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How much does it cost to fly a chartered 767 flight from the U.S. to China, Shanghai, and Dubai? One airline executive estimated the cost at around $1.3 million.

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A goodwill exhibition basketball game between Georgetown University and  the Chinese team Bayi Rockets, which took place in Beijing Thursday, was suspended in the fourth quarter after an all-out brawl erupted.

The melee began after a hard foul, with the score tied 64-64. The benches cleared, punches and kicks flew, and players on both teams were seen wielding chairs.

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NBA superstar Dwight Howard has grown discouraged amidst the NBA lockout. If the NBA lockout causes a cancellation of games, the Orlando Magic big man may take his talents to China.

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Li Na won her first Grand Slam, capturing  the French Open title, on Saturday, reports the Associated Press, courtesy of espn.com. She defeated Francesca Schiavone in straight sets, 6-4, 7-6, to become the first player from China ever to win a Grand Slam tournament.

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Li Na defeated Maria Sharapova 6-4, 7-5 today at the French Open to reach her second straight championship match. Li Na will face defending French Open champion Francesca Schiavone on Saturday in the championship final. Schiavone defeated Marion Bartoli today 6-3, 6-3.

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Thursday evening it was where to go for dinner?  The answer was Chinatown.  It's a tradition, I guess, that every trip I've ever made to San Francisco has necessitated a pilgrimage to Lichee Gardens.  Located on Powell Street near Broadway, it's the home of

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It was up before dawn this morning as I got ready for the trip out West.  Since we played in Hammond last night and didn't get back til about eleven, I was happy that I actually packed Wednesday morning for the trip to San Francisco.  The flight was at 8am out of Baton Rouge, so that meant l

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Kim Clijsters won her first Australian Open tennis championship, and fourth major of her career, by defeating Li Na, in three sets, on Saturday. The Associated Press, courtesy of espn.com, has the story, below.

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