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Watch Video Play Video Former Washington Wizards power forward and Chinese basketball star, Yi Jianlian, is still without an NBA contract with the season due to start tomorrow. Yi is a free agent after finishing his contract in Washington. With the new NBA effectively only hours away, Yis situation is intensifying. He returned to the USA after a short stint in the CBA with his hometown club, Guangdong. It was rumored that Yi was likely to sign a two-year contract with the Golden State Warriors, but that has not been confirmed. Pundits say part of the reason is that Yis 6-million US-dollar request exceeded the Warriors expectations. So the Chinese forwards immediate future is still on hold. Yi became an unrestricted free agent after the Wizards declined to extend his $5.4 million offer for the new season. Yi averaged 5.6 points and 3.9 rebounds in 63 games with the Wizards last season. He was limited for most of the campaign because of a hyperextended right knee. Washing...

Watch Video Play Video A 13-year-old Chinese golfing prodigy stole the headlines at the China Ladies Golf Open on Sunday. Teenager Shi Yiting set a new record, while a South Korean golfer grabbed her second straight tournament title. Shi became the youngest golfer to finish in fourth place at the tournament after she carded a total of 214 - 2 strokes under-par. But the title belonged to South Koreas Kim Hye Youn. She finished with a 1 over-par 73 on Sunday, and retained the trophy she won last year with a total of 210 - 6 under-par. Chinas Feng Shanshan produced the best result among all Chinese golfers. She blasted a 4-under 212 to finish second. Organizers hope the event can grow bigger in the future. Li Hong, CLPGA CEO, said, "I think the China Ladies Golf Open is an international event. Currently, we cooperate with the South Korean Golf Association. They send 40 golfers to play against their Chinese counterparts. We have done a good job, but we need to make this...

Watch Video Play Video China's first grand slam tennis champion is getting by with a little bit of help from her friends this weekend, as Li Na pulls double duty as the host and competitor for the "Li Na and Friends" exhibition in Wuhan. The central Chinese city is home for Li and Li is giving her hometown a show to remember. Joining China's first grand slam winner, Li Na in Wuhan is: 14-time Grand Slam singles champion Pete Sampras, former world number one Carlos Moya and Germany Sabine Lisicki who knocked out Li in the second round of Wimbledon this year. (From left to right) Former French Open champion Carlos Moya, 2011 Wimbledon semifinalist and WTA Comeback Player of the Year Sabine Lisicki, 14-time Grand Slam champion Pete Sampras and Chinese French Open winner Li Na pose for photos in front of the Yellow Crane Tower, or Huanghelou, a historic interest of Li's hometown Wuhan in Central China December 18, 2011. An exhibition game named "Wuh...

Watch Video Play Video Chinese hurdling megastar Liu Xiang has kicked off his outdoor season. After a solid indoor campaign, Liu is ready to get back in the blocks for his favoured 110m distance in Kawasaki, Japan for the Golden Grand Prix. Liu headed into the IAAF World Challenge Meet in Japan as the heavy favourite to win the title. And the race proved to be a casual drill for the former Olympic and World champion. With most of his close rivals not taking part, Liu Xiang stormed to victory in an overwhelming fashion in the mens 110m hurdles in a winning time of 13.09 seconds. This is Lius first outdoor event win leading up to his attempt to bring home another Olympic gold medal from London. China's Liu Xiang gestures after the men's 110m hurdle final at the Seiko Golden Grand Prix athletic competition in Kawasaki, Japan, May 6, 2012. Liu won the race with a time of 13.09 seconds. (Xinhua/Ma Ping) China's Liu Xiang gestures after the men's 110m hurd...