The Chinese NBA star Yao Ming is buying his former CBA team, the Shanghai Sharks. The team finished the second last in the 08-09 season, the worst ever result in club’s history. “As a Shanghainese, I’m emotionally attached to the team,” Yao was quoted as saying by a state-owned television station. “The club is now [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Shanghai Sports Bureau'
What Can Yao Get from the Sharks?
July 16th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Basketball, Business
Tags:CBA·Shanghai Sharks·Shanghai Sports Bureau·SMG·Xiyang Group·Yao Ming
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 – [...]
Tags:Bayi Rockets·CBA·Dongguan Leopards·Guangdong Southern Tigers·NBL·Shandong Lions·Shanghai Sharks·Shanghai Sports Bureau·Titan Sports·Xiyang Group·Yao Ming
