin Decides to Make Another Attempt to Return to NBA

Jeremy Lin announced on his social media that he will not be returning to the Chinese basketball league in the upcoming season.

Tencent Sports Signs One-year Broadcast Deal with Premier League

The English Premier League announced it had signed a one-year streaming deal for $10 million with Tencent Sports on Sept. 16. Tencent Sports will broadcast all the remaining 372 Premier League matches for the 2020/21 season.

CBA Season Overview: Guangdong Wins its 10th CBA Championship Title

By securing a 123-115 victory on Saturday night over the Liaoning Flying Leopards, the Guangdong Southern Tigers have officially won the 2020 Chinese Basketball Association championship title.

CBA Weekly Overview: Guangdong Likely to Lose Marshon Brooks for Rest of the Season

Upon returning to China to meet with his team, the Guangdong Southern Tigers, Marshon Brooks received a piece of news that will put his basketball career on pause.

China’s Top-level Football League Kicks off after Five-month Delay

After five months of delay, the Chinese Super League (CSL) resumed on July 25 in two Chinese cities, Suzhou and Dalian.

China to Cancel All International Tennis Tournaments in 2020

China has decided to call off several tennis competitions that are scheduled in October and November in various Chinese cities in 2020.

Yum China to Sponsor Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics

Yum China Holdings Inc. announced Monday it will be the official retail food services sponsor for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.

CBA Weekly Overview: Joseph Young Finds Success in China

After spending three seasons in the NBA, with several assignments to the Development League, Joseph Young, the 43rd pick from the 2015 NBA Draft found himself a new start in China.

CBA Weekly Overview: Guangdong Wins its 13th CBA Regular Season Champion Title

With a 114-111 victory, the Guangdong Tigers secured their 2019-2020 regular-season champion title six rounds before the tournament concludes.

CBA Weekly Overview: All-Chinese Team Looks to Surprise CBA league

The Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) tournament entered its second week of games following a long suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Two-Time Olympic Badminton Champion Lin Dan Retires after 20 Years

China’s badminton legend Lin Dan announced his retirement via social media on Saturday, ending his 20-year-long career with the Chinese badminton team.

Wu Lei Insists On Staying with Espanyol, Even if Team Gets Relegated

Chinese striker Wu Lei insisted that he intends to stay with Espanyol regardless of the outcome.

Chinese Super League to Restart on July 25

The Chinese Football Association (CFA) announced its plan to start the 2020 Chinese Super League (CSL) games on July 25.

Chinese Table Tennis Legend to Lead World Table Tennis Council

Legendary Chinese table tennis player Liu Guoliang will become the Chair of the newly formed World Table Tennis Council.

CBA Weekly Overview: Is O.J Mayo ready to return to the NBA?

Chinese Basketball Association tournament has returned, but the prepared return of O.J Mayo to the NBA is uncertain.

Wu Lei Misses Chance to Score, Espanyol Faces Tougher Challenges to Remain in La Liga

While Espanyol is in its difficult time of remaining in La Liga, its Chinese striker missed a chance that is impossible to miss to score.

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