Recently, Xinhua News Agency's sports department selected the top ten Chinese athletes of 2024, including Ma Long, the Chinese gymnastics team, Deng Yawen, Deng Zhixuan, Quan Hongchan, Yang Jiayu, Zheng Qinwen, Sheng Lihao, Jiang Yuyan, and Pan Zhanle! Although most netizens support the list of China's top ten athletes, some have raised questions about why Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin, table tennis players, did not appear on the list. In the view of some netizens, as core players and traffic magnets for the national table tennis team, Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin are not lacking in any aspect and should logically be included in the list of China's top ten best athletes. It cannot be denied that Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin indeed have high popularity and performed very well in the 2024 season. However, to be included in the list of China's top ten athletes, they still fall short! Observant netizens may have noticed that most of the athletes selected for the list made history at the Olympics or their victories had special significance, such as Jiang Yuyan winning seven gold medals, breaking two world records and three Paralympic records; at the closing ceremony, Jiang Yuyan and male track and field athlete Di Dongdong served as flag bearers for the Chinese delegation; and Yang Jiayu, who won the gold medal in the women's 20km race walk final at the Paris Olympics with a time of 1 hour, 25 minutes, and 54 seconds, becoming a grand slam champion with Olympic, World Championship, Asian Games, National Games titles, and world records.…

On December 25th, Beijing time, Deng Yaping gave Sun Yingsha advice on her pursuit of the Grand Slam, with the first sentence being particularly impactful. It seems as though she was not only speaking to Yingsha but also to Liu Guoliang and Ma Lin. In this new cycle for Sun Yingsha, the team's tasks and national responsibilities have been fulfilled; she has secured the mixed doubles championship and retained the women's team Olympic gold medal. Should she now pursue her own dream and aim for the Grand Slam? What does she need to achieve this? Deng Yaping, a legendary figure in Chinese table tennis and a member of the historical Grand Slam winners, provided some suggestions to Yingsha on how to attain the Grand Slam. Beyond technical advice, her first suggestion to Sun Yingsha was: "I hope that in the new year, Sun Yingsha will ensure her health and take good care of her body." For athletes, maintaining high-level performance requires one crucial condition: good health, which is a key point. Deng Yaping's first statement is not just directed at Sun Yingsha; it is largely intended for Liu Guoliang and Ma Lin. To realize what Deng Yaping has said, what is needed is to allow Sun Yingsha to focus on her events, manage her energy wisely, and provide her with logistical support while making sensible choices about competitions. Not all competitions must be attended by her; should she participate in every event just to sell tickets, disregarding the athlete's health? With 27 major competitions in 2025, can she attend them…

Recently, the situation of the Golden State Warriors has been quite confusing, with the team's performance akin to a ship sailing through a storm, unsure of its direction. Once, the thought of the Splash Brothers dominating the league could ignite passion in one's heart. Back then, the Warriors played basketball as if it were a video game, with every move on the court filled with imagination and creativity, truly representing a school of play in the NBA. However, nowadays, the state of the Warriors is like a hardcore action movie suddenly turning into an art film, with a plot so slow it makes you drowsy. Especially in recent games, the Warriors' performance has been quite worrying. Take the game against the Grizzlies, for example; the Warriors' crushing defeat could serve as a textbook example, with a 51-point gap - can you believe it? This wasn't a drill; it was a real match! Throughout the process, the Warriors were like being pinned down by the Grizzlies, lacking any spirit. Both offensively and defensively, there were significant issues; the offense was like picking up a rusty weapon that couldn't break through no matter how hard they tried; defensively, there were gaping holes, with the Grizzlies' inside play virtually unimpeded, and rebounds were lost in a mess, essentially giving the opponent a gift of points. And the root of all this lies with the team's coach, Steve Kerr. Kerr once led the Warriors to break countless records and win three championship trophies, becoming a legendary figure in Golden State. Recently, however, his coaching…

Recently, former head coach of the Chinese men's national football team, Li Tie, was sentenced to twenty years in prison. Despite Li Tie's appeal, the fact that he was involved in a case worth 120 million yuan has become established, and his imprisonment is now inevitable! While fans are undoubtedly overjoyed at Li Tie's punishment, it is undoubtedly a painful experience for his family! His father must be feeling a mix of emotions and extreme distress upon witnessing his son's current state! Fans are thrilled because the pests of Chinese men's football have finally been cleared out! Honestly, before the case was exposed, who could have guessed that Li Tie was so greedy in private! For example, when he served as the head coach of the national team, he received a salary from the national team while also drawing wages from Wuhan Zall Club. Former chairman of the Chinese Football Association, Chen Xuyuan, advised Li Tie not to take the salary from Wuhan Zall Club, but Li Tie refused. In theory, after leaving Wuhan Zall Club, Li Tie should no longer receive wages from the club. However, Li Tie engaged in improper transactions and signed a contract with Wuhan Zall Club. It was precisely because Li Tie was unwilling to give up this salary that he was reported by the club's owner! Thus, the second anti-corruption campaign in Chinese football officially began. Li Tie was involved in many issues, and the amount of 120 million yuan is unprecedented in the history of Chinese football. Precisely because of this, the impact…

Here it comes! A Chinese team has officially signed the NBA's number one draft pick! The Formosa Dreamers of the Taiwan Professional Basketball League (TPBL) have announced the official signing of Anthony Bennett, the first overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft. This marks the third time in his career that he has joined a Taiwanese team, having previously played for the Kaohsiung Steelers and the Hsinchu Street Attack Lions of the P+ League. During the 22-23 season with the Attack Lions, he averaged an impressive 22.6 points, 12.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 3.3 steals per game. At that time, Bennett had a certain dominance (in the Taiwanese league), after all, "watered-down number one pick" is still an NBA number one pick, and he was more than enough to dominate our provincial league; organizing, stealing, rebounding, scoring, variously getting fed and drinking, playing from position one to five with various fancy moves, one person could take over the highlights of the day. However, it has been proven that people easily become complacent and stop striving for progress in comfortable environments. After relying on his past achievements to put up high numbers, the arrogant Bennett began to neglect his physique management, leading to a gradual increase in weight... As a comparison, I specifically found a close-up of this guy during his last year in the NBA with the Nets. Lack of self-discipline also once threatened Bennett's journey to make money, as he switched to the KBL league next door in South Korea last September, joining the new team SonoSky Gunners, but…

With the approach of the winter transfer window, transfer news continues to emerge. Generally speaking, the joy of joining a new team is often accompanied by news of departures. The Chinese Super League powerhouse Shandong Taishan has been experiencing a steady stream of goal-scoring news, but recently, departures have become the main trend. Previously, there were reports that the 31-year-old midfield core player Liao LiSheng would be transferring to another team. This news has now been confirmed by informed media sources. The national team player's next destination will be Chengdu Rongcheng, another strong team that secured 65 points this season and advanced to the top three rankings. With excellent team performance and stable operations, it naturally becomes an ideal choice for many players. Over the past three seasons, Liao LiSheng made 77 appearances for Taishan, contributing 7 goals and 7 assists. Although his statistics are not eye-catching, he has repeatedly made significant contributions in key matches. In the last two seasons alone, he played 31 and 32 games respectively, starting in 22 and 21 matches, making him an absolute first-choice player with high-quality contributions. Additionally, considering his position as a midfielder, Liao LiSheng's performance is commendable. It is not difficult to see why Liao LiSheng is leaving. On one hand, his contract has expired, and the player is seeking better development opportunities. Obviously, compared to Taishan, Rongcheng is on an upward trajectory with promising future prospects. On the other hand, due to the uncertainty of the Taishan coaching staff and various aspects still undecided, players will naturally seek stability, securing…

The main draw for the German Masters has been released. The top 32 players will not participate in the qualifying rounds and will go straight to the main event. The competition will start on January 27th, with 15 Chinese players making it into the main draw. Those who are eliminated in the first round can return home for the New Year celebrations, while those who make it to the quarter-finals will have to spend the holiday in Germany. It's indeed tough for the Chinese players, as they spend most of the year playing abroad. Let's cheer them on! Will you choose to watch the Spring Festival Gala or the quarter-final matches at that time? Snooker - German Masters Draw January 27, 2025 22:00 Milkins vs Xu Si, Neil Robertson vs Kowalski Weikelin vs Miah, Zhang Anda vs Dott Zhou Yuelong vs Cisins, Kyren Wilson vs Jia Wei Zhang Higgins vs Mark Davis Early hours of the next day at 3:00 am Bingham vs Ta Chaya, Murphy vs Liam Hawkins vs Alfie Burden, Maguire vs Joe O'Connor Trump vs David Grace, Gilbert vs Ben Woollaston Jack Jones vs Alan Taylor January 28th 17:00 Vafy vs Yuan Sijun, Pang Junxu vs McGill Lü Haotian vs Slessor, Selby vs Liu Hongyu Si Jiahui vs Doherty, Ding Junhui vs Muir 22:00 Luca Brecel vs Jiang Jun, Wu Yize vs Page Lysofski vs Usenbach, Xiao Guodong vs Fan Zhengyi Mark Allen vs David Lilley, Carter vs Guoqiang Early hours of the next day at 3:00 am O'Sullivan vs Emery, Sangkam vs Jimmy White Ryan Day…

This season, many teams in the NBA league have not achieved their expected win rates. For example, the Philadelphia 76ers, with their luxury lineup of Embiid, Paul George, and Maxi, still have a win rate that ranks fourth from the bottom in the East. The 76ers formed this three-giant lineup with the goal of winning the championship, but with Embiid, George, and Maxi taking turns getting injured, it's estimated that even making it to the playoffs will be a challenge. The Minnesota Timberwolves in the West are also a team that has experienced some disappointment. Last season, they were at the top of the Western Conference, but this season, the Timberwolves are finding it difficult to even make it to the playoffs. Officially disbanded! A super dark horse with 1 win and 16 losses, the four giants lineup disintegrates, and the No. 1 pick and No. 2 pick are traded. NBA journalist Evan Sidery reported that the Timberwolves' management is evaluating Julius Randle's trade value to address their inconsistent start. After trading away Towns, the Timberwolves not only lost an important offensive helper but also remain above the second-tier luxury tax line in terms of salary. Therefore, the Timberwolves still need to trade Randle, preferably clearing his contract while completing trades to strengthen the team. Randle is averaging 20.0 points, 6.9 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 0.8 steals this season. Additionally, DiVincenzo joined the Timberwolves as a substitute but has performed poorly, and he has also expressed dissatisfaction. This season, there is another team in the Western Conference that has a…

The invited list for the International Table Tennis Federation Asian Cup has been released, with a total of 12 Chinese players, six each, successfully entering the list. However, there is still a big question mark as to whether these 12 players can participate fully. For example, Ma Long and Fan Zhendong from the men's team, and Chen Meng from the women's team, have hardly participated in any formal international or continental championships since the Paris Olympics, with only Ma Long playing in the Beijing Grand Slam. Therefore, it remains uncertain whether these three will participate, especially since the Asian Cup does not hold much appeal for these Olympic singles champions. If they do participate, can China maintain its full quota of 12 spots? According to the replacement rules of the ITTF Asian Cup, we can definitely secure 12 spots, with two safeguards in place. The first safeguard is that if the host country's player withdraws, the host country can designate another player to replace them. In other words, if our three players withdraw, we can use our own national table tennis players to fill in. Even if there is a risk that two players from the men's team, Ma Long and Fan Zhendong, might withdraw, we can still use another rule to have our national table tennis players step in. According to the regulations, if other invited players participate, there should be a player not on this list who ranks highest to take their place. Xiang Peng from the men's team is ranked 24th in the world and should theoretically…

In the era when Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo played for Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively, La Liga became one of the most watched leagues in Europe. The two superstars led their teams in a fierce competition, making La Liga matches very attractive. When strong teams faced weaker opponents in the league, it was not uncommon to see a one-sided slaughter, with attacking players showing no mercy in scoring goals. However, even in such circumstances, only a few players have managed to score five goals in a single La Liga match, despite the presence of many talented players. Even Lionel Messi, considered the best player in La Liga, has never achieved this feat. In the last 20 years, only three players have accomplished this, with one of them achieving it twice in the league. Morientes - 2001-02 Season, Real Madrid 7-0 Las Palmas During the 2001-02 season, Real Madrid played against Las Palmas at home. Morientes had an outstanding performance, scoring a header from Figo's cross in the 20th minute to give Real Madrid the lead. Zidane's goal helped Real Madrid take a two-goal lead, and soon after, Figo's cross found Morientes again, who scored almost from the same spot. In the second half, Morientes took advantage of the goalkeeper's mistake to complete his hat-trick, giving Real Madrid a four-goal lead. In the 72nd minute, Figo assisted Morientes again, who scored with a header, his fourth goal of the game. Seven minutes later, Morientes scored another header to achieve the feat of scoring five goals in a single match. Originally, Morientes…