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LAS VEGAS -- The NBAs first Chinese owner said Wednesday that he hopes to use his ties in China to help the Minnesota Timberwolves become a global brand along the lines of the Los Angeles Lakers or New York Knicks.Since Ive been a fan of the NBA for so long, I wondered if I could be part of the sport so that I can establish connections between the NBA and the Chinese market, to do my contribution for the development of both, Lizhang Jiang said through an interpreter. I not only know the Chinese market, but also know very well about the international sports market.I am confident I can transfer my experience and resources in those aspects into the basketball business to help the Timberwolves grow both in the Chinese market and global market.Jiang, who attended Minnesotas summer league playoff game Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs, bought a 5 percent stake in the Timberwolves and is also part owner of the WNBAs Minnesota Lynx, whose star Maya Moore plays for the Shanxi Flame in China during the winter.Timberwolves majority owner Glen Taylor also sold 9.5 percent of his team to Manhattan real estate mogul Meyer Orbach, chairman of the Orbach Group in New York City.Orbach said his immediate involvement will be with the renovation of Target Center. Given his background in construction and real estate, he said he will consult during the two-year process, giving input on the construction while assisting with design and layout.Im just going to learn from Glen and everyone over at the organization and see where I can add value and jump in, Orbach said.Taylor said he is excited about Orbachs enthusiasm, while he is confident Jiangs influence will enhance the teams image in China, and broaden scouting opportunities for Chinese players while expanding the teams fan base. He believes that could translate into sponsorship and advertising dollars for an organization that now has several of the most talented and recognizable young players in the league.With Karl Anthony-Towns, Andrew Wiggins, Zach LaVine and Kris Dunn as the new faces of the organization, and Tom Thibodeau in place as head coach, Taylor said the possibility of a title is becoming more of a reality.Taylor also said he wouldnt be surprised if other teams find partnerships from China.I think it will encourage them. I think theres more and more business being done between the United States and Chinese companies, so theres always the possibility of sponsors who want to sell here in the United States, Taylor said. I think weve got to open a bunch of doors. And I think maybe by my bringing in a partner this will open a number of other doors.Jiang, who said he became a fan of the NBA during Michael Jordans glory years, also recently purchased 98 percent of Granada CF, a Spanish soccer team.Jiang said he hasnt thought about becoming a majority owner of an NBA team. He is focused on helping build the Timberwolves.My job is to transfer my expertise and experience in sports business into helping the team gain greater development, Jiang said. That is the only important thing for me. You can only talk about more when youve done a great job on what youre focusing on now. The rest will come along naturally.Jiang sat courtside Wednesday with Taylor, plus LaVine and teammates Gorgui Dieng and Nemanja Bjelica. He said hell make plenty of time to visit Minnesota so he can watch his newest investment in person during the regular season.NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the league was thrilled to get a Chinese owner aboard.Mr. Jiangs business acumen, knowledge of the global sports landscape and strong personal relationships will be tremendous assets to the Timberwolves and Lynx, and he will be an important part of our ongoing efforts to grow the game in China, Silver said. Wholesale Air Max Australia . Ivanovic was leading 7-5, 1-0 when Hantuchova withdrew after falling 0-40 behind in the second game. The match started slowly for Ivanovic, who surrendered her first two serves as Hantuchova took a 5-3 lead. Discount Nike Air Max Australia Shoes . Isner, ranked No. 14, won his eighth career singles title and took the title in New Zealand for the second time after his victory in 2010. 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Why was this overturned? James Veaudry Pembroke, ON -- Hey Kerry, Youll get a lot of these, but why was the Montreal goal against Nashville Saturday night overturned? Eller puts the puck on net and the on ice ruling from the ref behind the net is a Montreal goal. ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Daniel Wright was surprised when Texas Carlos Gomez hit homered on his first pitch of the game.It kind of shocked me a little bit, the Angels rookie right-hander said. He hit it well, to say the least. It kind of put me on my heels a little bit. You never want that to happen when you go out there. I tried to bounce back as best I could.Gomez would add a second home run against Wright in the Rangers eventual 8-5 victory, but that still paled in importance to the scare the Angels again had off the field.Right-hander Matt Shoemaker, who underwent emergency brain surgery Sunday in Seattle after a line drive hit him in the head, was back into the hospital Saturday.Angels general manager Billy Eppler said it was done as a precautionary measure. Shoemaker had complained of some pressure Saturday, but Eppler said an MRI to check on brain swelling came back inconclusive.Eppler said Shoemakers neurosurgeon back in Orange County, Dr. Greg Withers, had him take a CT Scan at a local hospital, which was negative for swelling. Withers still wanted him kept overnight for observation.The Angels announced the Shoemaker news after their loss to the Rangers, a see-saw game that saw them overcome Wrights rough start, only for their bullpen to give the lead back.Wright had not pitched in 12 days and was making his Angels debut after they claimed him from the Reds on Sept. 4.His Angels career hardly got off to the best start when Gomez jumped on his first pitch, sending it deep into the left-field seats.Wright held the Rangers scoreless over the next two innings, before Gomez added his second home run. Wright ended up going five innings, allowing four runs on six hits and a walk.I think he really showed the ability to spin the ball, Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. I think his fastball is sneaky. He got it in good spots. And really the first pitch of the game, Gomez just ambushed him on a slider. Outside of that, he did a pretty good job.Cole Hamels started for the Rangers, and if he wasnt at his best, he still held them to two runs in his six innings. He allowed six hits and a career high-tying four walks.He was kind of effectively wild, Rangers manager Jeff Banister said. Really, his misses were down annd lateral.dddddddddddd He threw enough quality strikes to keep hitters off balanced.When Hamels left after throwing 110 pitches, the Angels immediately went to work against reliever Keone Kela.Pinch-hitter Rafael Ortega led off with a single, and one out later, Kole Calhoun hit a two-run homer to tie it.Banister stuck with Kela, even after Mike Trout singled. Trout advanced to third on a groundout and a wild pitch, and and scored the go-ahead run on C.J. Crons ground-rule double.It would prove a brief lead.The Rangers came charging back in the top of the eighth. Reliever Jose Valdez (1-2) gave up a two-run homer to Jonathan Lucroy to give Texas back the lead. Nomar Maraza tripled and sacored on Valdezs wild pitch later in the inning. .Valdez just had trouble finishing pitches, Scioscia said.After the Texas bullpen initially faltered, Tanner Scheppers (1-0), Matt Bush and Sam Dyson held the Angels scoreless over the final 2 1/3 innings. Dyson pitched the ninth to earn his 34th save.TRAINERS ROOMRangers: 2B Rougned Odor was given the night off with a sore hamstring. The Rangers said it was precautionary and called him day to day. . RH Colby Lewis is scheduled to make his first start Sunday since going down with a right lat strain June 21.Angels: Catcher Geovany Soto is still hopeful he will be able to return this season. Soto has been on the disabled list three times and appeared in only 26 games. He is currently out with right knee inflammation, but underwent a full workout Saturday.AN UNWANTED TIEWright became the 15th different starting pitcher used by the Angels this season, tying the Dodgers and Braves for the most in baseball. Its the third highest in team history. The Angels used 17 in 1967 and 16 in 2000.UP NEXTRangers: Colby (6-1) was off to a terrific start before landing on the disabled list for over two months. Sunday would mark his 16th start of the season. In three rehab starts he allowed 11 runs in 10 innings.Angels: RHP Jered Weaver (10-11) will attempt to even his record. Last season was the only time in his 11-year career he has posted a losing record (7-12). ' ' '