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Wang Zhizhi
2003-10-28 16:01

NBA LA Clippers' Chinese basketball star Wang Zhizhi is seen after a practice session in Saitama, north of Tokyo October 28, 2003 ahead of the 2003 NBA Japan Games, the season opener between the Clippers and the Seattle SuperSonics. The games will be held October 30 and November 1 at Saitama Super Arena, venue for the 2006 FIBA World Basketball Championship for Men. On far right is Wang's Clippers teammate Olden Polynice. [Reuters]
Manchester City
2003-10-27 17:15
Manchester City's French defender David Sommeil (L) battles with Tottenham Hotspur's French striker Freddie Kanoute as Chinese defender Sun Jihai (R) watches during their English premier league match at the City of Manchester Stadium September 28, 2003. [Reuters]
Chinese Sun
2003-10-27 17:15
Manchester City's Chinese midfielder Jihai Sun (C) is brought down for a penalty by Aston Villa's Peter Whittingham (R) watched by goalkeeper Thomas Sorenson (L) in the English premier league match at the City of Manchester Stadium, September 14, 2003. Manchester City won the match 4-1. [Reuters]
Yao Ming's wax figure
2003-10-04 11:44
The latest wax figure of NBA player Yao Ming displays at Madame Tussauds in Hong Kong September 30, 2003. Yao is the first mainland Chinese sports star to be cast in wax and takes his place alongside other international sporting greats such David Beckham. [Reuters]
Yao Ming in ABC final
2003-09-30 11:43
Yao Ming lays up in the final of the Asia Basketball Championship October 1, 2003. China downed South Korea 106-96 to lift trophy and booked Asia's only ticket to the Olympic Games next year.
Yao Ming & Bateer
2003-09-28 11:42
Yao Ming (R) and Menk Bateer smile during a training session on September 28, 2008. China qualified for final of the Asian Basketball Championship after eliminaing Japan.
Sun Jihai watches Ljunberg's goal
2003-09-02 11:19
Sun Jihai in Man City's 3-2 win over Blackburn
2003-08-26 12:05
Sun Jihai [L] challenges Steven Reid of Blackburn Rovers as Manchester City win the game 3-2.
Sun Jihai in Match
2003-08-18 15:25
Sun Jihai (R) fights for the ball with Charlton's Kevin Lesbie in a Premiership match August 17, 2003. Sun Jihai scored at 83th minute as Manchester City won the match 3-0. [photocom]
Sun Jihai Scored again
2003-08-18 09:56
Sun Jihai controls the ball in a Premiership match where Manchester City beat Charlton 3-0 in London, August 17, 2003. Sun scored the third goal for Man City at the 86th minute. [photocom]
Li Tie Sentoff
2003-08-18 14:51
Menk Bateer and Yao Ming
2003-08-06 14:19
Menk Bateer[L] makes faces while standing along with national teammate Yao Ming before an exhibitiona match between China's national team and Austrilia's Melbourne Tigers, Hong Kong, August 6, 2003. [Newsphoto.com.cn]

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