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

WATCH: Kris Wu Performs at 2018 Super Bowl Live

But was it at as cringeworthy as his Singles Day rap with Pharrell​?

by That's, 06 February 2018

WATCH: Maria Sharapova Wins 1st Title Since Doping Ban at Tianjin Open

It was the Russian tennis star's first title since her doping ban.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 16 October 2017

Nick Kyrgios Acts Like Total Baby at Shanghai Masters... Again

The Aussie tennis star is in trouble again for a second year of bizarre antics and unsportsmanlike conduct at the Shanghai Rolex Masters.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 12 October 2017

WATCH: Shanghai SIPG Thrash Guangzhou 4-0 in Champions League

Shanghai all but booked their place in the semi final.

by Ned Kelly, 23 August 2017

WATCH: SIPG Fans Chant ‘We Will F**k You’ at Guangzhou Evergrande

Unfortunately, it wasn't Shanghai's win but the unruly behavior of its manic fans that ended up in the media spotlight.

by Tristin Zhang, 18 August 2017

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