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John Duerden
John Duerden is Asian sports correspondent for The Diplomat.
He writes about Asian football and sport for The Guardian, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Fox, New York Times and International Herald Tribune, among other publications.
He studied history and government at the London School of Economics.
May 01, 2012
Natalie Nakase Shooting for NBA
Natalie Nakase has already had a first by coaching a Japanese professional basketball team. Is the NBA next?
April 22, 2012
Shinji Kagawa, Superstar
Borussia Dortmund player Shinji Kagawa is already a star. Will he become Asia’s most expensive ever player?
April 18, 2012
Football Suffers in UAE Spat
A spat over the tiny but resource rich Abu Musa island between UAE and Iran means football fans suffer.
April 16, 2012
Shanghai Grand Prix Runs Smooth
Nico Rosberg wins a low incident Shanghai Grand Prix. Now it’s on to the controversial Bahrain race.
April 15, 2012
The Other North Korea
North Korea’s rocket launch grabbed headlines, but its football team is showing it can also play well with others.
April 11, 2012
Bangladesh Eyes More Tests
Bangladesh has made some big strides since becoming a test cricket playing nation. But it needs more matches.
April 09, 2012
Beijing vs Shanghai
Beijing may be the capital of China. But in the sporting world, Shanghai is increasingly getting the best of it.
April 06, 2012
Bahrain Grand Prix Debate Flares
A poll in Formula One magazine poll reflects general concern about holding a Grand Prix in Bahrain this month.
April 04, 2012
Stephon Marbury: Big in Beijing
U.S. basketball isn’t just about Chinese stars going to the NBA. Stephon Marbury shows it works both ways.
April 03, 2012
Asia Rules at First Major
Yoo Sun-young’s play-off win at the first LPGA event of the season topped off a 1-2-3 for Asian golf.
April 02, 2012
Brits Have a New Qatar Gripe
Qatar has strict rules about alcohol sales. Some British are hoping the rules will be eased for the World Cup.
March 29, 2012
Real Making UAE Splash
Football giant Real Madrid is thinking big with a $1 billion leisure complex plan for the United Arab Emirates.