Play-in 結果共25筆

NBA附加賽第二戰、東區由首戰吞敗的熱火主場迎戰公牛，在當家王牌巴特勒（Jimmy Butler）缺陣的情況下，交手同樣有多名主將休戰的公牛、後者登錄名單中的防守悍將卡魯索（Alex Caruso）更是帶傷上陣，試圖在這場「Win or go home」的對決中殺出重圍、鎖定最後一個季後賽席次；最終熱火以112比91的比分奪下勝利，將在季後賽首輪對上塞爾提克。

Discover the historic basketball event as the New Taipei CTBC DEA and Taipei Taishin Mars gear up to play at the Taipei Dome, marking a first for professional teams in the T1 League on April 13 and 14. With over 16,000 tickets sold and expectations to break attendance records, the anticipation builds for a monumental showdown.

在被青年軍火箭緊逼附加賽、甚至遭對方小將伊森（Tari Eason）挑釁後，被激怒的灣區大軍徹底回魂，台灣時間4日交鋒賽前已豪取五連勝、在卡位戰中坐穩西區第十的勇士，與吞下二連敗的火箭勝差越拉越大；此役更在「浪花兄弟」柯瑞（Stephen Curry）、湯普森（Klay Thompson）聯手砍進58分的帶領下，以133比110的懸殊分差收下「跨季對戰13連勝」。

Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu warns of the potential consequences if the United States abandons Ukraine, highlighting the implications for Taiwan’s security amid China’s aggression. Wu emphasizes the interconnectedness of global authoritarian threats and stresses the importance of U.S. support for countries facing such challenges. The story delves into the proposed budget for countering China in the Asia-Pacific region, with a focus on military aid to Taiwan and the ongoing geopolitical dynamics following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Wu also addresses China’s dissemination of false information in alignment with Russian narratives, underscoring the complex web of international relations at play.

即便傷了主力中鋒森根（Alperen Sengun），火箭仍在格林（Jalen Green）爆炸性發揮的帶領下，睽違6年豪取十連勝，並以37勝35負的戰績緊追在附加賽外圍，距離西區第十的勇士僅落後1場勝差，而十連勝的氣勢顯然讓這支青年軍相當振奮，不僅格林此前反擊「很關注勇士每一場比賽」之外，二年級小將伊森（Tari Eason）更公開點名勇士「出來打球」。

2023-24賽季的NBA來到尾段賽程，不少球迷也注意到，被譽為「聯盟三老」的詹姆斯（LeBron James）、杜蘭特（Kevin Durant）及柯瑞（Stephen Curry）均在附加賽範圍掙扎，截至台灣時間26日賽前，除了湖人、勇士分屬西區第九、十種子以外，太陽雖在第6的季後賽席次，但距離第七的國王卻只有0.5場勝差，才讓不少人驚覺「時代已經開始更替」。

Minister of Education Pan Wen-chung announced that schools should play a role in evaluating at-risk youths returning from juvenile detention. The Ministry of Education plans to support the creation of educational centers for these youths. Legislator Ko Chih-en highlighted concerning statistics on student violence and juvenile offenders. Thorough assessments are crucial for these youths’ successful reintegration into school, according to Ko. Minister Pan emphasized the importance of school involvement in the reintegration process.

Taiwan confronts the challenges of an aging society, with initiatives addressing loneliness and social support among older individuals. Volunteers play a crucial role in providing companionship and assistance in New Taipei’s Pingxi District.

Experts from the U.S. and Taiwan predict a high likelihood of a Taiwan Strait crisis in 2024, emphasizing the new government and U.S. presidential election as crucial factors. Military capabilities and international relations play key roles in shaping the future of the region.

Former NBA star DeMarcus Cousins receives a warm reception from eager fans as he arrives at Taiwan Taoyuan Airport. He is set to join the Taiwan Beer Leopards of the T1 League and will participate in team training and a press conference at the Sheraton Taoyuan Hotel. Cousins will make his debut on Jan. 20 against the Tainan TSG GhostHawks, wearing jersey number 15. He is scheduled to play four matches this month, including a rematch against the GhostHawks on Jan. 28. The Taiwan Beer Leopards announced Cousins’ official joining on Dec. 18, and fans have high hopes for his addition to the team.

Discover how Taiwan’s vice presidential candidates, including Hsiao Bi-khim and Jaw Shaw-kong, are making unprecedented waves in the current elections. Explore their influence on Taiwanese politics and the potential shift in the presidential race.

Kuomintang’s (KMT) presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih criticizes the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for alleged autocracy, incompetence, and widespread corruption. He singles out DPP presidential candidate Lai Ching-te as a complicit beneficiary of the party’s corrupt structure. Hou proposes a ＂New Taiwan Political Reform Movement＂ focused on governing with peace, dignity, fairness, integrity, and diligence. He suggests that Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) candidate Ko Wen-je could play a key role in this movement. Hou highlights the issues faced by the Taiwanese in the past eight years, such as fraud, corruption, democratic regression, and cross-strait tensions. He criticizes Lai for distancing himself from Taiwan’s independence and condemns the DPP over allegations of sexual harassment, corruption, and the new movement faction. Hou argues that the DPP’s disarray has eroded its trustworthiness among the Taiwanese. He outlines his aim of leading a clean governance team with capacity, courage, and fiscal propriety, in contrast to the DPP’s alleged autocracy. Hou asserts his capability and strength to form a coalition government, fulfilling the aspiration for an alternate ruling party.

Taiwan Taxi Company has clarified that all fees charged to its drivers comply with regulations and have been reported to the responsible authorities. The company defended itself against recent allegations of unlawfully collecting excessive profits from drivers. It stated that all charges are transparent and published on its website. Among the controversial charges are fees for corporate invoices, Easycard processing, and duties. Accusers also claimed that drivers are required to install televisions in their passenger seats to play advertisements, including those featuring actress Ruby Lin, on behalf of Thermage FLX, without receiving compensation. Taiwan Taxi stated that it is undergoing a digital transformation and developing new platforms, with the vehicles’ media players serving functions beyond playing advertisements. The company reassured its drivers that the digital transformation would not increase management costs for them, emphasizing that their monthly charge has not been raised in nearly 20 years.

Taichung City has unveiled its first children’s traffic theme park, Quan Yuan Children’s Traffic Theme Park, located next to Quanyuan Park in the East District. The park aims to educate youngsters about traffic safety while they play, featuring miniaturized zebra crossings, scooter waiting areas, railway level crossings, and a section on the blind spots of large vehicles. Parents can use bicycles and scooters with their children, providing a practical setting for hands-on traffic education. The park is part of Taichung’s ＂Melody Project＂ to create unique parks within city districts and integrates local historical elements. Plans are underway to partner with nearby schools for outdoor traffic education classes, fostering an early appreciation of traffic rules in students and enhancing public awareness of traffic safety.

New data from Statistics Korea reveals a decline in young married couples in South Korea, with approximately 1.032 million couples within the first five years of marriage as of November 1, 2022. Since 2015, there has been an annual average decrease of 50,000 to 80,000 newlywed couples, projected to fall below 1 million by the end of this year. Around 79% of these newlyweds are marrying for the first time, while over 20% are embarking on a second marriage. Notably, 46.4% of first-time married couples have chosen not to start a family yet, marking the highest recorded rate of childless couples. Economic and housing conditions play a role in these trends, as the average annual income of newlyweds has increased by 6.1% from the previous year, and dual-income households have claimed a larger share, reaching 57.2%. However, despite earning 1.7 times more than single-earner families, dual-income couples have a lower rate of having children. The unique Korean rental system, Jeonse, involving significant security deposit payments, and rising rental costs may further impact young couples’ decision to start a family, adding complexity to South Korean family dynamics.

Indian badminton prodigy Raksha Kandasamy, winner of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Junior Championships in Cyprus, expressed her admiration for Taiwan’s most successful badminton player, Tai Tzu-ying. Ranked 9th in the world for junior women’s singles, the 16-year-old sees Tai as a role model. Kandasamy quickly rose to success on the BWF Youth Tournament circuit, winning titles in Cyprus and Bulgaria. Despite her achievements in badminton, Kandasamy is also committed to her academic performance. When asked about her favorite player, Kandasamy praised Tai Tzu-ying for her extraordinary stroke play and deceptive moves.

The latest Gallup poll results reveal that in Taiwan’s 2024 presidential election, the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) ＂Lai Ching-te and Hsiao Bi-khim ticket＂ holds a narrow lead with 31.01% support. The Kuomintang (KMT) trails closely behind with its ＂Hou Yu-ih and Jaw Shaw-kong pair＂ at 30.94%. The Taiwan People’s Party’s (TPP) ＂Ko Wen-je and Wu Hsin-ying combo＂ garners 18.12% support. Additionally, 4.74% of voters plan to abstain from voting, 12.27% remain undecided, and 2.93% did not provide a response. Notably, 31.7% of respondents express a preference for candidates over party lines, indicating the presence of swing voters who could play a crucial role in the election. The poll surveyed 1,073 individuals aged 20 and above across all 22 municipalities of Taiwan from November 25 to November 27. The results were weighted by gender, age, and household registration location, with a sampling error of plus or minus 2.99% at a 95% confidence level.

The latest poll on potential collaboration between the Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) reveals that 12% of voters believe candidate popularity in polls should be the sole basis for nomination consideration, while 20% think only party capability should be considered. However, the majority, at 47%, believe that both factors should be given equal importance. According to the survey released by the United Daily News, 60% of voters believe the popularity poll results of candidates play a crucial role in deciding the presidential and vice-presidential nominees for the potential KMT-TPP alliance. Other considerations for voters include the parties’ control over legislative seats (49%), popularity polls of the nominating parties (46%), and the ruling parties under their jurisdictions (40%). If the alliance breaks down, 33% of voters would blame the KMT, 28% would blame the TPP, 23% believe both parties are equally responsible, and 16% have no opinion.

A recent video depicting pet owners bringing their dog into the Hongen Park in Taichung and allowing the dog to play on the swings has sparked controversy. 

Taiwan investigators have determined that the bodies discovered around the waters of Taiwan over the past two months were likely not victims of foul play or human trafficking.

NBA例行賽今天結束，獲得東、西區第7到第10席次球隊，將進行「附加賽（Play-In Tournament）」爭奪最後2席季後賽資格，其中西區第7洛杉磯湖人力拚重返季後賽滋味。

天后蔡依林（Jolin）最近在台北小巨蛋舉辦「UGLY BEAUTY世界巡迴演唱會 FINALE in TAIPEI 台北最終場」，她在舞台上發光發熱，透過音樂傳遞正能量，日前PTT網友揭露她長期關心因罕病離世歌迷的父母，另有網友找出，其實該名歌迷7年前曾以紀錄片形式出現在Jolin「PLAY」台北小巨蛋演唱會上，當時讓全場歌迷為之鼻酸。

More foreigners are interested in Taiwan and Taiwanese are noticing the importance of connecting with the world. And when building a bilingual community in 2030 is the Taiwanese government’s goal, local media can play a key part to achieve this objective. 

西門町商圈已連續舉辦兩年的「西門PLAY樂購町」，今（3日）《原子少年》天王星、魏嘉瑩、ALL IN 5等人出席，天王星的高有翔表示13、14 歲的時侯第一次到西門町，對西門町的印象就是年輕人會去的地方，有很多潮牌店和新潮的東西，不過值得一提的是，暫時退團的小孩也出席活動，不過全程不發一語，似乎不想再節外生枝。

球迷發現，林書豪每次上場比賽，一定會戴上一個橘色手環，不是為了造型好看，而是代表信仰的手環，因為手環上面寫著「In Jesus Name I Play」，為上帝而打球的意思，這個由灰狼隊球員托維爾推出的手環，因為林書豪爆紅，在網路上引發討論熱潮，另外，同樣為信仰而戰的還有美式足球丹佛隊四分衛堤博，他跟林書豪都是基督徒，兩人年紀相仿，堤博特別提醒林書豪在成名後，還是要「做自己」。