Garnett lifts Celtics over Rockets

BOSTON: Kevin Garnett scored 26 points and Paul Pierce added 19 to lead the Boston Celtics to their seventh victory in a row, a 97-93 triumph over Houston on Wednesday.

South Korean Choi dies from head injuries

SEOUL: South Korean boxer Choi Yo-sam, who fell into a coma after winning his WBO intercontinental flyweight title fight last week, was declared officially dead early Thursday, a hospital spokesman said.

For lying, fraud, Jones asks judge for probation

WHITE PLAINS, New York: Former Olympic champion Marion Jones says she has been punished enough and should not have to go to prison for lying about doping and check fraud.

League title still in Benitez's sights despite Wigan draw

LIVERPOOL, England: Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez insists his team is still in the race for the Premier League title despite sitting 12 points behind Arsenal.

Espanyol out to prove they can last the pace

MADRID: Primera Liga surprise package Espanyol are out to prove they can remain a force to be reckoned with in the second half of the season when they host fellow high fliers Villarreal at Montjuic on Saturday.

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Creating a new events hub in Central China

President of the Union of International Fairs (UFI) Cliff Wallace and his team are pushing forward the internationalization of Zhengzhou International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Zhengzhou focuses on exhibitions

Cliff Wallace, born in Greenville, America, has more than 40 years' experience in the public assembly venue industry. He has managed, operated, assisted in planning and design, as well as advised on convention and exhibition, arena and stadium venues in Asia, Europe and North America.

Top class facility for business and leisure

The Zhengzhou International Convention and Exhibition Centre is a multi-purpose venue capable of accommodating conventions, exhibitions and business activities, as well as dining, entertainment and sightseeing with a wide range of equipment and facilities.

Sports

Jazz snap Blazers' winning streak

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah: Portland's 13-game NBA winning streak came to an end Monday as the Trail Blazers lost 111-101 to Utah.