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Maria Sharapova Net Worth Sinks Lower: UN, Nike Turn Back On Tennis Superstar; Rafael Nadal Supports Fallen Athlete's Haters
The Golden Girl of tennis has fallen due to a failed drug test that revealed her positive for the substances banned by the league. While some of her fans proudly stood by Maria Sharapova, the majority of the public appears to not be as forgiving. Despite her explanation that the league-banned drug was only used for medical purposes, the tennis superstar is still slipping farther down in the sport.
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NBA Rumors: Portland Trail Blazers Damian Lillard vs Andrew Bogut; PG Worse Player than Matthew Delladova, Steven Adams
The Golden State Warriors dominated the Portland Trail Blazers 112-128 in Oakland earlier this week. Despite the remarkable win, Andrew Bogut feels weighed down following the game. Watching the match up, Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard could be easily identified as the cause of Andre Iguodala's injury. While the refs and fans opted to simply shrug off the incident as a yet another case of competitiveness, the Golden State Warriors Australian star cannot let go of the issue.
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NFL Rumors: New England Patriots Tom Brady Eyes 'Deflategate' Settlement Outside Court; Roger Goodell Open To Compromise
The New England Patriots have always been widely considered a strong team - if not the strongest in the division - ever since the Tom Brady and Bill Belichick era. With a streak of viciousness and determination, the Rob Gronkowski team has been known to be highly competitive and disciplined especially in the gridiron. However, things started to fall apart for the New England Patriots in January 2015.
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NBA Rumors: Golden State Warriors Draymond Green Eye Boston Celtics Trade; Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson lose PF
The Golden State Warriors are on fire this NBA season. Apart from taking the top spot in the Western Conference, the Stephen Curry squad is also in the running to break the Chicago Bulls' 72-game winning streak. Given their explosive performance in the hardwood court, even Michael Jordan himself encouraged the Golden State Warriors to snag the accomplishment. However, fans wonder if the Andrew Bogut squad would be as impressive if the Boston Celtics chose differently in 2012.
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NBA Rumors: Carmelo Anthony Sets Ultimatum for New York Knicks; All-Star Demands Better Players, Scoffs at Derrick Williams, Arron Afflalo Deals
The New York Knicks are in the process of rebuilding their team. With the death of their playoff dreams this NBA season, the Kristaps Porzingis squad is itching to get themselves out of the bottom rankings. Moreover, star player Carmelo Anthony appears to be losing his patience with the basketball group's current lineup. Despite the breakout performance of Porzingis, the New York Knicks are still lacking in depth and consistency in the hardwood court.
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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.
