Yao Ming Retiring? Chinese Fans Hope Not Yet

Beijing (CNN) -- Yao Ming fans in China reacted with shock and disbelief when they learned from U.S. media reports Friday night that their basketball idol has decided to retire.Fans took to the Internet Friday to express their feelings about the basketball star, who plays with the Houston Rockets in the NBA."I did not expect his retirement to come so soon!" said a Netizen called Yilubaijiahei in