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Where Are The Evil Empires Among China’s Sports Teams?

December 16th, 2011 · No Comments · Business, Sports, Sports Regime

On March 8, 1983, in Orlando, Florida, former United States President Ronald Reagan gave a speech where he was first recorded to have said the phrase “evil empire”. At that time tensions between the US and the Soviet Union were at an all time high and it seemed that the Cold War would continue well [...]

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Unstoppable Guangdong Wins CBA Title

May 4th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Basketball

Guangdong Southern Tigers (广东宏远) beat Xinjiang Flying Tigers (新疆广汇) 106-95, notching their fifth CBA title in six years by 4-1 in the finals. Xinjiang were ahead 32-23 after the first quarter but Guangdong bounced back to lead 50-48 at the half. The defending champion extended their lead to 10 points in the their quarter by [...]

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Struck by State-ownership, Shanghai Sharks Is Struggling without Sponsor

April 14th, 2009 · No Comments · Basketball, Business, Government

Two players in Guangdong Southern Tigers (广东宏远) and three in Shandong Lions (山东黄金) were fined and suspended by CBA last week for a brawl in their quarter-final playoff match. Guangdong, the defending champion, was barely touched by the punishment and extended their winning streak to 25 games after defeating Dongguan Leopards (东莞马可波罗) by 111 – [...]

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