On December 28th, Beijing time, the NBA witnessed a wild brawl that was anything but festive, with players throwing punches and engaging in a street-style brawl! With the Chinese New Year approaching, the NBA saw a peak matchup at the end of 2024, featuring the Mavericks against the Suns, both teams boasting at least two superstars. Even with Doncic's injury, the game remained intense. However, with 9 minutes and 2 seconds left in the third quarter, a heated conflict erupted on the court, leading to an all-out brawl. The score stood at 60:44 when Nurkic and Marshall began to clash, each sizing up the other. After two consecutive rounds of minor skirmishes that went unchecked by the referees, the tension escalated. Nurkic committed another offensive foul, elbowing Gafford to the ground in a move that seemed particularly aggressive. Frustrated by the call, Nurkic got up and walked away. Seeing his teammate being targeted, Marshall started yelling at Nurkic from a distance. But Nurkic, known for his fiery temper, couldn't stand it and charged towards Marshall, engaging in a fierce verbal exchange. The words quickly turned into action as Nurkic swung his right hand, slapping Marshall across the head. Marshall retaliated immediately, not backing down, with a swift straight punch to Nurkic's face. The blow was fast and hard, visibly reddening Nurkic's face. Washington then joined the fray, pushing Nurkic to the ground with a forceful shove to his waist. Nurkic, upon getting up, was ready to continue fighting but was eventually restrained, falling to the ground in the process. Despite…

Hello everyone, take 10 minutes to talk about the Masters! The Masters is an extremely important event in the professional snooker tour. Although not a ranking event, the Masters has a long history, starting in 1945, much earlier than the UK Championship. The level of competition and influence are very high, second only to the World Championship, and the Masters only allows the top 16 players in the world rankings to participate. As 2024 comes to an end and 2025 approaches, the most anticipated Masters is about to kick off, because every year in the minds of professional players, the snooker tour begins with the Masters. The 2025 Masters will officially start at Alexandra Palace on January 12 and continue until January 19. Of course, the draw has also been released. As the defending champion, Ronnie O'Sullivan guards the upper half of the draw, along with other strong players in the same half, including John Higgins, Shaun Murphy, Gary Wilson, Mark Allen, Si Jiahui, Mark Selby, and Ali Carter. Without a doubt, O'Sullivan is the focus of fans' attention. You know, at Alexandra Palace last year, the 48-year-old O'Sullivan advanced to the final and defeated Ali Carter to win his eighth Masters title in his career. For the 2025 Masters, fans have high expectations for him and hope that he can continue to create miracles in snooker. For O'Sullivan, the Masters can be considered his backyard. From winning his first championship by defeating John Higgins in 1995, up to now, O'Sullivan has reached the Masters final 14 times and won…

In the fiercely competitive Western Conference, it is very difficult to compete. So when the new season just started and all fans heard that Leonard would be indefinitely sidelined, the Clippers were not favored. Many fans thought that the Clippers might find it difficult to make the playoffs. However, Harden has created a surprise for the fans, bringing them hope. After Leonard's injury, Harden took the lead by taking charge of both the offensive and organizational ends. Compared to last season, his average score this season has significantly increased, enhancing his offensive aggressiveness and playing the role of an absolute leader. Under his leadership, the Clippers' overall record has exceeded many fans' expectations. Currently, they are in seventh place in the West, but their win difference with the sixth and fifth places in the West is consistent, and they can rise to fifth at any time, which is a relatively safe range. The Clippers' outstanding performance this season does not solely credit Harden. Powell's role is no less important than Harden's. In fact, Powell has become the team's top scorer, surpassing Harden in average points and with better overall shooting efficiency. Powell has now scored 28+ points in four consecutive games. This season, he averages 24 points with a three-point shooting percentage as high as 47%, truly reaching the peak of his career. Many people think that Powell's peak came a bit too late, as he is already 31 years old. The team did not pay enough attention to his use or elevate his tactical status before. In fact, several…

In the world of table tennis in 2024, it is undoubtedly Wang Chuqin's year. As the world's top-ranked player, he has experienced countless attention and expectations throughout the year. On the stage of the Paris Olympics, although Wang Chuqin failed to achieve ideal results in the singles event, he won the mixed doubles gold medal with his partner Sun Yingsha and remained undefeated in the team event, which undoubtedly proved his strength. However, the Olympic experience was not smooth sailing. Wang Chuqin unexpectedly stopped at the round of 32 in the singles competition, a result that disappointed many fans. Facing external doubts, Zhang Jike first criticized, believing that "the world's number one can only stop at 32, right? As the top seed, it shouldn't be like this." Over time, Zhang Jike's attitude has changed significantly. When talking about Wang Chuqin's performance at the Olympics, he not only expressed understanding and support for the younger generation of players but also shared similar challenges he had faced using his own experiences as an example. Zhang Jike mentioned, "Wang Chuqin also had a tough time, losing in singles but not losing a single match in mixed doubles and team events, which is not something just anyone can do." He also recalled his experience at the 2016 Rio Olympics and teammate Wang Hao's situation at the 2012 London Olympics, emphasizing that even personal defeats could lead to national honors. This change in attitude is not only recognition of Wang Chuqin as an individual but also reflects the older generation of athletes' expectations and support…

Recently, according to Korean media reports, renowned Korean table tennis player Tian Zhixi announced her withdrawal from the Korean national table tennis team. A short video of her returning to Beijing has also been circulating online, showing a very happy Tian Zhixi loudly declaring to the camera: "I'm home, my beloved Beijing." Of course, this does not mean that Tian Zhixi will completely bid farewell to table tennis. Future Securities Team also pointed out that due to the possibility of Tian Zhixi signing with other teams, it is uncertain whether she will completely say goodbye to table tennis. Sources revealed that Tian Zhixi will return to China for rest next. Speaking of Tian Zhixi, fans who follow table tennis are very familiar with her. Born in Hebei Province in 1992, Tian Zhixi was once a student of the well-known table tennis coach Yin Xiao. Although she has good talent and strength, the competition in domestic table tennis is very fierce, making it very difficult for Tian Zhixi to enter the national team based on her own abilities. Therefore, from a professional perspective, Tian Zhixi ultimately chose to join the Korean team. In January 2011, she became the adopted daughter of her father's Korean friend, passed the naturalization exam, and obtained Korean nationality; in August 2016, Tian Zhixi participated in the Rio Olympics as a member of the Korean team. With solid fundamentals, Tian Zhixi gradually became the top female player in Korean table tennis. However, her main achievements are in mixed doubles and women's doubles, with average results in women's…

Chinese Snooker Star Triumphs Over O'Sullivan, While Shi Jiahui Falls Short in Rematch Beijing, December 28th, 2024: The Macau Masters Invitational Snooker Tournament continues with its events. On the third day of competition, a highly anticipated match saw world number 13, Shi Jiahui, challenge seven-time World Champion "Rocket" Ronnie O'Sullivan. Unfortunately, Shi Jiahui was defeated with a score of 2-5. In September's Saudi Masters quarter-finals, Shi Jiahui had previously triumphed over O'Sullivan with a 6-4 victory. Recently, snooker competitions have been frequent, and the Chinese snooker team has been performing exceptionally well. Players such as Ding Junhui, Xiao Guodong, and Lei Peifan have consecutively won titles at the National Championships, Wuhan Open, and Scottish Open. Shi Jiahui, also ranked 13th in the world, reached the final of the Wuhan Open. This season, although Shi Jiahui's performance has been somewhat inconsistent, his overall display at the beginning of the season was outstanding. In the first round of the 2024 Shanghai Masters, he defeated world number 13, Tom Ford, with a 6-4 win, advancing to the next stage. In a pivotal second-round match, Shi Jiahui continued to perform impressively, scoring five breaks over 50 and sweeping last year's World Champion, "Baldy" Luca Brecel, with a 6-2 victory, securing his place in the top eight. In this match, Shi Jiahui maintained his momentum from the previous round, starting off with a break of 70 points to win the first game. Brecel remained calm and responded with a break of 87 points in the second game, winning two consecutive games to lead 2-1. Shi…

The Golden State Warriors have officially announced that their substitute core player, De'Anthony Melton, who was signed during the offseason for an annual salary of $1282, successfully underwent knee surgery in Los Angeles on Wednesday, local time in the United States, and is expected to fully recover before the next season. This means that Melton will not be able to play for the rest of this season, effectively ending his season. It's really frustrating when athletes get injured. For example, there's a player in the domestic CBA named Xiao Li who is also a strong substitute core. He unfortunately got injured before an important game, with the same issue affecting his knee. The team and fans were very concerned as it had a significant impact on the team. After undergoing surgery, it took him a long time to recover, and he couldn't participate in the games for that season. This situation is similar to that of De'Anthony Melton of the Warriors, where athletes face difficulties not only for themselves but also for their teams once they get injured. After the loss of De'Anthony Melton, the Warriors' record has been greatly affected. Before Melton's injury, the Warriors were performing exceptionally well, achieving a record of 9 wins and 2 losses, once leading the Western Conference. However, since his injury, the team's performance has declined, with a record of 3 wins and 6 losses, dropping to seventh place in the West, barely making it into the playoff qualification zone. Moreover, the upcoming schedule is tough, as the Warriors will face the Rockets,…

Team Discord! Officially Terminated! The First to Leave Is Indeed Him Beijing time, December 28th, according to ESPN's famous reporter Shams, the Kings and head coach Mike Brown have officially terminated their contract, parting ways. Assistant coach Doug Christie will serve as the interim head coach for the Kings. It is worth noting that during this offseason, the Kings just renewed their contract with Mike Brown for another three years at $30 million, which was set to expire in 2027.‌ In the 2022-23 season, Mike Brown led the Kings back to the playoffs after a 16-year absence, and he himself was awarded the Coach of the Year. It has only been a year and a half since then. However, due to the poor performance of the Kings this season and issues within the locker room, they have suffered five consecutive losses and are currently ranked 12th in the West with a record of 13 wins and 18 losses.‌ Yesterday, in the home game against the Pistons, with 10.8 seconds left, the Kings were leading by 3 points. If they could defend against the opponent's last attack, the Kings would win the game. The Pistons inbounded from the frontcourt sideline, and after a series of passes, Jaden Ivey received the ball at the baseline. He made an incredible 3+1 shot, causing Fox to miss his final shot, and Ivey completed the buzzer-beater.‌ No one expected this 3+1 buzzer-beater to become the catalyst for Mike Brown's dismissal. After the game, Mike Brown did not directly blame Fox, but spoke relatively tactfully: "At…

Just now, FIFA officially announced the latest world club rankings. Compared to the previous issue, this one has seen significant changes. Liverpool tops the list with 2039 points, surpassing other top clubs and reaching the number one spot thanks to their outstanding performances in the Premier League and the Champions League this season. If they can maintain this level of play, their achievements this season will be remarkable. Inter Milan comes in second with 2012 points. They have been consistently performing well recently, both in the Champions League and the league, steadily closing the gap with Liverpool. If they can secure the league title, they could maintain their top-two ranking this season. Arsenal is third with 1997 points. After a rocky start to the season, they have recently regained their form. Their young squad ensures ample energy reserves, and mid-season adjustments have been effective, allowing them to stabilize their current performance and return to the top three. Real Madrid is fourth with 1995 points. Despite doubts about their cohesion and poor performances this season, they have quietly stopped their decline in the Champions League and the league. With stars like Mbappe finding their form, Real Madrid is expected to perform well this season, as they are known for their strong finishes in the second half of the season. Leverkusen is fifth with 1952 points. Their performance this season has been very good, although slightly worse than last season, they remain a top-tier team. We look forward to their performance in the new season. Atalanta is sixth with 1947 points. Their…

On December 27th, Beijing time, according to Malaysian media reports, despite the fact that the Malaysian Badminton Association has already extended an invitation to Indonesian famous coach Peng Weixin to take up a coaching position, a higher offer from the Chinese badminton team might sway him to change his mind, drawing strong attention from netizens. After coaching the Indonesian badminton team for a full 28 years, Peng Weixin recently confirmed his departure. During his tenure as the head coach of the men's doubles group for the Indonesian badminton team, he cultivated two pairs of Olympic champion men's doubles combinations, Wu Junming/Chen Jiabright and Kido/Hendra, as well as other top-ranked men's doubles players such as Ahsan, Sukamuljo, Gideon, Adianto, and Alfian, whose coaching abilities are widely recognized. However, due to the poor performance of the Indonesian men's doubles teams in international competitions over the past two years, Peng Weixin began to lose the trust of the Indonesian Badminton Association last year, first being reassigned to oversee mixed doubles, and now has chosen to part ways. As a renowned coach in the world of badminton, the 62-year-old Peng Weixin is clearly not short of job opportunities, with both the Malaysian Badminton Association and the Chinese Badminton Association extending invitations to this accomplished mentor in the men's doubles category. According to Malaysian media reports, the Chinese badminton team has offered Peng Weixin a salary three times higher than what he earned while coaching in Indonesia, seemingly determined to secure his services. In fact, rumors about Peng Weixin possibly coming to China to coach…