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When the cauldron ignites in Pyeongchang on February 9, it will open a sequence of three Olympic Games in Asia over the next four years -- highlighting the region's growing clout, and also the declining interest among Western powers in holding the multi-billion dollar events.
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Vancouver Canucks forward Brandon Sutter battles a pair of Los Angeles Kings defenders for puck possession during Thursday's NHL China Games showdown at Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai. The Kings won 5-2, with a rematch set for Saturday afternoon at Wukesong Arena in Beijing. [Photo/China Daily] World's top pro league ready to offer expertise ahead of 2022…
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Tanner Pearson scored two goals in an exhibition game, which would typically be no gigantic feat. But it felt like more of an accomplishment to the Los Angeles left wing with Thursday's contest being the first NHL game played in China. Standout goalie Jonathan Quick made 31 saves and the Kings posted a 5-2 victory over…
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Two-time National Basketball Association (NBA) MVP Stephen Curry will visit South Korea this summer as part of his Asian corporate tour, officials said Wednesday. Athletics apparels brand Under Armour will bring Curry, All-Star guard for the Golden State Warriors, to South Korea from July 26 to 28. The summer's Asian tour will see Curry travel to…
