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NBA Rumors: Dallas Mavericks Lock In Dirk Nowitzki Contract; Rajon Rondo Target Return To Chandler Parsons Team
The Dallas Mavericks are pushing hard to climb the Western Conference, which has the Golden State Warriors on top, this NBA season. At number nine in the Stephen Curry division, the Chandler Parsons squad would need to get past tough teams such as the Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, Los Angeles Clippers and San Antonio Spurs. With the potential return of Dirk Nowitzki to the roster next NBA season, can the Dallas Mavericks finally reach the level of the Golden State Warriors in the Western C

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NFL Rumors: Robert Griffin III Lashes Out At Washington Redskins; Cleveland Browns Regret RG3 Deal
The previous NFL season saw a lot of drama break out especially in the quarterback role. These concerns started to unfold in the offseason with Tim Tebow dramatically failing to get in the Philadelphia Eagles and Tom Brady almost missing out on a lot of games for the New England Patriots. The San Francisco 49ers also had their fair share of issues with Colin Kaepernick while the Super Bowl 50 champions, the Denver Broncos, had to settle reported disputes between Peyton Manning and Blaine Gabbert

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NBA Rumors: Boston Celtics Recruit Paul Pierce to Mentor Avery Bradley, Isaiah Thomas
The Boston Celtics are considered one of the most formidable teams in the NBA today. Tied with the Miami Heat of Dwyane Wade and the Charlotte Hornets of Jeremy Lin at fourth spot in the Eastern Conference, the Marcus Smart crew has a good shot at easing out the Cleveland Cavaliers of LeBron James. Moreover, the pending return of Jae Crowder could provide the Boston Celtics with the push to get rid of Al Horford's Atlanta Hawks and Kyle Lowry's Toronto Raptors soon.

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NBA Rumors: Kevin Durant Free Agency Lands In San Antonio Spurs; Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili Take Pay Cut to Sign OKC MVP
The Kevin Durant free agency rumors have been hounding the Oklahoma City Thunder star since the news of his impending release from the Russell Westbrook team surfaced. With this information came reports pointing to the interests of various basketball teams in signing the 2014 MVP. Despite keeping mum on his free agency future, Durant is still surrounded by possible landing spots in the NBA.

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Jeremy Lin Keeps Calm Amid NBA Discrimination; Linsanity Focuses on Charlotte Hornets Playoffs Dream, Finds Ways To Help Kemba Walker, Courtney Lee
The Charlotte Hornets may be in the running to surge past the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat in their bid to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers as the kings of the Eastern Conference, but some members of its roster have yet to experience the benefits of fame. Despite being hailed as one of the major driving forces of the Kemba Walker team, former Los Angeles Lakers star Jeremy Lin still deals with discrimination in the league. Unlike his teammates, the Linsanity reportedly gets no recognition or respec

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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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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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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.
