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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Kirk Cousins&lt;/strong&gt; will become a free agent as the &lt;strong&gt;Atlanta Falcons&lt;/strong&gt; have reportedly decided to cut him before a $10 million roster bonus which is due to be paid on March 10. The information was confirmed by Adam Schefter as Arthur Blank’s risky bet to win the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; has officially failed.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Kirk Cousins’ divorce from the Falcons is expected to be finalized before his $10 million roster bonus is due March 17, with executives across the league fully expecting Atlanta to have to release him by then.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Now, the big question in the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; is which team will give Cousins a new opportunity. After the veteran quarterback decided to leave the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/minnesota-vikings&quot;&gt;Minnesota Vikings&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and sign with the Falcons, no one expected Kirk was going to be available as a free agent in 2025.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Can the Falcons cut Kirk Cousins?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Atlanta Falcons can cut &lt;strong&gt;Kirk Cousins&lt;/strong&gt; and they will do it in the upcoming months. That decision will go in history as one of the worst ever because of all the financial implications for the team.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;p&gt;In a shocking turn of events, even if Cousins is cut, the quarterback will cash $90 million. It’s a remarkable number considering the veteran only played 14 games for the franchise.&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/nfl/nfl-news-mike-tomlin-makes-something-clear-to-referees-after-many-controversial-calls-against-steelers&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;h2&gt;Who is replacing Kirk Cousins?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Michael Penix Jr.&lt;/strong&gt; will replace Kirk Cousins as starting quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons. The team’s front office surprised the NFL by drafting the star prospect of &lt;strong&gt;Washington&lt;/strong&gt; with the No.8 overall pick, but, in the end, they had a clear Plan B.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How much money did Atlanta pay Kirk Cousins?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Last offseason, Kirk Cousins signed a &lt;strong&gt;four-year, $180 million contract&lt;/strong&gt; to play for the Atlanta Falcons. Although he will be cut soon, the star quarterback will cash half of that money for less than a season played. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;What will be Kirk Cousins’ next team?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Even after a bad season with the Falcons, Kirk Cousins will be one of the most coveted free agents as the need of a competent quarterback is huge for many teams around the league.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Possible destinations include the &lt;strong&gt;Cleveland Browns&lt;/strong&gt;, the Tennessee Titans, the &lt;strong&gt;New York Jets&lt;/strong&gt;, the New York Giants, the Las Vegas Raiders or the New Orleans Saints. All those franchises are looking for a star player to make them Super Bowl contenders.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;NCAAF&lt;/strong&gt; is entering its defining stages, and some programs are already gearing up for the highly anticipated Playoffs. The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-longhorns&quot;&gt;Texas Longhorns&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are one of them, set to face off against Clemson to determine who will continue in the race. Head coach &lt;strong&gt;Steve Sarkisian&lt;/strong&gt; knows he has a major decision ahead regarding the starting role between &lt;strong&gt;Quinn Ewers&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Arch Manning&lt;/strong&gt;, as he evaluates who will see more playing time on the field.&lt;/p&gt;


        


&lt;p&gt;Although Ewers has always been Coach Sarkisian’s starting quarterback, his ongoing injuries and dip in performance during key moments of the season led many fans to call for &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arch-manning&quot;&gt;Manning&lt;/a&gt; to take the field. In light of this, Sarkisian spoke with the press to clarify the situation and shed light on the future of the quarterback position.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“I think Quinn’s a heck of a player. You know, it’s been, I think, a difficult year for him, having the oblique injury early in the season,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; Steve Sarkisian said to Paul Finebaum. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“He was playing great before that. Coming back from that and getting back to playing the way he’s capable of playing. Getting the ankle sprain, fighting through it,”&lt;/em&gt; he also added. &lt;/p&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;1024&quot; height=&quot;576&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241221_BUS_297470_Quinn-Ewers-3-of-the-Texas-Longhorns-throws-a-pass-against-the-Georgia-Bulldogs-during-the-second-q-1024x576_d86d4970.webp&amp;amp;width=1024&amp;amp;height=576&quot; alt=&quot;Quinn Ewers #3 of the Texas Longhorns throws a pass against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second quarter of the 2024 SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 07, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-288701&quot; srcset=&quot;https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/08115313/Quinn-Ewers-3-of-the-Texas-Longhorns-throws-a-pass-against-the-Georgia-Bulldogs-during-the-second-q-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/08115313/Quinn-Ewers-3-of-the-Texas-Longhorns-throws-a-pass-against-the-Georgia-Bulldogs-during-the-second-q-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/08115313/Quinn-Ewers-3-of-the-Texas-Longhorns-throws-a-pass-against-the-Georgia-Bulldogs-during-the-second-q-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/08115313/Quinn-Ewers-3-of-the-Texas-Longhorns-throws-a-pass-against-the-Georgia-Bulldogs-during-the-second-q-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/08115313/Quinn-Ewers-3-of-the-Texas-Longhorns-throws-a-pass-against-the-Georgia-Bulldogs-during-the-second-q-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/08115313/Quinn-Ewers-3-of-the-Texas-Longhorns-throws-a-pass-against-the-Georgia-Bulldogs-during-the-second-q-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/08115313/Quinn-Ewers-3-of-the-Texas-Longhorns-throws-a-pass-against-the-Georgia-Bulldogs-during-the-second-q-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/08115313/Quinn-Ewers-3-of-the-Texas-Longhorns-throws-a-pass-against-the-Georgia-Bulldogs-during-the-second-q.jpg 1920w&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Quinn Ewers #3 of the Texas Longhorns throws a pass against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second quarter of the 2024 SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 07, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. &lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“…And what that means to his team. So I think it means a ton to our players knowing what Quinn’s been fighting through. He’s healthier today than he’s been in probably over a month,” &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/steve-sarkisian&quot;&gt;Sarkisian&lt;/a&gt; made it clear, referring to Ewers’ health status.&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/college-football/ncaaf-news-steve-sarkisian-issues-clear-statement-on-clemson-to-quinn-ewers-rest-of-texas-offense&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;h2&gt;Will Arch Manning see playing time on the field?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Once the doubts regarding &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/quinn-ewers&quot;&gt;Quinn Ewers&lt;/a&gt;‘ health and his chances of starting were cleared up, the coach addressed the possibility of Arch Manning entering the field at certain points during the game.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;With all that being said, we’re really fortunate, man. &lt;strong&gt;Arch Manning is a really good player. And he’s a great teammate.&lt;/strong&gt; And they’ve got great rapport. And is he a weapon for us? Sure,”&lt;/em&gt; Sarkisian said.&lt;/p&gt;


        


&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;There’s a reason I put him in on fourth-and-2 against A&amp;amp;M on the second drive of the game to score. And I put him in last week’s game in overtime. So we’ll continue to utilize him that way. But at the end of the day, &lt;strong&gt;Quinn’s going to go out, and I think he’s going to play great football.&lt;/strong&gt; He’s given me no pause to think otherwise by the way he’s practiced this week,”&lt;/em&gt; Sark finally concluded.&lt;/p&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;1024&quot; height=&quot;576&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241221_BUS_297470_Arch-Manning-1-1024x576_1c6b0237.webp&amp;amp;width=1024&amp;amp;height=576&quot; alt=&quot;Arch Manning in 2024&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-273659&quot; srcset=&quot;https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Arch-Manning-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Arch-Manning-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Arch-Manning-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Arch-Manning-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Arch-Manning-1-740x416.jpg 740w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Arch-Manning-1-490x275.jpg 490w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Arch-Manning-1-250x140.jpg 250w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Arch-Manning-1.jpg 1920w&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Arch Manning #16 of the Texas Longhorns warms up before the game against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 21, 2024.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Arch Manning is a candidate for the 2025 Heisman Trophy&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Although this season is far from over, many are already projecting what the 2025 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football&quot;&gt;NCAAF&lt;/a&gt; season will look like. Arch Manning, one of the most talented players in the league, will gain more visibility due to the confirmed entry of Quinn Ewers into the upcoming NFL draft.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;ESPN recently unveiled its early Heisman candidates for the upcoming season, and as expected, &lt;strong&gt;Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning was included in the prestigious group.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Other potential candidates include: Jeremiah Smith from Ohio State, Jeremiyah Love from Notre Dame, Drew Allar from Penn State and Garrett Nussmeier from LSU.&lt;/p&gt;

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HC Sarkisian reveals who will be starter QB between Ewers, Arch Manning for the Longhorns moving forward

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-donald&quot;&gt;Aaron Donald&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;‘s career with the &lt;strong&gt;Los Angeles Rams&lt;/strong&gt; was incredibly successful, culminating in the long-awaited Super Bowl victory just before his retirement. The dilemma for &lt;strong&gt;Sean McVay&lt;/strong&gt; and his team was how to replace such an important player within their roster, a challenge the head coach eventually revealed the solution to.&lt;/p&gt;


        


&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams&quot;&gt;Rams&lt;/a&gt;‘ strong performance this season suggests that Aaron Donald’s absence has gone unnoticed. Coach McVay, speaking with the media, addressed the strategy used to fill the void left by number 99, emphasizing the collective effort of his team.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;I think it’s always a collaborative effort and really like you said, you never replace somebody like him.&lt;/strong&gt; I think the ‘one-of-one’ term gets thrown around loosely. He’s really one-of-one. He made a tremendous impact on a lot of guys who are in their second year or their third or fourth year, that are key contributors,”&lt;/em&gt; the HC started.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;He also added: &lt;em&gt;“I think you wanted to be able to say, ‘Alright, based on the different phases, what do we want it to look like to try to be able to complete that group?’ You’re expecting, like what he’s done, Kobie Turner to be able to take that step just by the way that he works and the way that he impacts and influences his teammates. Bobby Brown III has been outstanding.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&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;1024&quot; height=&quot;576&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241221_BUS_297437_Aaron-Donald-Sean-McVay-1024x576_e21ffe2f.webp&amp;amp;width=1024&amp;amp;height=576&quot; alt=&quot;Aaron Donald and Sean McVay&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-297454&quot; srcset=&quot;https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21083737/Aaron-Donald-Sean-McVay-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21083737/Aaron-Donald-Sean-McVay-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21083737/Aaron-Donald-Sean-McVay-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21083737/Aaron-Donald-Sean-McVay-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21083737/Aaron-Donald-Sean-McVay-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21083737/Aaron-Donald-Sean-McVay-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21083737/Aaron-Donald-Sean-McVay-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21083737/Aaron-Donald-Sean-McVay.jpg 1920w&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay low five s Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald 99 during the Los Angeles Rams scrimmage on Aug 29, 2020, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Then you say, ‘Alright, do you have the ability to add a player like a Braden Fiske who you really like that has some traits and some mental makeup that are similar to what you love about an Aaron or some of these guys that are really disruptive from the interior and then you get a guy like Tyler Davis.’&lt;strong&gt; I’ve been really pleased with that group and I think they’ve only gotten better,&lt;/strong&gt;“&lt;/em&gt; he also added.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Donald’s legacy with the Rams&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Aaron Donald’s story with the Rams is undoubtedly one of the most remarkable in recent years in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt;. Coming from the Pittsburgh Panthers, the defensive tackle was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft, spending his first two seasons with the team in St. Louis and the remaining eight in Los Angeles.&lt;/p&gt;


        


&lt;p&gt;With unmatched talent and extraordinary physical attributes, Donald was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year three times (2017, 2018, 2020). Not stopping there, he was also selected to the Pro Bowl 10 times.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, his greatest achievement came on February 13, 2022, &lt;strong&gt;when his Rams defeated Joe Burrow’s Bengals 23-20 to win Super Bowl LVI.&lt;/strong&gt; The game was played at SoFi Stadium, and it was his teammate Cooper Kupp who ultimately took home the MVP award.&lt;/p&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;1024&quot; height=&quot;576&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241221_BUS_297437_Aaron-Donald-Matthew-Stafford-1024x576_d260a3a3.webp&amp;amp;width=1024&amp;amp;height=576&quot; alt=&quot;Aaron Donald Matthew Stafford&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-297455&quot; srcset=&quot;https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21085129/Aaron-Donald-Matthew-Stafford-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21085129/Aaron-Donald-Matthew-Stafford-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21085129/Aaron-Donald-Matthew-Stafford-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21085129/Aaron-Donald-Matthew-Stafford-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21085129/Aaron-Donald-Matthew-Stafford-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21085129/Aaron-Donald-Matthew-Stafford-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21085129/Aaron-Donald-Matthew-Stafford-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21085129/Aaron-Donald-Matthew-Stafford.jpg 1920w&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Los Angeles Rams Quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) and Los Angeles Rams Defensive Tackle Aaron Donald (99) celebrate after the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The final stretch for the Rams&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The NFC West is currently one of the most competitive divisions in the league, and the Rams are still fighting tooth and nail with their rivals to claim the top spot. To achieve this goal, they will need to secure as many victories as possible from here on out.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;First, they will face Aaron Rodgers’ Jets, before taking on the final two games, which are perhaps the most crucial as they are divisional matchups: the first against the Cardinals, followed by the regular season finale against the Seahawks.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Currently, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sean-mcvay&quot;&gt;McVay&lt;/a&gt;‘s squad holds a record of eight wins and six losses, the same as Seattle. &lt;strong&gt;This makes the final game for both teams decisive in determining who will claim the division.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&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;and&lt;strong&gt; Houston Texans &lt;/strong&gt;will face against each other in a Week 15 showdown of the 2024&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;regular season. Here’s everything you need to know, including kickoff details and streaming options for USA fans, so you don’t miss any of the action.&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/191277?irad=356362&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;[Watch Kansas City Chiefs vs Houston Texans online for FREE in the USA on Fubo]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With the regular season nearing its conclusion, several teams have locked in their playoff spots, including the &lt;strong&gt;Kansas City Chiefs&lt;/strong&gt;. Led by &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes&quot;&gt;Patrick Mahomes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, the &lt;strong&gt;Chiefs&lt;/strong&gt; are aiming to secure the league’s best record and set the stage for another championship run.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Standing in their way are the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-texans&quot;&gt;Houston Texans&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, who have also clinched a playoff berth and a division title. Both teams are eager to finish strong and gauge their readiness against top contenders in the postseason.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Kansas City Chiefs vs Houston Texans match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Kansas City Chiefs &lt;/strong&gt;take on &lt;strong&gt;Houston Texans &lt;/strong&gt;in Week 16 of the 2024&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;NFL&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;regular season on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Saturday, December 21&lt;/strong&gt;. Kickoff is scheduled for&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;1:00 PM (ET).&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Kansas City Chiefs vs Houston Texans: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ET&lt;/strong&gt;: 1:00 PM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CT&lt;/strong&gt;: 12:00 PM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MT&lt;/strong&gt;: 11:00 AM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PT&lt;/strong&gt;: 10:00 AM&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Kansas City Chiefs vs Houston Texans in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;NFL&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;matchup between the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Kansas City Chiefs &lt;/strong&gt;and &lt;strong&gt;Houston Texans&lt;/strong&gt; will be available for live streaming on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/191277?irad=356362&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;Fubo (free trial)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Fans can also catch the game on NBC.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Francisco Lindor&lt;/strong&gt;, the charismatic shortstop for 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;, has shared his enthusiasm for &lt;strong&gt;Juan Soto’s arrival&lt;/strong&gt; to the &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; team, emphasizing the transformative impact the young star will have both on and off the field.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Soto’s signing—a &lt;strong&gt;record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract&lt;/strong&gt; with the Mets—has generated immense excitement across New York. The talented outfielder, who posted an &lt;strong&gt;8.1 WAR&lt;/strong&gt; last season with the Padres, is expected to elevate the Mets’ performance and position them as top contenders in the National League.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/francisco-lindor&quot;&gt;Francisco Lindor&lt;/a&gt; acknowledged that Soto’s presence will not only enhance the team’s offense but also positively influence the clubhouse atmosphere and the fan experience at &lt;strong&gt;Citi Field&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;He’s an electric player. That’s going to add to the vibes as well. Also, his professionalism.&lt;/strong&gt; I think that’s going to go well with the organization, with the culture that we’ve been trying to grow and establish,” &lt;/em&gt;Lindor said via &lt;strong&gt;SNY Mets on X&lt;/strong&gt; (formerly Twitter).&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;Francisco Lindor spoke with &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/MLBNetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;@MLBNetwork&lt;/a&gt; about the Mets signing of Juan Soto:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&quot;He&apos;s an electric player. That&apos;s going to add to the vibes as well. Also his professionalism. I think that&apos;s going to go well with the organization with the culture that we&apos;ve been trying to grow&quot; &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/DjxHWSBxSL&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/DjxHWSBxSL&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/SNY_Mets/status/1870205109214302409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;December 20, 2024&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;Lindor highlighted the &lt;strong&gt;Mets’ commitment to fostering a positive culture&lt;/strong&gt; and engaging atmosphere, both for players and fans, while emphasizing how Soto’s arrival aligns perfectly with that vision: &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;The whole front office is trying to build the culture and atmosphere where the fans come and have fun, the players have fun, and the families enjoy the game.&lt;/strong&gt; But we’re gonna go out there and give everything we’ve got. I think a guy like Juan Soto is gonna help a lot in that regard,”&lt;/em&gt; Lindor added.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Soto-Lindor: A Fearsome Duo in the MLB&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Soto’s addition to the &lt;strong&gt;Mets’ lineup is set to be game-changing&lt;/strong&gt;. Alongside Lindor, the duo will anchor the heart of the batting order, reminiscent of the connection Soto previously shared with &lt;strong&gt;Aaron Judge&lt;/strong&gt; on the Yankees.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With Soto manning right field, the Mets can count on consistent offensive production from that position. The&lt;strong&gt; Dominican’s exceptional talent &lt;/strong&gt;and youth bring not only excitement but also the promise of a bright future for the franchise.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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&lt;p&gt;In a surprising&lt;strong&gt; MLB&lt;/strong&gt; trade this past Friday, 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;bolstered their roster by acquiring reliever&lt;strong&gt; Fernando Cruz&lt;/strong&gt; and catcher &lt;strong&gt;Alex Jackson&lt;/strong&gt; from the &lt;strong&gt;Cincinnati Reds&lt;/strong&gt; in exchange for All-Star catcher&lt;strong&gt; José Trevino&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Trevino, an &lt;strong&gt;All-Star&lt;/strong&gt; in 2022 and widely regarded as one of the league’s premier defensive catchers, is heading to the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cincinnati-reds&quot;&gt;Cincinnati Reds&lt;/a&gt;. His arrival in New York during the spring of 2022 made him a crucial presence behind the plate. However, injuries derailed his 2023 season, and he eventually lost his starting role to &lt;strong&gt;Austin Wells&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Set to become a free agent at the end of the 2025 season, &lt;strong&gt;Trevino was projected to earn approximately $3.5 million next year&lt;/strong&gt;. This trade allows the Yankees to cut costs and reallocate resources to strengthen other areas of the roster.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Fernando Cruz: A High-Impact Arm with Untapped Potential&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The centerpiece of this trade is Fernando Cruz, a right-handed reliever with an exceptional strikeout rate. Cruz averaged an impressive &lt;strong&gt;14.72 strikeouts per nine innings&lt;/strong&gt; last season, placing him among the league’s elite in this category. However, control issues were evident, as he allowed 35 walks and recorded a 4.86 ERA.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;Despite these inconsistencies, Cruz represents significant upside. &lt;strong&gt;At 34 years old, he has yet to reach salary arbitration&lt;/strong&gt;, giving the Yankees four years of team control. His potential makes him a valuable addition to a bullpen looking for reinforcement.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Strategic Shift for the Yankees&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This trade signals a strategic shift for the Yankees. Trevino, known for his defensive prowess and ability to manage pitchers, departs as the team opts for the high-upside arm of Cruz.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Yankees’ bullpen, while strong, struggled in critical moments last season. The addition of Cruz, alongside recent acquisition closer &lt;strong&gt;Devin Williams&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Jonathan Loáisiga&lt;/strong&gt;, boosts the bullpen’s depth and firepower heading into next season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With this move, the Yankees appear focused on building a dominant bullpen to complement their roster as they prepare for a highly competitive &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; season ahead.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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Yankees make bold move with surprising 3-player trade with the Reds

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/smu&quot;&gt;SMU&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are set to face off against &lt;strong&gt;Penn State&lt;/strong&gt; in the first round of the &lt;strong&gt;2024 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football&quot;&gt;College Football&lt;/a&gt; Playoffs&lt;/strong&gt;. Fans across the country can find all the key details here, including the official game date, kickoff time, and streaming information, ensuring they don’t miss a moment of this eagerly awaited 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 SMU vs Penn State online for FREE in the US on Fubo]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The&lt;strong&gt; College Football Playoff&lt;/strong&gt; first round showcases an exciting clash as the No. 5 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/penn-state&quot;&gt;Penn State Nittany Lions&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; (11-2) welcome the No. 12 &lt;strong&gt;SMU Mustangs&lt;/strong&gt; (11-2) to Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.&lt;strong&gt; Penn State &lt;/strong&gt;enter the matchup as 8.5-point favorites, with the total points projection set at 53.5, promising a competitive contest between these two programs.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Penn State&lt;/strong&gt; are looking to rebound after a tough 45-37 loss to the &lt;strong&gt;Oregon Ducks&lt;/strong&gt; in their last outing, a game that highlighted their offensive firepower but exposed defensive vulnerabilities. On the other side, &lt;strong&gt;SMU&lt;/strong&gt; narrowly fell 34-31 to the &lt;strong&gt;Clemson Tigers&lt;/strong&gt;, a result that tested their resilience and sets up a compelling battle in this playoff showdown.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the SMU vs Penn State match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SMU &lt;/strong&gt;face &lt;strong&gt;Penn State &lt;/strong&gt;this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Saturday, December 21st&lt;/strong&gt;, in the highly anticipated&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;College Football Playoffs First Round&lt;/strong&gt;. The game will kick off at&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;12:00 PM (ET).&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;SMU vs Penn State: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ET&lt;/strong&gt;: 12:00 PM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CT&lt;/strong&gt;: 11:00 AM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MT&lt;/strong&gt;: 10:00 AM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PT&lt;/strong&gt;: 9:00 AM&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;How to watch SMU vs Penn State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Catch the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2024 college football&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;clash between&lt;strong&gt; SMU &lt;/strong&gt;and &lt;strong&gt;Penn State&lt;/strong&gt; 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 (free trial)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Alternatively, you can tune in to TNT.&lt;/p&gt;

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Where to watch SMU vs Penn State live for free in the USA: 2024 College Football - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;John Lynch, the general manager of the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-francisco-49ers&quot;&gt;San Francisco 49ers&lt;/a&gt;, knows the team needs players like Dre Greenlaw for the upcoming season. Speaking on KNBR, Lynch addressed Greenlaw’s &lt;strong&gt;potential future with the franchise&lt;/strong&gt;, praising his performance despite battling injuries.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Lynch, the 49ers are keen on keeping Greenlaw for another season. &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“We love Dre and we’re interested in keeping him here for a long time. He’s a special player. We’ll let that take care of itself as time progresses here,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; Lynch said, acknowledging that Greenlaw has been limited by an Achilles injury.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Lynch also highlighted Greenlaw’s impressive ability to maintain his form despite extended time off the field.&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt; “It’s really tough to come off after not playing football for a long time and make it look like he hasn’t lost a step. Very few people have that skill, and Dre does,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; Lynch noted. He emphasized Greenlaw’s impact whenever he steps on the field.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Known for his explosive speed, Greenlaw drew further praise from Lynch, who said, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I love his go-to… When he starts hitting his own face mask, I know it’s on.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Lynch added that Greenlaw’s energy inspires his teammates.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Greenlaw’s Recent Seasons with the 49ers&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Greenlaw, a veteran who has been with the 49ers since 2019, is expected to remain with the team for a bit longer. In 2024, he has appeared in just one game—a loss to the Rams—where he recorded eight tackles. This follows two standout &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; seasons in 2022 and 2023, where he logged 120 or more tackles each year, marking the most productive stretch of his career so far.&lt;/p&gt;

NFL News: John Lynch hints at Dre Greenlaw’s future with the 49ers defense

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John Lynch hints at Dre Greenlaw’s future with the 49ers defense

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Roki Sasak&lt;/strong&gt;i, the young Japanese pitching prodigy, is on the verge of making one of the most significant decisions of his career: choosing the &lt;strong&gt;Major League Baseball (MLB) &lt;/strong&gt;team that will shape his future. While 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;have been widely regarded as the favorites, a prominent MLB analyst suggests another team may have the edge.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The choice of a team will be pivotal fo&lt;strong&gt;r Sasaki’s development in the Major Leagues&lt;/strong&gt;. Key factors such as organizational quality, growth opportunities, and playing conditions will heavily influence his decision.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Sasaki has until &lt;strong&gt;January 23&lt;/strong&gt; to finalize his choice, as the international signing period officially begins on &lt;strong&gt;January 15&lt;/strong&gt;. This tight timeline means the young pitcher will soon determine the next chapter of his career.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Which Team Has the Edge Over the Dodgers to Sign Roki Sasaki?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;MLB insider &lt;em&gt;David Schoenfield&lt;/em&gt; believes the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-diego-padres&quot;&gt;San Diego Padres&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; hold a significant advantage over the Dodgers in the race to secure Sasaki’s talent. &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“The Padres can highlight their smaller market and the opportunity for Sasaki to play alongside Yu Darvish, his favorite player as a child,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; Schoenfield wrote.&lt;/p&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;1024&quot; height=&quot;576&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241221_BUS_297427_Roki-Sasaki-Japan-1024x576_5c5fb5c7.webp&amp;amp;width=1024&amp;amp;height=576&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-297429&quot; srcset=&quot;https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21072632/Roki-Sasaki-Japan-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21072632/Roki-Sasaki-Japan-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21072632/Roki-Sasaki-Japan-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21072632/Roki-Sasaki-Japan-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21072632/Roki-Sasaki-Japan-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21072632/Roki-Sasaki-Japan-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21072632/Roki-Sasaki-Japan-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21072632/Roki-Sasaki-Japan.jpg 1920w&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Roki Sasaki #14 of Japan is congratulated by Manager Hideki Kuriyama #89 after his withdrawal in the fourth inning during the World Baseball Classic Pool B game between Czech Republic and Japan at Tokyo Dome on March 11, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Kenta Harada/Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Darvish, who shared the field with Sasaki during the 2023 &lt;strong&gt;World Baseball Classic&lt;/strong&gt;, has openly expressed his desire to reunite with his compatriot. While acknowledging that the final decision lies with Sasaki, Darvish has offered to participate in any meetings the Padres arrange with the star pitcher.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Key Factors in Sasaki’s Decision&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Schoenfield also emphasizes the importance of selecting a team with a &lt;strong&gt;pitcher-friendly stadium&lt;/strong&gt;. This will not only affect Sasaki’s performance but also his ability to adapt to the competitive landscape of MLB.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With expectations running high, all eyes are on Sasaki as he navigates this crucial decision. His choice is poised to become a landmark moment in the history of relations between Japanese baseball and &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

MLB Rumors: Roki Sasaki's decision could favor another team over the Dodgers

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MLB Rumors: Roki Sasaki's decision could favor another team over the Dodgers - Bolavip US

Roki Sasaki might choose another team over the Dodgers: MLB Rumors

&lt;p&gt;The New York Yankees are actively making roster adjustments ahead of the upcoming season, but one glaring need remains—a top-tier first baseman. The player on their radar, All-Star first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, won’t come easily as they’ll face stiff competition from the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;New York Mets&lt;/a&gt;, Seattle Mariners, Washington Nationals, and San Francisco Giants.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to a report by Bob Nightengale, the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot;&gt;Yankees&lt;/a&gt;‘ interest in signing Goldschmidt is no secret, &lt;strong&gt;and all four rival teams have already initiated talks with the seven-time All-Star. &lt;/strong&gt;They’re in need of a top first baseman after Anthony Rizzo exit.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Goldschmidt, 37, has built an impressive career highlighted by consistent excellence. &lt;strong&gt;He earned seven All-Star selections, most recently in 2022 while playing for the St. Louis Cardinals&lt;/strong&gt;—a team he joined in 2019 and remained with through 2024. Before his tenure with the Cardinals, Goldschmidt shined with the Arizona Diamondbacks, earning the majority of his All-Star nods between 2011 and 2018.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In addition to his All-Star accolades, &lt;strong&gt;Goldschmidt’s &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; résumé includes the 2020 NL MVP Award, four Gold Gloves, and five Silver Sluggers&lt;/strong&gt;. The veteran also reached a significant milestone in 2024, surpassing 2,000 career hits during a game against the Nationals.&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;609&quot; height=&quot;227&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241221_BUS_297421_image-30_7f55a631.webp&amp;amp;width=609&amp;amp;height=227&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-297422&quot; srcset=&quot;https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21064908/image-30.png 609w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/21064908/image-30-300x112.png 300w&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 609px) 100vw, 609px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Goldschmidt’s Salary History&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Goldschmidt’s most recent long-term contract, signed with the Cardinals, &lt;strong&gt;paid him $26 million annually as part of a five-year, $130 million deal—the largest of his career.&lt;/strong&gt; Prior to that, he earned less than $35 million total during his time with the Diamondbacks.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;2024 Performance Stats&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite being 37, Goldschmidt remains a highly productive player. In 2024, &lt;strong&gt;he contributed 22 home runs, 147 hits, and 65 RBIs over 599 at-bats for the Cardinals. &lt;/strong&gt;His performance reinforces his status as a valuable asset, even as he approaches the later stages of his career.&lt;/p&gt;

MLB News: Yankees compete with Mets and three others to sign All-Star first baseman

MLB News: Yankees compete with Mets and three others to sign All-Star first baseman - Bolavip US

Yankees compete with Mets and three others to sign All-Star first baseman

&lt;p&gt;Last year, the &lt;strong&gt;New York Jets&lt;/strong&gt; brought in &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Aaron Rodgers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; to lead their highly talented offense. However, the &lt;strong&gt;quarterback may face a significant challenge&lt;/strong&gt; at the end of the season, as one of his &lt;strong&gt;top offensive stars hints at leaving the team&lt;/strong&gt; due to unresolved contract issues.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-jets&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Jets&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;have faced &lt;strong&gt;numerous issues&lt;/strong&gt; in recent years. The AFC East team has long &lt;strong&gt;struggled to find a reliable quarterback&lt;/strong&gt;, and despite Aaron Rodgers’ high-profile arrival last year, the challenges continue to linger.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &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; XLV champion has not achieved the expected success&lt;/strong&gt; with the Jets so far. Now, matters have become even more complicated for him, as one of his most &lt;strong&gt;crucial offensive weapons may not stay with the team&lt;/strong&gt; beyond this season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Jets star hints at leaving amid contract uncertainty&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Jets have undergone several transformations in recent years. Their most notable move came last season when they &lt;strong&gt;acquired Aaron Rodgers via a blockbuster trade with the Packers&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Rodgers’ decision to join the Jets was heavily influenced by the talented roster already in place. The &lt;strong&gt;franchise also accommodated many of his requests by signing players he wanted&lt;/strong&gt; to work with. However, the roster also included &lt;strong&gt;existing stars&lt;/strong&gt; eager to partner with the veteran quarterback.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/garrett-wilson&quot;&gt;Garrett Wilson&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, a rising star and key player in the Jets’ offense, was among those excited to play alongside Rodgers. Despite a &lt;strong&gt;strong tenure&lt;/strong&gt; with the team, &lt;strong&gt;Wilson’s future is now uncertain&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The standout wide receiver is eligible for a &lt;strong&gt;contract extension&lt;/strong&gt;, but negotiations have stalled. Wilson recently &lt;strong&gt;expressed his frustrations&lt;/strong&gt;, hinting at a &lt;strong&gt;potential departure&lt;/strong&gt; if the Jets don’t address his contract soon.&lt;/p&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;1024&quot; height=&quot;576&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241221_BUS_297418_Garrett-Wilson-1-1024x576_ee09466d.webp&amp;amp;width=1024&amp;amp;height=576&quot; alt=&quot;Garrett Wilson&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-289252&quot; srcset=&quot;https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/09094639/Garrett-Wilson-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/09094639/Garrett-Wilson-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/09094639/Garrett-Wilson-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/09094639/Garrett-Wilson-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/09094639/Garrett-Wilson-1-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/09094639/Garrett-Wilson-1-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/09094639/Garrett-Wilson-1-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/09094639/Garrett-Wilson-1.jpg 1920w&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) warms up before the game between the Miami Dolphins and the New York Jets on December 8, 2024 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fl.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I don’t know, man. &lt;strong&gt;I just do whatever, go about my day however, be where my feet at&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Wilson told reporters Thursday. &lt;em&gt;“If they do [offer an extension] … that’d be awesome&lt;strong&gt;. [I] love the Jets … but I can’t be worrying about all that.&lt;/strong&gt; Just going to finish these three games. I can’t be looking at all that right now.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What is Garrett Wilson’s contract with the Jets?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Garrett Wilson is currently playing under his rookie contract with the New York Jets. Selected &lt;strong&gt;10th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft&lt;/strong&gt;, Wilson signed a &lt;strong&gt;four-year deal worth $20.55 million&lt;/strong&gt;, fully guaranteed, including a $12.1 million signing bonus. His contract keeps him with the team through the 2025 season.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Wilson will be eligible for a contract extension after the 2024 season. However, with his standout performances, the &lt;strong&gt;Jets may face pressure to negotiate a lucrative deal sooner&lt;/strong&gt; to secure his future and avoid potential tension as he becomes one of the league’s premier wide receivers.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;67665a4b0ed8a47f0c04f49e&quot; data-title=&quot;Should the Jets give Garrett Wilson a contract extension?&quot; data-options=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

        

        

Aaron Rodgers and the Jets risk losing a key star over contract dispute

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Aaron Rodgers and the Jets risk losing a key star over contract drama

NFL News: Aaron Rodgers and the Jets risk losing a key star over contract drama

&lt;p&gt;The 2024 &lt;strong&gt;NFL&lt;/strong&gt; season is always challenging, especially for the &lt;strong&gt;Baltimore Ravens&lt;/strong&gt; as they battle for first place in the AFC North. A few hours before a key game against the &lt;strong&gt;Pittsburgh Steelers&lt;/strong&gt;, head coach &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/john-harbaugh&quot;&gt;John Harbaugh&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; gave the go-ahead to release a recent signing.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Many times, players have great stints with &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; franchises after being traded. In other cases, a change of teams can go so wrong that one can be off the roster in a matter of days. Obviously, playing for the Steelers and then being traded to the Ravens, both fierce division rivals, is not always a good idea.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/baltimore-ravens&quot;&gt;Ravens&lt;/a&gt; player who previously played for the Steelers and was waived is none other than &lt;strong&gt;Diontae Johnson, who joined the Baltimore franchise from the Carolina Panthers in October.&lt;/strong&gt; Since March, the wide receiver has been on three different rosters.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Johnson had been suspended by the Ravens following a controversial situation&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Johnson’s brief 52-day career with Harbaugh’s Ravens left more controversial memories than athletic ones. In early December, &lt;strong&gt;Diontae Johnson served a one-game suspension for refusing to participate in Baltimore’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. &lt;/strong&gt;It was his last appearance.&lt;/p&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;1024&quot; height=&quot;576&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241221_BUS_297397_Diontae-Johnson-1024x576_8b60335f.webp&amp;amp;width=1024&amp;amp;height=576&quot; alt=&quot;Diontae Johnson&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-286339&quot; srcset=&quot;https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/04155446/Diontae-Johnson-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/04155446/Diontae-Johnson-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/04155446/Diontae-Johnson-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/04155446/Diontae-Johnson-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/04155446/Diontae-Johnson-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/04155446/Diontae-Johnson-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/04155446/Diontae-Johnson-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/04155446/Diontae-Johnson.jpg 1920w&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) leaves the football field after the NFL, American Football Herren, USA game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Los Angeles Chargers on November 25, 2024, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Johnson’s NFL career, from the Steelers to the Ravens&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Johnson became a professional player in 2019, when he joined the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers&quot;&gt;Steelers&lt;/a&gt; after being selected in the third round of the draft. &lt;strong&gt;He remained in Pittsburgh until the offseason of the current season, when he was traded to the Panthers. &lt;/strong&gt;With Carolina, the 28-year-old wide receiver had 30 receptions for 357 yards and three touchdowns in seven games.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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&lt;p&gt;His performance caught the attention of John Harbaugh’s team, who decided to bring him in via a trade that involved giving up a fifth-round pick and getting a sixth-round pick in addition to Johnson. In Baltimore, the cycle was short and disappointing. &lt;strong&gt;The former Steelers player saw just 39 snaps in four games and had one reception for 6 yards with the Ravens.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What will happen to the future of Johnson’s career?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After being cut by Baltimore, &lt;strong&gt;Diontae Johnson will remain on the waivers list until Monday afternoon and, when the deadline passes, will become a free agent. &lt;/strong&gt;The Ravens declined to retain the 28-year-old wide receiver to get the compensatory pick after he signed with another team as a free agent in March.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;   &lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Following their blowout loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, the&lt;strong&gt; Golden State Warriors&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Stephen Curry&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;appear far from satisfied with last week’s trade acquisition of Dennis Schroder&lt;/strong&gt; from the Brooklyn Nets. The team is reportedly eyeing additional upgrades to their roster, particularly after their disappointing defeat in the &lt;strong&gt;NBA&lt;/strong&gt; Cup. Among their top targets is &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-wizards&quot;&gt;Washington Wizards &lt;/a&gt;forward Kyle Kuzma.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt; insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the Warriors have shown a growing willingness to include young assets such as &lt;strong&gt;Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody, and rookie Brandin Podziemski&lt;/strong&gt; in potential trade packages. Discussions have also surfaced around a possible deal involving Chicago Bulls center &lt;strong&gt;Nikola Vucevic&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors&quot;&gt; Warriors&lt;/a&gt;, who have &lt;strong&gt;lost&lt;/strong&gt; eight of their last ten games, are in clear need of a shake-up. Despite a strong start to the season, their recent struggles have dropped them to a &lt;strong&gt;14-12 record&lt;/strong&gt;, raising concerns about the team’s ability to contend in a highly competitive &lt;strong&gt;Western Conference&lt;/strong&gt;. With Stephen Curry continuing to play at a historic level, the &lt;strong&gt;urgency to find solutions and improve the roster has never been higher&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Adding Schroder has provided the team with another &lt;strong&gt;shot creator and an additional offensive weapon&lt;/strong&gt;, helping ease some of the ball-handling responsibilities from &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry&quot;&gt;Curry&lt;/a&gt;. However, as their recent performance shows, it’s clear the Warriors need more reinforcements if they hope to stay competitive against teams like the &lt;strong&gt;Denver Nuggets, Phoenix Suns, and Memphis Grizzlies&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&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;1024&quot; height=&quot;576&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241221_BUS_297402_Stephen-Curry-30-of-the-Golden-State-Warriors-looks-down-between-plays-in-the-second-quarter-agains-1024x576_fdd4fef5.webp&amp;amp;width=1024&amp;amp;height=576&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-261069&quot; srcset=&quot;https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Stephen-Curry-30-of-the-Golden-State-Warriors-looks-down-between-plays-in-the-second-quarter-agains-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Stephen-Curry-30-of-the-Golden-State-Warriors-looks-down-between-plays-in-the-second-quarter-agains-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Stephen-Curry-30-of-the-Golden-State-Warriors-looks-down-between-plays-in-the-second-quarter-agains-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Stephen-Curry-30-of-the-Golden-State-Warriors-looks-down-between-plays-in-the-second-quarter-agains-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Stephen-Curry-30-of-the-Golden-State-Warriors-looks-down-between-plays-in-the-second-quarter-agains-740x416.jpg 740w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Stephen-Curry-30-of-the-Golden-State-Warriors-looks-down-between-plays-in-the-second-quarter-agains-490x275.jpg 490w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Stephen-Curry-30-of-the-Golden-State-Warriors-looks-down-between-plays-in-the-second-quarter-agains-250x140.jpg 250w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/Stephen-Curry-30-of-the-Golden-State-Warriors-looks-down-between-plays-in-the-second-quarter-agains.jpg 1920w&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors looks down between plays in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Chase Center on October 27, 2024 in San Francisco, California. &lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The sacrifice of young talent: Golden State’s high-stakes dilemma&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Golden State Warriors now face a critical question: &lt;strong&gt;Should they trade&lt;/strong&gt; promising young players like Kuminga, Moody, and Podziemski for immediate upgrades, &lt;strong&gt;or hold onto their future stars&lt;/strong&gt;? While such moves could bring short-term success, they risk compromising the team’s long-term prospects.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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&lt;h2&gt;Assessing Golden State’s young core&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Jonathan Kuminga at 21, has demonstrated &lt;strong&gt;elite athleticism&lt;/strong&gt; and defensive versatility. However, inconsistency in &lt;strong&gt;Steve Kerr’s system&lt;/strong&gt; has limited his impact. With proper development, &lt;strong&gt;he has the potential to become a star&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Moses Moody has been a steady &lt;strong&gt;contributor off the bench&lt;/strong&gt;, showcasing reliable shooting and composure. Yet, he still needs to prove himself as a dependable &lt;strong&gt;two-way player&lt;/strong&gt; in high-pressure moments.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Brandin Podziemski, the rookie guard remains largely &lt;strong&gt;unproven at the NBA level&lt;/strong&gt; but has shown glimpses of high basketball IQ and playmaking ability. His future potential &lt;strong&gt;makes him a valuable asset&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Trading away these young players could provide the immediate boost the Warriors need to contend this season, particularly with established &lt;strong&gt;veterans like Kyle Kuzma or Nikola Vučević potentially filling crucial gaps&lt;/strong&gt;. However, sacrificing the future for the present could leave the team without a foundation once their current core ages out.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Philadelphia 76ers&lt;/strong&gt; are having a disappointing &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; season, sitting near the bottom of the league standings. Inconsistent performances, compounded by the continued absences of &lt;strong&gt;Paul George&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Joel Embiid&lt;/strong&gt;, have been key contributors to their struggles. a former All-Star player didn’t hold back, advising the Sixers to rethink their approach.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“Embiid, cut. Paul George, we’ll see. If not, get healthy,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/GILBERT-ARENAS&quot;&gt;Gilbert Arenas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; stated on his Gils Arena Show while discussing Philadelphia’s struggles to find their rhythm this season. The three-time All-Star with the &lt;strong&gt;Washington Wizards &lt;/strong&gt;didn’t hold back, adding, &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“You should have cut the cord (expletive) weeks ago.”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“They’re not going to help you win a championship this year, so if they can’t help you win a championship, shut them down,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; Arenas advised the Sixers. &lt;em&gt;“I just paid you money. I need to protect it… You two (Embiid and George), I don’t give a (expletive) what y’all talking about, chill out. Go.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The 76ers certainly have reasons to be dissatisfied with the performances of their two stars. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-george&quot;&gt;Paul George&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, who joined the team this season from the &lt;strong&gt;Los Angeles Clippers&lt;/strong&gt; with high expectations, was brought in to elevate the roster and contend at the league’s highest level. However, he has managed to play in only 15 of the team’s 25 games, sidelined by two separate injuries in October and November.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Joel Embiid’s situation has been even more concerning. The Cameroonian center has appeared in just seven games this season. While injuries have been the primary factor, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-76ers-star-joel-embiid-suspended-following-altercation-with-media-member&quot;&gt;Embiid has also faced other issues, including a suspension following an altercation with a media member.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&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;1024&quot; height=&quot;576&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241221_BUS_297386_Paul-George-Philadelphia-76ers-1-1024x576_b959aaa7.webp&amp;amp;width=1024&amp;amp;height=576&quot; alt=&quot;Paul George astonished&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-268048&quot; srcset=&quot;https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Paul-George-Philadelphia-76ers-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Paul-George-Philadelphia-76ers-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Paul-George-Philadelphia-76ers-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Paul-George-Philadelphia-76ers-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Paul-George-Philadelphia-76ers-1-740x416.jpg 740w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Paul-George-Philadelphia-76ers-1-490x275.jpg 490w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Paul-George-Philadelphia-76ers-1-250x140.jpg 250w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Paul-George-Philadelphia-76ers-1.jpg 1920w&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Paul George #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts to a 76er foul during a 110-98 LA Clippers win at Intuit Dome on November 06, 2024 in Inglewood, California.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Sixers’ optimism amid adversity&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite Gilbert Arenas’ remarks, there remains optimism in Philadelphia about what Joel Embiid and Paul George can contribute. Recently, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba/tyrese-maxey-reveals-key-advice-he-gave-paul-george-to-help-him-regain-top-form-with-the-76ers&quot;&gt;Tyrese Maxey spoke publicly about George, praising his efforts to return to top form with the 76ers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; after overcoming his physical setbacks.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As for &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joel-embiid&quot;&gt;Embiid&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, his performance in Friday night’s 108-98 victory over the &lt;strong&gt;Charlotte Hornets&lt;/strong&gt; highlighted the critical importance of his health and focus on basketball. The 30-year-old center delivered a standout performance, leading the Sixers with 34 points, 5 rebounds, and 9 assists in just 31 minutes on the court.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;A forgettable season for Philadelphia&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The absence of their stars has significantly impacted the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers&quot;&gt;76ers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, who entered the season with playoff aspirations. Currently, their 9-16 record places them 12th in the Eastern Conference, far from playoff contention.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Although Friday night’s win against the Hornets provided a brief reprieve, it barely moved the needle in the standings. With time still on their side, the Sixers must act quickly to salvage their season and restore their competitive edge.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Alarm bells went off in the offices of the &lt;strong&gt;Houston Astros&lt;/strong&gt; when &lt;strong&gt;Nolan Arenado&lt;/strong&gt; blocked the trade that would have sent him from the St. Louis Cardinals to &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joe-espada&quot;&gt;Joe Espada&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;‘s team. However, with the bad news behind him, a big &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; name will be joining the Stros.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;It was just hours after &lt;strong&gt;Arenado activated his no-trade clause to avoid going to Houston. &lt;/strong&gt;Far from seeing it as a problem, the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-astros&quot;&gt;Astros&lt;/a&gt; moved quickly to bring in a player who will solidify their infield.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to &lt;em&gt;The Athletic&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nolan-arenado&quot;&gt;Arenado&lt;/a&gt; turned down Joe Espada’s Astros &lt;strong&gt;because he didn’t want to make the decision to change teams so early in the offseason. &lt;/strong&gt;The truth is, Houston needs players who won’t hesitate to go out and improve the roster.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Who is the player joining the Houston Astros?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Astros’ new blockbuster addition for the upcoming MLB season &lt;strong&gt;is none other than free agent Christian Walker&lt;/strong&gt;, who has agreed to a three-year, $60 million contract with Houston, according to &lt;em&gt;USA Today&lt;/em&gt;. Though he may not be a breakout star like Arenado, Espada will be happy to add some depth in the offseason.&lt;/p&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;1024&quot; height=&quot;576&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241221_BUS_297381_Christian-Walker-1024x576_506e2124.webp&amp;amp;width=1024&amp;amp;height=576&quot; alt=&quot;Christian Walker batting&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-297385&quot; srcset=&quot;https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20212911/Christian-Walker-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20212911/Christian-Walker-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20212911/Christian-Walker-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20212911/Christian-Walker-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20212911/Christian-Walker-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20212911/Christian-Walker-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20212911/Christian-Walker-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20212911/Christian-Walker.jpg 1920w&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Christian Walker during his time as a player for the Arizona Diamondbacks.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What position will Walker play for the Astros?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The addition of the 33-year-old Walker is a valuable alternative to the frustrating trade for Arenado. &lt;strong&gt;The former Arizona Diamondbacks player is expected to play first base, with Isaac Paredes at third.&lt;/strong&gt; At the same time, there was speculation that Ken Rosenthal would return, but that does not appear to be a possibility at this point.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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&lt;h2&gt;The career of Christian Walker, the new addition to the Astros&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Joe Espada adds a key piece to his team with the arrival of Walker. The veteran first baseman comes to Houston after spending eight seasons with the D-Backs, a team he joined after a brief stint playing for the Baltimore Orioles. &lt;strong&gt;Walker is a three-time Gold Glove winner.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Last Thursday, the &lt;strong&gt;Los Angeles Clippers&lt;/strong&gt; cruised to a commanding 118-95 victory over the &lt;strong&gt;Dallas Mavericks&lt;/strong&gt;. The Mavericks, playing without their star duo &lt;strong&gt;Luka Doncic&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Kyrie Irving&lt;/strong&gt; due to injuries, struggled to keep pace. Despite the loss, Dallas remains in &lt;strong&gt;fourth place in the Western Conference&lt;/strong&gt; standings, just four and a half games behind the Oklahoma City Thunder &lt;strong&gt;for the top spot&lt;/strong&gt; on this &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;All indications suggest that Doncic, &lt;strong&gt;sidelined with a heel contusion&lt;/strong&gt;, will miss the Mavericks’ &lt;strong&gt;next game against the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers&quot;&gt;Clippers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, marking his second consecutive absence. Without Doncic and Irving on the floor, Dallas’ weaknesses were exposed, and even a strong performance from &lt;strong&gt;Klay Thompson wasn’t enough to bridge the gap&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, there’s &lt;strong&gt;some good news for Dallas&lt;/strong&gt; heading into their rematch. &lt;strong&gt;Irving is set to return&lt;/strong&gt; after missing one game due to shoulder soreness. His removal from the injury report gives the Mavericks a &lt;strong&gt;much-needed boost&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks&quot;&gt;Mavericks&lt;/a&gt;‘ &lt;strong&gt;injury troubles&lt;/strong&gt; could prove costly as the season progresses, potentially leading to a losing streak. While their supporting cast has stepped up admirably, including key contributions from &lt;strong&gt;PJ Washington, Klay Thompson, Naji Marshall, and Dereck Lively II&lt;/strong&gt;, it’s clear that having Doncic and Irving healthy is essential for the team to contend for the top of the standings.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;The supporting cast: Can they carry the load without the stars?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With Luka Doncic and &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyrie-irving&quot;&gt;Kyrie Irving&lt;/a&gt; sidelined, the Dallas Mavericks have leaned heavily on &lt;strong&gt;their supporting cast to stay competitive&lt;/strong&gt;. Players like PJ Washington, Klay Thompson, Naji Marshall, and Dereck Lively II have stepped up in their absence, &lt;strong&gt;but the results have been mixed&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PJ Washington has shown consistency&lt;/strong&gt; as a secondary scorer, taking on a larger offensive role during critical stretches. &lt;strong&gt;Veteran sharpshooter&lt;/strong&gt; Klay Thompson, known for his clutch performances, delivered flashes of brilliance in the loss to the Clippers, while Naji Marshall’s &lt;strong&gt;defensive versatility&lt;/strong&gt; and Dereck Lively II’s &lt;strong&gt;impact in the paint&lt;/strong&gt; have provided crucial contributions on both ends of the court.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite their individual efforts, the team has struggled to replicate the chemistry and scoring impact that &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luka-doncic&quot;&gt;Doncic&lt;/a&gt; and Irving bring to the floor. The &lt;strong&gt;absence of their stars affects not only the on-court production but also the team’s overall confidence and cohesion.&lt;/strong&gt; While the supporting cast deserves credit for their resilience, the Mavericks will need their superstars back to achieve sustained success.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Detroit Lions&lt;/strong&gt; continue their steady march in the 2024 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; season, being one of the teams that are candidates to win the Super Bowl. In recent games, however, the team led by head coach &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dan-campbell&quot;&gt;Dan Campbell&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; has had to mourn some losses in the squad that has &lt;strong&gt;Jared Goff&lt;/strong&gt; as its star player.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Some injury diagnoses may seem very discouraging at first, but as the hours or days go by, sometimes conditions can improve and situations can become a little more optimistic, especially if it is a matter of recovering an important player. Campbell, a coach who has had to deal with injuries to his squad throughout the season, &lt;strong&gt;is currently feeling that way.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Aidan Hutchinson, Carlton Davis, John Cominsky, Alex Anzalone, Khalil Dorsey, David Bada, Marcus Davenport and Kyle Peko, among others, are some of the big names who were injured during the current campaign for the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/detroit-lions&quot;&gt;Lions&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;strong&gt;Currently, the focus is on bringing back another injured player, David Montgomery.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;There was initial speculation that the Lions running back would not play the rest of the season after suffering a sprained medial collateral ligament in Sunday’s 48-42 loss to the Buffalo Bills. &lt;strong&gt;Even Campbell said Monday that he expected Montgomery to miss the rest of the year. &lt;/strong&gt;Now, the coach’s voice sounds more hopeful.&lt;/p&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;1024&quot; height=&quot;576&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241221_BUS_297372_David-Montgomery-running-back-of-the-Detroit-Lions-1024x576_8199699a.webp&amp;amp;width=1024&amp;amp;height=576&quot; alt=&quot;David Montgomery, running back of the Detroit Lions&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-249779&quot; srcset=&quot;https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/David-Montgomery-running-back-of-the-Detroit-Lions-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/David-Montgomery-running-back-of-the-Detroit-Lions-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/David-Montgomery-running-back-of-the-Detroit-Lions-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/David-Montgomery-running-back-of-the-Detroit-Lions-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/David-Montgomery-running-back-of-the-Detroit-Lions.jpg 1920w&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;David Montgomery, running back of the Detroit Lions&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What did Campbell say about Montgomery’s recovery?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I am optimistic with a couple doctors that he saw. &lt;strong&gt;I think we may see where this thing goes. We’ve still got a decision to make, because even if that is the case,&lt;/strong&gt; it’s a matter of, Do you put him on IR? Do you see how fast he might come back from it? But it certainly sounds more optimistic, is probably the best way to say it,”&lt;/em&gt; Campbell clarified on the possible recovery of running back Montgomery.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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&lt;h2&gt;What happens if the Lions place Montgomery on injured reserve?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If Detroit were to place Montgomery on injured reserve now, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jared-goff&quot;&gt;Goff&lt;/a&gt;‘s teammate would be out until at least the wild-card round of the playoffs.&lt;/strong&gt; At the moment, that possibility would not be a risk as the Lions aim to finish first in the NFC North and go straight to the divisional round of the postseason.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will Montgomery play for Goff and Campbell’s Lions again?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Montgomery will most likely not return to the field for the remaining regular season games and will be ready to play for the Lions in the playoffs. &lt;strong&gt;If Detroit wins the division and has a week off, Montgomery would be able to play in the divisional round.&lt;/strong&gt; If they lose that spot to the Minnesota Vikings, Campbell’s team could try to use the 27-year-old running back in the wild-card round.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo&quot;&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;’s illustrious career spans over 20 years, and he shows no signs of slowing down. Approaching his 40th birthday, he continues to shine with &lt;strong&gt;Al-Nassr &lt;/strong&gt;and &lt;strong&gt;the Portugal National Team&lt;/strong&gt;, consistently ranking among the top scorers in the world. However, as his legendary career edges closer to its twilight, the search for soccer’s next global superstar &amp;nbsp;and potential &lt;strong&gt;Ballon d’Or&lt;/strong&gt; winner intensifies. Among those weighing in is Ronaldo’s former agent, &lt;strong&gt;Jorge Mendes&lt;/strong&gt;, who has identified a young winger as his top candidate.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Cristiano Ronaldo is the best in history, he is unique. He was, he is, and he will continue to be,”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Mendes stated in an interview with &lt;em&gt;Marca&lt;/em&gt;. The renowned agent then pointed to the player he believes could follow in Ronaldo’s footsteps: &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“If there is someone now who can resemble him, that is Lamine Yamal. But in the future.”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Mendes praised the 17-year-old Spanish winger, emphasizing his extraordinary potential: &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“He’s the one with the most talent and the one most likely to do well.” &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;Mendes confidently predicted Yamal’s future, saying, &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“He can win several Ballon d’Ors.”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lamine-yamal&quot;&gt;Yamal&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;’s agent, Mendes is carefully guiding him through his formative years as a professional. &lt;em&gt;“There are many things that distract soccer players, and the agent’s role is crucial to offering protection,”&lt;/em&gt; Mendes explained. He also revealed Yamal’s immediate plans: &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“He is going to renew with Barcelona, for sure. He wants to be there for many years.”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Mendes and Ronaldo: A historic partnership&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Jorge Mendes has been a prominent soccer agent for nearly 30 years, representing stars such as &lt;strong&gt;Jose Mourinho, Deco, Radamel Falcao Garcia, &lt;/strong&gt;and &lt;strong&gt;James Rodriguez.&lt;/strong&gt; However, his most notable partnership was with Cristiano Ronaldo.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Mendes facilitated Ronaldo’s career-defining move from &lt;strong&gt;Sporting Lisbon&lt;/strong&gt; to &lt;strong&gt;Manchester United&lt;/strong&gt; in 2003 and guided him through his illustrious stints at &lt;strong&gt;Real Madrid &lt;/strong&gt;and &lt;strong&gt;Juventus&lt;/strong&gt;. Their professional relationship ended in December 2022 following Ronaldo’s transfer to Al-Nassr.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“Cristiano is the best. I have always thought so,&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;” Mendes reflected. &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“He is an example, in training, in eating, in working on the field and off the field. He is the blueprint of what to do.”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


        

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&lt;h2&gt;Lamine Yamal’s inspirations&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While Mendes envisions Yamal as Ronaldo’s heir, the young winger has drawn inspiration from other iconic players. In a recent interview with &lt;em&gt;Marca&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/barcelona-gem-lamine-yamal-reveals-his-favorite-players-apart-from-lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Yamal named Lionel Messi as one of his favorite players, alongside two former Barcelona stars: Ronaldinho and Neymar.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As Yamal continues to develop, the soccer world watches with anticipation to see if he can live up to Mendes’ lofty expectations and carve his own path to greatness.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/thomas-muller&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Thomas&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Muller&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; is synonymous with goals, glory for &lt;strong&gt;Bayern Munich&lt;/strong&gt;, and success on the international stage, including a &lt;strong&gt;2014 FIFA World Cup title with Germany&lt;/strong&gt;. Now 35 and playing a more supporting role at Allianz Arena, the iconic No. 25 is nearing the twilight of a career that has seen him face off against some of the greatest players of this century—and of all time.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In a 2023 interview with &lt;em&gt;DAZN&lt;/em&gt;, Müller didn’t shy away from the age-old debate between &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;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/strong&gt;. Having both triumphed and suffered defeats against the two legends, the Bayern star gave a definitive answer.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Who’s the GOAT? For me, it’s Messi&lt;/strong&gt; because he makes you say, ‘I’m going to the stadium to see his elegance,’ and at the same time, he’s incredibly effective in scoring goals and achieving records and titles. &lt;strong&gt;Cristiano is also a strong candidate in two categories: statistics and titles, but Messi is simply more subtle and elegant&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Muller said.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The German forward acknowledged &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo&quot;&gt;Ronaldo&lt;/a&gt;’s status as a formidable opponent, particularly during his Real Madrid days. However, Muller admitted that Messi, while an incredible player, often came up short against his teams. &lt;em&gt;“Against Messi, the results have usually gone in our favor. At the club level, &lt;strong&gt;our biggest problem was Cristiano Ronaldo in his Real Madrid days&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Müller explained.&lt;/p&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;1024&quot; height=&quot;576&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241221_BUS_297333_thomas-muller-1-1024x576_2078dc43.webp&amp;amp;width=1024&amp;amp;height=576&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-297340&quot; srcset=&quot;https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20194857/thomas-muller-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20194857/thomas-muller-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20194857/thomas-muller-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20194857/thomas-muller-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20194857/thomas-muller-1-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20194857/thomas-muller-1-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20194857/thomas-muller-1-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20194857/thomas-muller-1.jpg 1920w&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Thomas Muller from Bayern Munich tries to take the ball away from Lionel Messi of Barcelona during a UEFA Champions League game. (IMAGO / DeFodi)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Muller explains how to stop Messi&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Muller also shared his insights on defending against Messi, emphasizing the need for a collective effort. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“In my experience, Messi can only be defended by the team,”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; the Bayern forward said.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“If he gets past the first defender, the second has to stop him,”&lt;/em&gt; Müller added. &lt;em&gt;“If not, then the third steps in, while the first and second recover their positions to try again. &lt;strong&gt;You can’t defend him with just one person.”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Muller: A tough opponent for Messi&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Muller’s track record against Messi’s Barcelona is remarkable. The German has scored &lt;strong&gt;eight goals&lt;/strong&gt; and recorded &lt;strong&gt;two assists&lt;/strong&gt; in &lt;strong&gt;10 matches against the Spanish club&lt;/strong&gt;. One of the most memorable encounters came in the 2020 UEFA Champions League quarterfinals, where &lt;strong&gt;Bayern demolished Barcelona 8-2&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On the international stage, &lt;strong&gt;Muller has twice crushed Messi’s World Cup dreams&lt;/strong&gt;. First, in the 2010 World Cup quarterfinals, &lt;strong&gt;Germany thrashed Argentina 4-0&lt;/strong&gt;. Then, in the 2014 World Cup final in Brazil, Muller played a pivotal role as &lt;strong&gt;Germany edged out Argentina 1-0&lt;/strong&gt; to claim the trophy, &lt;strong&gt;denying Messi what could have been his first World Cup title.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Thomas Muller’s incredible career stats&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Müller is one of soccer’s true “&lt;em&gt;one-club men,&lt;/em&gt;” and it seems likely his career will end where it began: &lt;strong&gt;at &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bayern-munich&quot;&gt;Bayern Munich&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Since his debut in 2008, Müller has played &lt;strong&gt;762 matches&lt;/strong&gt;, scoring &lt;strong&gt;246 goals&lt;/strong&gt; and providing &lt;strong&gt;269 assists&lt;/strong&gt;. He has won an astounding &lt;strong&gt;33 titles&lt;/strong&gt;, including &lt;strong&gt;12 Bundesliga&lt;/strong&gt; championships and&lt;strong&gt; two UEFA Champions League trophies.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;A legend of Bayern Munich and German soccer, Müller’s career numbers and achievements cement his status as one of the sport’s all-time greats.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Diego Armando Maradona&lt;/strong&gt; is widely regarded as one of the greatest legends in &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer&quot;&gt;soccer&lt;/a&gt; history. Known for his unforgettable moments on the field, &lt;strong&gt;Maradona’s legacy includes the iconic 1986 World Cup&lt;/strong&gt;, where he delivered one of the most remarkable performances in the tournament’s history. From the magical &lt;strong&gt;“Maradonian”&lt;/strong&gt; solo goal against England to the infamous &lt;strong&gt;“Hand of God,”&lt;/strong&gt; Maradona etched his name in soccer lore. His triumphs extended beyond the international stage, as he became a &lt;strong&gt;hero in Italy with Napoli&lt;/strong&gt; and a beloved figure in &lt;strong&gt;Argentina&lt;/strong&gt;, particularly among the passionate fans of &lt;strong&gt;Boca Juniors and Newell’s Old Boys.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Maradona’s illustrious career also included appearances in &lt;strong&gt;four World Cups: 1982, 1986, 1990, and 1994&lt;/strong&gt;. Despite his untimely passing on November 25, 2020, his legacy remains vibrant, inspiring countless players and fans alike. As we reflect on his unparalleled career, one question lingers: &lt;strong&gt;who did Maradona himself consider the greatest?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“I think the best was Di Stefano. He was better than everyone, even me,” Maradona told TyC Sports, placing the Argentine legend above both himself and Brazil’s Pelé. “Pelé never wanted to acknowledge Di Stefano. Pelé’s friends invented a trophy for him as football’s living legend. I even beat Pelé in Rio for being the best in history.”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/diego-maradona&quot;&gt;Maradona&lt;/a&gt; also cherished moments with fellow greats, recalling his jersey swaps &lt;strong&gt;with Dutch stars Ruud Gullit and Marco van Basten as personal highlights&lt;/strong&gt;. But his admiration wasn’t limited to past legends. In Lionel Messi, Maradona found a protégé and friend.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I told him how to plant his foot, but everything else is his talent,”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Maradona remarked about Messi. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“He delivers. I would never go against Messi. I don’t criticize him. The kid comes, plays, and they say he’s Catalan because he doesn’t sing the anthem. I’m his friend.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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&lt;h2&gt;Guidance and unwavering support&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Maradona was not just an idol for Lionel Messi&lt;/strong&gt;—he was also a mentor. As head coach of the Argentina national team during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, Maradona had the rare opportunity to &lt;strong&gt;guide Messi&lt;/strong&gt;, fostering a relationship that extended beyond the pitch.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Maradona often praised Messi’s character, highlighting how, &lt;strong&gt;despite being a global icon&lt;/strong&gt;, Messi maintained &lt;strong&gt;humility and an unyielding&lt;/strong&gt; dedication to the sport. This emotional bond transcended criticism, forming a &lt;strong&gt;mutual admiration&lt;/strong&gt; that became evident in countless moments throughout their careers.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The 2022 World Cup: A shared victory&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In a poignant interview months before his passing, Maradona reflected that the only accolade missing from Messi’s resume was a &lt;strong&gt;World Cup title to cement his place as the greatest of all time&lt;/strong&gt;. That prophecy came true in &lt;strong&gt;2022 when Messi led Argentina to glory in Qatar&lt;/strong&gt;, an achievement he &lt;strong&gt;dedicated to Maradona&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The image of Messi lifting the World Cup trophy evoked memories of Maradona’s triumph in 1986.&lt;/strong&gt; For many fans, it was a symbolic passing of the torch, uniting two eras of Argentine greatness. Messi’s victory not only fulfilled his destiny but also honored Maradona’s indelible impact on the sport, ensuring that their legacies remain forever intertwined.&lt;/p&gt;

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