Manchester United's Dong Fangzhuo (L) and Park Ji-sung battle for the ball during a training session in Beijing July 25, 2005. Manchester United starts a four-day visit to China and will face Beijing Guoan in a friendly match at the Beijing Workers' Stadium on Tuesday. [Reuters]
China forward Hao Haidong powers a shoot during a friendly between Sheffield United and the Grenn City of Zhejiang in Hangzhou, July 18, 2005. The United beat Green City 3-0.
Chinese basketball star and Houston Rockets center Yao Ming (C) walks with AIDS orphans Ding Kaipeng (L) and Zhang Yun during an HIV/AIDS awareness event at the Tsinghua University in Beijing July 17, 2005. Yao returned to China this week to take part in the NBA outreach event. [Reuters]
The Houston Rockets' Yao Ming, helped by the ability of fans to cast votes on the NBA's multi-lingual website, received a record total of 2.56 million votes for the 54th All-Star Game.
Houston Rockets center Yao Ming (R) dunks over Atlanta Hawks guard Josh Childress in first half NBA action in Atlanta, November 16, 2004. Rockets lost 84-88. Yao scored 27 points. [Reuters]
Houston Rockets center Yao Ming (11) hooks a shot over Toronto Raptor defenders Vince Carter (15) and Donyell Marshall (42) in the second half March 24, 2004 at the Toyota Center in Houston. The Rockets won in overtime 90-89. [Reuters]
Houston Rockets' Yao Ming (11), of China, shoots between Los Angeles Clippers' Bobby Simmons, bottom, and Chris Kaman (35) during the second quarter Tuesday, March 9, 2004 in Houston. The Rockets beat the Clippers 90-85. [AP]
Houston Rockets guard Steve Francis (L) jumps into the arms of center Yao Ming after Ming made two and drew a foul for a three point play in the waning seconds of their NBA game against the Dallas Mavericks in Houston, March 7, 2004. The Rockets won 101-98. [Reuters]
Houston Rockets center Yao Ming (L) and Cleveland Cavaliers guard LeBron James greet each other before the tipoff of their game February 25, 2004 at the Toyota Center in Houston. [Reuters]
Houston Rockets' Yao Ming (11), of China, reacts after scoring a basket against the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004 in Houston. Yao led the Rockets with 29 points in their 102-87 win over the Lakers. [AP]
Houston Rockets center Yao Ming of China (R) shoots the ball over Chicago Bulls center Eddy Curry, during their NBA game in Chicago, November 3, 2003. Rockets annihilate Bulls 98-66. Yao Ming scored 12 with 7 rebounds. [Agencies]
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