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Yao ends career cut short by injuries
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China star Yao retires from NBA, Athletics
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Yao Ming retires, ending basketball career cut short by foot and
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Chinese Great Yao Ming Retires From Basketball - CBS Texas
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Yao ends career cut short by injuries