YAO MING BOOKSIGNING
Yao Ming signs copies of his new book "Yao: A Life in Two Worlds" at Barnes & Noble in New York on September 28, 2004. (UPI Photo/Laura Cavanaugh)
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The Chinese government finalized its list of national political advisers, which includes former NBA star Yao Ming and action movie star Jackie Chan.
Voters in Ohio and Florida show strong interest in foreign policy, but many lack knowledge in the area, surveys of both states indicate.
Iconic U.S. basketball star Michael Jordan is suing a Chinese sporting goods company for using his name and jersey number, the athlete's law firm said.
Former NBA star Yao Ming was named to a committee of a top city government advisory board in his native China.
British businessman Richard Branson says he's joining a global shark conservation campaign by speaking out against the consumption of shark fin soup.
Houston Rockets star Yao Ming officially announced Wednesday he is retiring from basketball.
Yao Ming, who went from the Shanghai Sharks to the Houston Rockets, has decided to retire, sources told Yahoo! Sports Friday.
Yao Ming, recovering from surgery to his ankle, said Thursday he hopes to stay with the Houston Rockets.
The NBA announced Thursday San Antonio's Tim Duncan would be the Western Conference starting center at Sunday's All-Star Game.
The NBA announced Friday Minnesota's Kevin Love would replace the injured Yao Ming of Houston in the league's All-Star Game later this month.
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