This Day in History: First NBA Team to Play Basketball in China

On August 24, 1979, the Washington Bullets became the first professional US sports team invited to China.

by Josh Parker, 24 August 2023

WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo Goes 'Sneaker Shopping' in Beijing

The world-renowned Portuguese footballer shared stories behind some of the sneakers he owned as a kid.

by That's, 21 August 2018

A Look Back at the Stunning 2008 Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony

Throwback to the legendary Olympic opening ceremony.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 08 August 2018

PHOTOS: Russell Wilson and Ciara Visit China

The American football star and his Grammy-award winning wife took plenty of touristy photos in Beijing and Shanghai.

by Allison Bew, 26 July 2017

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