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Yao to resume training, visits NASCAR too

May 26, 2008

Yao MingIt’s been a busy couple days for Houston Rockets center Yao Ming, as he resumes training, serves on a NASCAR pit crew, and worries about his family and country after another earthquake. While I’m not really able to talk about the feelings and emotions of what Ming may be going through with China’s situation, I can talk about his rehab and NASCAR visit. Those are two topics, I know, so let’s go. Read more

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Battier withdraws from Olympics

May 14, 2008

Shane BattierHouston Rockets forward Shane Battier has withdrawn his name from consideration for the USA Basketball team, that will be competing in this year’s Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. Battier joined USA Basketball program back in 2006, competing in the World Championships in Japan. He did not play in the Tournament of Americas qualifier, but still remains on the 33-man roster. That roster is the list that 12 players will be chosen from. The USA team begins competition August 8th. Battier had to withdraw due to an ankle surgery he had last week. Read more

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