&lt;p&gt;During &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt; LX&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Bad Bunny&lt;/strong&gt; took the stage wearing a &lt;strong&gt;jersey with the No. 64&lt;/strong&gt;, sparking widespread curiosity among fans. Now, the global music star has &lt;strong&gt;explained the meaning behind the intriguing number&lt;/strong&gt;—while also revealing which &lt;strong&gt;NFL team he hopes&lt;/strong&gt; will be the next to &lt;strong&gt;lift the Vince Lombardi Trophy&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/why-was-bad-bunny-wearing-number-64-and-what-message-did-the-football-he-held-at-the-end-read&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;“Why was Bad Bunny wearing No. 64 during the Super Bowl LX halftime show?”&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; quickly became one of the most asked questions following Sunday’s game. The artist has since provided the answer, unveiling that it was in honor&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“He died two years ago after the 49ers lost against Kansas City,”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bad-bunny&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Bad Bunny&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; told Harper’s Bazaar. &lt;em&gt;“I always &lt;strong&gt;dreamed of taking my uncle to a Super Bowl, so I decided to bring him on my shirt&lt;/strong&gt; when I performed. &lt;strong&gt;Ocasio—his last name&lt;/strong&gt;, the same as my mom—along with &lt;strong&gt;his birth year, ’64&lt;/strong&gt;. Now all we need is for the &lt;strong&gt;49ers to one day win the Super Bowl again&lt;/strong&gt;.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The most-watched Super Bowl halftime show ever&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to the NFL, Bad Bunny’s halftime performance at Super Bowl LX became the &lt;strong&gt;most-watched halftime show in history&lt;/strong&gt;. His 13-minute set peaked at an astonishing &lt;strong&gt;135.4 million viewers&lt;/strong&gt;, setting a new all-time record.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;league &lt;/strong&gt;has made a habit of &lt;strong&gt;breaking its own viewership marks&lt;/strong&gt; year after year. Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show at Super Bowl LIX in 2025 previously held the record, but Bad Bunny managed to surpass it and claim the top spot.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With that benchmark now set, speculation has already begun about &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/whos-performing-at-the-2027-super-bowl-halftime-show-all-the-star-studded-rumors&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;who will headline the Super Bowl halftime show in 2027&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. One thing is certain: the NFL will once again aim to secure a global superstar capable of challenging—if not surpassing—Bad Bunny’s historic numbers.&lt;/p&gt;


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Bad Bunny reveals true meaning behind No. 64 jersey, names which NFL team he wants to win the Super Bowl again

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Bad Bunny reveals true meaning behind No. 64 jersey, names which NFL team he wants to win the Super Bowl again - Bolavip US

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&lt;p&gt;He who seeks shall find—for better or worse. The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers&quot;&gt;New York Rangers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; learn a new lesson from that idiom day in and day out in the &lt;strong&gt;NHL&lt;/strong&gt;. Trading &lt;strong&gt;Artemi Panarin&lt;/strong&gt; away was only the start of the retool in Manhattan. As &lt;strong&gt;Chris Drury’s&lt;/strong&gt; letter to the fans made clear, there’s plenty more where that came from. However, the general manager must tread lightly. One misstep, and the &lt;strong&gt;New York Islanders&lt;/strong&gt; may end up with the biggest trade chip the Blueshirts own: &lt;strong&gt;Vincent Trocheck&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Such a piece of business may be the last straw for the organization’s patience with Drury. But then again, the same has been said about previous moves by Drury, and &lt;strong&gt;his name is still on the door&lt;/strong&gt;. As much noise as fans make at Madison Square Garden and on social media, it looks like Drury won’t be going anywhere in the 2025-26 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nhl&quot;&gt;NHL&lt;/a&gt; season. What happens after? That’s another question.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;There are &lt;strong&gt;no shortage of trade candidates interested in Trocheck&lt;/strong&gt;, who is currently in Milan with Team USA for the 2026 Olympics. Meanwhile, the Rangers back in New York keep working on what a potential trade including Trocheck might look like. &lt;strong&gt;All while the NHL is in its Olympic roster freeze&lt;/strong&gt;, blockading any move—such as trades, call-ups, and anything imaginable. In that regard, a report can’t help but point the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-islanders&quot;&gt;Islanders&lt;/a&gt; make a solid argument to trade for Trocheck. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As reported by Peter Baugh and Vince Mercogliano of &lt;em&gt;The Athletic&lt;/em&gt;, the Islanders boast the prospects and draft assets to catch the biggest fish in the concrete jungle. Moreover, they &lt;strong&gt;could even afford an inflated price tag&lt;/strong&gt; if the Rangers decide to tax the in-state move. From Trocheck’s perspective, it might be an ideal move, as he wouldn’t have to say goodbye to his home in the Big Apple, where he’s been for the past four seasons.&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://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/21112033/Matthew-Schaefer-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Matthew Schaefer&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-531269&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Matthew Schaefer, the new face of the NY Islanders&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Rangers and Islanders&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As much as logic and data drive every decision in the NHL, emotions also have a big say in the matter and are reserved a seat at the table. Thus, it’s hard to see the Rangers engaging in such a trade to bolster the Isles’ roster. However, Drury has used the hotline to Long Island recently, &lt;strong&gt;sending defenseman Carson Soucy to the Islanders. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;It was only the fourth trade between the two New York–based organizations in NHL history, and the first in over 15 years. Would it be rare? Extremely—and it would raise eyebrows both in Manhattan and Elmont. But &lt;strong&gt;even lightning can strike twice&lt;/strong&gt;, so it can’t be ruled out entirely.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Trocheck’s contract clause&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, there is a big question mark floating over the “Trocheck to the Islanders” rumors. Trocheck’s contract with the Rangers—which runs through the 2028–29 NHL season—includes a modified no-trade clause (M-NTC) in the &lt;strong&gt;form of a 12-team no-trade list. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Whether the Isles are on that list or not has yet to be reported, but it’s a real possibility. In contrast, the &lt;strong&gt;Minnesota Wild&lt;/strong&gt; have emerged as the frontrunner to trade for Trocheck, and reports indicate the &lt;strong&gt;organization in the Land of 10,000 Lakes has received the green light&lt;/strong&gt; from the veteran center.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Rangers are wary of Trocheck spending so much time with Wild GM Bill Guerin (Team USA’s GM as well) and Quinn Hughes in Milan, as they may well convince him to push for a trade to Minnesota. Still, even if the Wild land Trocheck at a discounted price, it’s a &lt;strong&gt;far better outcome than risking him making his way to Long Island.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;698b8a6470a943df4bc92b0a&quot; data-title=&quot;Who will the Rangers trade Trocheck to?&quot; data-options=&quot;6&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

NY Rangers reportedly face trade threat from rival NY Islanders over Artemi Panarin former teammate

NY Rangers reportedly face trade threat from rival NY Islanders over Artemi Panarin former teammate - Bolavip US

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&lt;p&gt;While frustrated about missing the World Baseball Classic, &lt;strong&gt;Francisco Lindor&lt;/strong&gt; is excited to return to 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; for the 2026 &lt;strong&gt;MLB &lt;/strong&gt;campaign. However, as a big hurdle presented itself on the way, president of baseball operations David Stearns revealed who could replace Lindor if he is physically unable to play at the start of the new season—and it’s not &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bo-bichette&quot;&gt;Bo Bichette&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Shortly after the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/ny-mets-receive-significant-injury-update-on-francisco-lindor-ahead-of-the-upcoming-mlb-season&quot;&gt;Mets received a significant injury update on Lindor&lt;/a&gt; from Stearns, the president of baseball operations in Queens voiced another statement in which he hinted at the thorough planning done by the organization. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;For &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/francisco-lindor&quot;&gt;Lindor&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;surgery for a stress reaction on his left hamate bone&lt;/strong&gt; could be on the horizon. Yet, according to Stearns, he should be good to go on March 26th, when the Mets host the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Though New York expects Lindor to be back for &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; Opening Day 2026, it doesn’t hurt to plan ahead of time. On that note, Stearns revealed a list of five players who could be asked to fill in for Lindor at the shortstop position. Surprisingly—or not—Bichette, who played shortstop throughout his entire career, &lt;strong&gt;is not among the options.&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://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/14053809/francisco-lindor-with-the-mets-1-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Francisco Lindor&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-545017&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Francisco Lindor in action vs the Guardians on August 06, 2025 in New York City.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Who can play shortstop for the Mets if Lindor is out?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I think if we need [to replace Lindor at SS], we will tackle that when we get to Opening Day. Right now, we remain optimistic and confident that even if Lindor has to go through surgery, he’ll be back by Opening Day,” &lt;/em&gt;Stearns confidently told reporters during his press conference on Tuesday. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;We have a lot of different [options].&lt;/strong&gt; Vidal Brujan, Jackson Cluff, Grae Kessinger. We might see Ronny Mauricio a bit there, Christian Arroyo, [too]. We have a lot of guys in camp with shortstop experience who can play there.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What does Stearns’ message mean to Bichette?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With his statement on Lindor and the potentially vacant shortstop slot in the lineup, Stearns voiced a loud and clear message that will echo around the clubhouse. For Bichette in particular, Stearns’ answer to the question about the Lindor dilemma means the Mets are committed to playing him at third base.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;New York is embracing change in 2026. Recently, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/ny-mets-confirm-juan-soto-will-have-to-prepare-for-a-change-in-2026&quot;&gt;the Mets confirmed Juan Soto will have to prepare for a position change&lt;/a&gt;. Bichette will, too, as he switches to third base and has now been reassured that New York doesn’t see him as an option at shortstop.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Considering how challenging playing at the hot corner can be, the Orange and Blue are entrusting the recent acquisition with a big task right from the get-go. After all, &lt;strong&gt;it may be the least the Mets expect from Bichette&lt;/strong&gt;, who is signed to a three-year, $126 million contract.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;698baaa370a943df4bc92b11&quot; data-title=&quot;Should Bichette at least be named as an option to play shortstop for the Mets?&quot; data-options=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

NY Mets reveal plans for Bo Bichette in worst-case scenario regarding Francisco Lindor’s injury in 2026

NY Mets reveal plans for Bo Bichette in worst-case scenario regarding Francisco Lindor’s injury in 2026 - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Two ATP players&lt;/strong&gt; have now joined the &lt;strong&gt;criticism voiced by Daniil Medvedev regarding the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/tennis&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;tennis&lt;/a&gt; balls&lt;/strong&gt;, following his outspoken remarks during his match against Ugo Humbert.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Medvedev was visibly frustrated with the balls throughout his encounter with the Frenchman, repeatedly stating that &lt;strong&gt;tournaments should not buy or promote Head balls&lt;/strong&gt;. He even claimed that the balls were not properly round.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Now, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-de-minaur&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Alex de Minaur&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Arthur Fils&lt;/strong&gt; have publicly supported Medvedev’s stance, offering a frank assessment of the balls after their match against each other and voicing their clear frustration.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I have struggled a lot in practice. &lt;strong&gt;I have actually been quite frustrated with the balls in practice, which is not like me&lt;/strong&gt;. I do get what Daniil says about the balls,” &lt;/em&gt;de Minaur said in an interview with Bolavip.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full is-resized&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/10164546/De-Minaur-right-size-650x433.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-577617&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; height=&quot;433&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Alex de Minaur celebrating a point.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;It suits the big hitters&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Alexander Zverev has previously pointed out that an increasing number of balls used on the ATP Tour favor certain playing styles, and de Minaur agrees with that view.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“They are definitely not my favourite. &lt;strong&gt;I don’t think they are anyone’s favourite balls&lt;/strong&gt;. They are very difficult to control,”&lt;/em&gt; the Australian explained to Bolavip before elaborating further:&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“It is tough to explain it, but it is a very dead ball. &lt;strong&gt;It does suit the big hitters&lt;/strong&gt;, the players that have a big revolution on the ball and are able to hit through that.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite his criticism, de Minaur emphasized the importance of adapting rather than complaining. &lt;em&gt;“But again, it is what it is. The ball or the court is not going to change and my job is to adapt and do my best and continue doing that.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;ATP has to do better&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Arthur Fils was even more direct in his evaluation, stating that the balls fall well below the standards expected at the highest level of professional tennis, something that could impact the course of a game. &lt;em&gt;“They are terrible. Really terrible. &lt;strong&gt;The ball is very bad. It is unbelievable&lt;/strong&gt;.”&lt;/em&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;1280&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/10165035/Arhutr-Fils-right-size-1-1920x1280.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-577622&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A&lt;/strong&gt;rthur Fils kissing the Japan Open trophy.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“When we are playing at this level, literally playing professionally, very good players, then watching the balls after two games getting bigger and very slow, that is not normal.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Fils called on the ATP to take responsibility and address the issue. &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;I don’t know who is in charge of it, maybe ATP or whatever, but they have to do better&lt;/strong&gt;, because it is not normal to play with these balls at our level,”&lt;/em&gt; he said.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Alex de Minaur won the match 7-6, 6-2 against Arthur Fils and will be playing the winner of Aleksandar Vukic and Stan Wawrinka, still with the same controversial balls, though.&lt;/p&gt;

ATP stars Alex de Minaur, Arthur Fils voice frustration over Head tennis balls

ATP stars Alex de Minaur, Arthur Fils voice frustration over Head tennis balls - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tigres-uanl&quot;&gt;Tigres UANL&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;will play against&lt;strong&gt; Forge &lt;/strong&gt;for the second leg of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/concacaf-champions-league&quot;&gt;2026&amp;nbsp;CONCACAF Champions Cup&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;first round. Here’s all the key information, including the match date, kickoff time, and streaming options for viewers in the United States.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-100543762-17011952?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.directv.com%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2F&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;[Watch Tigres UANL vs Forge live in the USA on DirecTV Stream]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;What was expected to be a straightforward opening act instead delivered a tight, scoreless battle, as the first leg of this first-round series ended 0-0. &lt;strong&gt;Tigres UANL&lt;/strong&gt; entered as road favorites but couldn’t break through, setting the stage for a decisive return leg with everything still up for grabs.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Liga MX&lt;/strong&gt; side now holds the edge heading home, where a win would comfortably send them through, while &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/forge-fc&quot;&gt;Forge&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;faces a clear challenge — and a massive opportunity — knowing that an upset victory on the road would secure a historic spot in the next round.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Tigres UANL vs Forge match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This second leg game in the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;first round between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Tigres UANL &lt;/strong&gt;and &lt;strong&gt;Forge &lt;/strong&gt;will be played this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Tuesday, February 10&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;at&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;10:00 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;995&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/08193353/Angel-Correa-1920x995.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-576413&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Ángel Correa of Tigres – Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Tigres UANL vs Forge: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ET&lt;/strong&gt;: 10:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CT&lt;/strong&gt;: 9:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MT&lt;/strong&gt;: 8:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PT&lt;/strong&gt;: 7:00 PM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Tigres UANL vs Forge in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;game between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Tigres UANL &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Forge &lt;/strong&gt;will be broadcast in the United States on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-100543762-17011952?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.directv.com%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2F&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;DirecTV Stream&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Other options: Tubi, TUDN and ViX.&lt;/p&gt;

Where to watch Tigres UANL vs Forge live in the USA: 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup

Where to watch Tigres UANL vs Forge live in the USA: 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/las-vegas-raiders&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Las Vegas Raiders&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; have a &lt;strong&gt;brand-new head coach&lt;/strong&gt;—one who arrives fresh off a &lt;strong&gt;Super Bowl victory&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;strong&gt;Klint Kubiak&lt;/strong&gt; has officially been introduced as the leader of the AFC West franchise, and upon his arrival, he delivered a clear message to team stars &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/maxx-crosby&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Maxx Crosby&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Ashton Jeanty&lt;/strong&gt; about the &lt;strong&gt;future&lt;/strong&gt; of the organization.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Kubiak&lt;/strong&gt; comes to Las Vegas after &lt;strong&gt;winning &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt; LX with the Seattle Seahawks&lt;/strong&gt;, and now faces a much bigger challenge. He will be tasked with &lt;strong&gt;reviving a Raiders team that has struggled for years&lt;/strong&gt; to establish itself as a consistent contender.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;One of Kubiak’s biggest priorities is &lt;strong&gt;addressing Maxx Crosby’s future&lt;/strong&gt;. The star pass rusher has been the subject of &lt;strong&gt;trade rumors&lt;/strong&gt; throughout the offseason, and the new head coach was quick to weigh in on those reports.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Klint Kubiak gets candid on Maxx Crosby and Ashton Jeanty’s roles&lt;/h2&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://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/31095151/klint-kubiak-1-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Klint Kubiak, new HC of the Las Vegas Raiders&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-571012&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Klint Kubiak, new HC of the Las Vegas Raiders&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In recent days, multiple reports suggested the &lt;strong&gt;Raiders could be open to listening to trade offers for Crosby&lt;/strong&gt;. However, it is &lt;strong&gt;safe to say that Kubiak does not share that view,&lt;/strong&gt; making it clear that he sees the All-Pro pass rusher as a cornerstone of the franchise moving forward.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“I got to drink a cup of coffee with Maxx this morning,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; Kubiak said.&lt;em&gt; “Loved talking ball with him and &lt;strong&gt;looking forward to continuing those conversations&lt;/strong&gt;. He was the first one in here this morning working out. So, that fired me up.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“We &lt;strong&gt;want him to be a part of our success going forward&lt;/strong&gt; — there’s no doubt about that,”&lt;/em&gt; Kubiak added. &lt;em&gt;“And he’s &lt;strong&gt;one of the best players in the NFL&lt;/strong&gt;. So, that’s a no-brainer, to get to work with Maxx and to see him continue to have success with this organization.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As for &lt;strong&gt;Ashton Jeanty&lt;/strong&gt;, expectations were sky-high entering his rookie season. While his &lt;strong&gt;debut campaign did not fully live up to the hype&lt;/strong&gt;—largely due to the &lt;strong&gt;lack of a reliable offensive line&lt;/strong&gt;—Kubiak remains confident in the young running back’s talent.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;Very excited about his talent&lt;/strong&gt;, but what I would tell him and all his teammates is it’s not about one guy,”&lt;/em&gt; Kubiak said. &lt;em&gt;“We gotta get the line on the same page, we &lt;strong&gt;gotta get our QB to get the right run checks&lt;/strong&gt;, we gotta get our receivers to block for him, so we can get the play-action going. As soon as our players can realize it’s a team thing, not an individual thing, we will be successful.”&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/los-angeles-lakers&quot;&gt;Los Angeles Lakers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; host the &lt;strong&gt;San Antonio Spurs&lt;/strong&gt; at Crypto.com Arena tonight looking to bounce back after their three-game winning streak was snapped by the Oklahoma City Thunder. For this evening’s contest, Los Angeles will be without superstars &lt;strong&gt;Luka Doncic&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james&quot;&gt;LeBron James&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, making the quest for a victory a significant challenge.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to the latest official &lt;a href=&quot;https://official.nba.com/nba-injury-report-2025-26-season/&quot;&gt;NBA injury report&lt;/a&gt;, the Lakers have ruled out Doncic (left hamstring strain) and James (left foot arthritis) for the home game against the Spurs. As this is the second night of a back-to-back following a 119-110 loss to the Thunder, the coaching staff have opted to take precautions with their aging and injured stars.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luka-doncic&quot;&gt;Doncic&lt;/a&gt;’s issues stem from earlier in the month; the Slovenian star has already missed the win over the Warriors and the recent loss to Oklahoma City. He sustained the left hamstring strain during the second quarter of a victory against the 76ers and has not seen the floor for the Lakers since.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Securing a home win will be particularly difficult tonight, as the Lakers also ruled out &lt;strong&gt;Austin Reaves&lt;/strong&gt; (left calf injury management). The shooting guard recently returned to the rotation after missing &lt;strong&gt;19 consecutive games&lt;/strong&gt;, and the medical staff are unwilling to risk his health on the tail end of a back-to-back.&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://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/10171017/reaves-los-angeles-lakers-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-577644&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Austin Reaves in action against the Thunder. (Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Marcus Smart&lt;/strong&gt; (right ankle soreness) completes the list of players ruled out for tonight, while &lt;strong&gt;Deandre Ayton&lt;/strong&gt; (right knee soreness) is listed as &lt;strong&gt;questionable&lt;/strong&gt;. On a positive note, &lt;strong&gt;Adou Thiero&lt;/strong&gt; (right MCL sprain) is available to play tonight for the first time since being sidelined in December.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;LeBron James set to miss end-of-season accolades&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;LeBron James’ season has been hampered by health issues since the start, as the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt;’s all-time leading scorer saw a delayed debut this year after missing several early games due to right sciatica.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;To date, James has missed 17 contests. Tonight marks his &lt;strong&gt;18th absence&lt;/strong&gt; of the season, which officially makes him &lt;strong&gt;no longer eligible for end-of-season honors and awards&lt;/strong&gt; under the NBA’s 65-game minimum rule. Consequently, this snaps a historic &lt;strong&gt;21-year streak&lt;/strong&gt; in which James has been named an All-NBA performer.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The soccer world is buzzing with anticipation for the &lt;strong&gt;2026 World Cup&lt;/strong&gt;, which will feature a historic 48-team format across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. However, just one month before the main event, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Lamine Yamal&lt;/strong&gt; are set to face off for the first time as &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/argentina&quot;&gt;Argentina&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Spain&lt;/strong&gt; meet in the &lt;strong&gt;2026 Finalissima&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Both teams are preparing for the high-stakes clash, which—beyond offering an international trophy—serves as a vital warm-up for the World Cup. Amid this buildup, Spain received a crushing setback as striker &lt;strong&gt;Samu Omorodion&lt;/strong&gt; suffered a severe injury that will keep him out of both competitions.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;Samu, who was substituted at halftime in the match against Sporting (1-1), suffered a sprain in his right knee involving an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. The Spanish international will be re-evaluated by the FC Porto medical department in the coming days,&lt;/em&gt;” Porto stated in an &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fcporto.pt/pt/noticias/20260210-pt-boletim-clinico-samu&quot;&gt;official release&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;hile the club did not specify an exact recovery timeline, these types of injuries typically require &lt;strong&gt;six to eight months&lt;/strong&gt; of rehabilitation. This ensures that his return to the pitch will come well after the 2026 World Cup has concluded, leaving a significant void in the Spanish attack alongisde &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lamine-yamal&quot;&gt;Yamal&lt;/a&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://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/10162342/samu-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-577612&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Samu Omorodion of FC Porto. (Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;A massive blow to Spain’s attacking depth&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The injury is a devastating setback for the Spanish striker, who was in the midst of a formidable campaign with Porto. Across &lt;strong&gt;32 appearances&lt;/strong&gt; in all competitions, Samu had tallied &lt;strong&gt;20 goals&lt;/strong&gt;, including 13 in league play, three in the Europa League, and four in the Taca de Portugal.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;His standout performances in Portugal earned him a call-up from manager Luis de la Fuente to the Spanish National Team, where &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/spain&quot;&gt;Spain&lt;/a&gt; handed him his senior debut. He appeared as a second-half substitute in a 3-2 victory over Switzerland during the UEFA Nations League, a debut that many expected would be the first of many leading up to the summer.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While Samu was not the undisputed starting striker for the national team, he had become a fixture in the manager’s recent call-ups and was widely considered a lock for the 2026 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/world-cup&quot;&gt;World Cup&lt;/a&gt; roster. However, this unfortunate knee injury will keep him out of the squad, creating a significant headache for Spain, who already have several other key players listed as doubts for the prestigious event.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While it is confirmed that the forward will miss both the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/finalissima&quot;&gt;Finalissima&lt;/a&gt; and the World Cup, questions remain regarding &lt;strong&gt;Mikel Merino’s&lt;/strong&gt; fitness following his surgery for a fractured foot. Furthermore, the status of veteran &lt;strong&gt;Dani Carvajal&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Nico Williams&lt;/strong&gt; is also up in the air; due to a combination of lingering injuries and inconsistent performances this season, both stars face the real possibility of watching both tournaments from home.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pumas-unam&quot;&gt;Pumas UNAM&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;will face off against&lt;strong&gt; San Diego&lt;/strong&gt; for the second leg of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/concacaf-champions-league&quot;&gt;2026&amp;nbsp;CONCACAF Champions Cup&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;first round. Here’s all the key information, including the match date, kickoff time, and streaming options for viewers in the United States.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/stream/soccer/?irad=356358&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;[Watch Pumas UNAM vs San Diego live in the USA on Fubo]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;What was expected to be a tight, hard-nosed battle between rivals turned one-sided, as &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-diego-fc&quot;&gt;San Diego FC&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; took full advantage of its home-field edge. The &lt;strong&gt;MLS &lt;/strong&gt;side cruised to a commanding 4–1 win over &lt;strong&gt;Pumas UNAM&lt;/strong&gt; in the first leg, putting themselves firmly in control of the first-round series.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;San Diego&lt;/strong&gt; can now advance even with a two-goal loss in the second match in Mexico. Meanwhile, &lt;strong&gt;Pumas &lt;/strong&gt;face a daunting task, needing a three-goal victory to pull off a dramatic and historic comeback.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Pumas UNAM vs San Diego match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This second leg game in the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;first round between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Pumas UNAM &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; San Diego &lt;/strong&gt;will be played this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Tuesday, February 10&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;at&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;995&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/08190856/Anders-Dreyer-10-of-San-Diego-FC-controls-the-ball-while-defended-by-Cesar-Garza-14-of-Pumas-UNAM-1920x995.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-576370&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Anders Dreyer of San Diego FC controls the ball while defended by Cesar Garza of Pumas UNAM – Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Pumas UNAM vs San Diego: 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 Pumas UNAM vs San Diego in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;game between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Pumas UNAM &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; San Diego &lt;/strong&gt;will be broadcast in the United States on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/stream/soccer/?irad=356358&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;Fubo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Other options: DirecTV Stream, FS2, TUDN and ViX.&lt;/p&gt;

Where to watch Pumas UNAM vs San Diego live in the USA: 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup

Where to watch Pumas UNAM vs San Diego live in the USA: 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;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 one of several teams that have strengthened intelligently in order to be among the contenders for the upcoming &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; season. Despite that, they are hoping to have &lt;strong&gt;Francisco Lindor&lt;/strong&gt; available throughout the entire campaign, as &lt;strong&gt;he is currently dealing with a significant setback at this stage.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Jorge Castillo, an &lt;em&gt;ESPN&lt;/em&gt; baseball reporter, revealed an important injury update on &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/francisco-lindor&quot;&gt;Lindor&lt;/a&gt; through his X account—one &lt;strong&gt;that could jeopardize his preparation for the upcoming season.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Francisco Lindor &lt;strong&gt;will be evaluated for a stress reaction in his left hamate bone&lt;/strong&gt;, David Stearns said. Surgery is possible and would include a six-week recovery. Stearns said &lt;strong&gt;he’s confident Lindor could be ready for opening day if he undergoes the surgery&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; the insider reported.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;It will ultimately be a matter of seeing how things unfold over the coming days to determine whether one of the team’s key stars will be available for Carlos Mendoza starting from Opening Day.&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://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/10152923/francisco-lindor-1-1-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Francisco Lindor&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-577598&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Mendoza trusts in Lindor’s swift return&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Undoubtedly, losing a player of Francisco Lindor’s caliber at the start of the season could be a major blow for the Mets. However, manager Carlos Mendoza is confident he will be available for Opening Day.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“If we have to go that route, I’m optimistic that he’ll be ready for shortstop for us on Opening Day,”&lt;/em&gt; he said via &lt;em&gt;Sleeper Mets.&lt;/em&gt; Will Lindor finally be on par with his teammates at the start of the upcoming campaign?&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The Mets need Lindor&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While the Mets have successfully surrounded their core with high-octane talent, the &lt;strong&gt;team’s ultimate success still hinges on the steady, all-around excellence of Francisco Lindor. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Beyond the flash of the new signings, Lindor remains the engine of the roster, coming off a 2025 campaign where he showcased his signature blend of power and speed with a .267 average, 31 home runs, and 86 RBI. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Even as other stars capture the headlines, his .811 OPS and elite defensive play at shortstop provide a high floor that few players in the league can match. For the Mets, they will need Lindor not just for his statistical output, but as the veteran stabilizer who ties the entire lineup together.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://x.com/jorgecastillo/status/2021299220225876376&quot;&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-blue-jays&quot;&gt;Toronto Blue Jays&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; face a critical decision as Spring Training approaches: the status of two-time All-Star pitcher &lt;strong&gt;Jose Berrios&lt;/strong&gt; in their starting rotation. His role could shape the team’s early season success and determine how the pitching staff is structured for 2026.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Berrios had a mixed 2025 season, pitching to a &lt;strong&gt;4.17 ERA across 31 game&lt;/strong&gt;s, and was left off the Blue Jays’ World Series roster. Despite that, the team still sees him as a potential key contributor in 2026.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;MLB insider Jon Morosi shared a report on Berrios’ current standing with the Blue Jays. &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;The idea right now, Jose Berrios is ready to go for the start of spring training&lt;/strong&gt;. I was told this today, no restrictions on him from the standpoint of his health to get ready for the Blue Jays,”&lt;/em&gt; Morosi said.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Can Berrios reclaim a spot in Toronto’s rotation?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Morosi noted that the only uncertainty is whether a rotation spot will be available. &lt;em&gt;“If he has a solid beginning to spring and is able to start the year healthy, &lt;strong&gt;I have to expect… that he does have a claim on a rotation spot&lt;/strong&gt;, especially when you consider the Jays likely don’t have (Trey) Yesavage penciled in for 180 innings or 190 innings.”&lt;/em&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://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/10113830/Jose-Berrios-blue-jays-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-577469&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Jose Berrios #17 of the Blue Jays pitches against Boston Red Sox. Mark Blinch/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Morosi also mentioned the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/world-baseball-classic&quot;&gt;World Baseball Classic&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; as a possibility: &lt;em&gt;“The one thing I will say with Berrios, &lt;strong&gt;it is possible, possible, that even though he was not part of the initial list of Team Puerto Rico pitchers for the Classic&lt;/strong&gt;, he could still be added to the designated pitching pool, to be added on later rounds if Puerto Rico should advance.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;What’s next for Berrios and the Blue Jays?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If Berrios performs well during spring, the&lt;strong&gt; team will monitor his performance &lt;/strong&gt;closely, balancing health, readiness, and roster needs as they finalize their 2026 pitching staff.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Juan Soto &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; look around during spring training and see a much different lineup. After a shaky offseason, filled with dramatic departures and bidding wars with the New York Yankees, the Orange and Blue is ready for the 2026 &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; season. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If something isn’t broken, there’s no need fixing it. Soto’s play as right fielder for the Mets has shown no cracks, but New York is making adjustments regardless. In the big picture, the &lt;strong&gt;Orange and Blue must make changes&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/juan-soto&quot;&gt;Soto&lt;/a&gt; has been caught in the middle of the organization’s latest decision.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;Juan Soto is going to play left field for us this year,&lt;/strong&gt;” &lt;/em&gt;Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns announced during a press conference.&lt;em&gt; “He is going to play at left field for the Dominican Republic in the [World Baseball Classic]. He felt really comfortable there. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;It made sense for us from a roster perspective, so we’re going to go forward with it. Everyone is on board with [the decision]. Not something we had really contemplated coming into the offseason, but as we had conversations over the last month, it made sense for all involved to do this.”&lt;/em&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://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/19151953/david-stearns-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;David Stearns smiling&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-548347&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;David Stearns of the New York Mets at American Family Field&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Who will play RF?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With Soto moving to left field, all signs indicate that &lt;strong&gt;Carson Benge&lt;/strong&gt; will fill the vacant spot on the right side of the outfield at Citi Field throughout the 2026 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; campaign.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;According to &lt;em&gt;Just Mets&lt;/em&gt; reporter Michael Baron, outfielders &lt;strong&gt;Brett Baty, Tyrone Taylor, and MJ Melendez&lt;/strong&gt; are also among the options to man the right field for New York.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Gold Glove Award finalist as a LF&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While Soto has admitted he has felt more comfortable playing on the right side of the outfield in the past, as he embraced being a left fielder for his national team ahead of the WBC, he held conversations with &lt;strong&gt;Mets manager Carlos Mendoza&lt;/strong&gt; and the move made sense. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Soto hasn’t been deployed primarily as a left fielder in a while, but he has shown a great ability to do so in the past. Moreover, in 2019—then with the Washington Nationals—&lt;strong&gt;Soto was named a finalist for the Gold Glove Award&lt;/strong&gt;. That season, he also finished ninth in National League MVP voting, despite it being only his second year in MLB. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Much has changed and time has passed, but &lt;strong&gt;a&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;magician never forgets his tricks&lt;/strong&gt;. The Mets hope that stays true for Soto—the left fielder—and that this trickster has an ace up his sleeve in Queens.&lt;/p&gt;

NY Mets confirm Juan Soto will have to prepare for a change in 2026

NY Mets confirm Juan Soto will have to prepare for a change in 2026 - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;During &lt;strong&gt;Super Bowl LX&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;New England Patriots&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; left tackle &lt;strong&gt;Will Campbell&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;struggled &lt;/strong&gt;to &lt;strong&gt;protect &lt;/strong&gt;quarterback &lt;strong&gt;Drake Maye&lt;/strong&gt;. Now, following the team’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks, Campbell has revealed the &lt;strong&gt;reason he was unable to slow down Seattle’s relentless pass rush&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Campbell was one of the &lt;strong&gt;most heavily criticized Patriots players&lt;/strong&gt; after &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt; LX. The rookie left tackle had a &lt;strong&gt;difficult night&lt;/strong&gt; against the Seahawks’ defensive line, but he has since provided context for his performance.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Mark Daniels of MassLive.com, Campbell revealed that he played the last part of the 2025 NFL season with a &lt;strong&gt;torn ligament in his knee&lt;/strong&gt;. While he acknowledged that he underperformed on the biggest stage, the lingering injury may explain why he &lt;strong&gt;lacked full confidence and mobility&lt;/strong&gt; during the Super Bowl.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;New England needs a stronger offensive line&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Throughout the &lt;strong&gt;2025 &lt;/strong&gt;season, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/drake-maye&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Drake Maye&lt;/a&gt; was among the most sacked quarterbacks&lt;/strong&gt; in the NFL. That issue was magnified in Super Bowl LX, where he was &lt;strong&gt;taken down seven times&lt;/strong&gt;—clear evidence that the Patriots’ offensive line remains a major concern.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Although &lt;strong&gt;Campbell, who &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/drake-mayes-most-criticized-teammate-refused-to-speak-publicly-after-patriots-loss-to-seahawks-in-super-bowl-lx&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;refused to speak to media after Super Bowl LX&lt;/a&gt;, allowed 14 pressures&lt;/strong&gt;, the most he gave up in any game during the 2025 campaign, he was not solely responsible for the protection breakdowns. The struggles extended across the entire offensive line, highlighting a unit that requires significant improvement heading into 2026.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;There is no question that Drake Maye has the talent to be a franchise quarterback. However, NFL history is filled with &lt;strong&gt;gifted signal-callers whose careers were hindered by poor offensive line play&lt;/strong&gt;—just ask Joe Burrow or Justin Herbert. If the Patriots want Maye to succeed long term, fixing the offensive line must be a top priority.&lt;/p&gt;


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Patriots tackle Will Campbell makes shocking admission on why he struggled to protect Drake Maye in Super Bowl LX

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Patriots tackle Will Campbell makes shocking admission on why he struggled to protect Drake Maye in Super Bowl LX - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;After winning a second straight &lt;strong&gt;World Series&lt;/strong&gt;, the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-dodgers&quot;&gt;Los Angeles Dodgers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; signed &lt;strong&gt;Edwin Díaz&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyle-tucker&quot;&gt;Kyle Tucker&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; to contracts that made headlines. &lt;strong&gt;Díaz agreed to a three-year, $69 million deal,&lt;/strong&gt; setting the record for the highest average annual value (AAV) for a relief pitcher. About a month later, &lt;strong&gt;Tucker signed a four-year, $240 million &lt;/strong&gt;contract, breaking the MLB record for AAV at $57.1 million.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Former &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; superstar &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-rodriguez&quot;&gt;Alex Rodriguez&lt;/a&gt; has a unique perspective on the Dodgers’ spending spree.&lt;/strong&gt; Having played for teams that consistently topped payroll charts, Rodriguez told &lt;em&gt;Sportico &lt;/em&gt;that criticizing Tucker or the Dodgers would be unfair.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“I’m thrilled for Tucker. Anytime players work hard, they have a short window to make their money. And I’m very happy for Tucker,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; Rodriguez said. &lt;em&gt;“Listen, it would be so hypocritical for me to dog the Los Angeles Dodgers when I played for the New York Yankees and we were spending more money than anybody.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Can the Dodgers handle the pressure of record-breaking contracts?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Rodriguez noted that when teams spend heavily and succeed, it sets an example. &lt;em&gt;“When a team does well, Mark Walter and Todd Boehly, they’ve done a phenomenal job. In many ways, they’ve been role models for my partner Marc Lore to do all the right things.&lt;strong&gt; The fans follow, the winning follows and everything else falls out.&lt;/strong&gt;“&lt;/em&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://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/10100119/alex-rodriguez-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Alex Rodriguez&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-577412&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Alex Rodriguez answers question in a press conference.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;He also reflected on his own history with mega contracts, starting with his 10-year, $252 million deal with the &lt;strong&gt;Texas Rangers&lt;/strong&gt; in 2000, which was the richest in sports at the time. Later, Rodriguez opted out and signed a 10-year, $275 million contract with the &lt;strong&gt;Yankees&lt;/strong&gt;, another MLB record.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;How do deferred salaries affect perceptions?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Rodriguez explained that structuring deals with deferred salary is common and fully within the collective bargaining agreement. &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“It’s a strategy that’s been used for years.&lt;/strong&gt; Teams plan their finances and the players get their money in a structured way. There’s nothing unfair about it.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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Former NY Yankees star weighs in on Kyle Tucker’s record Dodgers deal

Former NY Yankees star weighs in on Kyle Tucker's record Dodgers deal - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;Throughout his illustrious career, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/a&gt; has shared the pitch with world-class talents, but few connections have matched his bond with &lt;strong&gt;Neymar Jr&lt;/strong&gt;. Having spent years as teammates at both &lt;strong&gt;FC Barcelona&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/psg&quot;&gt;Paris Saint-Germain&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, the duo developed a relationship that extends far beyond the pitch. Today, that friendship remains as strong as ever, as evidenced by a recent gesture from the Brazilian star.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Since the moment &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/neymar&quot;&gt;Neymar&lt;/a&gt; arrived in Catalonia, the two formed an instant chemistry. Their bond became iconic, even as rivals—most notably when an image of Messi consoling Neymar after Argentina’s 1-0 victory over Brazil in the 2021 Copa America final went viral. Currently back with his boyhood club, &lt;strong&gt;Santos FC&lt;/strong&gt;, Neymar recently sent a special memento to his long-time friend.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Santos FC shared an image on Tuesday, featuring Messi and his sons, &lt;strong&gt;Thiago&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Mateo&lt;/strong&gt;, posing with the &lt;strong&gt;club’s iconic&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;number 10 jersey&lt;/strong&gt;. The shirt was personally signed and dedicated by Neymar, representing a powerful link between two of soccer greatest legacies.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;From Neymar Jr. to Lionel Messi. From the Prince to the Genius,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; Santos FC wrote on social media. “&lt;em&gt;The sacred jersey, of inestimable value, with the number immortalized by the King. &lt;strong&gt;The 10 of Neymar. The 10 of Messi. The 10 of Pelé.&lt;/strong&gt; An infinite legacy in the history of soccer”.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Messi was the driving force behind Neymar’s move to Barcelona&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The deep respect between the two stars dates back to the &lt;strong&gt;2011 Club World Cup&lt;/strong&gt; final, where Messi’s &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona&quot;&gt;Barcelona&lt;/a&gt; defeated Neymar’s Santos &lt;strong&gt;4-0&lt;/strong&gt;. It was that encounter that convinced Neymar to fulfill his dream of playing in Europe alongside the Argentine.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Despite receiving more lucrative offers—including a ‘blank check’ from &lt;strong&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/strong&gt;—Neymar’s heart was set on the Camp Nou. In a February 2025 interview with the &lt;em&gt;PodPah&lt;/em&gt; podcast, Neymar reflected on the decision that changed his career.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Barcelona offered me a fixed sum, while Real Madrid offered a blank check: I could have asked for whatever I wanted, even triple&lt;/em&gt;. &lt;em&gt;Florentino Perez wanted me, &lt;strong&gt;but I preferred to play with Messi&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Neymar revealed. &lt;em&gt;“Messi helped me from the moment I arrived at Barcelona. He supported me. I talked to him like he was my idol… &lt;strong&gt;I was able to learn everything from him&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;“.&lt;/p&gt;



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Lionel Messi poses with gift from Neymar Jr years after Barcelona, PSG stints together - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/detroit-tigers&quot;&gt;Detroit Tigers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; made a significant roster move just before Spring Training, bringing back one of the most influential pitchers in franchise history. Veteran right-hander &lt;strong&gt;Justin Verlander&lt;/strong&gt; is returning to Detroit, a decision that reconnects the organization with a cornerstone of its most successful modern era.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;At 42 years old, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/justin-verlander&quot;&gt;Verlander&lt;/a&gt; is no longer the overpowering ace he once was, but his presence carries value that extends far beyond the stat sheet. &lt;strong&gt;The Tigers are adding leadership, experience, and a competitive standard to a rotation&lt;/strong&gt; that continues to blend young talent with established arms.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;MLB insider Jeff Passan confirmed the agreement on social media, emphasizing the full-circle nature of the deal. &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;Right-hander Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers are in agreement on a one-year contract.&lt;/strong&gt; Verlander, 43 next week, returns to the team with which he spent his first 13 seasons and whose hat he’ll wear in the Hall of Fame,”&lt;/em&gt; Passan reported.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;A fitting chapter in a Hall of Fame career&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Verlander’s return also carries symbolic weight. &lt;strong&gt;Detroit is the organization where he spent 13 seasons &lt;/strong&gt;— from 2005 to 2017 — and where he became a Cy Young winner, MVP, and one of the defining pitchers of his generation, a legacy that will ultimately be cemented in Cooperstown.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;Whether this season represents a final run or simply another chapter, the reunion feels appropriate. For the Tigers, it strengthens both the roster and the franchise narrative; for Verlander, it brings him back to the place where everything began.&lt;/p&gt;


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Tigers bring back veteran Cy Young winner ahead of spring training - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;In the Bronx, expectations are sky-high—especially after securing &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 return to the roster. However, the &lt;strong&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/strong&gt; are not a one-man team, and they also have several other players worth keeping a close eye on.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Spring Training shapes up as a key moment to begin getting a glimpse of each team’s early moves. While the spotlight understandably falls on the top stars, some believe the Yankees should pay close attention to &lt;strong&gt;players like Elmer Rodríguez and Carlos Lagrange.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Gary Phillips of the &lt;em&gt;New York Daily News&lt;/em&gt; reported: &lt;em&gt;“Among the prospects expected in big league camp who could impact the major league club in 2026 are pitchers &lt;strong&gt;Elmer Rodriguez and Carlos Lagrange.&lt;/strong&gt;”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;He also added: &lt;em&gt;“Both would log some more innings in the minors in the Yankees’ perfect world, but &lt;strong&gt;don’t be surprised if they end up in the Bronx at some point this season.&lt;/strong&gt;”&lt;/em&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://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/09092900/Aaron-Boone-speaks-to-the-media-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Aaron Boone speaks to the media&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-576866&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees speaks to the media.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Bellinger wants to lead the Yankees back to the World Series&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot;&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/a&gt; are doubling down on their championship aspirations by &lt;strong&gt;pairing Cody Bellinger with the iconic Aaron Judge&lt;/strong&gt;, forming a left-right tandem designed to finally deliver a 28th World Series title.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;After re-signing on a massive five-year, $162.5 million deal in January 2026, Bellinger returns to the Bronx as &lt;strong&gt;the perfect strategic foil to Judge’s historic power. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Yankees are betting that Bellinger’s elite versatility—capable of patrolling the outfield or holding down first base—combined with his ability to exploit the “short porch” in right field, will provide the necessary protection for Judge in the heart of the order. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;By securing this superstar duo for the long term, &lt;strong&gt;the front office has signaled that their “win-now” window is wide open&lt;/strong&gt;, trusting that these two former MVPs can lead the Pinstripes back to the Fall Classic and reclaim their throne atop the baseball world.&lt;/p&gt;

NY Yankees could find solutions on the field, and not necessarily in stars like Cody Bellinger

NY Yankees could find solutions on the field, and not necessarily in stars like Cody Bellinger - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;Spring training is underway for pitchers and catchers on 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; and &lt;strong&gt;New York Mets&lt;/strong&gt;. Among many other things, that means &lt;strong&gt;Zac Gallen’s&lt;/strong&gt; options keep narrowing down as the 30-year-old starting pitcher remains unsigned for the 2026 &lt;strong&gt;MLB &lt;/strong&gt;season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to a report around MLB, the veteran born and raised in Somerdale, New Jersey will not be heading to the Tri-State area, as the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;Mets&lt;/a&gt; and Yankees have shown no interest in him. Instead, there are &lt;strong&gt;four suitors leading the race&lt;/strong&gt; to acquire him shortly before Opening Day.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Teams showing the most interest: San Diego Padres, Baltimore Orioles, Chicago Cubs, Arizona Diamondbacks,” &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; insider Bob Nightengale reported on Gallen’s market heading into the 2026 campaign. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As Nightengale reported, Gallen is the top remaining free agent. For a reliable starter who has been relatively durable throughout his career, Gallen still being unsigned by mid-February wasn’t on many fans’ offseason bingo cards.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Gallen’s contracts&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Gallen narrowly avoided arbitration last season. Instead, he &lt;strong&gt;signed a one-year, $13.5 million extension&lt;/strong&gt; with the Diamondbacks. He’s made quite a lasting impression in Arizona, as the D-backs are interested in re-signing him. However, they must now compete with the rest of MLB on the open market. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Contrary to past years, &lt;strong&gt;Gallen is now an unrestricted free agent (UFA)&lt;/strong&gt;, so the decision is entirely his to make. Needless to say, he is taking his sweet time. The clock is ticking, though. Gallen might be wise to find a new home soon. If not, he may play the waiting game in case something occurs during the World Baseball Classic or spring training and a new team finds itself in need of an ace. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Still, &lt;strong&gt;that is all filled with ifs&lt;/strong&gt;, and right now, Gallen knows few certainties. At the moment, what seems crystal clear is that the New Jersey native won’t don pinstripes — not in Queens nor in the Bronx.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;As the &lt;strong&gt;2026 NBA All-Star Weekend&lt;/strong&gt; approaches, the final rosters are taking shape. The league confirmed today that Golden State Warriors guard &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry&quot;&gt;Stephen Curry&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; will miss the midseason classic due to injury, and Toronto Raptors forward &lt;strong&gt;Brandon Ingram&lt;/strong&gt; has been selected as his replacement.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;Raptors forward Brandon Ingram has been named by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to replace injured Warriors guard Stephen Curry on USA Stripes for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. &lt;strong&gt;Ingram is an All-Star for the second time&lt;/strong&gt;. Curry is out with a knee injury&lt;/em&gt;,” the NBA stated in an official press release.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Following Curry’s injury withdrawal, &lt;strong&gt;Mitch Johnson’s&lt;/strong&gt; roster now looks lke this: Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics), Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks), Brandon Ingram (Toronto Raptors), Kevin Durant (Houston Rockets), LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers), Kawhi Leonard (Los Angeles Clippers), Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers) and Norman Powell (Miami Heat).&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The inclusion of Ingram rewards the Raptors for their strong first half of the season. This marks Ingram’s second career All-Star selection, his first since 2020, highlighting his resurgence as one of the premier scorers in the Eastern Conference.&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;Raptors forward Brandon Ingram has been named by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to replace injured Warriors guard Stephen Curry on USA Stripes for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game (2/15, 5 PM ET, NBC &amp;amp; Peacock).&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Ingram is an All-Star for the second time. Curry is out with a knee injury. &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/Fbeh3bSWUq&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/Fbeh3bSWUq&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/2021280620484161787?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;February 10, 2026&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;h2&gt;The other rosters&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;h3&gt;USA Stars&lt;/h3&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The USA Stars represent the best of the league’s young American core. Managed by &lt;strong&gt;J.B. Bickerstaff&lt;/strong&gt; of the Detroit Pistons, this squad feature a high-energy lineup:&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Scottie Barnes&lt;/strong&gt; (Toronto Raptors)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Devin Booker &lt;/strong&gt;(Phoenix Suns)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cade Cunningham&lt;/strong&gt; (Detroit Pistons)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Jalen Duren&lt;/strong&gt; (Detroit Pistons)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Anthony Edwards&lt;/strong&gt; (Minnesota Timberwolves)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chet Holmgren&lt;/strong&gt; (Oklahoma City Thunder)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Jalen Johnson&lt;/strong&gt; (Atlanta Hawks)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tyrese Maxey&lt;/strong&gt; (Philadelphia 76ers)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;



&lt;h3&gt;Team World&lt;/h3&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Team World bring an imposing international presence to the Intuit Dome. Coached by &lt;strong&gt;Darko Rajakovic&lt;/strong&gt; of the Toronto Raptors, the squad have undergone a late change as &lt;strong&gt;Alperen Sengun&lt;/strong&gt; replaces the injured &lt;strong&gt;Shai Gilgeous-Alexander&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Luka Doncic &lt;/strong&gt;(Los Angeles Lakers)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nikola Jokic &lt;/strong&gt;(Denver Nuggets)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Victor Wembanyama &lt;/strong&gt;(San Antonio Spurs)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Jamal Murray&lt;/strong&gt; (Denver Nuggets)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Alperen Sengun &lt;/strong&gt;(Houston Rockets) — Injury Replacement&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pascal Siakam &lt;/strong&gt;(Indiana Pacers)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Karl&lt;/strong&gt;–&lt;strong&gt;Anthony Towns &lt;/strong&gt;(New York Knicks)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Deni Avdija &lt;/strong&gt;(Portland Trail Blazers)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Giannis Antetokounmpo&lt;/strong&gt; (Milwaukee Bucks) —Doubtful&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Who is in the 3-point contest?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt; has officially announced the eight-player field for the 2026 State Farm 3-Point Contest, which will headline All-Star Saturday Night on February 14 at the Intuit Dome. The most surprising addition to the roster is &lt;strong&gt;Damian Lillard&lt;/strong&gt;, who has not played a single minute for the Portland Trail Blazers this season while recovering from a torn Achilles.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The full list of participants for the 2026 3-Point Contest includes:&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Devin Booker&lt;/strong&gt; (Phoenix Suns)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Kon Knueppel&lt;/strong&gt; (Charlotte Hornets)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Damian Lillard&lt;/strong&gt; (Portland Trail Blazers)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tyrese Maxey&lt;/strong&gt; (Philadelphia 76ers)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Donovan Mitchell&lt;/strong&gt; (Cleveland Cavaliers)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Jamal Murray&lt;/strong&gt; (Denver Nuggets)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bobby Portis&lt;/strong&gt; (Milwaukee Bucks)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Norman Powell&lt;/strong&gt; (Miami Heat)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Will Campbell’s&lt;/strong&gt; remarkable rookie year in the 2025 &lt;strong&gt;NFL &lt;/strong&gt;season was greatly stained by his performance in &lt;strong&gt;Super Bowl LX&lt;/strong&gt;. Simply put, the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots&quot;&gt;New England Patriots&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; were blown out of the water by the &lt;strong&gt;Seattle Seahawks&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Still, it was &lt;strong&gt;Campbell who took the worst beating&lt;/strong&gt;, as he tried—and mostly failed—to contain the pass rush coming off Drake Maye’s blindside. Such was the stir around the league over the rookie left tackle’s performance that &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-vrabel&quot;&gt;Mike Vrabel&lt;/a&gt; felt compelled to address the topic with a stern announcement.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“He is 22 years old. &lt;strong&gt;He’s our left tackle&lt;/strong&gt;,” &lt;/em&gt;Vrabel re-assured Campbell of his future with the Patriots, via &lt;em&gt;@MySportsUpdate&lt;/em&gt; on X. &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;We’re not moving him to guard&lt;/strong&gt; or center or tight end or anywhere else. I don’t know what else to tell you.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In times of adversity, the Patriots must rally and stay united. Their head coach is well aware of that. Therefore, it’s no surprise &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/mike-vrabel-sends-clear-message-to-drake-maye-about-his-performance-in-patriots-super-bowl-lx-loss&quot;&gt;Vrabel sent Maye a clear message about his performance in Super Bowl LX&lt;/a&gt;, voicing encouraging words, rather than dropping destructive criticism.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Buzz around Campbell&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Coming into the 2025 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; season, there was widespread speculation surrounding Campbell. Although the LSU tackle was widely regarded as the top offensive lineman entering the Draft, concerns lingered about his body type—specifically, the length of his arms. According to &lt;em&gt;USA Today&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Campbell’s arms measure 32 5/8 inches&lt;/strong&gt;. Moreover, his 77 3/8-inch wingspan was reportedly the shortest recorded at the NFL Combine since 2011.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Still, the Patriots looked past those concerns—and analysts’ suggestions that he should shift inside to guard—and selected him fourth overall, &lt;strong&gt;entrusting him with the left tackle role&lt;/strong&gt;, the most critical position on the offensive line for a right-handed quarterback. Many believe his struggles in &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt; LX had little to do with arm length and were instead the result of inconsistent footwork and poor timing in his punch against edge rushers.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Regardless of what went wrong, &lt;strong&gt;Vrabel and the Patriots are not throwing in the towel on Campbell&lt;/strong&gt;, who later admitted to playing through a knee ligament injury in the Super Bowl. Most likely, the coaching staff was aware of the issue. If not, it would signal a problem far greater than anything related to arm length or wingspan.&lt;/p&gt;


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