The 2024-2025 season of the women's volleyball super league has now entered the playoff stage. Tianjin women's volleyball team, after winning the runner-up in the World Club Cup, has undergone a revolutionary change, with reports suggesting that they will introduce Japanese libero Riko Fujii in the playoffs. After Tianjin's rise, the pressure on Shanghai has also increased, and Jiangsu women's volleyball team will also welcome back two key players, Diao Linyu and Ni Feifan, in the playoffs. Tianjin women's volleyball team has solved the problems of first pass and second pass, which is like changing into a new team. Yao Di's skillful passing activates the attackers on the court, and Liu Liwen ranked first in the defense ranking of the World Club Cup, earning her the title of Best Libero. However, Liu Liwen's specialty lies in defense, and her first pass is not very stable, sometimes even requiring Yang Yi to replace her on the court to receive the first pass. The Japanese libero has a large first pass area, which can effectively relieve the first pass pressure on Wang Yizhu, Chen Boya, and Li Yingying. After Tianjin's first pass is in place, the three main attackers plus two world-class vice attackers, Wang Yuanyuan and Fetsisova, have an overall strength that can compete with Shanghai women's volleyball team. In the World Club Cup group stage, they won 3-0 in all three matches, and in the semi-finals, they defeated Brazil Beach 3-1. No one considered Tianjin as a contender for the championship in the Super League. After the regular season of…

Basketball courts are never short of inspiring stories, and the 32-year-old Wells has given us a thrilling comeback performance. From being a "vagrant" in the CBA to becoming the star player of Liaoning team, he proved with his accurate three-point shots that age is not an issue; what's crucial is seizing the opportunity. Speaking of Wells' career in the CBA, it's truly heart-wrenching. This guy has been playing in the CBA for several years, starting at Guangsha, then moving on to Jiangsu, Qingdao, and Jilin, but he never managed to establish himself anywhere. It's not that his skills were lacking; he performed well in every game, but he just didn't seem to have much luck with these teams. Such a player who seemed to be almost forgotten by the CBA suddenly transformed into the team's most reliable scorer when he joined Liaoning. How wonderful life can be! At the beginning of this season, Wells was still sitting on the bench at home. Who knew that Liaoning's foreign aid would suddenly encounter problems, giving him a chance? Although this opportunity came a bit late, Wells did not hesitate at all. Look at his performance against Guangzhou; it was as if he had turned on a cheat code, scoring 31 points throughout the game. More importantly, during the critical moments, he sank five three-pointers in a single quarter, completely changing the course of the game. Liaoning team has really been plagued by injuries this season, with their main players needing to rest frequently. If it weren't for Wells' timely "firefighting," the team's…

After a 9-year career in Chinese football, Mukeshui has returned to his place of fame, Dalian. However, this time he is not joining Dalian Yingbo, who have just been promoted to the Super League, but instead remains in the second-tier league, signing with newly-promoted Dalian Kuncheng. Despite Mukeshui's age of 37, Dalian Kuncheng seems unconcerned and has offered him a long-term contract, clearly valuing his promotion-winning attributes. At 37 years old, Mukeshui can still be heavily relied upon in China's secondary league, and he should be grateful for two decisions he made: first, giving up basketball at 19 to focus on football, and second, accepting Dalian Yifang's invitation in 2015. Standing nearly 1.9 meters tall and very strong, Mukeshui initially wanted to become a professional basketball player due to his natural physical advantages. He was able to join Zimbabwe's national youth teams and play as a starting point guard in the African Youth Basketball Championship, demonstrating not only his athletic talent but also his ability to endure hardship. In 2007, during the African Men's Basketball Championship, his playing time ranked second in the team, and he was the assist leader. However, fate opened another door for him - due to the lack of indoor basketball courts in Zimbabwe, he had to train with an amateur football club to maintain his form. This unintentional move won him a contract with the club. For Mukeshui, who lived in the slums, it was natural to give up basketball since football could bring in income. Incredibly, in the third year after switching sports, he…

Translation of the content: Today, the Golden State Warriors faced off against the Los Angeles Clippers on the road and ultimately suffered a loss without Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. It was expected that Dennis Schroder might have a breakout game given Curry's absence, but Schroder did not step up to help the team score. He finished the game with only 7 points, shooting 3-of-11 from the field and 0-of-6 from beyond the arc. Additionally, he was benched by Coach Steve Kerr in the final quarter and played only 24 minutes in total. Schroder has played several games with the Warriors since joining the team, but he seems to be struggling to adapt, with consistently poor performances in recent matches. The Warriors had hoped that Schroder, as a strong ball-handler, could change their current situation, but it appears to be a case of "changing the soup but not the medicine." Schroder is finding it difficult to become the second primary ball-handler after Curry. In today's game, this role was not filled by Schroder or Andrew Wiggins, but by Jonathan Kuminga. However, all fans are well aware that Kuminga is not a stable player. While he may have a good performance in one game, when opponents target him defensively, his lack of consistent shooting ability makes it hard for him to score efficiently every game. This means that the Warriors currently have several unstable points: Wiggins is inconsistent, Kuminga is inconsistent, and now Schroder is also inconsistent. The Warriors have once again fallen into their previous predicament, with their biggest weakness…

On December 28, 2024, Beijing time, the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Golden State Warriors at home with a score of 102-92. Despite both teams missing key players, the Clippers secured victory with their stable team performance and multiple scoring points. Here is a review of the game's highlights and seven undeniable facts. Game Review: Clippers Blossom Everywhere, Warriors Fail to Turn the Tide First Quarter: A Tug-of-War Start After the game started, both teams quickly entered the state. Zubac scored first in the paint, and Wiggins responded for the Warriors through mid-to-long-range shooting. Both sides missed multiple attacks, but the Clippers gradually widened the gap through Dunn's breakthroughs and Powell's counterattacks. At the end of the first quarter, the Clippers led 21-19. Second Quarter: Clippers Establish an Advantage Entering the second quarter, the Clippers launched an offensive climax, with Powell and Zubac continuously scoring under the basket, and the team gradually expanded the point difference. Although the Warriors once narrowed the point difference through Hield and Li Kaili's three-pointers, the Clippers maintained the lead with Kofi's three-pointer and Dunn's stable output. At halftime, the Clippers led 49-43. Third Quarter: Clippers Secure Victory After the start of the second half, the Clippers significantly increased their defensive intensity, forcing the Warriors into multiple turnovers. Zubac continued to score in the paint, and Powell helped the Clippers further expand their lead by breaking through. The Warriors once tried to catch up through Kuminga's personal breakthrough, but failed to form an effective counterattack. At the end of the third quarter, the Clippers had…

Recently, 31-year-old Shandong Luneng captain Liao Lisheng has become a focal point in Chinese football due to rumors linking him with Chengdu Rongcheng. At the time, many pundits believed that Liao's move to Chengdu Rongcheng was a foregone conclusion, making him a hot candidate to leave Luneng. However, in an interview with the media, Liao addressed the question of whether he would transfer to Chengdu Rongcheng. Liao stated that he still has a contract with Shandong Taishan and will make a decision after fulfilling it. According to Transfermarkt, Liao's contract with Taishan is set to expire in 2026, so he is likely to remain with the club. Unless Chengdu Rongcheng is willing to pay a transfer fee in advance, they will not be able to secure Liao's services. Initially, Liao's performance with Taishan was mediocre, drawing criticism from fans. At that time, Shandong fans considered Liao to be a weak link, unable to step up in crucial moments. As a result, he was labeled as a flop. However, when Choi Kang-hee took over as Taishan's head coach, he tailored a tactical system specifically for Liao. The saying "opportunity favors the prepared mind" applies well to Liao's situation. Under Choi's guidance, Liao reached new heights, winning back the trust of many fans. During his Asian Champions League appearances for Taishan, Liao performed exceptionally well, contributing multiple assists. He became Taishan's assist king in the competition, reaching a new peak in his career. Additionally, Liao has the potential to be selected for the national team. Theoretically, if Liao truly has a contract…

Recently, whether Tianjin Tigers will renew their contract with ace central defender Huang Jiahui before the winter transfer window opens has become a matter of great concern to many fans. According to Transfermarkt, Huang Jiahui's contract with Tianjin Tigers will expire on December 31, 2024. Previously, main players such as Barton, Xie Weijun, and Wang Qiuming, whose contracts also expired at the end of the year, have already signed new contracts. However, there has been no news about Huang Jiahui signing a new contract with Tianjin Tigers. Therefore, there is a possibility that Huang Jiahui may leave Tianjin Tigers to climb higher branches. Some Shandong Luneng fans believe that Choi Kang-hee should consider bringing in this trusted player to play for Taishan Team. When Choi Kang-hee was coaching Dalian Team, he was very appreciative of Huang Jiahui's abilities and gave him stable playing time. It is worth mentioning that Huang Jiahui has also played abroad in the Spanish league, playing in lower-level leagues for La Liga team Valencia. Therefore, if Huang Jiahui can join Taishan Team, it would indeed strengthen the team's central defense. The central defense position of Taishan Team has an issue of aging personnel, with Shi Ke, Zheng Zheng, and Jardel all being over thirty years old veterans, among whom Jardel's contract with the team is about to expire. At the same time, Shi Ke's performance in Taishan Team's matches has been poor, drawing criticism from fans. In summary, Taishan Team can introduce Huang Jiahui. However, Huang Jiahui is currently participating in Tianjin Tigers' winter training. Fans…

Translation of the article content: Over the past two seasons, the cold winter for private enterprises has led many teams to reduce their investments, with the three Guangdong teams standing out in particular. The Guangzhou team was completely dismantled, leaving no one from the head coach to the main players, while the Shenzhen team had no choice but to sell its core frontcourt duo of Salingger and Shen Zijie. The older brother, Guangdong, is also not having an easy time. However, under such conditions, the team's general manager, Zhu Fangyu, has still contributed a series of brilliant moves. Firstly, there was the opportunistic signing of foreign players. Zhu Fangyu hastily signed Jilunwater, who was abandoned by Shandong, and Mordand, who was released by Liaoning during the first stage, without Guangdong paying any transfer fees. These two big foreigners, once underrated, have now become the core of Guangdong's offense and defense. Jilun continues his strong scoring performance from his time in Shandong, while Mordand seems to be more adaptable to Guangdong's system, excelling not only in interior defense but also in offensive ball movement and finishing at the basket. Secondly, there is the recruitment of domestic players. Unlike state-owned giants like Beijing Shougang, Beikong Water, and Shandong High-Speed, who can buy players at will, Zhu Fangyu still managed to find Huang Rongqi, who was discarded by Xinjiang, in the free market. Huang Rongqi, who was once rash during his time with Sichuan and Jiangsu, has been transformed by Qiu Biao into an exterior defensive core. His arrival has also freed Xu…

Following the departure of Oscar from Shanghai Port, the club officially announced that another key foreign player, Vargas, has also left the team. After his contract with Port expired, Vargas became a free agent, and it is reported that his next destination will be Saudi Arabia. For Port, the loss of Oscar and Vargas is significant, but the team must look ahead and prepare for the new season by bringing in new players. Just as Vargas left, Port signed a top foreign aid: the new Hulk created 5 goals in 5 games, shining in the AFC Champions League. Oscar scored 16 goals and provided 27 assists in 40 appearances last season for Port, averaging over one goal per game. Vargas was also important, scoring 18 goals and providing 12 assists in 38 appearances last season. Oscar and Vargas were the "big and small kings" of Port, leading the team to win the domestic double last season. The fact that neither of them will be playing for Port next season will have a significant impact on the team. Fortunately, Port's recruitment work is going smoothly, and it is reported that they have already secured one new signing. On December 27th, according to well-known domestic media personality Xu Jiang, Brazilian foreign aid Yan Matheus from Yokohama F. Marinos is about to join Port. As for Yokohama's other Brazilian foreign aid, Anderson Lopes, negotiations are not yet settled. The introduction of Matheus is a crucial addition for the team, as he is a powerful foreign aid with a style similar to former Port…

Too strong, 5-2 championship + 1.6 million, O'Sullivan wins three consecutive victories, Si Jiahui scores 141-0 in vain Beijing time December 28 news, the 2024 Macao Snooker Masters Invitational continued. In a focus match on the third day of the competition, seven-time world champion "Rocket" Ronnie O'Sullivan was in excellent form, easily defeating Si Jiahui, ranked 13th in the world, with a score of 5-2, and after three wins, he won a reward of 175,000 pounds.‌ Si Jiahui, ranked 13th in the world, performed well this season, reaching the final of the Wuhan Open. However, seven-time world champion O'Sullivan's performance was average, not only failing to reach the final of any event but also withdrawing from multiple events due to inconsistent form.‌ However, at the 2024 Macao Snooker Masters Invitational, O'Sullivan's performance was outstanding, narrowly winning 5-4 against "Little Driver" Jack Lisowski on the first day of the competition, and defeating Hong Kong veteran Marco Fu 5-3 on the second day.‌ On the third day of the competition, he faced Si Jiahui, who had defeated him 6-4 in the Saudi Masters. In this match, the seven-time world champion continued his good form in this competition, and in the first game, O'Sullivan showed a very hot attacking touch right from the start.‌ In this game, after a period of stalemate after the opening, O'Sullivan seized the opportunity to get his hands on the table, scoring a single shot of 55 points to take the lead 1-0. In the second game, O'Sullivan's attacking touch became even more fiery, directly blasting a single…