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NBA Rumors: Ben Simmons Snubs D'Angelo Russell Offer; LSU Star Seals Deal With LeBron James, Kyrie Irving
The NBA Draft is getting closer and the basketball community is abuzz with speculations on who and which team will win big this year. With the NBA season in full swing, a number of fans are eyeing the potential entry of Ben Simmons into the Los Angeles Lakers roster. Aside from the recent performance of the Kobe Bryant squad, the LSU star is eagerly awaited by buddy D'Angelo Russell. In fact, the two young basketball stars have been known to be close friends since their early years in the hardwo

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NBA Rumors: New York Knicks Blame Kristaps Porzingis For Playoff Fail; Rookie Disappoints Carmelo Anthony, Derrick Williams
The New York Knicks are attempting to get out of the pit they dug themselves into this NBA season. Despite the notable improvement in the leadership style of Carmelo Anthony, the Derrick Williams squad remains at the bottom of the rankings. Moreover, it looks like the dismissal of Derek Fisher as head coach failed to substantially change the performance of the basketball squad. To add to their woes, it looks like breakout star Kristaps Porzingis has finally reached the end of the line.

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NFL Rumors: Denver Broncos Eye Colin Kaepernick; San Francisco 49ers QB Rejects Jarryd Hayne, Chip Kelly
The Denver Broncos have managed to achieve the almost impossible task in the previous NFL season. The team, which was plagued by injuries and controversies courtesy of Peyton Manning, accomplished what most fans never thought they could that year: bag the Super Bowl 50 trophy. Apart from the sheer difficulty of the journey to the final round, the Denver Broncos faced the Carolina Panthers. The team, which was led by the widely talked about Cam Newton, was filled to the seams with healthy stars a

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NFL Rumors: Cleveland Browns Fail To Hold On to Johnny Manziel; Tim Tebow Shipped In to Clean Up Mess of Problematic QB
The drama that has Johnny Manziel smacked in the middle appears to be nearing its end as the Cleveland Browns have finally decided to let him go. In a tumultous run in the NFL team, the quarterback has become one of the most widely talked about football star in the league. Unfortunately, sports analysts and fans are not discussing his prowess in the gridiron. Instead, his party boy antics and senseless behavior became the center of attention this season.

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NFL Rumors: Philadelphia Eagles Mark Sanchez Exit Paves Way for Tim Tebow As Sam Bradford Sub
The Philadelphia Eagles had a heartbreaking NFL season. The issues that plagued the football team saw its height when head coach Chip Kelly was let go following his inability to take advantage of the skills of the players in the roster. One of the major disappointments in terms of newly acquired stars is DeMarco Murray. The former Dallas Cowboys star was reportedly not shy in expressing his dismay over the way the roster was handled last NFL 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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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.
