Flying Tigers part with Donewald

Coach fired after disappointing start, but will keep post with national team

BEIJING - Bob Donewald's ambition to bring the Xinjiang Flying Tigers a long-awaited Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) title ended abruptly on Tuesday when league officials confirmed the coach's split with the club.

After a full day of sources unwilling to confirm the rumors of Donewald's departure, Bai Xilin, director of the CBA's competition department finally acknowledged it.