On January 19th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued. Let's take a look at the completed games and the latest standings changes. The main information is as follows: The Hawks defeated the Celtics 119-115 in overtime, the Pacers sent the 76ers to their fifth consecutive loss with a score of 115-102, the Suns narrowly beat the Pistons 125-121, and the Warriors defeated the Wizards 122-114. Let's start with the game between the Hawks and the Celtics. In the first half, both teams played well in one quarter each. The Celtics took the lead at home with a score of 33-21. In the second quarter, Okongwu exploded with 5 out of 4 shots for 11 points, and the Hawks responded with a 31-15 run; in the third quarter, the Celtics relied on an 18-4 run to reverse the trend and regain the lead; in the decisive fourth quarter, the Celtics missed the opportunity to win, Tatum missed a crucial free throw, Young successfully caused harm and made two free throws to drag the game into overtime. In overtime, the Hawks still did better in details, Tatum missed the equalizing three-pointer, and the Hawks finally defeated the Celtics 119-115. This was their second victory at the Celtics' home court this season. The Hawks have won three consecutive victories and are temporarily ranked sixth with a record of 22 wins and 19 losses, trailing the fifth-placed Pacers by one win. Trae Young contributed 28 points and 11 assists with 10 out of 23 shots, Daniels scored 23 points, Okongwu had 19 points…

The highly anticipated Australian Open tennis tournament is in full swing. A match in the round of 16 has caught everyone's attention. The two opponents are world number one Sabalenka and 14th seed Mira Andreeva. After two sets of competition, Sabalenka defeated her opponent 2-0 and advanced to the quarterfinals of the event. In the new season, Sabalenka has shown good form. She won the championship at the Brisbane station earlier. Coming to the Australian Open as the defending champion, Sabalenka remained strong. In the previous rounds, Sabalenka did not face too many challenges. Mira Andreeva, the 14th seed, is currently ranked 16th in the world. Her best result in a Grand Slam was reaching the quarterfinals. Last season at the French Open, Andreeva staged a comeback victory over Sabalenka. In the semifinals of the recent Brisbane station, the two met again, with Sabalenka winning easily. The fans and media were almost unanimous in their belief that Sabalenka would win this matchup, and the result of the match confirmed this. In the first set, Sabalenka quickly found her rhythm, leaving Andreeva struggling to keep up. With a score of 6-1, Sabalenka took the lead. It only took her 24 minutes to win the first set, demonstrating her formidable strength and unparalleled state. In the second set, although Andreeva tried to counterattack, she could not withstand Sabalenka's dominance. Sabalenka seized opportunities to break serve in the third and seventh games. With a successful hold in the eighth game, Sabalenka won the set 6-2. Ultimately, Sabalenka defeated Andreeva 2-0 and advanced to…

The dreaded situation has finally occurred. Kevin Durant, due to a left calf strain, will have to miss at least two weeks of games. Looking back at the new season's record, the Suns have an impressive record of 8 wins and 1 loss, temporarily ranking first in the Western Conference, which has drawn numerous praises: "Budenholzer is truly a genius in the coaching world! The performance of point guard Jones is also too amazing, with immediate results!" The good situation has overshadowed the serious problems that are actually happening. People only see the excellent record of the Suns this season, but this rapid improvement in record has come at the cost of Durant's body, seemingly prosperous but actually fraught with hidden dangers. In yesterday's game where the Suns narrowly defeated the Mavericks 114-113, Durant unfortunately got injured. He played for 37 minutes and scored 26 points. At the beginning of this season, Durant was in excellent form, repeatedly saving the team from dire situations at critical moments, averaging 27.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game, with a shooting percentage of 55.3% and a three-point percentage of 42.9%. Regarding Durant's injury, medical expert Evan Jeffries stated that the key lies in the severity of his calf strain. If it is a first-degree strain, he needs to rest for 1-2 weeks; if it is a second-degree strain, he may face an absence of 4-6 weeks. It is worth noting that Durant had already missed all five warm-up matches of the U.S. men's basketball team during this offseason due to a…

The second stage of the 2024-25 CBA regular season continues, with news that former NBA top forward-guard Darius Sanwell is being targeted by multiple CBA teams heating up. According to insiders, it is highly likely that a CBA team wants to offer a contract to former NBA player Sindarius Thornwell. Statistics show that Thornwell had a decent career in the NBA, averaging 2.5 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 0.7 assists in 10.8 minutes per game, with a shooting percentage of 40.7%. Currently playing in the Polish league, Thornwell is averaging 12.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game this season. Many CBA teams are looking to enhance their overall strength through foreign players. Thornwell is known for his strong ball-handling ability and scoring prowess, with a high free-throw accuracy rate and excellent playmaking skills. His style of play is similar to that of the peak时期的马尚-布鲁克斯 (Masun Brooks), standing at 1.93 meters with an impressive wingspan. Although not particularly strong physically, he can rely on his unique rhythm to make powerful breakthroughs. Additionally, Thornwell has good assist capabilities and is above average defensively, making him a suitable target for small foreign players in the CBA. To date, there are many CBA teams lacking qualified small foreign players. The Xinjiang team, with its luxurious lineup, still wants to enhance its foreign player strength. The Beijing Shougang team's foreign player combination is starting to fall below the average line, and Shanxi's foreign player Diawara temporarily left the team, needing new additions. The Guangdong team, without a small foreign player, is the most eager…

The departure of Oscar marks the end of the golden era in the Chinese Super League (CSL), where big-name foreign players were bought at high prices. Now, the trend is shifting towards more affordable options, with players valued around one million becoming the new favorites for teams. In this context, the actions of two newly promoted teams are particularly noteworthy, as their recruitment strategies could potentially pave a new path for the future development of the CSL. Dalian Yibo, as a newly promoted team, has a clear strategy in their recruitment, focusing on familiar faces from the CSL. They have retained Kalanga, who has proven his abilities in the league and has a keen sense for scoring goals. Additionally, they have signed Marele, who played for Shanghai Shenhua last season, and Labiade, who previously played in Yunnan, both of whom can bring variety to the team's attacking play. In defense, they have signed Mamadou, who played for Beijing Guoan last season and brings valuable experience to stabilize the backline. The only foreign player yet to be officially announced is Alimi from North Macedonia, but there is anticipation for what he can contribute to the team. Dalian Yibo's lineup seems to have low integration difficulties, as these players are well-versed in the league's rhythm, which might lead to a "newly promoted miracle" in the new season. Yunnan Yukuang also made significant changes in their foreign player lineup during the offseason. They only kept Jonica from last season and have confirmed Portuguese midfielder Nene to strengthen midfield control. However, there was a…

In an intense NBA game, the Warriors defeated the Wizards 122-114. However, Warriors owner Joe Lacob found no joy in the victory. What appeared to be a routine regular-season win actually concealed numerous hidden dangers, casting a shadow over the team's future. The frequent injuries to key players have severely compromised the lineup's integrity. Starting power forward Draymond Green had previously missed three consecutive games due to illness and back injuries. In this game, Green only played for 3 minutes, missing his only shot attempt and securing just one rebound before being forced to leave the court due to calf tightness. Whether he will continue to miss games remains uncertain, which undoubtedly poses a significant challenge to the team's interior defense and tactical execution. Despite playing a crucial role in the game, Curry struggled with his shooting in the first half. However, he showed no hesitation in the clutch moments, making a step-back jumper that sent Kuzma flying and hitting a critical three-pointer. Throughout the game, Curry went 10-for-22 from the field, 4-for-14 from beyond the arc, scoring 26 points with 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Heart-wrenchingly, in the closing stages of the game, Curry was pressed on the leg by the falling Poole, limping off the court early and returning to the locker room, with his injury status unclear. If Curry were to miss the next game, the Warriors would face the daunting prospect of having three core starters out due to injuries. Despite Coach Kerr strictly limiting playing time for the players throughout the season, the team has…

The training camp for the Chinese men's national football team has concluded. During this training session, a statement made by Wei Shihao during an interview left a deep impression on many people. A large number of fans are praising Wei Shihao, who was once known as a troublemaker in the national team, for his transformation! What did Wei Shihao say that evoked such feelings from the fans? In his interview, Wei Shihao discussed two points. First, he believes that the current atmosphere within the Chinese men's national football team is the best among all previous national teams. Second, he thinks that head coach Ivanković can lead the Chinese men's national football team to qualify for the World Cup finals. Honestly, it's not easy for Wei Shihao, who is already 29 years old, to say these words! During the Lippi era, Wei Shihao was just starting out, and Lippi did not trust him. After all, Wei Shihao at that time had a fiery personality and often lost his temper during matches, becoming a hidden landmine for the Chinese men's national football team. You never knew when he might explode. Later, under Li Tie's leadership, Wei Shihao was not favored by Li Tie. After all, Li Tie himself had problems. Due to Wei Shihao's disobedience, Li Tie also excluded him from the national team. We don't know how Ivanković managed to win over Wei Shihao! After the first two games of the top 18 qualifiers ended with two consecutive losses for the Chinese men's national football team, media reports revealed that the…

Angry! Irving: Nigger! Get out!‌ Embiid's knee suffered a serious injury. This time, it's completely ruined. In yesterday's game between the Mavericks and the Thunder, facing the top team in the West with a four-game winning streak, the Mavericks were under great pressure. Fortunately, in this game, Alexander of the Thunder was absent, and the Mavericks eventually defeated the Thunder 106-98, ending their winning streak. It should have been just another normal game, but it became a hot topic because both sides almost got into a conflict. Here's what happened. In the third quarter of the game, there was an unsightly moment when PJ Washington pulled down Jalen Williams during a defensive play, causing him to fall to the ground from mid-air, resulting in a level one malicious foul! At that time, players from both sides surrounded them, talking incessantly. There was a dramatic moment when a journalist captured the scene, and PJ Washington's expression was intriguing, as if he was ready to fight at any moment! And today, through the interpretation of a lip-reading expert, we have become clear about the dialogue between the two sides. At that time, Caruso pushed PJ Washington away, and Irving came forward to argue, but was pushed away by Joe. Then, Irving said to Caruso: Brother, don't do unnecessary shit, what are you doing? Brother, don't do this! Faced with Joe pushing him away, Irving got angry and said directly: Don't push me! Nigger, get out! You're not that tough! Joe didn't let Irving off either, retorting: Damn, go back! Later, Caruso explained…

Sun Yingsha's 46-year-old senior brother appointed as head coach of Japanese women's table tennis team, vows to win Olympic gold, claiming strength is close to Chinese team On January 19th, the Japan Table Tennis Association held a press conference in Tokyo, officially announcing the new head coaches for the men's and women's teams. The new male team coach is 37-year-old Kishikawa Kento, while the new female team coach is 46-year-old Nakazawa Toshio. It is worth noting that Nakazawa Toshio and Sun Yingsha are from the same school, both having played for the Hebei Provincial Table Tennis Team under the tutelage of famous table tennis coach Yang Guangdi. Nakazawa was teammates with Ma Lin, and Sun Yingsha is his junior sister from the same school. In other words, Sun Yingsha's senior brother has become the head coach of the Japanese women's table tennis team, which has sparked heated discussions among netizens! After becoming the head coach of the Japanese women's table tennis team, Nakazawa Toshio showed great ambition at the press conference, vowing to win the Olympic gold medal and frankly stating that their strength is close to that of the Chinese team. Nakazawa said in front of the media, "I am deeply honored to be entrusted with this important task, but I also feel a heavy responsibility. I want to build the Japanese women's table tennis team into an even stronger team. The strength of the women's group is closer to the Chinese team than ever before, and the goal for the women's event is only the gold medal. To…

Liaoning lost to Zhejiang with a score of 88-101, losing by 13 points. Not only did they lose the game, but they also lost in terms of small scores. In the case of identical records, Zhejiang ranks higher. Liaoning had an unfavorable start to the game, with Zhao Jiwei not in top form. After being substituted, the team managed to make a comeback. However, Yang Ming still had great trust in Zhao Jiwei and brought him back in the crucial fourth quarter. The result was still turnovers and missed shots, with poor defense as well. He was unable to alleviate the pressure on Ferguson at all, ultimately leading to the loss of the game and criticism from fans. What does it matter if you are a three-time championship hero when your form is off? You should be benched. Let's listen to what media experts have to say after the game: Liao Media: It must be said that Wang Shilong really knows Liaoning well. As the No. 12 of Liaoning before Yang Ming, Wang Shilong's understanding of Liaoning is no less than Wang Bo's. In this game, Wang Shilong showed strong targeting, helping Zhejiang win this finals-level confrontation. Guangdong Media: Liaoning lost this game and their ranking will continue to drop. But this is not the main issue; the main issue is that new methods need to be considered for personnel rotation. Webber can actually be given more playing time, and tactics can be designed for him and Zhao Jiwei. Otherwise, if this point is not used well, how will things…