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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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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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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.

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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.
