I like the idea of MLB teams scouting in India. Even better, I like the idea of the Cubs sending me to scout in India. I’d even go so far as to say there might be a better chance of finding a hidden gem in India than China, seeing as cricket isn’t entirely dissimilar from […]

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According to China Sports Today two-time diving gold medalist Guo Jingjing is reportedly pregnant and leaving the national team. Guo is the highest paid female athlete in China and according to CST, “the most recognizable female face of Team China in any sport.” Guo is featured in McDonald’s and Coca-Cola advertising, amongst others.
Guo’s personal life is […]

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A few months ago I posted a story about how crows were plaguing certain areas of Beijing. Apparently Tokyo and other areas of Japan are also being terrorized by the flying rats.
From the New York Times:
It is a scourge straight out of Hitchcock, and the crows here look and act the part. With wing spans […]

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