China writes off world chances in Yao’s absence
source: Agence France-Presse BEIJING – With Houston Rockets All-Star center Yao Ming recovering from a serious foot injury, China has written off its chances at the world basketball championships. China will face a baptism of fire against Greece Saturday in their opening game in Turkey, with American coach Bob Donewald Jr. insisting his goal was the 2012 London Olympics. “We don’t have Yao. We …

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