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NFL News: Seattle Seahawks’ Pete Carroll Blasts Buffalo Bills’ Rex Ryan for Criticizing Richard Sherman
Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan blamed the Week 9 loss at the hands of the Seattle Seahawks to the poor officiating by the referees. He also had a heated exchange with Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman after he brought down Bills kicker Dan Carpenter.

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NFL Rumors: Philadelphia Eagles Name Darren Sproles as New Starting RB, Releasing Ryan Matthews Soon?
On Monday, Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson named Darren Sproles as the team's new starting quarterback. This means original starter Ryan Matthews has been pushed back to the backup role.

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NFL Rumors: Tony Romo Starting for Dallas Cowboys in Week 10 Game Against Pittsburgh Steelers
Currently, the Dallas Cowboys are the top team to beat because of their almost flawless record thanks to the leadership of quarterback Dak Prescott. However, all this could change since according to Cowboys general manager Jerry Jones, Tony Romo might get activated this week.

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NFL Rumors: Cody Kessler Named As Cleveland Browns’ Starting QB In Preparation for 2017 Draft Pick
For a while now, the Cleveland Browns have been back and forth in their starting quarterback due to the injuries of Josh McCown and Cody Kessler. But earlier this week, the team confirmed that Kessler will return to his starting post and will most likely hold on to this position even after the 2017 draft pick.

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NFL Rumors: New York Giants’ Justin Pugh to Stay in Injured Reserve for Rest of the Year
As the New York Giants enter the midseason, their chances of making it to the playoffs suddenly became endangered following the injury of left guard Justin Pugh. If he gets sidelined for the rest of the year, his absence could seriously hurt the Giants' offense.

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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.

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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.

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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.

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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.

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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.
