Rockets guard Bobby Brown apologized after being heavily criticized online for writing his name in chalk on the Great Wall of China.The 32-year-old guard shared an image on Chinese social media outlet Weibo of his graffiti, saying Had a blast at the Great Wall of China today.?Brown and his Houston teammates visited the historic landmark during a trip to China with the New Orleans Pelicans for the NBAs Global Games China.?The post, later deleted, launched an onslaught of critical remarks.Are you proud of your carving? This is a part of world heritage, not the toilet of your home, one Weibo user commented before Browns post was deleted, according to?sina.com and SCMP.com.Brown apologized for his actions.We were out enjoying the Great Wall, he said. I never (had) been, it was my first time. I wrote my name on the wall in chalk. I saw different writings -- I didnt mean any harm by it. I made a mistake. I could have just put my hand over it and erased it. It will never happen again. Ive been playing in China for three years now and I have the utmost respect for the Chinese culture, and the way of living here. I pretty much adapted, coming from the States, here for three years. My teammates, the fans in Shenzhen and the fans all over were great to me, and I just want to sincerely apologize for that.?Brown has played the last five seasons overseas -- including three in China -- and is battling for a roster spot with the Rockets. He last played in the NBA for the Los Angeles Clippers in 2010. Swell Flaske 500 Ml . The return match will take place next Wednesday. Udinese leads Fiorentina 2-1 in the other semifinal. Napoli staged a second-half comeback from two goals down after Gervinhos opener and a stunning strike from Kevin Strootman. Swell Flaske Blomster . Meanwhile, there were huge victories for Sunderland and West Ham over fellow relegation rivals, leaving the battle to avoid the drop up for grabs with the bottom 11 teams separated by just six points. 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The thought of an in-form Anthony Milford concerns North Queensland co-captain Johnathan Thurston.But its a Corey Parker-inspired Brisbane pack that troubles Thurston most ahead of Friday nights NRL sudden-death semi-final in Townsville.Thurston admits he has seen ominous signs from Milford ahead of what looms as another epic Queensland derby.The livewire pivot has been a key to Brisbanes six-game winning run that put them on a collision course again with the NRL defending champions.We have seen throughout the year what they can do when presented with a broken line, Thurston said of Milford, who has crossed for a career-high 14 tries this season.They can score points from anywhere in the park, especially Milf - he is a freak.He just needs a bit of space. Our right edge has a big job to do.However, a Brisbane pack determined to send retiring lock Parker out a winner is sounding alarm bells for Thurston.Their forward pack is really standing up now, he said.They have got some real intent in their defence.They are screaming off the line, tackling in numbers and slowing the ruck down.Their forward pack has turned their season aroundd.ddddddddddddThurston considered Queensland and Test teammate Parker a friend.But it did not stop him from hoping Parker played his 347th and final NRL game on Friday night, leaving him as the fourth most capped of all time.Hes a legend of their club, Thurston said.Those boys will be looking to extend his career.I have played a lot of football against him and alongside him.He is a great mate of mine...but it has to come to an end sometime.Cowboys prop Matt Scott did not have to be reminded of what was coming on Friday night.I think Brisbane have shown the type of footy they are capable of the last month, he said.They have been winning and still probably havent been playing their best, thats a scary thought.Guys like Anthony Milford coming into form is a bit of a worry for us.And Parker is going to be motivation for them - thats just something we have to deal with.Asked about Parker, Scott smiled and said: He has had a wonderful career - it would be nice to see him have his last game here on Friday. 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