Saturday, May 11, 2013 — 1:00 PM, London Time
London had been caught in a stretch of gloomy weather lately. Light rain had drizzled for three days straight, clinging to the air like a damp curtain.
Billy sat in the passenger seat, gazing out at the misty rain. The s...
2025-07-23 17:17:19 +0000 UTC View PostThe 35th round of the Premier League came to a close, and Arsenal had to settle for a draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Both sides shook hands at the final whistle, sharing the spoils and taking a point apiece.
This result didn’t change the title picture much — Arsenal ...
2025-07-22 11:12:19 +0000 UTC View PostI’m not sure who suggested authentic Sichuan food, but Griffin’s private gym was now a battlefield, with only Lin Yi and Jianlian standing tall.
Even though Jianlian wasn’t a fan of spicy food, for some of these NBA stars, the meal was a nightmare. Harden, who had been itching to hit ...
2025-07-22 11:12:19 +0000 UTC View PostLike last year, the Knicks’ Summer League squad was again led by assistant coach Dan. And this summer, one player caught Dan by surprise — Jeremy Lin.
After talking things over with his agent, Montgomery, Jeremy joined the Knicks’ Summer League team and quietly averaged an impressive ...
2025-07-22 11:12:19 +0000 UTC View PostAfter Shaquille O’Neal signed a one-year, $8 million deal with the Knicks, GM Donnie Walsh finally let out a long sigh of relief:
“Well… at least we hit the league’s salary floor.”
However, instead of earning praise, the move drew even more skepticism. The Knicks, already under...
2025-07-21 15:21:44 +0000 UTC View PostAfter two days helping out with the Chinese team training, Lin Yi brought Yi Jianlian back to Los Angeles to continue the summer training. The Basketball Association officials finally understood why Yao had warned them not to bother Lin unnecessarily — the NBA level of one-on-one defense wasn...
2025-07-21 15:21:37 +0000 UTC View PostKai was observing. Always observing.
That was all he could do now.
His legs were screaming, and he knew he wouldn’t last much longer. The substitution was inevitable, but until then, he still felt he could contribute.
One last push.
Kai’s eyes went to Arteta.
The...
2025-07-21 15:17:54 +0000 UTC View PostLin Yi decided to come clean and admit his mistake.
“Yao, my bad. That meme of yours that went viral? Yeah… I posted it,” Lin Yi said over the phone, a little sheepish but keeping his usual honesty. He never liked pretending — if he messed up, he owned up.
On the other end, Ya...
2025-07-20 20:03:03 +0000 UTC View Post“Ice pack! Someone get me an ice pack!”
Kai stormed into the locker room, calling out toward the staff.
Pat quickly handed one over without saying a word.
Kai slumped onto the bench, pressing the pack to his thigh, but it didn’t seem to help much. Frowning, he tore open th...
2025-07-20 15:43:49 +0000 UTC View PostAs the Knicks’ general manager, Donnie Walsh was visibly tense. And for good reason — he didn’t want to screw up what the Knicks had become. They had gone from a regular-season punching bag to an NBA playoff-bound team.
Sure, Amar’e Stoudemire was tempting. But Donnie kept that urge...
2025-07-20 15:33:25 +0000 UTC View PostIn Los Angeles, Blake Griffin’s private gym had been taken over by Lin Yi.
For Griffin, training with Lin again was a mixed bag. On the one hand, it was exhausting — everyone else was gearing up for the season, while he was still stuck fighting for rookie honors against next year’s cr...
2025-07-20 15:33:25 +0000 UTC View PostIf there had been a punching bag in his office, David Stern might’ve turned into a heavyweight boxer right then and there. Anything to let out his frustration.
The league’s crown jewel, they’d been building up for years, just left Cleveland for Miami. And not just with Wade… but Bos...
2025-07-19 15:45:59 +0000 UTC View PostThe intense pace of the match was already draining the players’ energy.
Even though it was still the first half, several were visibly gasping for breath — a clear sign of just how relentless the tempo had been.
At that moment, Manchester United suddenly played a piercing through b...
2025-07-19 15:45:59 +0000 UTC View PostAt Beijing Capital International Airport, Lin Yi hadn’t even arrived yet, but the arrival hall was already packed with fans craning their necks, waiting eagerly.
Local authorities had taken Lin Yi’s visit seriously, and if not for his quick thinking, he might never have made it out of t...
2025-07-19 15:45:33 +0000 UTC View PostLin Yi was at home, watching the 2010 NBA Draft with a big bowl of popcorn between him and Curry, who was sitting cross-legged on the couch. Half-empty bags of chips and a few cans of soda were scattered across the coffee table.
The Knicks didn’t have a first-round pick this year, so Lin...
2025-07-19 10:36:31 +0000 UTC View PostTalking about the confrontation between Arsenal and Manchester United, the first thing that comes to mind is the epic duel between Ferguson and Wenger.
The two were at each other’s throats for 17 unforgettable years in the Premier League — from bitter rivals to perhaps the only men who ...
2025-07-18 12:41:32 +0000 UTC View Post2010 was shaping up to be the year of the NBA free market. With so many stars heading into free agency, a lot of big names chose to skip this summer’s U.S. men’s basketball team.
That left Kevin Durant, the newly crowned NBA scoring champ, as the biggest name on the roster. But...
2025-07-18 12:40:39 +0000 UTC View PostThe conversation between Lin Yi and Yao was light-hearted and warm. Yao assured him not to worry about the national team. Since Lin was determined to chase the NBA regular season MVP, Yao naturally wanted to help his little brother in any way he could.
Lin thought it best to let Yao handle ...
2025-07-17 13:09:13 +0000 UTC View PostStaples Center, Los Angeles — June 3.
Lin Yi and Yao Ming — two towering stars — took their seats courtside.
During warm-ups, Kobe noticed them, broke into a grin, and came over to hug Lin Yi.
On the other end, the Celtics’ three veterans caught sight of...
2025-07-17 13:09:13 +0000 UTC View PostIn round 32, away at West Brom, Arsenal had to dig deep to grind out a 2–1 victory.
West Brom put up a strong resistance, matching the Gunners stride for stride and holding them at 1–1 through the break.
Then, in the 65th minute, Kai produced a crucial interception high up the pit...
2025-07-17 13:08:22 +0000 UTC View PostArsenal Training Base
Morning training had just broken for a short rest when Wenger called everyone over.
And by everyone, he meant the whole first-team setup — players, coaches, medical staff, and managers.
He stood at the edge of the pitch, hands be...
2025-07-16 15:24:29 +0000 UTC View PostThe NBA playoffs rolled on, and though the Magic fought hard, they couldn’t avoid elimination at the hands of the Celtics. This time, though, it wasn’t quite how Lin Yi remembered — Boston won in seven.
Watching, Lin could see how much gas the Celtics’ aging roster had left. Not muc...
2025-07-16 10:10:19 +0000 UTC View PostIt wasn’t Tyson Chandler that Lin Yi asked Pat to help him target. After all, even though Knicks GM Donnie Walsh didn’t exactly have the sharpest basketball mind, he was shrewd when it came to trades. If Lin Yi remembered correctly, the Knicks wouldn’t even need that many assets to...
2025-07-16 10:10:19 +0000 UTC View PostZhong Muchen shook Lin Yi out of his musing.
Lin Yi sat up, still lost in thought. Lately, all he’d been thinking about was how to help the Knicks get stronger this offseason — but he’d almost forgotten something crucial.
If he wanted to become the guy in the NBA, next ...
2025-07-15 11:13:22 +0000 UTC View PostMay 16.
In the press room, Qi Jun let out a long sigh as he adjusted his notes. The Knicks had been out of the playoffs for four days now, but the Eastern Conference Finals still had everyone talking.
Wu Xiaolei gave him a teasing look. “What’s wrong, Qi Jun? Don...
2025-07-15 11:12:32 +0000 UTC View PostFollowing 31 rounds of the Premier League, just seven games remained — and England was gripped in a frenzy.
The reason was simple: Manchester United had slipped.
After being eliminated from the FA Cup by Chelsea, United stumbled again in the league, losing the Manchester derby at Ol...
2025-07-15 11:07:39 +0000 UTC View PostAfter dropping Game 2 to the Knicks, the Celtics veterans showed remarkable composure.
Doc Rivers was as good as ever at keeping his players’ heads straight, and really — what storm hadn’t Kevin Garnett weathered by now?
So when reporters asked about the now-viral clip of him ge...
2025-07-14 14:34:27 +0000 UTC View PostIn the 30th round of the Premier League, Arsenal cruised to a comfortable away win over Swansea.
Throughout the match, Kai seemed to be in no rush, playing with a calm, almost leisurely rhythm.
Swansea, truth be told, didn't show much fight. That made it easier for Arsenal, who barely...
2025-07-14 14:34:27 +0000 UTC View PostAfter the win in Boston, Lin Yi finally got a full night’s sleep back in New York.
For once, even his biological clock couldn’t shake the exhaustion. When he finally woke up, it was already 8 a.m.—practically sleeping in for someone who usually got up at 4.
He didn’t bother ch...
2025-07-14 14:34:26 +0000 UTC View PostPremier League Round 29: Arsenal vs Everton at the Emirates.
Everton, often described as a working-class club, has consistently punched above their weight despite a modest budget. Since David Moyes took the reins, they’ve found stability, usually finishing mid-ta...
2025-07-13 15:48:56 +0000 UTC View Post