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NFL News: Dallas Cowboys 'Accept' That Greg Hardy Will Miss 4 Games Due to Suspension
Greg Hardy, the Dallas Cowboys’ defensive end, will be missing the first four games of the regular season as he serves suspension for a violation of the National Football League’s personal conduct policy. It was widely reported that Hardy will appeal his suspension to be overturned or further reduced. However, it seems that the Dallas Cowboys are preparing for their defensive end to just serve the four-game suspension.

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NBA Rumors: Washington Wizards Add Toure' Murry and Ish Smith to Training Camp Roster, Non-Guaranteed Deals Set
A pair of familiar faces will reportedly be joining the Washington Wizards for training camp. Point guards Toure' Murry and Ish Smith are said to have signed non-guaranteed contracts with training camp invites for the upcoming season.

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Android 6.0 Marshmallow Upgrade Schedule for Nexus 5, Nexus 6: Google to Launch 2015 Flagships on September 29
Google will reportedly launch its newest Nexus devices, the LG Nexus 5X and Huawei Nexus 6 later this month. The search giant is also expected to bring its latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS along with these next generation handsets.

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MLB News: New York Yankees Lose Pitcher Nathan Eovaldi Due to Elbow Injury, 'CC' Sabathia Might Fill In
With an American League East crown at stakes, the New York Yankees are set to face the Toronto Blue Jays this season. It turns out that they have to do so without Nathan Eovaldi for at least two weeks due to an elbow injury. On Tuesday, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said that the team have to move on without the pitcher for the rest of the regular season as he has been suffering from a right elbow inflammation.

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NFL Rumors: New York Giants and Eli Manning Inch Closer to New Contract, Jason Pierre-Paul's Return Still Indefinite
It is less than one week away from the New York Giant’s season opener against the Dallas Cowboys but the former’s quarterback, Eli Manning, has yet to sign a long-term extension deal with the team. For most of the summer, Manning’s side and the team were believed to be far apart with the contract’s terms. Giants co-owner John Mara mentioned that during the start of training camp, Manning’s agent Tom Condon was reportedly asking “for the moon.”

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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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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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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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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.
