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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Eye Kristaps Porzingis Trade; D'Angelo Russell, Jordan Clarkson Welcome Carmelo Anthony's Protege
The Los Angeles Lakers are looking into adding more talented players in their roster. After roughly two decades of the Kobe Bryant era, the Jordan Clarkson team now needs a new star to build the team around. While D'Angelo Russell showed notable plays in the hardwood court last NBA season, some fans believe that his skills are not enough for him to be the next Black Mamba of the Los Angeles Lakers.
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NBA Rumors: Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry Injury Blamed for Playoffs Losses? Klay Thompson Drops Splash Brother
The Golden State Warriors are on the brink of getting eliminated in their series against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA playoffs 2016. Despite having Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green to lead the battles against Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, the 2015-16 season champs, who defeated LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers in a heartbreaking NBA Finals match last year, can't seem to keep up with the Dion Waiters squad. How could this be happening now?
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NBA Rumors: Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook Slam Draymond Green Bias; Warriors out of KD's Free Agency Options Due to Dirty Plays?
The NBA playoffs 2016 series between the Golden State Warriors and the Oklahoma City Thunder is turning into a bloodbath for the Stephen Curry team as Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook cannot stop winning. In another blowout win over the Draymond Green squad, the Dion Waiters team showed that it will take more than a kick in the groin of Steven Adams to stop them from taking it all the way to the NBA finals - an event that might not even see LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers but the Toronto Rap
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Super Bowl 51 Host Revealed: Atlanta Falcons, Miami Dolphins Win Bid Over New England Patriots, Dallas Cowboys
The Super Bowl 50 saw the San Francisco 49ers play host to the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers. In the Santa Clara stadium, the NFL community witnessed how Peyton Manning schooled younger quarterback Cam Newton and outperform teammate Brock Osweiler in the crucial game. In 2017, the Super Bowl 51 will be held in Houston where the former Denver Broncos quarterback signed in the hopes of leading the JJ Watt team to victory while also playing host to the event. In 2018, the Minnesota Vikin
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NBA Rumors: Houston Rockets Dwight Howard Out, Al Horford In; James Harden Calls For Rajon Rondo Deal
The Houston Rockets finished the season with a devastating loss to the Golden State Warriors in the NBA playoffs 2016. While they managed to get in the playoffs, the James Harden team was easily dominated by Stephen Curry and company in the first part of their series. To make matters worse, none of the key players in the Houston Rockets roster was injured or involved in any issue to serve as a distraction in the hardwood court. So why did such a talented team fail to rank higher this NBA season?
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Olivet University appeals BPPE's license revocation, vows to protect students and faculty interests
Olivet University has officially initiated the appeal process following the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education's (BPPE) decision to revoke its license. The university says it is committed to safeguarding the interests of its students and faculty, who have been directly impacted by this decision.
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‘Wang Mingdao’s Diary’ reproduction highlights complexities of contemporary Chinese Christianity
On December 9, the China Graduate School of Theology (中国神学研究院) hosted a public lecture titled “A Courageous Witness in the Times—Launch of Wang Mingdao (王明道)’s Diary.” The lecture, themed “Faith Patterns in Beijing’s Christian Churches Through the Lens of Wang Mingdao’s Diary,” featured Dr. Ni Buxiao (倪步晓), Associate Director and Assistant Professor at the Christian Faith and Chinese Culture Research Center of Alliance Bible Seminary (建道神学院), as the keynote speaker.
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Floating library ‘Doulos Hope’ arrives in Taiwan; spreading love and hope from a former cruise ship
Doulos Hope, the international floating book fair ship, has returned to Taiwan and is now docked at Kaohsiung Port, open to the public from December 18, 2024, to January 12, 2025. Originally built in 1991 and renovated in 2022, the ship features over 2,000 books on various topics, including faith, science, and art. It is operated by a diverse crew of 140 volunteers from 25 countries, offering services such as education, healthcare, and community outreach. The ship's mission is to spread hope and
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Chinese Online School of Theology publishes annual ministry report: Expanding Chinese theological education through new strategies
In the 2023-2024 academic year, New York-based Chinese Online School of Theology (COST) has seen significant development in expanding its ministry in theological education and mission outreach. They have promoted a series of new events and projects to explore different strategies that expand theological education for Chinese ministers. The following are some highlights from the 2023-2024 annual report:
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Dr. Fenggang Yang: How foreign forces transformed traditional Chinese legal systems
In a recent lecture to Chinese Christians, scholar Dr. Fenggang Yang (杨凤岗) gave an in-depth analysis of the historical evolution and contemporary significance of the modern legal system in Chinese society. He explored the tensions and integrations between traditional law and modern rule of law, highlighting the distinctive characteristics of China’s traditional legal system and emphasizing the role of foreign influences in introducing modern legal practices into Chinese society.
