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NBA Rumors: San Antonio Spurs Hint at JR Smith Deal; Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge Reject PF
The San Antonio Spurs are looking into improving their roster following their surprising slide last season when they got eliminated in the playoffs courtesy of the Oklahoma City Thunder led by Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. While the Kawhi Leonard team remains a favorite this season, Gregg Popovich is also aware of the need to develop the lineup especially with the super team of the Golden State Warriors that is certain to dominate the Western Conference once again. Hence, it comes as no su

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NBA Rumors: Houston Rockets Sign Ben McLemore Trade; James Harden, Nene Celebrate New Alpha
The Houston Rockets are set to prove their critics wrong this season. With a renewed passion from franchise leader James Harden, the Ryan Anderson team looks forward to becoming a serious contender in the Western Conference. Although the entry of Kevin Durant to the Golden State Warriors, which effectively created a super team with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, could pose a great threat to the Houston Rockets, Nene and his squad remain optimistic of their chances in the league

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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Welcome Nerlens Noel; D’Angelo Russell, Jordan Clarkson Get New C
Los Angeles Lakers predictions this NBA season point to promising performances from D'Angelo Russell, Brandon Ingram, and Jordan Clarkson. However, a Nerlens Noel contract seems to be adding to the excitement to the former Kobe Bryant team. Can the Philadelphia 76ers big man help the Luke Walton squad recover from their disappointing season last year?

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NFL Rumors: Philadelphia Eagles Consider Colin Kaepernick Trade; Carson Wentz Slides from Top QB Spots
The Philadelphia Eagles pulled off a surprise NFL trade when they sent Sam Bradford packing to the Minnesota Vikings just days before the regular season starts. With an underwhelming Chase Daniel and an inexperienced Carson Wentz, fans now question what are the plans of the Darren Sproles team. While others fear that the Philadelphia Eagles plan to put the future of the team on a rookie's shoulders, it appears that they had other plans as a Colin Kaepernick trade is said to be in the works.

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NFL Rumors: Dallas Cowboys Drop Geno Smith Trade For Mark Sanchez; Jets QB Fails To Get Starting Role
The Dallas Cowboys finally solved their Tony Romo issue with the Mark Sanchez contract they just inked. However, reports are pointing to a previous deal that would have made Geno Smith the starting quarterback of the Dez Bryant team. Did the Dallas Cowboys drop the New York Jets star to sign Mark Sanchez instead?

 
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Reflections on attending the 2025 International Gospel Conference
Over the past few days, I had the privilege of traveling to Jakarta for the 2025 International Gospel Conference organized by Stephen Tong Evangelistic Ministries International (STEMI).

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Rick Warren challenges pastors at WEA assembly: preach, teach, and heal like Jesus
On the opening night of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly, Rick Warren issued a heartfelt challenge to church leaders around the world: “Don’t just preach the message of Jesus; learn His model—share the gospel with the poor, the sick, and the broken as He did; pray as He prayed; and build the church as He built it.”

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[Exclusive] Watoto Asia director Rev. Sunny Cheng: bringing life-changing education from Africa!
Watoto—an international Christian child-care ministry—held “Emily: A Life Story” in Hong Kong to promote “Keep a Girl in School” poverty-relief campaign. Following it, Rev. Sunny Cheng, the Asia Regional Director of Watoto, shared about his remarkable journey in ministry with Gospel Herald.
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[Exclusive Interview] Evangelist Stephen Tong exhorts the Chinese church to return to the foundations of reformed faith
During the 14th World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly, Pastor Stephen Tong, the founder of the Reformed Evangelical Church of Indonesia, spoke with Gospel Herald (GH), offering earnest counsel to the Chinese church.
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Silicon Valley’s River of Life Christian Church to hold 2025 missions conference: “united in mission, unlimited possibilities”
River of Life Christian Church (ROLCC), the largest Chinese church in the United States located in Silicon Valley, will host its 2025 Missions Conference from October 17–19 under the theme “United in Mission, Unlimited Possibilities.”
