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NBA Rumors: Charlotte Hornets Jeremy Lin Ready to Move Out of Backup Role; Linsanity Eye Houston Rockets, New York Knicks
The Charlotte Hornets sit at the number six spot in the Eastern Conference - a few notches up the Chicago Bulls and only a handful of teams below the Cleveland Cavaliers. With the NBA playoffs drawing nearer, the Courtney Lee squad has been recognized as a breakout team. Despite their slow start this season, the Charlotte Hornets find themselves looking into the possibility of actually dominating the LeBron James conference.
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NFL Rumors: San Francisco 49ers Eye Robert Griffin III; RG3 Chooses Jarryd Hayne, Carlos Hyde Over Mark Sanchez, Von Miller?
Some of the big teams in the NFL today are grappling with the idea of not having a quarterback. As the chief playmaker and leader of a football squad, this post cannot be left unattended or weak. At the moment, the list of teams with problematic quarterbacks include the Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers. Surprisingly, the Super Bowl 50 champs are also in need of a good leader. The Denver Broncos, which earlier prided themselves of two amazing quarterbacks, now find themsel
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NFL Rumors: Pittsburgh Steelers Calm Despite Martavis Bryant loss; Ben Roethlisberger, Le'Veon Bell Backs WR
The Pittsburgh Steelers are considered one of the most formidable teams in the NFL today. With Ben Roethlisberger and Le'Veon Bell leading the football squad, players across the league become apprehensive when they face the team. However, one of the Pittsburgh Steelers' strongest players is in trouble. Martavis Bryant, who is considered as a major driving force behind the NFL squad, might be a no-show this coming season.
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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Trust D'Angelo Russell To Fill Kobe Bryant Void; Can the Rookie Succeed?
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly actively looking for a franchise player to build around on once Kobe Bryant exits the NBA team for good. With the current season as the last hoorah for the Black Mamba, fans of the Julius Randle squad eagerly await who among the stars will rise to the occasion. At the moment, the Los Angeles Lakers roster is filled to the brim with young and fresh talent. However, who will be chosen to taken on the responsibilities of the great Kobe Bryant?
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NFL Rumors: League Admits CTE Link; Is This the End of Football?
The NFL community has been known to keep mum on issues regarding the health of its stars. While football is a fun and lucrative sport, a number of athletes claim that the time spent in the gridiron can also be deadly. Throughout the years, the NFL has been hounded with concerns regarding the physical and mental health of the players who set foot in the fields. In a nutshell, some fans believe that entering the football field is akin to setting foot in the death row.
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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.
