On December 29, 2024, Beijing time, there were 9 NBA games today involving the Lakers, Warriors, Suns, Mavericks, Nuggets, Thunder, Kings, Blazers, and Jazz. After the games, the Western Conference standings saw some changes. The Lakers hosted the Kings at home with James and Hayes absent, while the Kings had their main players present. The Lakers led by 9 points in the first quarter, but the Kings won the second quarter by 10 points to take a 1-point lead. The Lakers dominated the third quarter, winning by 18 points, and led by 17 points after three quarters. Although the Kings made up 7 points in the fourth quarter, it was not enough, and the Lakers eventually defeated the Kings by 10 points. Davis scored 36 points, 15 rebounds, and 8 assists on 12 of 16 shooting, while Reeves scored 26 points, 6 rebounds, and 16 assists on 9 of 16 shooting. Fox scored 29 points, 5 rebounds, 12 assists, and 4 steals on 12 of 25 shooting, and DeRozan scored 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists on 12 of 17 shooting. After defeating the Kings, the Lakers swept them 4-0 this season. Last season, the Kings were the Lakers' nemesis, sweeping them 4-0 in the regular season. However, this season's momentum has completely reversed, and the Lakers have become the Kings' nemesis. Even without James, the Lakers were able to defeat the Kings convincingly, creating an NBA miracle. With the win, the Lakers improved to 18-13 and moved from seventh to fifth in the West. The Kings dropped to…

Currently, the CBA regular season is in full swing, with exciting matches that are hard to keep up with. During the offseason, the Beijing men's basketball team became the biggest beneficiary, spending a huge sum of money to acquire Zhou Qi, the top domestic star in the CBA, and subsequently securing an All-Star-level guard, Chen Yingjun. It can be said that the goal for the new season is very clear: to win the championship. Indeed, in the first stage of the competition, Beijing showed great competitiveness and even managed to stabilize at the top of the CBA standings. However, recently, Beijing's performance has been average, suffering two consecutive defeats before this. On one hand, Beijing's three foreign players have faced targeted defense, making it difficult for them to score or connect the team as effectively as before. On the other hand, Zhou Qi has recently failed to provide support for the team. It must be said that Zhou Qi's form has significantly declined since joining Beijing this season. So far, Zhou Qi has only played 7 games for Beijing, with his average statistics dropping to 12.9 points and 6.6 rebounds. This is unacceptable, both in terms of statistics and playing time. Especially now, Zhou Qi's body seems to be made of glass. Last season, during the playoff match between Guangdong and Liaoning, due to a confrontation with Morand, Zhou Qi's back injury recurred, which directly caused Guangdong's efforts for the entire season to go down the drain. The back injury also kept Zhou Qi out for 177 days. After joining…

The CBA regular season is in full swing, and according to the schedule, on December 30th, the league will welcome the Spring Festival showdown, with Liaoning Men's Basketball Team facing off against Guangdong Men's Basketball Team at home. This match is destined to be a clash of titans, with high levels of interest and attention from fans who will be watching the players' performances and defensive actions on the court. Before the game, three pieces of news have emerged. Firstly, in another recently concluded focus match, Shanxi Men's Basketball Team defeated Guangsha Men's Basketball Team, which was ranked first in the league. As a result, Shanxi Men's Basketball Team has risen to second place in the entire league and has become one of the favorites to win the championship this season. Compared to the outcome of the game, fans are more concerned about Zhang Ning's foul actions on the court. It turns out that towards the end of the game, Zhang Ning was called for a flagrant foul during an offensive play under the basket, and he was also expelled from the game due to accumulating 1T1 flagrant fouls. In slow-motion replay, it can be seen that during his shot attempt, Zhang Ning's left arm had pressing and clamping movements, which caused Hu Jinqiu to fall heavily to the ground. The referee believed that this action was intended to injure, so they quickly issued a flagrant foul to Zhang Ning. In this game, Zhang Ning also raised his elbow against Sun Minghui during a fast break, and the referee quickly…

Before 2024 is Over, "Big Melons" from Various Circles Keep Coming, Videos and Private Photos of Incidents Keep Leaking Introduction Recently, paparazzi have been rampant, as if trying to meet their year-end targets. The well-kept secret of Uncle Gem's detention was exposed, and the image of Zhao Lusi, seriously ill and sitting in a wheelchair, has been meticulously scrutinized. However, none of these can compare to the one who had a night out with three women over eight days! 01 Former national football player Li Tie was sentenced to 20 years, which many of you may have heard about. The former director of China's General Administration of Sport, Gou Zhongwen, was also officially arrested, which you should all be aware of. Today, let's talk about something different! Recently, table tennis players Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng announced their withdrawal from the world rankings. This caused a stir among fans, who were furious and had mixed opinions. According to their explanation, they "couldn't bear" the new WTT rule: no participation means a fine. Indeed. After all, as top ten seed players in the world, Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng had just won the singles titles at the Paris Olympics respectively. However, according to WTT regulations, if the two do not participate in the agreed competitions, they will be fined $5,000 based on their current ranking! Such "tyrannical teasing" is really hard to handle. However, with Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng's withdrawal, it seems there are deeper "secrets." Otherwise, Zhang Jike wouldn't have come out in support. But no matter what, the…

Chen Meng has officially withdrawn from the WTT world rankings, and she is not the first to announce her withdrawal; Fan Zhendong had already done so before her. Why did they withdraw from the world rankings? Simply put, WTT has introduced new regulations that not only assign a score of 0 for missing a match but also impose fines. For someone like Chen Meng, with her world ranking, missing a single match incurs a penalty of $5,000. Such hefty fines have left Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng feeling unable to bear the cost, as both were still recovering from their participation in the recently concluded Paris Olympics and were not yet physically prepared for competition. As a result, they had no choice but to withdraw from the world rankings; otherwise, they would face significant financial penalties for each missed event. Chen Meng and Fan Zhendong have both expressed their inability to shoulder the fines, which has drawn attention from many fans to the prize money earned by table tennis athletes. Taking Chen Meng as an example, who has withdrawn, how much is her annual WTT prize money? Unlike tennis, where prize money can easily reach hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars, the highest prize money for the women's singles champion at the WTT annual finals is just 40,000,whichisthehighestsingleprizemoneythroughouttheyear.Othergrandslameventsoffer40,000, which is the highest single prize money throughout the year. Other grand slam events offer 40,000,whichisthehighestsingleprizemoneythroughouttheyear.Othergrandslameventsoffer30,000, star challenge events 10,000to10,000 to 10,000to20,000, and even branch event singles champions can receive several thousand dollars. To get to the point, how much…

Recently, the Chinese National Table Tennis Team has been trending on hot searches due to the withdrawal of Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng, attracting widespread attention and heated discussion. The exit of these two top players appears to be for personal reasons, but in reality, it has brought to light a series of complex issues, with the most notable being the doubts surrounding Liu Guoliang as the head of WTT and chairman of the Table Tennis Association. The direct reason for Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng's withdrawal is the new regulations introduced by WTT, which stipulate that players who do not participate in competitions will face a fine of $5,000 each time. For athletes like Chen Meng, after deducting various expenses from their hard-earned income over a year, there is hardly anything left, making it impossible for them to bear such high fines. Therefore, they chose to withdraw from the competition to avoid financial losses. However, this decision has plunged Liu Guoliang into a whirlpool of public opinion. As the head of WTT and chairman of the Table Tennis Association, Liu Guoliang undoubtedly bears an inescapable responsibility for the introduction of the new rules. This has led many fans to question his decisions, with some even believing that he is forcing Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng into retirement. With the continuous fermentation of public opinion, Liu Guoliang has faced unprecedented pressure, and rumors have emerged that he may resign as chairman of the Table Tennis Association. Faced with such doubts and rumors, Liu Guoliang's future is indeed full of uncertainty.…

Some are born in Rome, while others spend their entire lives unable to reach it. Some always find ways to ride the waves and reach Rome! In life, success is fleeting, but failure is the main theme. However, how one faces failure distinguishes different types of people: some are knocked down by failure, while others get up and continue moving forward. The NBA is a world of survival of the fittest, where prodigies like LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama, who peak upon their debut, are few and far between. Most stars need the right time, place, and people to truly shine, enduring numerous challenges before they can defy fate and become true winners of fame and fortune, such as Nikola Jokic, who went from a second-round pick to an MVP, champion, and Finals MVP, writing the most magnificent tale of overcoming adversity! There is another star in the league who doesn't believe in fate and refuses to give up, being only one big contract away from becoming a winner in life! Jonathan Kuminga was born in Goma, a war-torn border town in Congo. Kuminga once said: "If many players had gone through what I've been through, they would have given up basketball or even needed psychological counseling, but these things don't affect me; they are the continuous source of my motivation!" From learning to play basketball by watching Kobe Bryant's highlights to giving up college to represent Ignite in the G League, from joining the Golden State Warriors, the reigning champions, as the No. 7 overall pick in the 2021…

As the saying goes, "Once a teacher, always a father." However, who would have thought that a former Chinese Olympic champion would dare to reveal her coach as a "wolf in sheep's clothing"! Not only did he force students to take drugs, but he also repeatedly beat them. What is the truth behind this? Born in 1969, Zhuang Xiaoyan began professional training at the age of 14 and entered the Liaoning Province Judo Team in 1984. At the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, Zhuang Xiaoyan won the gold medal in the women's over 72 kg category, achieving China's first Olympic gold medal in judo. Her coach, Liu Yongfu, is also a well-known figure in the judo world. He was once a wrestler and later transitioned to become a judo coach, personally cultivating many top athletes, earning him the title of a "godfather" in Chinese judo. During their collaboration, they were a perfect match, achieving remarkable results. However, a recent public dispute has completely torn apart this mentor-student relationship. The incident began with several videos posted by Liu Yongfu on social media. In these videos, Liu Yongfu confidently recounted how he discovered and cultivated Zhuang Xiaoyan, even going so far as to say, "Without me, there would be no her today." But these words infuriated Zhuang Xiaoyan, who immediately responded on social media, not only denying Liu Yongfu's contribution to her success but also exposing a series of shocking secrets. Zhuang Xiaoyan's response was unexpected. In her lengthy post, she pointed out that her career success was entirely due to her own hard…

Recently, Fan Zhendong openly expressed his dissatisfaction with the new rules of WTT, drawing widespread attention from Chinese fans. Unable to bear the new rule that fines athletes for not participating in competitions, Fan Zhendong chose to withdraw from the world rankings but will not retire! This means that he will still participate in domestic competitions in the future, but he will definitely not play in international competitions. Why did he choose to withdraw from the international rankings? Because WTT is purely profiting from the health of the athletes, with an overly dense schedule and punishment for non-participation, which is very unfair to the athletes! The current chairman of WTT is Liu Guoliang, who has pushed for a commercial nature of the competition system under WTT that scores higher than the nine major events, forcing athletes who want to obtain international rankings to frequently compete, willingly exploited by WTT. Of course, if Liu Guoliang's only significant initiative was the reform of WTT, it might not have been enough to make Fan Zhendong decide to quit. The real catalyst for Fan Zhendong's split with Liu Guoliang is actually the fan culture surrounding the national table tennis team! In the past, Liu Guoliang promoted the fan culture of the national table tennis team mainly to promote table tennis! After all, table tennis is a niche sport with limited commercial value worldwide; since it is difficult to break through offline, they turned to online platforms, using short videos to market various topics, creating personal IPs for athletes, and thus gaining more attention for…

Translation of the article content into English: The Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) has announced that in preparation for the 2025 National Games, the 2025-2026 CBA season will start in early December, and the number of league games will be reduced once again. This change, which appears to be just a matter of time and schedule adjustments, has triggered a series of chain reactions in the signing of foreign players, causing many teams to face new difficulties in signing foreign players. The adjustment of the CBA schedule, especially the postponement of the start of the new season to early December, means that at this point in time, the NBA and other major basketball leagues in Europe and America have already started their new seasons. This implies that when CBA teams are looking for foreign players, the range of high-quality players they can choose from will be significantly reduced. In the past, the timing of the CBA season was relatively independent, giving teams more time during the off-season to contact and sign excellent foreign players from around the world. For example, in the past few seasons, many teams were able to finalize their foreign player choices in September or October, giving these foreign players enough time to adapt to team tactics and the competitive environment in China. However, under the new schedule, high-level players who are contracted in European and American leagues find it difficult to transfer to the CBA during the middle of the season. Statistically, in the past five seasons, over 60% of newly signed foreign players by CBA teams…