Talking Balls: Snow, Surf & Cricket in China?

There was a full-length blog here for you but it just disappeared after I clicked on "submit." Damn you, Google Chrome. Anyway, here's a much shorter version. Sorry about that, sports fans. Let's crack on with those bulletpoints.

• Beijing Guoan have a tough draw in the AFC Champions' League. You can see that here.
• China has the potential to dominate the world of cricket. Read more of that here.
• It's been a year since China held its first pro surfing event. And what a year it was.
• CBA stars are upset by the league's new shoe deal with Li-Ning. Find out why here and here.
• Beijing Ducks beat Shandong Lions 105-98. Marbury helped himself to 38 points and seven assists.
• Don't miss the Manchester derby tomorrow. Kick off is 9.30pm so you have time to attend our Charity Super Quiz first. See you at the Hilton Beijing at 6pm.
• It's officially snow season. Nanshan is open and so is the Mellowpark.

That's it. Back to normal next week (fingers crossed).

Photo: Lost Laowai