In an indoor court at Shanghai's Yuanshen Basketball Park, 13-year-old Tian Yuke and a group of other children were practicing sliding, dribbling and defending, coached by former NBA point guard Gary Payton.
Aussie sniper excited to showcase skills in China Super League
Three men remain in contention to challenge Sepp Blatter for the presidency of soccer's world governing body.
Soccer legend Johan Cruyff has thrown his weight behind fellow Dutchman Michael van Praag in the race for FIFA's presidency, saying his friend is "somebody you can count on."
Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein of Jordan said it was time for the "culture of intimidation" in FIFA to end when he launched his campaign on Tuesday for the presidency of world soccer's ruling body.
Chinese Olympic champion hurdler Liu Xiang told a press conference on Tuesday that he is unlikely to recover in time to compete at the 2015 IAAF World Championships in Beijing in August.
Italian soccer star Alessandro Nesta expressed his bid to improve Chinese soccer level as he came to Beijing to participate in a teenager soccer trainning program.
Australian premiere football veteran Tim Cahill said on Tuesday to leave the New York Red Bulls and join Shanghai Shenhua in the Chinese Super League.
FIFA have confirmed that incumbent Sepp Blatter, former Portugal forward Luis Figo, Dutch FA president Michael van Praag and Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein of Jordan have bid to stand for president.
Billiards is seeking to be included in the sport program of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
The New England Patriots beat the Seattle Seahawks 28-24 to win the 49th Super Bowl on Sunday.
Quarterback Tom Brady of the winning New England Patriots was named the most valuable player of Sunday's Super Bowl.
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