&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-joshua&quot;&gt;Anthony Joshua&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; sent a clear message on Friday night in Miami, stopping &lt;strong&gt;Jake Paul &lt;/strong&gt;with authority in the sixth round of their heavyweight bout at the Kaseya Center. What had been one of the most debated fights of the year ended decisively, as Joshua’s experience and power proved too much for the YouTuber-turned-boxer.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The fight came with heavy scrutiny over competitiveness and safety.&lt;/strong&gt; Once the bell rang, however, Joshua quickly established control. He took the center of the ring, applied steady pressure, and forced &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jake-paul&quot;&gt;Jake Paul&lt;/a&gt; into a defensive, survival-first approach that became more obvious with each round.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After the stoppage, Joshua addressed the matchup and his approach. &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“It wasn’t the best performance,&lt;/strong&gt;”&lt;/em&gt; he said, according to &lt;em&gt;The Guardian&lt;/em&gt;. &lt;em&gt;“The end goal was to get Jake Paul, pin him down and hurt him. It took a bit longer than expected, but the right hand finally found the destination.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Joshua’s patience pays off&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The early rounds were slow and cautious, with Paul circling and clinching while Joshua cut off the ring. &lt;/strong&gt;The crowd grew restless, but Joshua stayed composed, choosing control over unnecessary risks.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;By the middle rounds, the gap in class was clear.&lt;strong&gt; Joshua began landing heavier shots, scoring multiple knockdowns&lt;/strong&gt; as Paul tired and struggled to escape pressure. The contest shifted from competitive to one-sided, with Joshua dictating every exchange.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;A clear ending to the debate&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The&lt;strong&gt; fight ended early in the sixth round when Joshua dropped Paul again&lt;/strong&gt;, prompting the referee to stop the bout. It was a straightforward conclusion to a matchup that had generated more discussion than doubt once the punches started landing.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;694690f4e2d53b59fb2f064c&quot; data-title=&quot;Who impressed you more in Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua?&quot; data-options=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;For Joshua, the win served as a reset after his previous setback and reinforced his standing as a true heavyweight contender. For Paul, the result highlighted the limits of celebrity crossover boxing when matched against an active, elite professional.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-boone&quot;&gt;Aaron Boone&lt;/a&gt; wants to make one thing clear: he has a firm grasp on the &lt;strong&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/strong&gt;‘ needs for the upcoming season, and that does not currently include a signed deal with Japanese pitcher &lt;strong&gt;Tatsuya Imai&lt;/strong&gt;. The Yankees’ skipper recently shut down&lt;strong&gt; rumors of a supposed meeting&lt;/strong&gt; with the right-hander, denying that any such sit-down has taken place.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Determined to keep speculation from spiraling, Boone offered a blunt &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“No”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; when asked point-blank&lt;strong&gt; if the team had met or even scheduled a session with Imai&lt;/strong&gt;. The move appeared designed to dampen reports suggesting the Japanese star was on the verge of donning the pinstripes.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;When pressed on whether he expected a meeting to happen soon, Boone simply replied, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I don’t know.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; His comments suggest that even the manager remains in the dark regarding how close, or far, general manager Brian Cashman is to landing the pitcher,&lt;strong&gt; who has until early January to finalize a deal&lt;/strong&gt; with an MLB club.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The countdown to january&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If the Yankees or any other suitor hope to add Imai to their 2026 roster, they must act fast. The posting deadline for&lt;strong&gt; the former Saitama Seibu Lions standout is January 2&lt;/strong&gt;. This marks the final cutoff for Imai to transition to the United States after a dominant career in Japan.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot; data-media-max-width=&quot;560&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;This is one of the craziest &quot;wrong way&quot; sliders I saw from Tatsuya Imai. This pitch got 8.5 inches of arm side and -6 vert at 90 MPH. &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/5mUNkUvaxp&quot;&gt;https://t.co/5mUNkUvaxp&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/9WYAVhugbW&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/9WYAVhugbW&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Aram Leighton (@AramLeighton8) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/AramLeighton8/status/2001479646848700486?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;December 18, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt; 



&lt;p&gt;Imai is coming off a stellar 2025 campaign, posting a career-best 1.92 ERA. Since his professional debut in 2017, &lt;strong&gt;the right-hander has never exceeded 26 games per season,&lt;/strong&gt; but this past year was arguably his most complete, leading the league with five complete games.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Agent Scott Boras hasn’t been shy about touting his client’s value this winter. &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“You have a 27-year-old pitcher who throws 98, 99,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; Boras noted in December. &lt;em&gt;“Teams look at that and say, ‘Believe me, in Imai’s wildest dreams, I never expected someone to be available like that.&apos;”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics&quot;&gt;Boston Celtics&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; star &lt;strong&gt;Jaylen Brown&lt;/strong&gt; has long been known as one of the league’s most outspoken voices, and he showed that side again while discussing the current landscape of the &lt;strong&gt;NBA&lt;/strong&gt;. As the league continues to evolve, Brown openly questioned how certain on-court habits from star players, like &lt;strong&gt;LeBron James&lt;/strong&gt;, influence officiating and the overall style of play.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;During a recent livestream with DDG, Brown directly addressed &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james&quot;&gt;LeBron James&lt;/a&gt; and several other high-profile players, according to reports from Athlon Sports and Yahoo Sports. &lt;strong&gt;Brown made it clear that his criticism centered on what he sees as excessive flopping&lt;/strong&gt;, a tactic he believes has become far too common across the league.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;There’s a difference between drawing a foul and flopping&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Brown said during the stream. &lt;em&gt;“Flopping is acting like you got hit when you didn’t actually get hit.”&lt;/em&gt; Brown acknowledged that the behavior is widespread, adding, &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;Everyone does it. A lot of offensive players do it&lt;/strong&gt;.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Brown also referenced several elite talents around the league, including &lt;strong&gt;Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Joel Embiid, James Harden, Luka Doncic, and Nikola Jokic&lt;/strong&gt;. He stressed that his comments were not meant to single anyone out, but rather to highlight a league-wide issue that has become ingrained in modern NBA play.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Jaylen Brown’s current numbers&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;At present, Brown is averaging &lt;strong&gt;29.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game&lt;/strong&gt;, continuing to serve as a centerpiece for the Boston Celtics. The Celtics are 15-12 on the season and recently dropped a 112-105 decision to the Detroit Pistons.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;In that loss, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jaylen-brown&quot;&gt;Brown&lt;/a&gt; delivered a standout individual performance, finishing with 34 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists. Despite the defeat, &lt;strong&gt;his production reinforced his status as one of the most consistent two way wings in the NBA&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Players often associated with flopping&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Throughout his career, James has frequently been criticized and mocked for his trips to the free-throw line, though he was far from alone in that regard. Other prominent names often linked to the tactic include &lt;strong&gt;James Harden, Chris Paul, Reggie Miller, Patrick Beverley, and Lance Stephenson&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Veterans such as Dennis Rodman, Robert Horry, and Vlade Divac were also known for exaggerating contact during their playing days. The primary motivations were usually the same, &lt;strong&gt;forcing opponents into foul trouble and increasing opportunities at the free-throw line&lt;/strong&gt;, a strategy that continues to shape &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt; games today.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Travis Kelce didn’t give any new hints about his possible retirement with the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs&quot;&gt;Kansas City Chiefs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. The only thing he confirmed is that, even though they are already eliminated, the legendary tight end will not sit out the three remaining matchups on the schedule. However, the veteran doesn’t know if he has played his last game with &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes&quot;&gt;Patrick Mahomes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“That’s crazy. I think I’d rather just keep the focus of the media and everything on this team right now. All the conversations that I have with the team and everything moving forward will be with them. It’s a unique time in my life. Unfortunately, I’ve got three games left and I know when the season ends this year. Typically, we go into it and we don’t know when it’s going to end and that’s the beauty of it. Just trying to make sure everybody here knows that I’m focused on trying to win games in these last three games.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Kelce wanted to end his football career with a &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; victory alongside his great friend. However, after a 6-8 record and with the quarterback’s knee injury, that is no longer possible.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Is Travis Kelce retiring?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Travis Kelce hasn’t confirmed if he will retire or not, and the only thing he guaranteed is that he hasn’t played his last game with the Chiefs yet. The tight end said he will participate in the matchups against the Titans, Broncos, and Raiders because it is his duty as a member of a historic franchise.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“It’s just integrity, man. I signed up to be a Kansas City Chief and I love doing what I do. I know I’ve been dreaming of being in these moments and playing for an NFL team since I was a kid. Getting back to that will give you more motivation than you could ever need to play this game. That’s just how you need to go about work, whether you’re in the race or not (for the playoffs).”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Rumors about Kelce’s future continue to grow, as he is already engaged to Taylor Swift and even has a wedding date set for next year. The player has appeared resigned on his podcast &lt;em&gt;New Heights&lt;/em&gt;, which has led many experts to believe he will retire.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atlanta-hawks&quot;&gt;Atlanta Hawks&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; had a fairly uneven start to the &lt;strong&gt;NBA &lt;/strong&gt;season, posting a 15–13 record while battling for direct playoff positioning. One of the organization’s main goals remains returning to the postseason with &lt;strong&gt;Trae Young&lt;/strong&gt; leading the way, but the franchise faced a scare when its star guard suffered a knee injury. Still, Young delivered a positive message that offered reassurance moving forward.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Young was listed as out for the return matchup against the Charlotte Hornets due to right knee injury management. However, concern eased after he spoke with reporters following the game. &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“I felt fine, it wasn’t going to take me very long to be where I needed to be. I think it was a good first step,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; Young said, signaling optimism about his recovery.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Hawks came up short against the Hornets in that contest, but the encouraging news centered on Young’s return after missing time with a right MCL sprain. Playing under a minutes restriction, the All Star guard finished with eight points and &lt;strong&gt;10 assists in 20 minutes&lt;/strong&gt;, easing his way back into live action.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How Trae Young experienced the injury&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This marked the first time in &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/trae-young&quot;&gt;Young&lt;/a&gt;’s career that he had to rehabilitate a knee injury. &lt;strong&gt;The last extended absence he dealt with came two seasons earlier due to a hand injury&lt;/strong&gt;, when he returned without any minutes limitation. This time, the process unfolded differently, requiring more patience and careful management.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Obviously, &lt;strong&gt;you want to give as much as you can for those minutes you’re out there, but you also don’t want to press it&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Young said. &lt;em&gt;“It’s a fine line you have to be on. It’s easier said than done. Especially this being my first one coming back in the regular season. I just have to trust them.”&lt;/em&gt; Young added, &lt;em&gt;“Whether I like it or not, &lt;strong&gt;I just have to trust them and allow the people that helped me through the rehab process to continue to do that&lt;/strong&gt;.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;How he felt in his return&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Not being on the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt;‘s court for extended stretches can lead to early fatigue, and Young acknowledged that shaking off rust is not easy. &lt;em&gt;“The main part is the conditioning. &lt;strong&gt;Not having the leeway to give more than you can is not easy, but it’s the first one,&lt;/strong&gt;”&lt;/em&gt; he said, emphasizing that the process will take time.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Head coach Quin Snyder echoed that sentiment, noting the importance of patience as the Hawks adjust. &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;It’s going to be a process for us and everybody to get acclimated for Trae to continue to get in shape&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Snyder said. &lt;em&gt;“It’s good to have a first step in the process and continue finding ways to be better as a group.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pete Thamel&lt;/strong&gt; is widely regarded as one of the most plugged-in voices in college football, and his latest report regarding &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alabama&quot;&gt;Alabama&lt;/a&gt; has sent shockwaves through the sport. Thamel revealed that&lt;strong&gt; Michigan is determined to lure head coach Kalen DeBoer &lt;/strong&gt;away from the Crimson Tide.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Sources tell me that&lt;strong&gt; Michigan officials remain conviced&lt;/strong&gt; that they want to attempt to hire Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer,” &lt;/em&gt;Thamel said during a College GameDay segment.&lt;em&gt; “The &lt;strong&gt;result of tonight’s game is going to factor heavily&lt;/strong&gt; into that pursuit, as an Alabama loss would make the logistics of attempting to hire DeBoer much more tenable.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Thamel isn’t the only heavy hitter suggesting &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kalen-deboer&quot;&gt;DeBoer&lt;/a&gt;’s tenure in Tuscaloosa could be nearing an end. ESPN’s Michael Wilbon echoed those sentiment&lt;strong&gt;s hours before kickoff,&lt;/strong&gt; suggesting that a loss tonight would effectively be the detonator for a move to Michigan.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“The coach at Alabama is going to have a job-on-the-line situation in 24 hours,&lt;strong&gt; and then headed to Michigan once he loses. &lt;/strong&gt;And then Alabama’s looking. Then what are you going to say?” &lt;/em&gt;Wilbon remarked on ESPN.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Nick Saban stands firm behind DeBoer&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite the mounting speculation, DeBoer still has powerful allies in his corner. Legendary former head coach &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nick-saban&quot;&gt;Nick Saban&lt;/a&gt; recently voiced&lt;strong&gt; his unwavering support,&lt;/strong&gt; emphasizing that the program remains committed to DeBoer as the leader for the long term.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Kalen DeBoer has the total and complete support of the University of Alabama,” &lt;/em&gt;Saban stated before the Alabama-Oklahoma game. &lt;em&gt;“They&lt;strong&gt; want him as the head coach at Alabama&lt;/strong&gt;, no matter what happens tonight.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Scott Boras&lt;/strong&gt; is the type of high-powered agent who commands attention whenever he speaks, and his latest move was a rare public demand for a retraction. Boras took aim at a report regarding &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cody-bellinger&quot;&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;’s free-agent demands,&lt;strong&gt; prompting veteran writer Barry M. Bloom to pull the story,&lt;/strong&gt; a move Bloom made out of respect for their long-standing professional relationship.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Scott Boras said my report about Bellinger asking for $400m was ‘nonsense’ and asked me to retract it. In immense respect to him and our decades-long relationship and &lt;strong&gt;despite my very credible source, consider it retracted&lt;/strong&gt;. He didn’t give me a replacement figure,” &lt;/em&gt;Bloom posted on X (@boomskie).&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As Bloom noted, the report was initially backed by a credible source. Given his status as a senior writer for major &lt;strong&gt;outlets like Sportico, Forbes, Bloomberg, and MLB.com&lt;/strong&gt;, his reporting usually carries significant weight in the industry.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Social media reacts to the $400 Million figure&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Before the retraction, the reported $400 million, &lt;strong&gt;eight-year ask sent shockwaves through the baseball world&lt;/strong&gt;. Many analysts labeled the purported demands from the former &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot;&gt;Yankees&lt;/a&gt; star’s camp as “excessive,” arguing that such a deal was unrealistic in the current market.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot; data-media-max-width=&quot;560&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;Another reminder that the Yankees NEED Cody Bellinger back in pinstripes next season &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/wEn4EVjOzY&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/wEn4EVjOzY&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Freddie🫡 (@YankeesSzn99) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/YankeesSzn99/status/2001003900401496482?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;December 16, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt; 



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“If these reports are true, that Cody Bellinger and the Boras camp are asking for a $400 million contract that is around 8 years, &lt;strong&gt;that is just simply RIDICULOUS. &lt;/strong&gt;Any of the teams interested in him would have to be crazy to sign that deal,” the 4 Train Savages podcast posted on X.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;What’s Next for Bellinger?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While his destination remains uncertain, &lt;strong&gt;Bellinger is expected to command a lucrative deal. &lt;/strong&gt;Despite the controversy over the specific numbers, his production remains elite. &lt;em&gt;“Cody Bellinger is going to have a competitive market. A 4.9 fWAR (best since 2019), 29 HR, 13 SB, and an elite 13.7 K%. Played great OF w/ 7 OAA… still just 30 y/o,”&lt;/em&gt; wrote Sam Forsberg on X.&lt;/p&gt;

Scott Boras asked MLB writer to retract report involving former NY Yankees star

Scott Boras asked MLB writer to retract report involving former NY Yankees star - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;Trading away &lt;strong&gt;Quinn Hughes&lt;/strong&gt; was like opening Pandora’s box for the &lt;strong&gt;Vancouver Canucks&lt;/strong&gt;. Once that was done, anything could happen in the 2025–26 &lt;strong&gt;NHL &lt;/strong&gt;season. However, the latest report indicates that one key teammate of &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/elias-pettersson&quot;&gt;Elias Pettersson&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; isn’t wavering in his commitment to the franchise.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Though many believed &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/quinn-hughes&quot;&gt;Hughes&lt;/a&gt;’ departure would only be the beginning of the end for the Canucks, goaltender &lt;strong&gt;Thatcher Demko&lt;/strong&gt; still believes in Vancouver. According to a report around the NHL, the 30-year-old netminder has no plans to leave Pettersson and the Nucks.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Demko made clear after the Hughes trade that &lt;strong&gt;he does not want out&lt;/strong&gt;,” &lt;/em&gt;Rick Dhaliwal stated on the latest episode of&lt;em&gt; Donnie and Dhali – The Team&lt;/em&gt;. Demko recently agreed to a contract extension with &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vancouver-canucks&quot;&gt;Vancouver&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Demko’s contract&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As he was set to become an unrestricted free agent (UFA) in the summer of 2026, Demko and the Canucks committed to a long-term extension during the latest &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nhl&quot;&gt;NHL&lt;/a&gt; offseason. Following the 2025–26 campaign, &lt;strong&gt;Demko’s new deal will go into effect. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251220_BUS_548359_thatcher-demko_ac597bcf.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-525420&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Thatcher Demko during a game&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The former second-round selection agreed to a &lt;strong&gt;three-year, $25.5 million contract extension&lt;/strong&gt; ($8.5 million cap hit) with the Canucks, running through the 2028–29 season. Demko is currently playing the final season of his five-year, $25 million deal ($5 million cap hit).&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Or forever hold your peace&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Though Demko is staying put in Vancouver, he still has time to reconsider his stance. With the Canucks trending toward the NHL’s basement, &lt;strong&gt;now may be the best time&lt;/strong&gt; to raise his hand and ask out of the organization. Any later may be too late. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Moreover, &lt;strong&gt;Demko’s expiring contract carries no trade protection&lt;/strong&gt;, whereas his new deal for the 2026–27 season includes a full no-movement clause (NMC). Of course, that clause works in Demko’s favor, as he can waive it at any time. Still, it’s easier to work out a deal when such a provision isn’t in place.&lt;/p&gt;

Elias Pettersson’s star teammate informs Canucks of final decision on future after Quinn Hughes trade

Elias Pettersson’s star teammate informs Canucks of final decision on future after Quinn Hughes trade - Bolavip US

Pettersson’s star teammate informs Canucks of final decision after Hughes trade

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami&quot;&gt;Inter Miami&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; closed the year by lifting the MLS Cup, with &lt;strong&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/strong&gt; leading a roster that has grown in stature across MLS but is far from satisfied. Club executives understand that sustaining success will require additional quality in the transfer market as they prepare for future competitions and the challenges ahead. One of the targets is an &lt;strong&gt;Argentinian&lt;/strong&gt; player.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“The team led by Javier Mascherano &lt;strong&gt;is looking for a center back for 2026&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;Marcos Rojo&lt;/strong&gt; has emerged as a priority on the list,”&lt;/em&gt; TNT Sports reported. The report points to the 35-year-old defender, who currently plays for Racing Club, as a leading target.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Although his contract with Racing expires in June 2026, &lt;strong&gt;Rojo has the option to leave at the end of this year,&lt;/strong&gt;”&lt;/em&gt; TNT Sports added when addressing his contractual situation. Rojo joined Racing in mid 2025 following his stint with Boca Juniors, and Inter Miami are reportedly evaluating a move as part of their long term defensive planning.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Inter Miami’s pursuit also factors &lt;strong&gt;in Rojo’s strong personal relationship with &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Messi&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, developed over the years together with Argentina. That connection could play a meaningful role in negotiations as the club looks to add experience and leadership to a back line built to compete immediately.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Marcos Rojo journey&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/marcos-rojo&quot;&gt;Rojo&lt;/a&gt; began his professional career with &lt;strong&gt;Estudiantes de La Plata, where he won the 2009 Copa Libertadores and the 2010 Apertura&lt;/strong&gt;. After a brief spell with Spartak Moscow, he impressed at Sporting CP, performances that paved the way for his move to Europe’s elite.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;In 2014, &lt;strong&gt;Rojo signed with Manchester United&lt;/strong&gt;, where he spent seven seasons and made 122 appearances. During his time in England, he collected four major trophies, including the &lt;strong&gt;FA Cup and the UEFA Europa League in 2017&lt;/strong&gt;, establishing himself as a rugged and versatile defender despite recurring injuries.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/argentina&quot;&gt;Argentina&lt;/a&gt;, Rojo featured prominently at the &lt;strong&gt;2014 and 2018 World Cups, earning 61 caps and scoring three goals&lt;/strong&gt;. He is particularly remembered for his goals against Nigeria in both tournaments, including the dramatic volley in Russia 2018, and for being part of the squad that reached the 2014 World Cup final and two Copa America finals.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After four seasons with Boca Juniors, &lt;strong&gt;where he won four titles and served as captain&lt;/strong&gt;, Rojo &lt;strong&gt;joined Racing in August 2025&lt;/strong&gt;. Now 35, he brings experience and authority to the Argentine league, and his résumé positions him as one of the most accomplished defenders of his generation as Inter Miami weigh a potential move for 2026.&lt;/p&gt;

Report: Inter Miami are very close to signing a former Lionel Messi teammate from Argentina

Lionel Messi has five new Inter Miami teammates for 2026 MLS season

Premier League legend admits turning down David Beckham before Inter Miami signed Lionel Messi

Report: Inter Miami are very close to signing a former Lionel Messi teammate from Argentina - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot;&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; have several areas to address going into the 2026 &lt;strong&gt;MLB &lt;/strong&gt;season. However, weeks after the Winter Meetings, they have yet to make a big splash. That could change as a talent reported to be in consideration by Brian Cashman and the front office in The Bronx could sign a big contract.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Though the Yankees’ Christmas wish list isn’t particularly short&lt;/strong&gt;, one position is seemingly being prioritized. The Bronx Bombers are in dire need of a closing pitcher. Even though the free-agent pool for bullpen help was quite stacked, New York has had no luck signing some of the biggest names available across &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;That could all change, as the Yankees have been linked to reliever &lt;strong&gt;Pete Fairbanks&lt;/strong&gt;, who remains unsigned in free agency. According to a report, the 32-year-old pitcher will either sign for long-term or agree to a shorter, yet wealthier deal.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“The only closer left is Pete Fairbanks, who should get either multiple years or &lt;strong&gt;well over the $11 million&lt;/strong&gt; option declined by Tampa Bay,” &lt;/em&gt;as reported by&lt;em&gt; ESPN &lt;/em&gt;insider Jeff Passan.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251220_BUS_548383_pete-fairbanks-1_ba79a512.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-548410&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Pete Fairbanks pitching for the Tampa Bay Rays&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How did Fairbanks become a free agent?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite coming off a 2025 MLB season in which he posted exciting numbers like 2.83 ERA, 27 saves, 59 strikeouts and a 1.04 WHIP in 61 appearances, &lt;strong&gt;Fairbanks is still drawing some suspicion&lt;/strong&gt; from the rest of the league. The Tampa Bay Rays showcased their concerns as they declined Fairbanks’ $11 million option, instead paying his $1 million buyout.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Some of the glaring concerns surrounding Fairbanks &lt;strong&gt;stem from his struggles when pitching in the elements.&lt;/strong&gt; He has spent most of his MLB career with the Rays, playing home games at Tropicana Field. However, after Hurricane Milton tore through the stadium, Tampa Bay was forced to take its ball games outside at George M. Steinbrenner Field. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Something for Yankees to keep an eye on&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Pitching outdoors, Fairbanks looked different than he had in previous years. Moreover, the right-hander has been diagnosed with &lt;strong&gt;Raynaud’s syndrome, which can cause numbness and loss of feeling in his hands&lt;/strong&gt; in very low temperatures. While teams around the league can live with that, it remains a factor to consider when evaluating Fairbanks. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Pinstripes at Yankee Stadium are accustomed to cold conditions late in the season, and there would be no roof over Fairbanks’ head if he were to become a Bronx Bomber. Whether New York can look past some of Fairbanks’ glaring issues or &lt;strong&gt;whether they become deal-breakers remains to be seen&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;


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NY Yankees candidate Pete Fairbanks set to have one of two wishes fulfilled amid strong MLB interest

NY Yankees candidate Pete Fairbanks set to have one of two wishes fulfilled amid strong MLB interest - Bolavip US

NY Yankees candidate Pete Fairbanks set to have one of two wishes fulfilled

&lt;p&gt;Mike Tomlin and the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers&quot;&gt;Pittsburgh Steelers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; confirmed that T.J. Watt has been officially ruled out for the game against the Detroit Lions due to his lung issue. It’s the second game the linebacker will miss.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I got no update. I’m gonna let him talk. You guys see he’s back in the building. I’m just a little bit hesitant to talk about medical. It’s a little bit different than injury and so my preference is to allow him to speak for himself.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Watt suffered a puncture in his lung during a dry needling treatment inside the Steelers’ facility, and the big question is when he will be back, considering it’s a crucial stretch of the season for their &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; aspirations.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Who is injured with Steelers?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In addition to T.J. Watt, guard Isaac Seumalo (triceps) and cornerback James Pierre (calf) are also injured for the Steelers and will not play against Detroit. Linebacker Nick Herbig is doubtful with a hamstring injury.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;What do the Steelers need to make the playoffs?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Steelers need to win their three remaining games against the Lions, Browns, and Ravens to qualify for the playoffs. They don’t depend on any other teams. If they secure all three victories, they will be AFC North champions and will host a playoff game in the Wild Card round.&lt;/p&gt;


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Mike Tomlin's Steelers lose Aaron Rodgers' key teammates for game vs Lions

Mike Tomlin and Steelers lose Aaron Rodgers’ key teammates for game against Lions

&lt;p&gt;The name of &lt;strong&gt;Andrew Wiggins&lt;/strong&gt;, a wing for the &lt;strong&gt;Miami Heat&lt;/strong&gt;, has been on the radar of the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers&quot;&gt;Los Angeles Lakers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; for more than a year. If Rob Pelinka still views the veteran forward as a potential championship upgrade, Los Angeles are not alone in that pursuit.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, &lt;strong&gt;the Heat are actively gauging trade interest in Wiggins&lt;/strong&gt;, who could potentially become a free agent after the 2025–26 season.&lt;em&gt; “Miami has gauged the trade market on small forward Andrew Wiggins, who has a $30.17 million player option for the 2026–27 season,”&lt;/em&gt; Scotto reported.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Interest is not limited to Los Angeles. &lt;strong&gt;The Bucks, like the Lakers, have explored a potential Wiggins trade for a considerable amount of time.&lt;/strong&gt; If &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt; insider Jake Fischer is to be believed, that interest dates back to a period before the Lakers even entered the conversation, highlighting how long Milwaukee have monitored the situation.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Fischer wrote, &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;Other players Milwaukee has displayed some interest in previously include Miami’s Andrew Wiggins&lt;/strong&gt; and New Orleans’ Dejounte Murray. Milwaukee regularly called about Wiggins during his tenure in Golden State, league sources say.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped&quot;&gt;
&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-large&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; data-id=&quot;374350&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251219_BUS_548379_GettyImages-2202193562-1_8ac40fb2.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Miami Heat.&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-374350&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Miami Heat.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;The Heat are not letting him go easily&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat&quot;&gt;Heat&lt;/a&gt; have reportedly set an asking price of one future first round pick and two rotational players capable of contributing immediately to their playoff push, per ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel. Miami remain focused on staying competitive in the Eastern Conference while reshaping their roster.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The Lakers can match that offer, as they have the expiring contracts of &lt;strong&gt;Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent and Maxi Kleber&lt;/strong&gt; and one tradeable first-round pick (2031 or 2032) to offer in deals. However, some insiders have suggested that they could be holding onto all their draft capital — &lt;strong&gt;they can trade three picks over the offseason&lt;/strong&gt; — in pursuit of a blockbuster trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo or another superstar.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Wiggins’ numbers this season&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andrew-wiggins&quot;&gt;Wiggins&lt;/a&gt; is averaging&lt;strong&gt; 16.6 points per game&lt;/strong&gt; while shooting&lt;strong&gt; 48.1 percent from the field and 38.0 percent &lt;/strong&gt;from three-point range. His best performance to date comes in a November loss to the Detroit Pistons, when he records 31 points, six rebounds, four assists, and three steals, reinforcing his value as a two-way contributor.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-stefanski&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Kevin Stefanski&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Shedeur Sanders&lt;/strong&gt; haven’t gotten along as well as some would liked. However, there is more drama coming into that topic. As the &lt;strong&gt;Cleveland Browns&lt;/strong&gt; prepare to face the &lt;strong&gt;Buffalo Bills&lt;/strong&gt;, the head coach praised two of the rookies on the team, but didn’t say it about the quarterback.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Stefanski spoke wonders about Carson Schwesinger and Mason Graham ahead of the game against the Bills. While &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shedeur-sanders&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Sanders&lt;/a&gt; wasn’t mentioned, Stefanski is right about a couple of things. &lt;strong&gt;Schwesinger is a stud, he is the odds-on favorite to win the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year&lt;/strong&gt;. He leads the team in tackles and is sixth in the NFL with 133 as well.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;As for Graham, he has 37 tackles, six tackles for loss, a half-sack and four passes defended this season&lt;/strong&gt;. Stefanski said, “&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;They’re made from the right stuff&lt;/strong&gt;, that’s the exciting part of those two guys, who will be at the center of your defense for a very long time.&lt;/em&gt;” He then added, “&lt;em&gt;They bring an attitude to our defense. They bring an attitude to our football team&lt;/em&gt;.”&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Shedeur Sanders could make a big statement against the Bills&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While the Bills are clearly a better team than the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-browns&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Browns&lt;/a&gt;, they have a lackluster defense. Hence, &lt;strong&gt;Shedeur Sanders could have a good game against a low-tier, yet high-profile defense&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251219_BUS_548378_shedeur-sanders-1_f77591a3.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Shedeur Sanders after a game&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-547527&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Shedeur Sanders at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. &lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Sanders has had only one great game during his starting stint. Still, he hasn’t been able to get wins. &lt;strong&gt;Sanders is 1-4 as a starter right now&lt;/strong&gt;. He even lost to the Tennessee Titans, one of the worst teams in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Stefanski might be praising rookies but he might not be there next year&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Stefanski is in the hot seat. It’s absolutely possible that he loses his job as the Browns head coach next year. &lt;strong&gt;Cleveland has lost six of the last seven games&lt;/strong&gt;. Stefanski’s rocky relationship with Sanders might also play a part in his future.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stefanski has been a Coach of the Year before, so he might get suitors&lt;/strong&gt;, but his time in Cleveland really seems like a time bomb. Only winning out might save his job, and the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/buffalo-bills&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Bills&lt;/a&gt; are heavy favorites to win the Week 16 game.&lt;/p&gt;

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski praises two rookies, not Shedeur Sanders, ahead of Week 16 game vs Bills

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski praises two rookies, not Shedeur Sanders, ahead of Week 16 game vs Bills - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The&lt;strong&gt; Cleveland Cavaliers&lt;/strong&gt; face the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bulls&quot;&gt;Chicago Bulls&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; in an &lt;strong&gt;NBA &lt;/strong&gt;regular-season matchup, where they look to secure an important win, especially with the Bulls entering a demanding stretch that includes two consecutive back-to-back games. The Cavaliers need their stars available to compete at a high level, and that puts the focus on one key question: Will&lt;strong&gt; Donovan Mitchell&lt;/strong&gt; play?&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;There is growing concern surrounding the latest injury report, as &lt;strong&gt;Mitchell is ruled out with an illness&lt;/strong&gt;. The star guard did play on Wednesday night and led the Cavaliers with 32 points on 11 of 23 shooting from the field. Just one week earlier, Mitchell exploded for 48 points against the Washington Wizards, underlining his importance to Cleveland’s offense.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;There is no major long-term injury history causing alarm.&lt;strong&gt; The ninth-year guard has missed only two games this &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt; season and has appeared in every contest since November 13&lt;/strong&gt;. Mitchell has been a central reason the Cavaliers remain in the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference, particularly while Darius Garland has missed significant time due to a toe injury.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Cavaliers enter the matchup with a&lt;strong&gt; 15-13 record&lt;/strong&gt;, but recent form has been troubling. They have dropped two straight games and have already lost four times in December. That stretch includes a &lt;strong&gt;16-point loss to the Bulls on Wednesday&lt;/strong&gt;, a result that raised further concerns about Cleveland’s consistency on both ends of the floor.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Mitchell’s numbers&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/donovan-mitchell&quot;&gt;Mitchell&lt;/a&gt; has logged a team-high 34.4 minutes per game this season and continues to shoulder most of the offensive workload for Cleveland. The six-time All-Star is averaging &lt;strong&gt;30.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game&lt;/strong&gt; while shooting 49.3 percent from the field and 38.3 percent from three-point range.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;A rough stretch for the Cavaliers&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-cavaliers&quot;&gt;Cavaliers&lt;/a&gt; have struggled to find rhythm lately, posting a 3-7 record over their last 10 games. Garland has had difficulty regaining his top form, averaging just &lt;strong&gt;15.7 points per game while shooting 27.4 percent from three during that span&lt;/strong&gt;, both well below his career averages.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Cleveland also absorbed another blow on December 13, when center Evan Mobley &lt;strong&gt;was ruled out for two to four weeks with a calf strain&lt;/strong&gt;, according to Shams Charania. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year has been the backbone of the Cavaliers’ defense, and with his absence, center Jarrett Allen &lt;strong&gt;takes on an even greater role as the team’s primary rim protector&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

Is Donovan Mitchell playing today, December 19, for Cavaliers vs Bulls? - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Los Angeles Rams&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; suffered a painful OT loss to the &lt;strong&gt;Seattle Seahawks&lt;/strong&gt; on Thursday Night Football of Week 16 of the &lt;strong&gt;NFL&lt;/strong&gt; season. But it was more than just that, since star wide receiver &lt;strong&gt;Puka Nacua&lt;/strong&gt; criticized the officials and now received  a hefty fine.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Jeremy Bergman of NFL.com, &lt;strong&gt;the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; fined Puka Nacua a total of $25,000 for his comments on the officiating&lt;/strong&gt;. This was also reported by Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Nacua made multiple comments about the referees.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;First, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/puka-nacua&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Nacua&lt;/a&gt; appeared on a livestream with influencers Adin Ross and N3on. He said the NFL officials were “&lt;em&gt;the worst&lt;/em&gt;” and also said, “&lt;em&gt;These guys want to be … these guys are lawyers. &lt;strong&gt;They want to be on TV too&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;,” Nacua said. “&lt;em&gt;You don’t think he’s texting his friends in the group chat like, ‘&lt;strong&gt;Yo, you guys just saw me on&amp;nbsp;Sunday Night Football. That wasn’t P.I., but I called it.&lt;/strong&gt;‘”&lt;/em&gt; Then after the game, he tweeted another critic and soon thereafter deleted it.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Nacua is incredible on the field, but he’s a problem outside of it&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Puka Nacua has made it an argument to be the best wide receiver in football. Just against the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Seahawks&lt;/a&gt; alone, &lt;strong&gt;Nacua had 12 catches for 225 yards and two touchdowns&lt;/strong&gt;. He has undoubtedly become the best wideout in football.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot; data-width=&quot;500&quot; data-dnt=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;Puka Nacua just tweeted this immediately after the game: &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/RvfQgvla5E&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/RvfQgvla5E&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/MySportsUpdate/status/2001879779126186434?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;December 19, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;script async=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js&quot; charset=&quot;utf-8&quot;&gt;&lt;/script&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Outside of the football field, it was a bad week for Nacua filled with controversies during the livestream, and now the fine. After the post, reporters told head coach &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sean-mcvay&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Sean McVay&lt;/a&gt; about it and he was not happy. “&lt;em&gt;I love him, we’re going to continue to put our arm around him and &lt;strong&gt;help him learn and grow, but we never want to do things that ever offend anybody, and I know he feels that same way&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;.” While he defended him, he was visibly frustrated.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;The Rams are glad Nacua isn’t suspended though&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;It’s a heavy fine, but the Rams will count on Nacua for the next game. &lt;strong&gt;Nacua is the best weapon in the NFL&lt;/strong&gt; and his chemistry with &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-stafford&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Matthew Stafford&lt;/a&gt; is immaculate. Puka is putting historic numbers during his young career.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Nacua leads the NFL in catches with 114 and in first downs received with 73. He also leads the NFL in yards per game with 113.7. In fact, Nacua is so great, that &lt;strong&gt;he has the best all-time record in yards per game with 96.9&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;

NFL takes action against LA Rams star Puka Nacua after harsh criticism towards officials after Week 16 loss to Seahawks

NFL takes action against LA Rams star Puka Nacua after harsh criticism towards officials after Week 16 loss to Seahawks - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers&quot;&gt;Aaron Rodgers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers&quot;&gt;Pittsburgh Steelers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; have found in the Tush Push a great weapon for gaining first downs in recent games. The veteran watches from a distance while Connor Heyward is responsible for taking the ball.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Although the quarterback acknowledges that the play is unpopular in the NFL, they will continue using it as long as they can. &lt;em&gt;“Well, we’ve been pretty good at it. Connor’s done a nice job at it. We had a wrinkle giving the ball to Kenny (Gainwell) against Chicago. That was a 50-yard gain. It’s not a play that anybody really likes, I don’t think, across the league. There’s been some talk about trying to get it out of the league. I think there’s a way to maybe find a happy medium on some of the splits and stuff, but, the way the rules are now, it’s been a play that we’ve had success with. So, Mike (Tomlin) likes it, Arthur (Smith) likes it and obviously Connor (Heyward) likes it too.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;At the beginning of the season, the Steelers had many problems on fourth and short, but since they adapted the Tush Push into their playbook, things have changed for &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-tomlin&quot;&gt;Mike Tomlin&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. If they make it to the playoffs, it could be a huge asset.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What does Aaron Rodgers do in the Tush Push with Steelers?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Aaron Rodgers lines up a few yards behind the offensive line in the Tush Push with the Steelers and simply watches as his teammates try to get the first down. This has become one of the most famous videos and the origin of memes on social media during the 2025 season.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;p&gt;However, many experts believe that offensive coordinator Arthur Smith could be setting up the field for a trick play that might be used in a clutch moment of the regular season or perhaps in the playoffs, with Rodgers throwing the ball unexpectedly.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“You never know. I will say that it’s not a 10 on 11 play. I’ve seen that in some places where they say: ‘Oh, it’s 10 on 11. What’s the quarterback doing back there just standing with his hands on his hips? There’s a lot of guys who aren’t involved in that play. Usually, a deep safety and the guys on the edges have absolutely zero impact on the play. So, as long as we’re going to keep sneaking it, I’m going to keep standing back there and hopefully signaling first down.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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Aaron Rodgers sets the record straight on his QB role in Tush Push with Pittsburgh Steelers and potential trick play

NFL News: Aaron Rodgers sends clear message after Mike Tomlin blamed quarterback and Steelers’ offense for loss against Packers

NFL suspends Aaron Rodgers’ teammate for five games with Steelers

Aaron Rodgers sets the record straight on his QB role in Tush Push with Steelers and potential trick play - Bolavip US

Aaron Rodgers sets the record straight on his QB role in Steelers' version of Tush Push

NFL News: Aaron Rodgers sets the record straight on his QB role in Tush Push with Steelers and potential trick play

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alabama&quot;&gt;Alabama&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; is set to face &lt;strong&gt;Oklahoma &lt;/strong&gt;today, December 19, in the opening round of the 2025 College Football Playoff (CFP). This high-stakes matchup serves as a &lt;strong&gt;critical litmus test for the Crimson Tide,&lt;/strong&gt; who must prove they still possess championship mettle despite a disappointing loss in the SEC Championship.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;A victory over the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/oklahoma&quot;&gt;Sooners&lt;/a&gt; would be a massive boost for Alabama, &lt;strong&gt;securing a spot in the CFP Quarterfinals.&lt;/strong&gt; Such a win would set the stage for a historic showdown against Indiana at the Rose Bowl, a potential first-ever meeting between the two programs that has fans and analysts alike buzzing with anticipation.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The margin for error is razor-thin. A loss to Oklahoma would end the Crimson Tide’s championship aspirations immediately. While &lt;strong&gt;they would finish with a respectable 10-4 record,&lt;/strong&gt; a first-round exit would be a massive disappointment in Tuscaloosa and according to Pete Thamel, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football/alabama-drama-pete-thamel-drops-report-on-kalen-deboers-future-that-could-worry-crimson-tide-fans&quot;&gt;it could seriously complicate Kalen DeBoer’s future&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;A golden opportunity for redemption&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After missing out on the CFP last season, Alabama is hungry for a deep run. The path ahead is daunting, particularly with a potential matchup against an Indiana squad led by &lt;strong&gt;Heisman-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza.&lt;/strong&gt; The Hoosiers enter the postseason with momentum after claiming the 2025 Big Ten Championship over Ohio State, who also remains in the playoff hunt.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot; data-media-max-width=&quot;560&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;ESPN’s Harry Douglas believes that an Alabama loss to Oklahoma tonight would create a lot of noise in Tuscaloosa surrounding Kalen DeBoer. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;“The expectations at Alabama is always gonna be a national championship and if you can’t win one at Alabama and end your season ends on a… &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/NoERDXRL6B&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/NoERDXRL6B&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Crimson Coverage (@CrimsonCoverage) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CrimsonCoverage/status/2002111851300335772?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;December 19, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The pressure is particularly heavy on head coach Kalen DeBoer. ESPN analyst Harry Douglas suggests&lt;strong&gt; that a first-round exit could lead to uncomfortable questions regarding DeBoer’s future,&lt;/strong&gt; noting the inseparable link between Alabama coaching and championship hardware.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“The expectations at Alabama is always gonna be a national championship and if you can’t win one at Alabama and end your season &lt;strong&gt;ends on a negative note like we’ve seen in the last month&lt;/strong&gt;, it’s gonna be a lot of noise being made in Tuscaloosa.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

What happens if Alabama loses or wins against Oklahoma today in 2025 CFP?

What happens if Alabama loses or wins against Oklahoma today in 2025 CFP? - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;David Stearns&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;New York Mets&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are leaving no stone unturned. Though they couldn’t sign &lt;strong&gt;Michael King&lt;/strong&gt; off of free agency for the 2026 &lt;strong&gt;MLB &lt;/strong&gt;season, the Mets are not done with the &lt;strong&gt;San Diego Padres&lt;/strong&gt; just yet.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If Stearns has made anything clear to the fanbase in Queens, is that it should always expect the unexpected. On that note, the 2025 winter stretch of the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; offseason has been a strong reminder of that. Now, &lt;strong&gt;New York has San Diego on its crosshairs&lt;/strong&gt;, and reports suggest the Mets are eyeing a bundle of players in America’s finest city.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“The Mets recently spoke to the San Diego Padres about a number of players &lt;strong&gt;including closer Mason Miller, starter Nick Pivetta&lt;/strong&gt;, relievers Adrian Morejon and Jeremiah Estrada as well as outfielder Ramon Laureano&lt;/em&gt;,” according to &lt;em&gt;Sports Illustrated&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In light of this information, it becomes crystal clear Stearns and the Mets aren’t crying over spilled milk. New York couldn’t sign King, but it will now explore trades for other pitchers on the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-diego-padres&quot;&gt;Padres&lt;/a&gt;. Moreover, the Mets aren’t placing all their eggs in one basket. &lt;strong&gt;Instead, they going after several players simultaneously&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251219_BUS_548346_nick-pivetta_14163c41.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-548354&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Nick Pivetta of the San Diego Padres&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Roster moves&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;So far, New York has seen Brandon Nimmo (via trade with Texas Rangers), Edwin Diaz (signed with Los Angeles Dodgers), and Pete Alonso (signed with Baltimore Orioles) pack their bags and skip town. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Meanwhile, the Mets have welcomed Marcus Semien (via trade with Rangers), Devin Williams, Jorge Polanco and Luke Weaver (free agency signings) to the roster. New York showed interest in King, but after he signed a &lt;strong&gt;three-year, $75 million deal&lt;/strong&gt;, it &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/michael-kings-padres-deal-explains-why-the-ny-mets-and-red-sox-backed-off&quot;&gt;explained why the Mets backed off&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Mets are facing the music&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Mets got off on the wrong foot in the MLB offseason. Slowly and steadily, however, Stearns and company are &lt;strong&gt;righting the ship&lt;/strong&gt;. Still, in baseball, a slow start to a game can be costly, and in this case, it may be no different.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Whether the recent acquisitions are enough to outweigh the departures of fan favorites remains to be seen. Most likely, the answer will be revealed in 2026, depending on &lt;strong&gt;whether the Orange and Blue make the postseason&lt;/strong&gt; and go on a deep run or fall short once again.&lt;/p&gt;


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NY Mets go after several Padres players after missing out on Michael King

MLB Rumors: NY Mets eyeing Padres’ talents after missing out on Michael King - Bolavip US

NY Mets eyeing Padres’ talents after missing out on Michael King

MLB Rumors: NY Mets eyeing Padres’ talents after missing out on Michael King

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alabama&quot;&gt;Alabama&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Oklahoma &lt;/strong&gt;will face each other inthe&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025 CFP First-Round Game. &lt;/strong&gt;Here you’ll find all the key details, including the official game date, kickoff time, and streaming information, so you don’t miss a moment of this marquee showdown.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/191261?irad=399332&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;[Watch Alabama vs Oklahoma online in the US on Fubo]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;History gives this &lt;strong&gt;College Football Playoff&lt;/strong&gt; matchup extra edge, as &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/oklahoma-sooners&quot;&gt;Oklahoma&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; enters with a rare advantage few programs can claim over &lt;strong&gt;Alabama&lt;/strong&gt;. The &lt;strong&gt;Sooners&lt;/strong&gt;’ strong résumé earned them a home game in &lt;strong&gt;Norman&lt;/strong&gt;, while the &lt;strong&gt;Crimson Tide&lt;/strong&gt; arrive looking to reassert themselves after an uneven stretch.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Oklahoma &lt;/strong&gt;hasn’t been perfect, but its relentless defense has carried it to this point and now has a shot at the program’s first &lt;strong&gt;CFP &lt;/strong&gt;win. With playoff survival and pride on the line, this is a primetime clash college football fans won’t want to miss.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Alabama vs Oklahoma match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Alabama &lt;/strong&gt;play against&lt;strong&gt; Oklahoma &lt;/strong&gt;in the&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;2025 CFP First-Round Game &lt;/strong&gt;this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Friday, December 19,&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;with kickoff scheduled for&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;8:00 PM (ET).&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251219_BUS_546762_John-Mateer_61b1d37f.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-546770&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;John Mateer of the Oklahoma Sooners – Butch Dill/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Alabama vs Oklahoma: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ET&lt;/strong&gt;: 8:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CT&lt;/strong&gt;: 7:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MT&lt;/strong&gt;: 6:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PT&lt;/strong&gt;: 5:00 PM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Alabama vs Oklahoma in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Don’t miss the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025 college football&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;showdown between&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Alabama &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Oklahoma, &lt;/strong&gt;streaming live on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/191261?irad=399332&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;Fubo&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;You can also catch the action on ABC, ESPN2 and ESPN.&lt;/p&gt;

Where to watch Alabama vs Oklahoma live in the USA: 2025 CFP First-Round Game

Where to watch Alabama vs Oklahoma live in the USA: 2025 CFP First-Round Game - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jake-paul&quot;&gt;Jake Paul&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;will fight against &lt;strong&gt;Anthony Joshua &lt;/strong&gt;in a heavyweight&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/boxing&quot;&gt;boxing&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;match. This guide covers all the essential details for this high-profile clash, including the date, start time, and where to watch or stream it live in the United States.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The highly anticipated bout between &lt;strong&gt;Jake Paul&lt;/strong&gt; and former heavyweight champion &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-joshua&quot;&gt;Anthony Joshua&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; is finally here, capturing attention far beyond hardcore boxing fans. Paul brings a 12–1 record into the fight after defeating &lt;strong&gt;Julio Cesar Chavez Jr&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;But now he faces a massive step up against &lt;strong&gt;Joshua&lt;/strong&gt;, who owns a 28–4 record with 25 knockouts. Returning after a year out of the ring, the British star is looking to make a statement, adding even more intrigue to this headline-grabbing matchup.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua fight take place?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This highly anticipated heavyweight&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;boxing&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;showdown between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Jake Paul &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Anthony Joshua &lt;/strong&gt;is set for this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Friday, December 19, at 8:00 PM (ET).&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251219_BUS_546808_Jake-Paul-and-Anthony-Joshua-1_02d3ef22.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-546814&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua pose during a press conference – Eva Marie Uzcategui/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ET:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;8:00 PM&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;CT:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;7:00 PM&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;MT:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;6:00 PM&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;PT:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;5:00 PM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;You can watch this 2025 &lt;strong&gt;boxing&lt;/strong&gt; fight between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Jake Paul &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Anthony Joshua &lt;/strong&gt;in the United States on&amp;nbsp;Netflix.&lt;/p&gt;

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