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How Do You Say 'Cheesecake Factory' In Mandarin? Behind the Scenes of Life in the Chinese Basketball Association

Where are they now? For these once-famous ballers, the answers are found halfway around the globe, in the smoky arenas, street markets and slipper factories of China.

by Alex Prewitt

NBA

One Big Dream: Yao Ming Wants to Make Chinese Basketball Global

As his nation's first (and still only) NBA star, Yao Ming made basketball relevant in China. Now, as chairman of the CBA, he wants to make Chinese basketball relevant across the world and ensure that he's not the country's last export.

by Alex Prewitt

Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) League 2018/2019 17th Round - Nanjing Monkey King v Sichuan Blue Whales

NBA

Out of the Darkness: Isaiah Austin Searches for Peace Without the NBA

After his NBA dream was taken away due to medical reasons, Isaiah Austin found himself headed down a dangerous path with suicidal thoughts and alcohol. Now overseas playing the game he loves at his own risk, he continues to search for happiness and fulfillment.

by Alex Prewitt

St Louis Blues win 2019 Stanley Cup Final Bruins Game 7

NHL

Gloria! Blues Turn Lost Season Into Long-Awaited Stanley Cup Title

From last place to a championship, the Blues overcame a season of adversity to orchestrate an unlikely turnaround and deliver St. Louis its first Stanley Cup title.

by Alex Prewitt

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At 42 and Still Recovering From a Broken Jaw, Zdeno Chara Remains the Heart of Boston's Stanley Cup Pursuit

Zdeno Chara will set an NHL record by appearing in his 14th Game 7, the backbone and baritone behind the Bruins’ pursuit of their second Stanley Cup since 2011.

by Alex Prewitt

NHL

Bruins’ Core Steps Up to Counterpunch Blues, Take Stanley Cup Final the Distance

Thanks to a motivational speech from Patrice Bergeron and a solid showing from the same crew that engineered the Bruins' 2011 run, the Stanley Cup was packed up and is heading to Boston for a Game 7.

by Alex Prewitt

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Jordan Binnington’s Stellar Performance for Blues Lost in Controversy of Game 5

Obscured by a blown call was a record-setting performance from Blues goalie Jordan Binnington, who had 38 saves in St. Louis's 2–1 Game 5 win in Boston.

by Alex Prewitt

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How St. Louis Became the Hometown Vladimir Tarasenko Envisioned From the Start

Vladimir Tarasenko is an unapologetic homebody who has embraced all that the city of St. Louis has to offer during his seven-year career.

by Alex Prewitt

NHL

Blues Take Ryan O’Reilly’s Lead in Game 4 Showcase of Patented Resilience

Like they've done all season, the Blues bounced back in Game 4 and were relentless against the Bruins in their 4–2 win, led by O'Reilly's two goals and his unusual stick.

by Alex Prewitt