On January 18th, the last round of the first stage of the women's volleyball league playoffs kicked off. The two games that ended first saw Jiangsu beat Shenzhen 3-0 and Tianjin's three main players rested as they also won 3-0 against Shandong. Both Jiangsu and Tianjin finished with six consecutive victories. In the other two matches, Liaoning defeated Beijing 3-1, while Shanghai lost to Fujian 2-3. The final standings for this stage are as follows: Group D: Tianjin with 6 wins and 18 points, Liaoning with 4 wins and 12 points, Shandong with 2 wins and 5 points, Beijing with 0 wins and 1 point. Group C: Jiangsu with 6 wins and 17 points, Shanghai with 3 wins and 11 points, Fujian with 3 wins and 8 points, Shenzhen with 0 wins and 0 points. Tianjin's Wang Yizhu, Yao Di, and Wang Yuanyuan rested, with Li Yingying scoring 13 points and Liu Meijun getting 19 points in the starting lineup. The supporting cast included Zhang Shiqi, Fetisova, Meng Dou as the second setter, and Kuriyama Kurumi as the libero. In the first set, Tianjin made multiple adjustments, with Fetisova and Liu Meijun playing well, leading 12-8, causing the opponent to call a timeout. Liu Meijun's continuous blocks and spikes created a six-point gap, and Tianjin led all the way to win 25-20. In the second set, the score was close, but Tianjin won due to their proactive offense at the end of the set. After a 20-all tie, Zhang Shiqi's quick attack resulted in a block, to which Yang Hanyu…

The regular season of the Chinese Women's Volleyball League has now concluded, with the teams entering the playoffs remaining largely unchanged from previous years. The top contenders are once again the stronger teams, but there is one notable difference this time around: Beijing Team has been eliminated, allowing Liaoning Team to enter the playoffs, which came as a surprise to many fans. Beijing Team is indeed strong, having signed Wang Mengjie, the national team's libero, this year. It was expected that Beijing Team would perform well and have no trouble making it to the playoffs. However, during the regular season, Wang Mengjie suffered an injury, dealing a significant blow to Beijing Team. This marks the first time Beijing Team has been eliminated in the regular season, which is quite an achievement considering the team's limited player strength. The four teams that have made it to the playoffs are Tianjin Team, Jiangsu Team, Shanghai Team, and Liaoning Team. The first three teams are very strong, so for Liaoning Team, every match is a challenge. Each of these teams has players from the national team who are familiar with each other. Perhaps Shanghai Team is relatively weaker in comparison. With the departure of the previous foreign player, Fedor Tcheva, who helped Shanghai Team win many matches while she was there, the team missed the opportunity to sign another foreign player after her departure. For Shanghai Team, every opponent in the playoffs is a challenge, as foreign players tend to be much stronger than domestic players. Fedor Tcheva's departure dealt a heavy blow…

The top four teams have been determined in the Chinese Women's Volleyball Super League playoffs, with Tianjin, Jiangsu, and Shanghai securing their spots. The remaining spot will be contested between Liaoning and Shandong from Group D. Today's match, where Shandong hosts Liaoning, presents a complex scenario with 14 different possibilities that could determine the final top-four position. Meanwhile, Li Yingying of Tianjin Volleyball is resting. Let's take a look at the pre-match standings in Group D: If Liaoning defeats Shandong 3:0 or 3:1, Liaoning will secure all 3 points, reaching a total of 9 points and directly advancing to the top four. If Liaoning wins against Shandong 3:2, Liaoning will have 8 points while Shandong will have 6 points. The next round of matches will become very complicated: If Liaoning loses to Beijing 0:3 or 1:3, and Shandong defeats Tianjin 3:0 or 3:1, Shandong will surpass Liaoning in points and directly advance to the top four. If Liaoning loses to Beijing 0:3 or 1:3, and Shandong defeats Tianjin 3:2, both teams will have the same points, requiring a calculation of minor scores to determine who advances. If Liaoning loses to Beijing 2:3, and Shandong defeats Tianjin 3:0 or 3:1, both teams will have the same points, necessitating a calculation of minor scores to decide who advances. If Liaoning defeats Beijing, regardless of the outcome of the Shandong-Tianjin match, Liaoning will advance to the top four. If Liaoning loses to Shandong 2:3, both teams will have 7 points each. The next round of matches will also be complex: If Liaoning loses…

Liaoning Men's Basketball Team has officially announced the release of foreign players Achuer and Shayok, indicating a failure in the offseason recruitment. However, it's never too late to mend, and Liaoning immediately started the selection of new foreign players. Currently, Liaoning has offered or tried out several foreign players, and the new foreign player is expected to be selected from the following candidates. Frank Kaminsky Born in 1993, he is 2.13 meters tall and weighs 109 kilograms. As the No. 9 pick in the NBA first round, he has played for NBA teams such as the Hornets, Suns, Rockets, and Hawks. In his NBA career, he averaged 8.8 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. Technical characteristics: He has a relatively comprehensive offensive technique, solid skills under the basket, and also possesses decent mid-to-long-range shooting ability. However, his physical strength is weak and not strong enough. It is rumored that Liaoning Men's Basketball Team has offered Kaminsky, but I feel that this news is not true. Udoka Azubuike Age 25, 2.13 meters tall, with a wingspan of 2.33 meters. The No. 27 pick in the NBA first round, he has played for teams such as the Jazz and Suns. Last season, he played for the Suns, averaging 2.2 points and 2 rebounds per game. Technical characteristics: He has excellent physical quality, strong confrontation ability, and is good at grabbing rebounds and protecting the rim. His scoring ability mainly relies on strong attacks under the basket, and he belongs to the power center type, similar to Han Dejun. There are reports that…

Zhou Qi Out with High Fever, Beijing's 24 Million Contract at Risk?‌ On January 12th, Beijing time, Zhou Qi was forced to rest due to a high fever of 37.6°C, putting his 24 million yuan, four-year contract with Beijing in jeopardy. Netizens are expressing their frustration, calling him a disappointment. Beijing's men's basketball team is currently struggling. In a recent match, they suffered a crushing defeat against Zhejiang. Why did they lose? Zhou Qi unexpectedly announced his absence due to a fever before the game, as he has been frequently unwell this year, either with a cold or a fever. He has already missed three games due to illness, not including those he missed due to injury this season. How can the team compete without him? Prior to this, Zhou Qi had not fully recovered from a cold but insisted on returning for the Liaoning game. After playing against Liaoning, he developed a fever again. For a professional athlete, the frequency of illness seems unusually high. Beijing relies heavily on Zhou Qi, but he is often sidelined due to injuries or illnesses, doing little work while earning a substantial salary. With Beijing investing 24 million yuan in a large contract, it seems like money down the drain if he cannot perform. After the game, Beijing's coach, Xu Limin, expressed his helplessness, stating that Zhou Qi's temperature was measured at 37.6°C in the locker room, so they decided to protect him by letting him rest instead of allowing him to cheer from the sidelines. Zhou Qi wanted to support his teammates…

Liaoning Team has recently made a big move, with fans still discussing the registration of Patton, the team has made headlines by signing James Webb, completing their roster of four foreign players, indicating they are serious about the game. Webb, who has had an interesting career in basketball circles, has traveled from the NBA to Europe and now to the CBA, accumulating a wealth of experience along the way. He performed well in the Turkish league, averaging over 15 points per game, with six or seven rebounds, and a shockingly high three-point shooting percentage, ranking first in efficiency. Webb shares a history with Liaoning's another foreign player, Fugge, as they both wore the American team's jersey during the Americas Cup, and now they meet again in Liaoning. Due to unpaid wages in Turkey, Webb was unhappy, and Liaoning seized the opportunity, finalizing the contract within three hours. Liaoning has invested significantly, buying out Webb's contract outright in a decisive move. The team offered Webb generous terms, signing him until the end of the season without any trial periods, aiming to keep him firmly within the squad. This decision is strategic, as Webb is highly sought after in Europe, and Liaoning's swift action is quite commendable. Webb is a versatile player, capable in both scoring and defense, and his ability to dribble despite his height is rare among big men. Liaoning's frontline has been problematic, with inconsistent performances from Fu Hao and Li Xiaoxu, and Zhang Zhenlin's injury. Webb's arrival will provide much-needed support. With strong foreign forwards like Lofton from…

The story of Gao Sheng and his son Gao Yuyang evokes mixed feelings. Gao Sheng, once a distinguished player who fought for Chinese football, ultimately watched as his son chose Japanese nationality, a decision filled with helplessness and practical considerations. During that era, Liaoning FC was the epitome of Chinese football, unleashing wave after wave of offensive surges under Gao Sheng's leadership. Their teamwork and coordination were so impeccable that opponents feared them. On the field, Gao Sheng always found the perfect position. His vision and passing skills were unparalleled in Chinese football at the time, creating opportunities for his teammates every time he had the ball. In national team matches, Gao Sheng became the core of the team. His arrival made the national team's offense smoother, and fans pinned their hopes on him. During the peak period of Chinese football, Gao Sheng's performance was nothing short of perfect. He not only had outstanding individual abilities but also boosted the morale of the entire team. However, Gao Sheng was not content with this. Knowing that progress required broadening his horizons, he chose to develop in Japan, a decision that altered the course of his life. In Japan, Gao Sheng not only learned advanced football concepts but also met his other half, gaining new beginnings in both life and career. Gao Yuyang could be said to have been born with a silver spoon. He received the most professional football training in Japan from a young age, giving him more advantages than his peers. At Kawasaki Frontale's youth training camp, Gao Yuyang…

Translation of the article content into English: The fifth round of the CBA regular season has concluded, with the exception of the match between Guangzhou and Tianjin. After five rounds of fierce competition, each team has gradually settled into a rhythm. The new season has seen a change in the foreign player policy, leading to an increasing reliance on foreign players by the teams. Among the top 50 scorers, 36 positions are occupied by foreigners. This trend is evident within individual teams as well; seven teams have their top three scorers entirely made up of foreigners, while ten teams have two of their top three spots filled by foreigners. Only three teams have two domestic players among their top three scorers, which reflects the current state of the CBA. Specific details are as follows: Liaoning's top three scorers: Fergie with 28 points, Shajuek with 17.2 points, and Aqiu'er with 14.8 points. Honestly, Liaoning relies completely on foreigners, with Han Dejun being the best-performing domestic player. Guangsha's top three scorers: Little Barry Brown with 27.4 points, Hu Jinqiu with 24.4 points, and Knight with 19.2 points. Hu Jinqiu is the only domestic player in the top ten scorers. Shanghai's top three scorers: Wang Zhelin with 21 points, Walters with 20.6 points, and Wilson with 15.4 points. Shanghai's foreign players are not performing well, but Wang Zhelin still has the ability to be in the top three. Guangdong's top three scorers: Hu Mingxuan with 20.8 points, Gillenwater with 20.4 points, and Barton with 15 points. Guangdong's foreign players are also underperforming, but…

According to media reports, Justin Patton, who has been in contact with Liaoning before, is now close to signing and will join the team soon. Liaoning's current big foreign aid, Ture, has been very unsatisfactory, sometimes even less effective on the court than domestic players. It is understood that before signing Ture, Liaoning had contact with Patton, but there were discrepancies in the details of the signing process, so Liaoning chose to sign Ture first for trial. As we all know, due to Ture's poor performance, Liaoning continued to negotiate with Patton. Justin Patton was born on June 14, 1997. In the 2017 NBA draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves traded for the 16th pick from the Chicago Bulls and used this pick to select Justin Patton. However, his NBA career did not go smoothly later, and last season he signed with Shanxi Fenjiu Club. Justin Patton is 213cm tall and has good mobility and lateral movement ability. As an inside player, Patton has outstanding jumping power and starting speed, and his second jump ability ranks among the top among peers. Patton has top-notch running ability among inside players and can adapt to the fast-paced rhythm of the NBA. Patton's footwork is good, and he even uses guard-style crossover steps in the game. Although Patton played for Shanxi for a short time last season, we can fully trust Shanxi's vision in selecting foreign aid. According to Shanxi fans, Patton is strong, but his one-on-one ability is poor. He needs guards to drive him. His scoring ability is excellent, and he has a…