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HOUSTON, July 19 (Xinhua) -- The Houston Rockets' newest icon Jeremy Lin told a crowded welcoming press conference here Thursday that he is excited about playing with the Rockets again and hoped to get better in the new season with the Rockets. Lin,

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HOUSTON, July 5 (Xinhua) -- The Houston Rocket agreed to terms with New York Knicks restricted free agent guard Jeremy Lin on Thursday, according to a local newspaper. Lin will sign an offer sheet with the Rockets on July 11, The Houston Chronicle qu

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LOS ANGELES, March 22 (Xinhua) -- The Los Angeles County coroner's office revealed Thursday that U.S. pop icon Whitney Houston died of drowning and effects of atherosclerotic heart disease and cocaine use. The coroner's office determined that Houston

Whitney Houston leaves all in possession to daughter

BEIJING, March 8 (Xinhuanet) -- The legendary singer Whitney Houston left everything in her possession to her 19-year-old daughter Bobbi Kristina, not a penny to ex-husband Bobby Brown, according to media reports Thursday. According to a 19-page will

Houston Rockets beat Memphis Grizzlies 121-96

HOUSTON, Dec. 22 (Xinhua) -- James Harden scored 31 points and dished out eight assists to lead the Houston Rockets to its 121-96 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. It was the Rockets's 13th straight home win over the Grizzlies, who have

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Bolt to race in Copacabana beach sprint

RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- Usain Bolt will next month compete in a 150m race on Rio de Janeiro's iconic Copacabana beach, according to a statement on the six-time Olympic champion's website. The 26-year-old will compete against four other el

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RIO DE JANEIRO, March 11 (Xinhua) -- Jamaican star sprinter Usain Bolt was named Sportsman of the Year for the third time at the Laureus Sports Awards here on Monday, while Britain's heptathlete Jessica Ennis was chosen as the Sportswoman of the Year

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LONDON, March 13 (Xinhua) -- The Argentina international Carlos Tevez was formally charged on Wednesday following the Manchester City striker was caught for driving with his license suspended and without insurance. The 29-year-old Argentinean was ban

Chinese state councilor meets U.S. artist delegation

BEIJING, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor Liu Yandong on Thursday met with a U.S. artist delegation, vowing to promote bilateral cultural and art exchanges. Headed by President and Chief Executive Officer of the Asia Society Vishakha Desai

State councilor underlines innovation in development

BEIJING, June 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor Liu Yandong on Wednesday urged promoting innovation and taking innovation as a driving force for the country's development. Liu made the remarks during a report she delivered at the biennial confer

Chinese State Councilor meets US Comptroller General

BEIJING, Nov. 18 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor Ma Kai on Sunday met with visiting Comptroller General of the United States Gene L. Dodaro. Ma said the increase of communication on auditing between China and the United States will help promote t

EU summit to focus on growth, jobs

BRUSSELS, March 13 (Xinhua) -- European Union (EU) leaders are scheduled to meet in Brussels Thursday and Friday to iron out measures to promote growth and create jobs in Europe which is still mired in the debt crisis. Despite consistent and courageo

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