China's U20 National Football Team is currently in a crucial preparation phase, with their recent performances capturing the hearts of many Chinese football enthusiasts. In a recent away friendly match against Thailand's U20 team, the Chinese team drew 1-1 with their opponents. The game was full of drama as the team managed to equalize through a goal by Chen Zeshi, a young player from Shandong Taishan. However, this also meant that the team had gone two rounds without a win in their New Year's away training, which inevitably raised questions and concerns about their strength. For the team's head coach, Jurevic, the outcome of the friendly matches is not his primary focus. As an experienced coach, he places more importance on using these games to identify and address existing problems within the team. After all, the upcoming Youth Asian Cup will present a much tougher challenge. The purpose of friendly matches is to help the team adjust their state in time before official competitions and resolve technical and tactical deficiencies. This 05 national youth team has indeed shown remarkable strength and potential. In a previous highly anticipated friendly match, the team achieved a notable feat by defeating traditional powerhouse South Korea 2-0. In that game, Liu Chengyu, a young forward from Shanghai Shenhua, performed outstandingly, scoring twice. This victory not only demonstrated the team's competitiveness in important matches but also filled the Chinese football community with expectations for this young squad. The ultimate goal of the team is to secure qualification for the World Youth Championship through the Youth Asian…

Recently, keen fans discovered that Zhang Jike, the former national table tennis Grand Slam champion, no longer has any existing enterprises under his name, and his only studio has changed from being in operation to being cancelled! The news of all the companies under Zhang Jike's name being cancelled has sparked intense discussions among domestic fans. Once upon a time, Zhang Jike had various advertising endorsements and commercial collaborations pouring in. Nowadays, Zhang Jike's commercial empire is no longer what it used to be, and his only studio has also been officially cancelled. It is understood that Ningbo Haishu Giant Star Yang Cultural Creative Studio was established in April 2024, which is less than a year from now. It is worth noting that before this, Beijing Feiao World Trade Co., Ltd., in which Zhang Jike held a 35% stake, was also cancelled in July 2024. However, although all the companies and studios under Zhang Jike's name have been cancelled, it has not had much impact on him personally! Nowadays, Zhang Jike has officially returned and transformed into a coach, with income mainly coming from live streaming sales and offline teaching. It is understood that Zhang Jike sells table tennis courses on short video social platforms, which directly exploded in sales, earning 1.7 million yuan in less than half a month. Although this income is far less than what Zhang Jike earned at the peak of his career, compared to ordinary people, it is already an exaggerated existence. Although Zhang Jike has achieved success in live streaming sales, he has also…

On January 22nd, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued. In today's focus game, the Nuggets defeated the 76ers at home, achieving a three-game winning streak. Facing the 76ers without Embiid, Jokic made an all-round performance with 11 points and 4 assists in the first quarter, helping the team score 35 points in a single quarter and establish an 8-point lead. In the second quarter, both sides scored a total of 82 points, and the Nuggets expanded their lead to 10 points. At the beginning of the third quarter, the Nuggets quickly scored 27-17, expanding their lead to 20 points. It should be noted that the Nuggets scored over 100 points in just two and a half quarters. Although the 76ers tried to catch up later, the Nuggets did not give them any chance and easily won at home. Jokic once again achieved a triple-double today. In the entire game, Jokic played for 30 minutes, shooting 10 of 15, including 2 of 3 from beyond the arc and 5 of 5 from the free throw line, totaling 27 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists. This is Jokic's 19th triple-double this season, and he has also achieved a triple-double in four consecutive games, continuing to rank first in the league. At the same time, this is also Jokic's 149th career triple-double, continuing to rank third in NBA history, only behind his teammate Westbrook and Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson. It should be noted that Jokic's career triple-double ratio reached 20.8%, ranking first in NBA history! Westbrook continued to start today, playing…

On January 22nd, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the Lakers defeat the Wizards at home. LeBron James played for 35 minutes, shooting 8 of 18 from the field, including 2 of 6 from three-point range, scoring 21 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, dishing out 13 assists, making 2 steals, and blocking 1 shot, with 5 turnovers and a +19 plus-minus rating. The 40-year-old James set multiple records in this game, leading the Lakers to victory while also contributing to the Wizards' 11th consecutive loss. Facing the Wizards, who are ranked last in the league, James focused on organizing the offense at the start of the game, assisting Rui Hachimura for an easy score. When opportunities arose, he responded with strong counterattacks. In the final stages of the first quarter, James made a long pass to assist JaVale McGee for an alley-oop dunk. In the first quarter, James went 2 for 4 from the field, scoring 4 points, grabbing 4 rebounds, and dishing out 3 assists, but missed both of his three-point attempts. In the second quarter, James finally made his first three-pointer, helping the Lakers gain the upper hand. Despite the Wizards' counterattack, James scored with mid-range shots and completed an unreasonable dunk over Jonas Valanciunas, converting it into a 2+1 play. He celebrated by shaking his shoulders on the spot, causing excitement on the Lakers' bench, with Bronny James covering his head in disbelief. James continued to score, helping the team widen the gap, and at halftime, the Lakers led 59-49, a 10-point advantage. In the first half,…

The latest CBA standings have been released, with Shandong making a comeback against Shanxi to claim the second spot, while Liaoning, Guangdong, and Xinjiang are locked in a tight battle for position. In the 34th round of the CBA regular season, two matches were played first. Shandong achieved a significant home victory over Ningbo, returning to second place in the standings. Meanwhile, Jiangsu caused an upset by defeating Tianjin at home, which was quite unexpected. After these two matches, there hasn't been much change in the CBA standings, except for Shandong moving up to second place. Guangsha remains firmly at the top, followed by Zhejiang, Guangdong, Liaoning, Xinjiang, and Qingdao, all of whom have the same points, creating an intricate situation. Currently, Guangsha's position in the CBA standings is unshakable. With a record of 29 wins and 4 losses, they are far ahead of other teams, and their pursuit of the regular-season championship seems imminent. Shandong, with one more match played, has overtaken Shanxi to take second place with a record of 24 wins and 10 losses. Shanxi now sits in third with 25 wins and 7 losses, having already secured a playoff spot, becoming the second team to do so after Guangsha this season. Compared to the top three teams, the teams ranked 4th to 8th have the same number of points and almost the same number of victories. Except for Xinjiang, who have played one fewer match, the other four teams all have a record of 22 wins and 11 losses. Zhejiang is in 4th, Guangdong in 5th,…

Real Madrid has risen to the top of La Liga, leading their title rivals Atletico Madrid by 2 points and Barcelona by 7 points, giving them a strong chance to defend their La Liga championship. With a squad valued at 1.23 billion euros, the highest in the football world, Real Madrid also has the opportunity to re-sign some of the players they have sold who are performing well. One such player is the 20-year-old former Real Madrid player who has shone in Serie A, with a market value of 20 million euros, and can be repurchased by Florentino Perez for 9 million euros. In the early hours of January 21st, Beijing time, in the last match of the 21st round of Serie A, Fabregas' Como team defeated Udinese 4-1. Both teams had one player sent off in this match, with Como's Esposito contributing a goal and an assist, Diao and Nico Pas scoring, and Gerdaniga receiving a red card. On the Udinese side, Pajaro scored, Bjelul scored an own goal, and Bomavoko was sent off. After this victory, Como accumulated 22 points and ranked 13th in Serie A, 3 points ahead of the relegation zone, while Udinese remained in 10th place with 26 points. The relegation battle in this season's Serie A is very fierce, with mid-to-lower table teams fighting for survival. Whether Como can avoid relegation this season largely depends on the performance of Nico Pas. Pas recently suffered from injuries and came off the bench in the match against Udinese. Fabregas brought Pas on in the 61st minute,…

Peng Shijun Returns to Guangdong Men's Basketball Team, Xu Jie and Fu Hao Share Good News, Weems Fails Trial with Shanghai Men's Basketball Team The news of Peng Shijun's return to the Guangdong men's basketball team has excited many fans. As the national U19 youth team finals approach, the Guangdong team's lineup is becoming clearer. When everyone was still guessing who would be the lucky one, Peng Shijun suddenly emerged as the top contender. This young player is known for his restlessness, having previously left the first team for the second team. Now he is set to return, which some might see as a game of hide-and-seek. However, his skills are undeniable, which is why Guangdong has kept a spot open for him. The national U19 youth team finals will be a grand stage in Sichuan Yibin, where four strong teams will gather. Guangdong, Liaoning, Zhejiang, and Shanxi are all well-known names in the basketball world. This event is akin to a gathering of heroes in the basketball realm. Guangdong has gone all out, with 16 main players participating, forming a luxurious lineup. Coach Qu Shaobin seems determined to intimidate the competition. With such a lineup, it would be surprising if they did not win the championship. A netizen commented that Guangdong is ready to make a big move this time, giving full marks to their impressive display of strength. Peng Shijun's return to the first team is a testament to his abilities. Other teams are not to be underestimated, especially Liaoning, which has always been a formidable opponent to…

The Chinese women's volleyball team has always attached great importance to the height of their setters. Yang Xilan, Feng Kun, and Wei Qiuyue are all tall setters and are also the most representative setters of the Chinese women's volleyball team. With this tradition, it is difficult for setters who are not tall enough to gain a position in the Chinese women's volleyball team. Wang Na, Sun Wenjing, Sun Haiping, and Chen Xintong are typical representatives. They all have excellent passing skills but find it hard to enter the national team. Among the new generation of setters, there are also several promising talents who are less than 1.8 meters tall, such as Zou Jiaqi from Beijing Automotive Volleyball Team, Huang Xinyue from Shanghai Volleyball Team, Cai Yitong from Jiangxi Volleyball Team, and Zhang Kefan from Shandong Volleyball Team. They are all good setters, but their careers often end due to insufficient height. Fortunately, the Chinese women's volleyball team also has a continuous emergence of tall setters. Last year, two setters who won the U21 World Youth Championship, Yin Xiaolan and Zhao Yalun, are both 184 cm tall and have their own technical characteristics, making them good prospects for tall setters. Additionally, Jie Shengyu, who shone brightly at the recent Super League All-Star Game, stands at 187 cm and passes quickly and steadily, making her an even rarer talent. Sun Yan and Zhang Zihan, born in 2000, are relatively well-known. Sun Yan, from Jiangsu, is 188 cm tall and was selected into the national team during Lang Ping's coaching tenure. Zhang Zihan,…

The Houston Rockets' performance this season has been somewhat perplexing, with both impressive victories and frustrating defeats. However, there are still some bright spots, especially in the team's young players, who show potential but seem to be just short of reaching their full potential. The biggest headache for the Rockets is the lack of a leader or a superstar who can step up and change the course of a game in critical moments. Without such a core player, the Rockets seem to be searching for direction. However, this does not mean that the Rockets have to wait. Sometimes, the solution to problems does not require a gradual climb but can be achieved through a single trade that injects new vitality into the team. As the trade deadline approaches, the Houston Rockets' management seems to be preparing for a significant move, ready to overhaul the team roster, which has led to speculation about what big moves the Rockets will make this year. Looking at the current roster, there are indeed some players, especially those in the third lineup, who have not received enough playing time. Players like Adams, Jeff Green, Tate, and Aaron Holiday either have contracts nearing expiration or are on short-term deals, suggesting they may no longer be part of the team's future plans. If the team wants to make a significant breakthrough in the coming years, trading away some players for more capable ones may be an inevitable choice. The Rockets' lineup currently lacks an outside player with absolute offensive firepower. Imagine the three-point accuracy of Durant or…

Shandong Taishan's foreign aid introduction plan has really excited the fans. In the past season, Taishan's performance in the Chinese Super League and the FA Cup was disappointing - everyone knows the reason for the defeat, which is the low efficiency of foreign aid use. Almost every game, fans watched the team's weak attack, unstable defense, and the performance of foreign aid made people sweat. Therefore, the team management finally made up their minds and started a reshaping plan for the new season. They not only want to maintain strong firepower on the offensive line but also perform major surgery on the defensive line, especially the introduction of foreign aid for the midfield and central defender positions, which have become the top priority this winter window. For Shandong Taishan, retaining three attacking foreign aids - Crescencio, Zeka, and Kazaishvili, is almost the team's must-kill trio. These three can be said to be the most reliable force in Taishan's offensive end last season. In the later stage of the league, it was their super performance that helped Taishan stabilize the competitiveness of the season. Especially Crescencio, who is still the absolute core of the team's offense, his presence makes the opponent's defense like facing a formidable enemy. And Zeka's speed and Kazaishvili's dribbling skills also brought many unexpected sparks of attack to Taishan. To say that their three tacit cooperation is simply like an invincible trio, even if they encounter stronger opponents, they can always find a glimmer of opportunity. Everyone knows that football matches cannot just rely on the singles…