Zhenyu Li

NBA superstar center Yao Ming made it official yesterday in Shanghai, China that he was retiring from basketball, leaving behind giant footprints on the NBA court. This story highlights the Chinese basketball legend's illustrious career.

On a glorious Saturday afternoon by the sea on Rhode Island, Newport County, tennis gave back to its hero a small token of its appreciation.

As Andre Agassi, one of tennis' most colorful, compelling and controversial figures, was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame Saturday, it is perhaps the best time to examine the tennis icon's storied career.

Beijing, China - Li Na, the Chinese 'Golden Flower' bloomed into glory Saturday afternoon by pinning China on the grand slam map.

At the height of China's post-Olympic glory, the portal to the "gold mine" of the nation's sports resources is poised to be unlocked.

While fight fans in the western half of the world are enjoying the thrilling mixed martial arts (MMA) cage fighting, those in the eastern hemisphere are having their eyes focused on their Chinese equivalent - the Wushu Masters Association (WMA).

Beijing - At the one-year milestone in its history, China's sports industry is to hail a new dawn. The budding industry has emerged as a new bright spot in national economy.

Shanghai - The Shanghai World Expo, one of the world's major events will come to a close in two weeks. One of the most memorable impressions the six-month event left this journalist is the night scene of the Shanghai Expo Park.

Shanghai - The on-going World Expo 2010 has entertained over 60 million visitors so far, and one of the highlights in the crowded Shanghai Expo Park is the Expo-licensed stores that sell quite a variety of well-crafted franchised merchandise.

Shanghai - Among all the dazzling pavilions in the Euro Square, the Poland Pavilion might well be the first to catch your attention with its innovative appearance, no matter if it is bathed in sunshine or moonlight.

Shanghai - Receiving an average of more than 20,000 visitors per day, the national pavilion of the world's former second largest economy – Japan has been one of the hottest pavilions at the Shanghai Expo Park.

Shanghai - The eye-catching dandelion-like UK Pavilion was billed as an "outstanding emblem of Britain" showcasing the modern, creative and innovative aspect of the nation to the world.

Shanghai - Themed "Performing Cities," the Philippines pavilion at World Expo 2010 is indeed visually-striking with its facade decorated with eye-catching collages.

Shanghai - Having attracted more than 5 million visitors so far, the visually striking Australia Pavilion has been one of the most talked-about pavilions in the Expo Park at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo.

Shanghai - With a combination of shiny red curtains and a sightseeing cable cars, the Swiss Pavilion has turned out to be one of the hottest pavilions at the Shanghai World Expo.

Shanghai - Constructing a pavilion at the World Expo for the first time in 30 years, Russia hails the arrival of its National Pavilion Day yesterday at the Shanghai Expo Park and Russian President Dimitri Medvedev showed up at the celebration ceremony.

Shanghai - If one had to showcase the core Chinese characteristics using a single item, what would you choose? Jade, as the Aurora Pavilion tells us.

Shanghai - The China Pavilion, beyond any doubt, has been the most eye-catching pavilion at the ongoing Shanghai World Expo. One of the standout features inside of the China Pavilion is a 100-meter panoramic painting.

After having a decent run in the sixth Women's World Boxing Championships in Barbados, the Chinese national team returned to Beijing earlier this week with flying colors, leading the pack in medal tally with one gold, three silvers and three bronzes.

Shanghai - The World Expo has entertained millions so far. Beyond entertainment, however, it also gives participating countries a great opportunity to showcase their particular expertise, such as Germany.