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Kobe Bryant's Future Plans After Last Lakers Game: Coaching or Retiring?
The Los Angeles Lakers built a franchise around the great Kobe Bryant. Hence, the announcement of decision to retire took the world by surprise. The move also signifies the end of an era for the NBA. The Black Mamba has been recognized as one of the most polarizing figures in the basketball community. His sheer passion and determination in the hardwood court pushed everyone around him to soar to greater heights. With his impending exit from the NBA though, what is in store for Bryant?

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NBA Trade Rumors: Chicago Bulls Halt Pau Gasol Trade Talks; Derrick Rose, Jimmy Butler Mourn Joakim Noah Loss
The Chicago Bulls have been plagued with injuries ever since the beginning of the NBA season. Derrick Rose needed to undergo a face surgery for his eye socket concern. His absence shifted the load to Jimmy Butler, who once again took the lead role to ensure the Chicago Bulls' victories. However, other players soon followed suit. This placed heavy burden to an already struggling basketball squad and to its new head coach.

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NBA Rumors: Sacramento Kings Mull Over Rudy Gay Trade; DeMarcus Cousins, Rajon Rondon To Lose SF
The Sacramento Kings are looking into adding another commanding presence in the hardwood court. With veteran Rajon Rondo signed to provide guidance for DeMarcus Cousins, the NBA team now attempts to look for fresh faces to inject vigor in the squad. To achieve this goal, George Karl is reportedly looking into the possibility of striking a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans. Specifically, the Sacramento Kings are mulling over a deal to bring in Ryan Anderson.

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NBA Rumors: Matt Barnes vs. Derek Fisher Drama Rages On; New York Knicks Star to Lose Job?
The rift between former close friends and Los Angeles Lakers teammates Matt Barnes and Derek Fisher does not offer any reprieve any time soon. The latest development in the love triangle that had both NBA stars in the spotlight fails to offer promising possibilities of a reconciliation. If anything, the issue seems to be gaining more steam as even the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) now got themselves involved.

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NFL Rumors: San Francisco 49ers Chip Kelly Excites Colin Kaepernick, Brings Opportunity for Jarryd Hayne?
The Philadelphia Eagles ended their Super Bowl run with a devastating season. However, Chip Kelly found himself in a more tragic situation when the DeMarco Murray squad opted to let him go. Weeks following his dismissal from the NFL team, various squads had been linked to Kelly's name. Apart from the rumors of his tough love stance on the Sam Bradford squad, the coach's unconventional calls had been widely criticized. In fact, some fans even chided Kelly to quit professional football and go back

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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.”
