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Michael Jordan Loses China Trademark Suit: Report
A Beijing court has dismissed a trademark case brought by U.S. basketball superstar Michael Jordan against a company using a similar name and logo to his Nike-produced brand, a report said.
The former Chicago Bull is arguably the most popular in- ternational basketball star in China and is known in the country as "Qiaodan", a Chi- nese version of his name.
He asked Chinese authorities in 2012 to revoke the trade- mark of Qiaodan Sports Co, ac- cusing the sportswear firm of misleading consumers about its ties to the six-time NBA champion.
As well as the name, Qiao- dan's products carry a silhou- ette of a leaping basketball player resembling the "Jump- man" logo used by US sporting goods giant Nike to promote its Air Jordan brand.
MICHAEL JORDAN
Authorities refused Jor- dan's request, and a lower court in Beijing did the same. He appealed to the Beijing Higher People's Court, which has ruled against him, the Chi- nese news portal Sohu re- ported.
A Beijing court has dismissed a trademark case brought by US basketball superstar Michael Jordan.
Byron Scott: Kobe Could See Time As Power Forward
Floyd Mayweather Hangs Out In The Gym
Floyd Mayweather took his training to extreme levels during an anti-gravity workout.
Floyd Mayweather was back in the gym and hooked up to some 'Mission Impossi- ble'-style apparatus as he con- tinues to keep the world of boxing guessing on his next fight.
The unbeaten world cham- pion has not been in the ring since defeating Manny Pac- quiao in the 'fight of the cen- tury' in May, but appeared to
be stepping up preparations during an anti-gravity workout at his gym in Las Vegas.
The 38-year-old shared pic- tures of himself strapped to the contraption while sus- pended above the ground in a aerial exercise that experts claim is beneficial to strength, power, balance, coordination, flexibility and joint stability, as well as having a low impact on joints.
KOBE BRYANT
With an infusion of mostly young talent like No. 2 overall pick D'Angelo Russell and Jordan Clarkson and the ad- dition of Lou Williams, the Lakers used their summer league pairings to start experi- menting with their lineup. And that might mean a change for Kobe Bryant.
Coach Byron Scott told NBA.com it's possible Bryant could spend time at power for- ward.
"If we don't get another guard, then Kobe's in that mix," Scott said of a potential switch. "I'm kind of going through those scenarios. But not necessarily as far as who's starting and who doesn't. ... I think [Bryant] will play more 3 than 2. If we can get him at the elbows and at the mid-post, the more effective he'll be.
Russell and Clarkson played long stretches together in Las Vegas, and Russell felt encouraged about sharing a backcourt with Clarkson.
Chief Safety Cleared After Lymphoma Diagnosis
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- Taking a huge step in a rapid and dra- matic comeback, safety Eric Berry has been cleared med- ically to practice with the Kansas City Chiefs, about eight months after being diagnosed with lymphoma.
Berry will join Chiefs quar- terbacks, rookies and players with recent injuries Wednes- day for the start of a three-day minicamp at Missouri West- ern State University. The Chiefs begin full-squad train- ing camp Saturday.
Berry complained of chest discomfort after a late Novem- ber loss to the Raiders in Oak- land. A mass was found in
A mass was found in Chiefs safety Eric Berry's chest after a late November loss to the Raiders in Oakland, leading to a diagnosis of lymphoma. Eight months later, he has been cleared to practice.
Berry's chest, leading to a di- agnosis of lymphoma.
Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal playing in Manila
Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal plzaying in Manila.
World No. 1 Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal headline a veritable galaxy of tennis superstars seeing action in the second edition of the In- ternational Premier Tennis League (IPTL) in December.
Williams, already the win- ner of 20 Grand Slam women’s singles titles, banners the Philippine Mavericks this time in the Dec. 6-8 showcase at Mall of Asia Arena.
Nadal heads to Manila for the first time to suit up for the Indian Aces, which ruled the
inaugural event last year be- hind Gael Monfils and Ana Ivanovic.
Maria Sharapova, the sport’s poster girl who was the biggest draw here last year, brings her charm and talent to the Warriors after starring for the Mavericks.
Other tennis greats also listed to see action in the five- city tour are World No. 1 Novak Djokovic for the Slammers and Roger Fed- erer for the Royals.
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