&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/victor-wembanyama&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Victor Wembanyama&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; isn’t just leading the &lt;strong&gt;San Antonio Spurs&lt;/strong&gt; to their most impressive run in years; he’s actively reshaping the MVP conversation. Following a dominant stretch, the 22-year-old phenom laid out a three-pronged manifesto for why the league’s highest individual honor belongs in South Texas.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Defense is 50% of the game and it is undervalued in the MVP race,” &lt;/em&gt;Wembanyama told reporters. &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;I believe I’m the most impactful defensive player in the league. &lt;/strong&gt;Second, we’ve dominated OKC, winning four of five matchups against their full squad… My third argument is that offensive impact isn’t just about points.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The eye test suggests Wembanyama is a generational deterrent, but the analytics turn that suggestion into a mathematical certainty.&lt;strong&gt; His rim protection has evolved from a novelty into an inescapable “No-Fly Zone.”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Wembanyama currently leads the NBA in nearly every meaningful defensive metric: Blocks Per Game: 3.0, Total Blocks: 163, Block Percentage: 9.8%, Defensive FG% at the Rim: &lt;strong&gt;Opponents are shooting just 44.8% when challenged by Wemby.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot; data-media-max-width=&quot;560&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;Castle to Wemby to Fox to Wemby.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The pass from Victor is nuts 🤯 &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/WOnuAU0Ntq&quot;&gt;https://t.co/WOnuAU0Ntq&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/d2fyTOJKj9&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/d2fyTOJKj9&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— NBA (@NBA) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/NBA/status/2036244790761636216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;March 24, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt; 



&lt;h2&gt;Wemby dominates the heavyweights&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Beyond the box score, Wembanyama pointed to the Spurs’ recent mastery over the Oklahoma City Thunder. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-antonio-spurs&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;San Antonio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; has taken four out of five meetings this season, &lt;strong&gt;including a season-defining victory in the NBA Cup semifinals.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;In that high-stakes semifinal, Wembanyama showcased his terrifying efficiency. Returning from a calf injury and playing on a strict 21-minute restriction, he dismantled the reigning Western Conference champions &lt;strong&gt;with 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 blocks.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Redefining offensive value&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Wembanyama’s final argument—that offense transcends scoring—&lt;strong&gt;was perfectly encapsulated during a February road win in Toronto.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While he finished with a modest 12 points, his fingerprints were all over the victory. By drawing constant triple-teams and elite gravity, &lt;strong&gt;he finished as a game-high +19 while adding 5 blocks on the other end&lt;/strong&gt;, proving he can dictate the geometry of a game without needing 20 shot attempts.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;2025-26 season stats (thru 55 games)&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Points Per Game: 24.3&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Rebounds Per Game: 11.1&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Blocks Per Game: 3.0&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Assists Per Game: 3.0&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Steals Per Game: 1.0&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Field Goal %: 50.4%&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;3PT % (on 5.5 attempts): 35.6%&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;


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Victor Wembanyama cites elite rim protection as a top-3 reason for MVP case

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Wembanyama cites elite rim protection as top reason for MVP honors

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;NHL&lt;/strong&gt; has fined &lt;strong&gt;Beckett Sennecke&lt;/strong&gt; of the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anaheim-ducks&quot;&gt;Anaheim Ducks&lt;/a&gt; $2,000&lt;/strong&gt; for diving/embellishment, reinforcing the league’s effort to maintain discipline and integrity on the ice. The penalty comes as part of the league’s structured system to track and penalize repeated infractions.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;NHL insider Frank Seravalli reported, &lt;em&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;The NHL has fined Beckett Sennecke $2,000 for diving/embellishment,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/em&gt; the league’s standard penalty for such infractions and his second citation under the enforcement policy this season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Sennecke, who has appeared in &lt;strong&gt;70 games during the 2025-26 season, recording 21 goals and 33 assists for 54 points&lt;/strong&gt;. The fine, though financially minor, underscores the importance of discipline as the young forward continues to develop his &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nhl&quot;&gt;NHL&lt;/a&gt; career.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;NHL monitoring system and escalating discipline&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;NHL Hockey Operations Department closely monitors every game&lt;/strong&gt;, logging penalties and reviewing uncalled plays related to diving and embellishment. This system ensures consistency in enforcement and accountability across the league.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/24104057/Beckett-Sennecke-ducks-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-604354&quot;&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Beckett Sennecke #45 of the Ducks gets up slowly after a mid-ice hit. Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Sennecke’s first citation came after an incident against the &lt;strong&gt;St. Louis Blues&lt;/strong&gt; on March 8, which resulted in a warning. His second offense, tied to a March 15 game against the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/montreal-canadiens&quot;&gt;Montreal Canadiens&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, led to the fine. On that play, Canadiens forward &lt;strong&gt;Josh Anderson&lt;/strong&gt; was also penalized for holding, illustrating how embellishment often occurs alongside legitimate infractions.&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/nhl/oilers-hc-kris-knoblauch-directly-responds-to-connor-mcdavids-questioning&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;h2&gt;What comes next for Sennecke and repeat offenders&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With two citations already recorded, &lt;strong&gt;Sennecke now faces escalating consequences if additional violations occur&lt;/strong&gt;. A third citation would result in a $3,000 fine, followed by $4,000 for a fourth and $5,000 for each subsequent offense.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;69c2a33fb228ada1a7406936&quot; data-title=&quot;Do you agree with the NHL’s fine for diving/embellishment?&quot; data-options=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;For a young player, these measures serve as both deterrent and developmental checkpoint. The &lt;strong&gt;Ducks will expect Sennecke to adjust quickly,&lt;/strong&gt; as maintaining discipline is critical not only for avoiding fines but also for sustaining credibility with officials and contributing effectively at the NHL level.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

NHL fines Ducks’ Beckett Sennecke for embellishment after second citation

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NHL fines Ducks' Beckett Sennecke for embellishment after second citation - Bolavip US

NHL fines Ducks' Sennecke after second citation

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Pittsburgh Steelers&lt;/strong&gt; already know that &lt;strong&gt;Mike McCarthy&lt;/strong&gt; will be the one leading the team next season. The only uncertainty remaining is &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers&quot;&gt;Aaron Rodgers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;’ decision to return, although the head coach knows that a potential reunion could be a positive one.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;Yes, it’d be a great story&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; McCarthy said, via Rob Demovsky of &lt;em&gt;ESPN. “I don’t know. I would love to tell everybody breaking news. It’s really cool to see Aaron at 42, a young man at 22, all that he’s been able to accomplish, and where he’s at in his personal life, trying to make this decision. He’s in a really good place.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While many &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/michael-pittman-jr-trusts-hell-be-able-to-see-aaron-rodgers-for-a-while-longer-in-the-nfl&quot;&gt;trust they’ll see Rodgers in the NFL a while longer&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;this situation still remains unresolved&lt;/strong&gt;. The veteran is taking his time to weigh every step as he looks ahead to what’s next.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;McCarthy and Rodgers already know glory&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In 2011, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-mccarthy&quot;&gt;Mike McCarthy&lt;/a&gt; led the Green Bay Packers to &lt;strong&gt;a historic victory in Super Bowl XLV against the Pittsburgh Steelers&lt;/strong&gt;. Aaron Rodgers delivered a masterful performance, earning the game’s MVP honors for his precision and poise. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/24092626/aaron-rodgers-32-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Aaron Rodgers&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-604323&quot;&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Jordy Nelson #87 and Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;He completed 24 of 39 passes for &lt;strong&gt;304 yards and threw three touchdowns with no interceptions.&lt;/strong&gt; This 31-25 win secured the franchise’s fourth Lombardi Trophy and cemented the McCarthy-Rodgers era in &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; history.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Quarterback alternatives for McCarthy&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Steelers’ roster &lt;strong&gt;currently features veteran Mason Rudolph and sophomore Will Howard&lt;/strong&gt;, a 2025 sixth-round pick who has yet to take a regular-season snap. While the team is keeping the door open for Rodgers to return for another season, &lt;strong&gt;they are heavily scouting the 2026 Draft class. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If Rodgers retires or signs elsewhere, there’s a chance that the Steelers might target a top prospect like &lt;strong&gt;Ty Simpson or Carson Beck&lt;/strong&gt; to secure a long-term starter.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Pittsburgh sets its sights on the Draft&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With just weeks to go before the 2026 NFL Draft unfolds, the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers&quot;&gt;Steelers&lt;/a&gt; find themselves in a privileged position. &lt;strong&gt;Steel City has a total of 12 picks after receiving four compensatory selections for 2026.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;1st round: 21st pick overall&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;2nd round: 53rd pick overall&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;3rd round: 76th pick overall, from Dallas Cowboys in George Pickens trade&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;3rd round: 85th pick overall&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;3rd round: 99th pick overall&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;4th round: 121st pick overall&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;4th round: 135th pick overall&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;5th round: 161st pick overall&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;6th round: 216th pick overall&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;7th round: 224th pick overall, from New England Patriots in Kyle Dugger trade&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;7th round: 230th pick overall, from Indianapolis Colts in Michael Pittman trade&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;7th round: 237th pick overall&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;69c294bdb228ada1a740691a&quot; data-title=&quot;Should Aaron Rodgers return to Pittsburgh for one more year?&quot; data-options=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

Mike McCarthy gets excited about a potential Aaron Rodgers return to Pittsburgh

Mike McCarthy gets excited about a potential Aaron Rodgers return to Pittsburgh - Bolavip US

McCarthy eager for potential Aaron Rodgers return

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Willy Adames&lt;/strong&gt; joined the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-francisco-giants&quot;&gt;San Francisco Giants&lt;/a&gt; just last year, but one season has been enough for him to understand what the team needs to improve in 2026. He believes the key will be enjoying the game more with his teammates.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Shayna Rubin reported on X (@shaynarubin) the shortstop’s recent comments: &lt;em&gt;“Willy Adames said the Giants’ goal this year to break away from mediocrity is to &lt;strong&gt;‘have more fun.’ &lt;/strong&gt;‘Feels like &lt;strong&gt;the group we have this year&lt;/strong&gt;, they like to have fun… We had some tough stretches that needed some fun, and now we have it.’”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As an eight-year &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; veteran with 35 postseason games, Adames’ perspective carries weight. &lt;strong&gt;He played 160 games with the Giants last season,&lt;/strong&gt; finishing with a .225 batting average, giving him firsthand insight into what the team needs to succeed.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When was the last time the Giants made the postseason?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Since 2021, the Giants have missed the postseason,&lt;/strong&gt; losing in the NLDS to the Dodgers 3-2. Between 2015 and 2025, they &lt;strong&gt;only reached the playoffs twice,&lt;/strong&gt; marking a decade of struggles for the franchise that last won a World Series in 2014.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;Remembering the Giants roster from 2010-2014&lt;strong&gt; is recalling a dominant team&lt;/strong&gt; that won three World Series in a short span, overpowering top teams before entering the dry spell they currently face and &lt;strong&gt;entering the 2026 against big contenders.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Adames could have another strong season in 2026, similar to his final year in Milwaukee when he was on the MVP ballot, an honor he’s achieved only twice in his career. With&lt;strong&gt; a seven-year, $182 million contract, &lt;/strong&gt;he should feel inspired to deliver another big season.&lt;/p&gt;


Willy Adames explains what could change everything for Giants in 2026

Willy Adames explains what could change everything for Giants in 2026 - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-cubs&quot;&gt;Chicago Cubs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are finalizing a long-term contract extension with &lt;strong&gt;Pete Crow-Armstrong&lt;/strong&gt;, securing one of their brightest stars as a cornerstone for the future. The move comes as Chicago continues to adjust its roster ahead of the season, and recently &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/cubs-finalize-roster-move-involving-world-series-champion-justin-dean&quot;&gt;Cubs finalized roster move involving World Series Champion Justin Dean&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, highlighting how active the front office has been.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The deal, reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan, comes after the center fielder delivered a breakout season that established him among the league’s elite young talents. “&lt;em&gt;Center fielder&lt;strong&gt; Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Chicago Cubs are finalizing a long-term contract extension…&lt;/strong&gt; Crow-Armstrong, coming off a 30-30 season and&lt;/em&gt; a Gold Glove, will get a big payday as the Cubs lock up a franchise-caliber talent,” Passan wrote.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Crow-Armstrong’s 2025 season made the decision clear. He recorded &lt;strong&gt;31 home runs and 35 stolen bases&lt;/strong&gt; while leading the majors in outs above average, finishing with 6.0 WAR. Despite a quieter second half, the Cubs are betting on his overall impact and long-term upside.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Cubs secure their new franchise leader&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;By locking in Crow-Armstrong, &lt;strong&gt;Chicago is investing in a player who impacts the game in multiple ways&lt;/strong&gt;. His elite defense in center field, combined with speed and developing power, gives the Cubs a rare all-around talent to anchor their roster.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/24081110/Pete-Crow-Armstrong-cubs-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-604278&quot;&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;&amp;nbsp;Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 of the Chicago Cubs dives for a catch. Mike Christy/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The&lt;strong&gt; extension also reflects confidence in his continued growth&lt;/strong&gt;, particularly in refining plate discipline. Even with a lower on-base percentage last season, his production and defensive value made him one of the most valuable players in the league.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;From rising star to long-term pillar&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Crow-Armstrong’s journey adds context to the deal. Acquired from the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Mets&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; in 2021, he quickly developed into one of baseball’s top prospects before breaking out at the major league level.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;69c285cab228ada1a7406904&quot; data-title=&quot;Did the Cubs make the right move extending Pete Crow-Armstrong?&quot; data-options=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;Now, as the &lt;strong&gt;Cubs look to build on a 92-win season&lt;/strong&gt;, securing Crow-Armstrong ensures stability and direction. The franchise is not only rewarding past performance but committing to a player expected to lead its next competitive era.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

Cubs finalize long-term extension with Pete Crow-Armstrong, locking in franchise cornerstone

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Cubs finalize long-term extension with Pete Crow-Armstrong, locking in franchise cornerstone - Bolavip US

Cubs lock in Pete Crow-Armstrong long term

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dave Roberts &lt;/strong&gt;didn’t sugarcoat his message to &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/roki-sasaki&quot;&gt;Roki Sasaki&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; after his final Spring Training outing. The Dodgers manager made it clear the right-hander &lt;strong&gt;needs to attack hitters and avoid falling behind in counts&lt;/strong&gt;. If he does that, Roberts believes the results will follow.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I don’t think that you can completely bank on or evaluate spring training or an exhibition game.&lt;strong&gt; But yeah, it hasn’t been great. It really hasn’t.&lt;/strong&gt; And we know that. The standard needs to be better. He knows that. We know that. And now, it’s kinda go time, and see how he can perform when the lights come on.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Sasaki’s last tune-up showed the concern. He struck out two but walked six, allowed &lt;strong&gt;four earned runs, hit two batters, and threw 66 pitches&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;in just two innings&lt;/strong&gt;. No hits allowed, but command was the issue from start to finish.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Command concerns, but Dodgers stay committed&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Sasaki admitted things were off after the outing.&lt;em&gt; “Results weren’t good today… &lt;strong&gt;my mechanics were a little off,&lt;/strong&gt; but I’ll keep improving.”&lt;/em&gt; It’s a simple message, but one that reflects where he stands heading into the 2026 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot; data-media-max-width=&quot;560&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;Roki Sasaki has been pulled off the mound early for the second time in his last Spring start for the Dodgers.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;2 K&lt;br&gt;6 BB&lt;br&gt;4 ER&lt;br&gt;0 H&lt;br&gt;2 HBP&lt;br&gt;66 Pitches&lt;br&gt;2 IP&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What’s your concern level from 1-10? &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/9lhaY68T86&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/9lhaY68T86&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/DodgersNation/status/2036269231155843526?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;March 24, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt; 



&lt;p&gt;Despite the struggles, the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-dodgers&quot;&gt;Dodgers&lt;/a&gt; are not backing off their plan. As Katie Woo noted on X (@katiejwoo)&lt;strong&gt;, the team remains firm on keeping Sasaki in the rotation,&lt;/strong&gt; though questions about sustainability could grow if he doesn’t adjust quickly.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;For now, &lt;strong&gt;Sasaki is still lined up to start Game 4 of the season.&lt;/strong&gt; He posted a 4.46 ERA in 2025 across 10 games, with strong postseason work out of the bullpen at a 0.84 ERA. The projection sits around a 4.18 ERA, &lt;strong&gt;but as Roberts said, now it’s go time.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Roberts also made sure to show his support behind the scenes to the young starter.&lt;em&gt; “&lt;strong&gt;I believe in him, I really do&lt;/strong&gt;. I told him that in the dugout,”&lt;/em&gt; he said, reinforcing that confidence remains even as expectations rise for this season with the Dodgers.&lt;/p&gt;


Dave Roberts calls out Roki Sasaki struggles ahead of season debut

Dave Roberts calls out Roki Sasaki struggles ahead of season debut - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;2026 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/march-madness&quot;&gt;March Madness&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;Sweet 16 bracket locks in the college hoops world this week as the nation’s best prepare for another electrifying weekend of &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa&quot;&gt;NCAA&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Tournament action.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After Selection Sunday and two thrilling rounds of upsets, &lt;strong&gt;the field of 16 teams is set to battle from March 26–27&lt;/strong&gt; across four regional sites, with Elite Eight berths and a trip to the Final Four in Indianapolis on the line.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Among the storylines shaping up in the &lt;strong&gt;Sweet 16&lt;/strong&gt;, perennial powerhouses and surprising underdogs are jockeying for positioning — from No. 1 seeds still dancing to gritty mid‑seed squads that punched their ticket.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;2026 March Madness Sweet 16: Schedule&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The 2026 March Madness Sweet 16 is &lt;strong&gt;scheduled to tip off on March 26&lt;/strong&gt; as the tournament heads into its second weekend of elite‑level college basketball. All eight games in this round &lt;strong&gt;will take place across &lt;strong&gt;Thursday&lt;/strong&gt; and Friday, March 27&lt;/strong&gt;, with the winners advancing to the Elite Eight later that weekend.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Television coverage will be shared across CBS, TBS and truTV&lt;/strong&gt;, giving fans multiple ways to catch every moment. Start times for key matchups are slated for early and late evening slots on Thursday and Friday, with tip‑offs typically beginning in the 7:10–7:30 PM ET window on each night.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The action from the Sweet 16 will narrow the field &lt;strong&gt;from 16 teams to 8&lt;/strong&gt;, setting up the Elite Eight games later in the weekend before the tournament shifts toward April’s Final Four in Indianapolis.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;2026 March Madness Sweet 16: Which teams are playing?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Sweet 16 field is now officially set following the completion of the Round of 32, with a &lt;strong&gt;mix of high seeds and surprising underdogs&lt;/strong&gt; punching their tickets.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;Notable teams advancing include traditional powers like &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/duke&quot;&gt;Duke&lt;/a&gt;, Arizona, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/purdue&quot;&gt;Purdue&lt;/a&gt;, Houston and &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nebraska&quot;&gt;Nebraska&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, along with intriguing mid‑seed squads like Texas and Iowa that have capitalized on tournament momentum.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This &lt;strong&gt;Sweet 16 lineup &lt;/strong&gt;represents some of the most competitive basketball of the 2026 tournament — from seasoned Final Four contenders to programs making deep runs that could redefine their seasons. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Here’s the full list of the 16 men’s teams that advanced to the Sweet 16 round of the 2026 NCAA March Madness Tournament&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Arizona Wildcats (No. 1 seed)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Arkansas Razorbacks (No. 4 seed)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Illinois Fighting Illini (No. 3 seed)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Houston Cougars (No. 2 seed)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Nebraska Cornhuskers (No. 4 seed)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Iowa Hawkeyes (No. 9 seed)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Purdue Boilermakers (No. 2 seed)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Texas Longhorns (No. 11 seed)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Duke Blue Devils (No. 1 seed)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;St. John’s Red Storm (No. 5 seed)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Michigan Wolverines (No. 1 seed)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Alabama Crimson Tide (No. 4 seed)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;UConn Huskies (No. 2 seed)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Michigan State Spartans (No. 3 seed)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Iowa State Cyclones (No. 2 seed)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Tennessee Volunteers (No. 6 seed)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;2026 March Madness Sweet 16: Dates and key matchups&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Thursday, March 26&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Purdue vs. Texas, 7:10 PM ET&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Nebraska vs. Iowa, 7:30 PM ET&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Arizona vs. Arkansas, 9:45 PM ET&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Houston vs. Illinois, 10:05 PM ET&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Friday, March 27&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Duke vs. St. John’s | 7:10 PM ET&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Michigan vs. Alabama | 7:35 PM ET&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;UConn vs. Michigan State | 9:45 PM ET&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Iowa State vs. Tennessee | 10:10 PM ET&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;


2026 March Madness Sweet 16 bracket: Schedule, teams and dates

2026 March Madness Sweet 16 bracket: Schedule, teams and dates - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Carson Benge&lt;/strong&gt; is on the roster and ready for Opening Day, but it’s still unclear how he will contribute at the plate for the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;New York Mets&lt;/a&gt;. Early projections suggest&lt;strong&gt; he could hit toward the bottom of the lineup, &lt;/strong&gt;at least during the first few weeks of the 2026 season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Dan Bartels was among those who discussed a potential Mets lineup on X (@danbartels2),&lt;strong&gt; placing Benge above Francisco Álvarez, who would hit last. &lt;/strong&gt;While it remains just a projection, there is a real chance Benge could climb the order if he produces early.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Benge turned heads during Spring Training, hitting .366. Once &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mike-tauchman-injury-what-are-ny-mets-options-on-depth-chart&quot;&gt;Mike Tauchman was ruled out with a knee injury&lt;/a&gt;, it became increasingly likely Benge would secure a spot on the Opening Day roster and make his MLB debut.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What could Benge bring to the Mets offense?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;During his time in the minors, &lt;strong&gt;Benge posted a .280 batting average,&lt;/strong&gt; finishing the 2025 season at that mark. He carried that momentum into Spring Training, collecting 15 hits and five RBIs, raising expectations for what he could bring to the Mets lineup.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Potential 2026 Mets Opening Day Lineup (Bartels):&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;1) Francisco Lindor (SS)&lt;br&gt;2) Juan Soto (LF)&lt;br&gt;3) Bo Bichette (3B)&lt;br&gt;4) Jorge Polanco (1B/DH)&lt;br&gt;5) Luis Robert Jr. (CF)&lt;br&gt;6) Brett Baty (DH/1B)&lt;br&gt;7) Marcus Semien (2B)&lt;br&gt;8) Carson Benge (RF)&lt;br&gt;9) Francisco Alvarez (C)&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;His 15 home runs in 2025 across three different teams &lt;strong&gt;stand out as one of his biggest strengths. &lt;/strong&gt;Whether that power translates to the majors remains to be seen. He did not hit any moonshots in Spring Training, but he arrives with strong timing at the plate.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Mets will likely need to stay patient as Benge settles into his &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; debut. The focus will also be on maximizing other key bats in the lineup&lt;strong&gt;, especially players like Juan Soto,&lt;/strong&gt; who is expected to play a major role after not only Spring Training but also his participation in the World Baseball Classic.&lt;/p&gt;


Carson Benge on NY Mets Opening Day roster: Where will he hit in lineup?

Carson Benge on NY Mets Opening Day roster: Where will he hit in lineup? - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba/kevin-durant-surpasses-michael-jordan-on-nba-all-time-scoring-list-how-many-games-did-it-take&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Kevin Durant&lt;/strong&gt; surpassed Michael Jordan on the &lt;strong&gt;NBA &lt;/strong&gt;scoring list&lt;/a&gt;, reaching 32,293 points and moving into fifth place behind Kobe Bryant. It is an extremely difficult milestone to achieve, but Durant, in an interview with Rich Kleiman, named &lt;strong&gt;Luka Doncic&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Anthony Edwards&lt;/strong&gt; as the active players who could eventually surpass him.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Given how high that total is, it is difficult to imagine it being reached, but for example, Luka Doncic &lt;strong&gt;was 149 points away from reaching the 15,000&lt;/strong&gt; career points mark, sitting at 14,851 points, and approximately &lt;strong&gt;17,442 points behind Durant&lt;/strong&gt;. This is an estimate, as Durant continues to add to his total while Doncic does the same, and he has done this in less than a decade in the league.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If he plays close to two decades as Kevin Durant has, he could realistically reach or even surpass that record. On the other side, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-edwards&quot;&gt;Anthony Edwards&lt;/a&gt; surpassed the 10,000 point mark in January 2026&lt;/strong&gt; and currently sits at 10,807 points, putting both players on a path toward that milestone.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Averages of Edwards and Doncic&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;To understand their trajectory, the Minnesota Timberwolves star has averaged &lt;strong&gt;24.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.1 assists over 439 regular-season games&lt;/strong&gt;, shooting 45.3 percent from the field and 37.0 percent from three-point range, which keeps him on a strong path and suggests that his scoring average could increase in future &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt; seasons.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;Meanwhile, the Lakers superstar has averaged &lt;strong&gt;29.2 points, 8.5 rebounds and 8.2 assists over 509 regular season games&lt;/strong&gt;, shooting 46.9 percent from the field and 35.2 percent from three-point range. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luka-doncic&quot;&gt;Luka Doncic&lt;/a&gt; has even said that he does not expect to play until age 41 like LeBron James, but considering he is currently 27 years old, another decade in the league could be enough to approach Durant’s mark.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;The challenge of catching Durant&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Luka Doncic and Anthony Edwards will not have an easy path,&lt;strong&gt; especially if &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant&quot;&gt;Kevin Durant&lt;/a&gt; remains in the NBA&lt;/strong&gt; at his current level for a few more seasons, which would continue raising the bar.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Taking into account that the Houston Rockets veteran has averaged &lt;strong&gt;27.1 points, 6.9 rebounds and 4.4 assists across 1,190 regular-season games&lt;/strong&gt;, while shooting 50.1 percent from the field and 39.1 percent from three-point range throughout his career, the gap could become even more difficult to close.&lt;/p&gt;


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Kevin Durant believes Doncic and Anthony Edwards can surpass his scoring record: How far are they from reaching it? - Bolavip US

Durant believes Doncic and Edwards can surpass scoring record

&lt;p&gt;After being outplayed by the Tampa Bay Lightning, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/connor-mcdavid-questions-oilers-hc-kris-knoblauch-after-being-outclassed-by-lightning&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Connor McDavid&lt;/strong&gt; didn’t hold back, questioning &lt;strong&gt;Kris Knoblauch&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;Edmonton Oilers&lt;/strong&gt;‘ coaching. To no one’s surprise, such a statement from the &lt;strong&gt;NHL’s&lt;/strong&gt; best player sent waves all over the league, thus leaving Knoblauch with no choice but to nip the problem in the bud and set the record straight—which he has now done.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I coach to win our next game and look at how we can &lt;strong&gt;make our team better each day&lt;/strong&gt;,” &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kris-knoblauch&quot;&gt;Knoblauch&lt;/a&gt; stated during his media availability on Monday, via&lt;em&gt; @EdmontonOilers &lt;/em&gt;on X.&lt;em&gt; “When things are going well, there’s very little criticism. When there’s losing, &lt;strong&gt;everyone needs to look in the mirror&lt;/strong&gt;.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Knoblauch’s statement came after a question about McDavid’s public call-out. While Knoblauch and &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/connor-mcdavid&quot;&gt;McDavid&lt;/a&gt; are far from engaging in an all-out media war, it’s clear there’s tension in the Oilers’ locker room. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;McDavid sets record straight on his comment&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to McDavid, his comments on the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/edmonton-oilers&quot;&gt;Oilers&lt;/a&gt;‘ coaching and team functioning were blown out of proportion. Perhaps it was the heat of the moment speaking and the upset tone in his voice that made his words come out much &lt;strong&gt;harsher than he intended them&lt;/strong&gt;. Now, he’s made his argument.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;We’re not taking shots&lt;/strong&gt;. It’s just everybody can be better myself included. Not sure how it was taken that way. &lt;strong&gt;It wasn’t supposed to be that way&lt;/strong&gt;,” &lt;/em&gt;McDavid said about his previous comments, via &lt;em&gt;TSN’s &lt;/em&gt;Ryan Rishaug.&lt;em&gt; “I understand how people could look at it that way, but it’s not what I was intending to do at all.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Signs of frustration in McDavid, Oilers&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Still, it’s clear something is bothering McDavid. Whether it is the current losing streak, the fact that the Oilers can’t run away with a Pacific Division that is filled with toothless-looking teams, the weight of last season’s missteps, &lt;strong&gt;or a combination of it all, the captain is upset&lt;/strong&gt;. His comments after the Lightning’s visit to Rogers Place were only a sign that he has &lt;strong&gt;some built-up frustration&lt;/strong&gt; with the organization he is committed to through the 2027–28 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nhl&quot;&gt;NHL&lt;/a&gt; season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;For the fans, this may be seen as &lt;strong&gt;both a blessing and a burden&lt;/strong&gt;. Trying times like the ones Edmonton is currently in are what make or break teams and seasons. If the Oilers can push through, then the sky may be the limit. If they don’t, though, then they were never really going to be a threat come the Stanley Cup Playoffs.&lt;/p&gt;


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Oilers HC Kris Knoblauch directly responds to Connor McDavid’s questioning

Oilers HC Kris Knoblauch directly responds to Connor McDavid's questioning - Bolavip US

Knoblauch responds to McDavid's questioning

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Philadelphia 76ers&lt;/strong&gt; have struggled due to the absence of their stars, as both &lt;strong&gt;Joel Embiid&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Paul George&lt;/strong&gt; have been unavailable, Embiid because of injuries and inconsistency, while &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba/paul-george-receives-25-game-nba-suspension-why-was-the-76ers-star-penalized&quot;&gt;George has been serving an NBA 25-game suspension&lt;/a&gt;. Now, there is positive news regarding Embiid’s recovery as George’s return is also approaching, setting up the possibility of seeing them back on the court together.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The last time Joel Embiid and Paul George played together was not long ago, as it happened earlier this same &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt; season. &lt;strong&gt;Their most recent appearance came on January 22, 2026&lt;/strong&gt;, in an overtime win against the Houston Rockets, 128-122.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;It was a game where both made an impact. Paul George recorded &lt;strong&gt;10 points in 37 minutes, along with six rebounds and four assists&lt;/strong&gt;, while &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joel-embiid&quot;&gt;Joel Embiid&lt;/a&gt; finished with a triple-double, posting &lt;strong&gt;32 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists&lt;/strong&gt;, showing how important they are for the 76ers.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Embiid injury update&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers&quot;&gt;76ers&lt;/a&gt; have been without Joel Embiid for the past 12 games as he has been dealing with a right oblique injury. Before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, head coach Nick Nurse said that Embiid &lt;strong&gt;participated in an on-court workout after shootaround&lt;/strong&gt; as he continues his recovery.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;Embiid’s season was impacted by injury. He has been limited to 33 games, averaging a little over 31 minutes per game. The last time he played was on Feb. 26 in a win against the Miami Heat, when he recorded &lt;strong&gt;26 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and one steal&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;He has been averaging &lt;strong&gt;26.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.1 blocks&lt;/strong&gt;, with shooting splits of 49.5 percent from the field, 31.8 percent from three-point range and 85.8 percent from the free-throw line.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Paul George suspension&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The 76ers have also been without &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-george&quot;&gt;Paul George&lt;/a&gt;, who received a 25-game suspension for violating NBA rules. At the time, the league announced, &lt;em&gt;“forward Paul George has been suspended without pay for 25 games &lt;strong&gt;for violating the terms of the NBA NBPA Anti-Drug Program&lt;/strong&gt;.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;It was a significant blow for Philadelphia, especially as he had been finding rhythm during the season. The nine-time All Star, in his 16th season, was averaging 1&lt;strong&gt;6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists through 27 games&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;


Joel Embiid receives positive injury update as Paul George’s return nears: When was the last time they played together?

Joel Embiid receives positive injury update as Paul George’s return nears: When was the last time they played together? - Bolavip US

Joel Embiid receives positive injury update as Paul George’s return nears

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Payton Tolle&lt;/strong&gt; is heading back to minor league camp in a decision that could come as a surprise to some. The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-red-sox&quot;&gt;Boston Red Sox&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are also sending three other arms to the same destination after underwhelming performances during Spring Training.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Red Sox announced the moves on X (@redsox): &lt;em&gt;“Right-handed pitchers&lt;strong&gt; Zack Kelly &lt;/strong&gt;and &lt;strong&gt;Tyler Uberstine,&lt;/strong&gt; and left-handed pitcher&lt;strong&gt; Payton Tolle &lt;/strong&gt;were optioned to minor league camp. Right-handed pitcher &lt;strong&gt;Tommy Kahnle &lt;/strong&gt;was reassigned to minor league camp.”&lt;/em&gt; The decision quickly &lt;strong&gt;drew reactions from fans&lt;/strong&gt;, some unhappy to see Tolle left off the major league roster.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Tolle appeared in just one game during Spring Training,&lt;strong&gt; posting a 2.53 ERA. &lt;/strong&gt;There was some expectation he could be part of the Opening Day roster, but that will not be the case. He had previously said to Alex Speier that he was ready for any role, &lt;strong&gt;prepared to pitch as a starter or long reliever if he made the team.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What’s next for Payton Tolle?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;He’ll return to minor league camp to keep sharpening his arm, and there’s a strong chance he gets called up during the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; regular season. That’s similar to what happened in 2025, &lt;strong&gt;when he finished with a 6.06 ERA across seven games.&lt;/strong&gt; A return to the majors feels likely. He already has postseason experience too, even if it was just 0.1 innings. It still counts.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;Of course, being sent back to minor league camp is not what players want, but Tolle seemed prepared for it. Just 24 hours earlier, he told the Boston Globe that manager &lt;em&gt;“Cora was expected to meet with chief baseball officer Craig Breslow and other team officials&lt;strong&gt; to discuss roster decisions”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt; So this did not come completely out of nowhere.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The Red Sox have plenty of strong arms for both the rotation and bullpen. Even though the starting rotation has not been officially announced for the 2026 season, names like &lt;strong&gt;Garrett Crochet, Ranger Suárez, Sonny Gray, and Brayan Bello&lt;/strong&gt; already point to a clear direction for the staff.&lt;/p&gt;


Payton Tolle among four Red Sox pitchers sent to minors

Payton Tolle among four Red Sox pitchers sent to minors - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Michael Kay&lt;/strong&gt;, a longtime voice around the&lt;strong&gt; New York Yankees&lt;/strong&gt;, didn’t hold back when addressing fans who booed &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-judge&quot;&gt;Aaron Judge&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; during a Spring Training game. He made it clear the reaction was out of line and warned it could carry consequences, noting players don’t easily forget moments like that.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Kay spoke about the situation on his ESPN New York show after Judge made an out.&lt;em&gt; “You are out of your mind?”&lt;/em&gt; the veteran broadcaster said,&lt;strong&gt; calling the moment unusual and even challenging those fans to do it again&lt;/strong&gt; so he could see it himself.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;During his criticism, Kay referenced comments shared by Jon Heyman involving Reggie Jackson. Jackson acknowledged that many players, including himself, have been booed before, but added,&lt;em&gt; “I never, ever,&lt;strong&gt; heard of anybody getting booed in spring training&lt;/strong&gt;.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Kay questions Yankees fans&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Before posing a key question, Kay reminded &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot;&gt;Yankees&lt;/a&gt; fans that Judge is an MVP. Then he went straight at them: &lt;em&gt;“What’s the purpose &lt;strong&gt;of booing a guy in spring training&lt;/strong&gt;?”&lt;/em&gt; he asked listeners watching live on YouTube and tuning in on radio.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot; data-media-max-width=&quot;560&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;ICYMI: &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/RealMichaelKay?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;@RealMichaelKay&lt;/a&gt; cannot believe that Aaron Judge got booed at a New York Yankees’ Spring Training game.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Tune into The Michael Kay Show weekdays from 1P-3P on the &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/ESPNNewYork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;@ESPNNewYork&lt;/a&gt; App &amp;amp; YouTube 📲&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;WATCH THE FULL SHOW HERE: &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/ylvdmCGdz5&quot;&gt;https://t.co/ylvdmCGdz5&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/Darm4uthQx&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/Darm4uthQx&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— ESPN New York (@ESPNNewYork) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/ESPNNewYork/status/2036173650420711452?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;March 23, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt; 



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“What are you trying to accomplish? &lt;strong&gt;Trying to run him out of town?&lt;/strong&gt;”&lt;/em&gt; Kay continued, pushing back on the logic behind the boos. He also reminded fans how they &lt;strong&gt;often complain when players like Judge don’t sign autographs.&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;em&gt;“Don’t you think they don’t remember?”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Of all the people in baseball,&lt;strong&gt; you’re going to boo Aaron Judge?&lt;/strong&gt;”&lt;/em&gt; Kay kept pressing.&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt; “Are you out of your minds?”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; He pointed out the team is still in Spring Training and Judge &lt;strong&gt;is hitting .250&lt;/strong&gt; with three home runs, four hits, and five RBIs.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Potential backlash for the Yankees&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Kay warned that moments like this could hurt the Yankees long term. Other players around &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; notice these things, and it could impact how appealing New York looks as a destination.&lt;em&gt; “Every player that admires Judge heard the boos. Do you think &lt;strong&gt;they want to play in New York after that?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;” Kay said, stressing the broader effect beyond just one moment.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;At the same time, Kay made it clear he’s not against fans booing players altogether. His point was about timing. If it happens, &lt;strong&gt;it should come in meaningful moments&lt;/strong&gt; when performance truly warrants it, not in Spring Training.&lt;/p&gt;


Michael Kay sounds off on NY Yankees fans after Aaron Judge gets booed

Michael Kay sounds off on NY Yankees fans after Aaron Judge gets booed - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;After &lt;strong&gt;Drew Fortescue&lt;/strong&gt; signed his entry-level contract with the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers&quot;&gt;New York Rangers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, fans expected &lt;strong&gt;Mike Sullivan&lt;/strong&gt; to call him up to make his &lt;strong&gt;NHL &lt;/strong&gt;debut. However, the head coach has revealed that will have to wait as the Blueshirts want to make sure the rookie is ready.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As reported by &lt;em&gt;The Athletic’s&lt;/em&gt; Vince Mercogliano, &lt;strong&gt;Fortescue won’t make his NHL debut on March 23&lt;/strong&gt;‘s matchup with the Ottawa Senators. &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-sullivan&quot;&gt;Sullivan&lt;/a&gt; noted the Rangers are looking for the rookie defenseman to &lt;strong&gt;get some practices with the team before&lt;/strong&gt; making his career debut.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Drafted with the &lt;strong&gt;90th overall pick (3rd round) in the 2023 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nhl&quot;&gt;NHL&lt;/a&gt; entry Draft&lt;/strong&gt;, Fortescue has spent the past seasons in college with the Boston College Eagles. With the program in Chestnut Hill out of the NCAA Tournament, the Rangers called their highly-touted prospect up to the big leagues.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Rangers are taking notes&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Although Fortescue won’t be on the ice when the Blueshirts host the Sens at Madison Square Garden, he is making sure to &lt;strong&gt;put himself on the map and Sullivan’s radar. &lt;/strong&gt;New York held an optional morning skate before the game, and the product out of Boston College was on the ice, wearing #45 on the back of his jersey. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;Here’s a close look at Fortescue’s release &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/hashtag/NYR?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;#NYR&lt;/a&gt;👇🏼 &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/EUmOikaNtW&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/EUmOikaNtW&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Vince Z. Mercogliano (@vzmercogliano) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/vzmercogliano/status/2036102341816910170?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;March 23, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt; 



&lt;p&gt;Sullivan and the Rangers are certainly taking notes of Fortescue’s work ethic. While he won’t be dressing against Ottawa, Sullivan made it clear he will have his rookie lap soon in the 2025-26 NHL season. &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“I would envision him playing some games moving forward&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Sullivan commented, via &lt;em&gt;Daily Faceoff’s&lt;/em&gt; Jonny Lazarus.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;When could Fortescue make NHL debut?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After the matchup against the Senators, the Rangers will go on a short trip over the Canadian border to take on the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Afterwards, they will be &lt;strong&gt;back for a seven-game homestand&lt;/strong&gt; at “The World’s Most Famous Arena.” &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If the Blueshirts truly want to make Fortescue’s NHL debut feel like a movie, they could have him make his first appearance at home. &lt;strong&gt;It’d be a dream come true&lt;/strong&gt; for the 20-year-old &lt;strong&gt;hometown kid, born in New York, New York&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Fortescue and Adam Fox are the &lt;strong&gt;only New Yorkers on the roster&lt;/strong&gt;, though the latter isn’t from “The City”. Fortescue is a true born-and-bred New Yorker. Perhaps he can help the Rangers reconnect with the Big Apple’s idiosyncrasy and take the Blueshirts back to the top.&lt;/p&gt;


NY Rangers rookie Drew Fortescue being held out of NHL debut by Mike Sullivan - Bolavip US

Sullivan hold Fortescue out of NHL debut with NY Rangers

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Anton Frondell&lt;/strong&gt; is on his way to join &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/connor-bedard&quot;&gt;Connor Bedard&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;Chicago Blackhawks&lt;/strong&gt; for the home stretch of the 2025-26 &lt;strong&gt;NHL &lt;/strong&gt;season. However, &lt;strong&gt;Jeff Blashill’s&lt;/strong&gt; cryptic answer when asked if Frondell would play alongside Bedard could signal trouble. Needless to say, fans didn’t exactly love Blashill’s response.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;[Frondell] will be with a good player&lt;/strong&gt;,” &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jeff-blashill&quot;&gt;Blashill&lt;/a&gt; limited himself to answer, as reported by Kalen Lumpkins of&lt;em&gt; Chicago Tribune&lt;/em&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Blashill may as well have said nothing&lt;/strong&gt;. As much as the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-blackhawks&quot;&gt;Blackhawks&lt;/a&gt; have struggled, calling his players bad would be like shooting himself in the foot multiple times for the head coach. Thus, his answer leaves every possibility on the table. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Where will Frondell play on Blackhawks?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Frondell could join Bedard on the top unit right away, or he might be placed on the fourth line, having to earn his top-six opportunities by spending time on the bottom unit. Either way, &lt;strong&gt;Hawks fans are excited to watch Frondell&lt;/strong&gt;, and they’ll be very disappointed if he isn’t given good opportunities right out of the gate.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/23150111/anton-frondell-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-603937&quot;&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Anton Frondell after being drafted by the Blackhawks&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;For Bedard, the former first overall pick in 2023 has been dreading for a linemate he can build chemistry with. For as long as he’s been with the Blackhawks, &lt;strong&gt;Bedard’s line has constantly shifted&lt;/strong&gt;. He’s seen linemates come and go, and has yet to center a line with &lt;strong&gt;true first-line talents around him&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Frondell—the third overall pick in the 2025 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nhl&quot;&gt;NHL&lt;/a&gt; entry Draft—could be just that. Still, Blashill is playing his cards close to the chest. Whether the Swedish rookie will join Bedard or another line, it all remains up in the air.&lt;/p&gt;



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



&lt;p&gt;Only an 18-year-old, Frondell has put up very exciting numbers in the SHL. The teenager &lt;strong&gt;tallies 28 points (20 goals and 8 assists) in 43 games&lt;/strong&gt; this season. Despite playing in a physical league, the 6’1” center has held his ground, and has given Chicago reason to believe he can make the leap to the NHL. &lt;/p&gt;


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Blackhawks’ Jeff Blashill dodges question about Connor Bedard and Anton Frondell

Blackhawks' Jeff Blashill dodges question about Connor Bedard and Anton Frondell - Bolavip US

Blackhawks' Blashill dodges question about Bedard and Frondell

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Pittsburgh Steelers&lt;/strong&gt; managed to add &lt;strong&gt;Michael Pittman Jr.&lt;/strong&gt; to their roster, but they still have another issue to resolve. &lt;strong&gt;Aaron Rodgers has yet to confirm what he’ll do with his future&lt;/strong&gt;, although the wide receiver is confident he’ll see him back on the field next &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I think that he wants to play… knowing Aaron [Rodgers] prior to this,&lt;strong&gt; I think that he’s going to try and play as long as he can…&lt;/strong&gt;,” &lt;/em&gt;the former Colts said on &lt;em&gt;Up &amp;amp; Adams Show&lt;/em&gt;. Despite that, he trusts the two quarterbacks who are currently alongside him.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“…at the end of the day &lt;strong&gt;we also have two other quarterbacks on the roster that&lt;/strong&gt;, I think they’re great guys too, Will and Mason. So, we have really good plans whether he doesn’t come back or whether he does.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Will Rodgers return in search of revenge?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;At 42 years old, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers&quot;&gt;Aaron Rodgers&lt;/a&gt; finds himself as an unrestricted free agent once again, leaving the NFL world waiting on his next move for the 2026 season. During his lone campaign in Pittsburgh, the veteran quarterback provided stability by &lt;strong&gt;throwing for 3,322 yards, 24 touchdowns, and only 7 interceptions &lt;/strong&gt;across 16 regular-season games. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/23145211/aaron-rodgers-cj-stroud-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Aaron Rodgers with CJ Stroud&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-603932&quot;&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers and C.J. Stroud #7.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, his year ended on a sour note after &lt;strong&gt;a disappointing 30-6 Wild Card loss to the Houston Texans&lt;/strong&gt;, a game where he failed to record a single touchdown. Despite his age, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/aaron-rodgers-returns-to-steelers-super-bowl-champion-qb-sparks-hope-with-new-appearance&quot;&gt;Steelers remain hopeful about Aaron Rodgers’ situation.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;The excitement of seeing the Rodgers–Pittman Jr. duo&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While awaiting the final decision from Rodgers, many are beginning to dream of the quarterback’s connection with Michael Pittman Jr., who was recently traded to the Steelers after six seasons in Indianapolis. During his final year with the Colts in 2025, the veteran receiver &lt;strong&gt;recorded 80 receptions for 784 yards, averaging 9.8 yards per catch. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite navigating a season with multiple quarterback changes,&lt;strong&gt; Pittman Jr. managed to set a career-high with 7 touchdowns&lt;/strong&gt;, proving his immense value as a red-zone threat. This consistent production makes him the ideal partner for a veteran like Rodgers, providing the physical presence and reliable hands needed to revitalize the Pittsburgh passing attack.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/23144805/michael-pittman-jr-1-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Michael Pittman Jr&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-603931&quot;&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Michael Pittman Jr. #11.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Steelers’ 2026 receiving corps&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The 2026 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers&quot;&gt;Steelers&lt;/a&gt; receiving corps is headlined by the elite physical duo of&lt;strong&gt; DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr&lt;/strong&gt;., with Roman Wilson expected to start in the slot. This starting trio provides a massive upgrade in size and catch radius compared to previous seasons. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Behind them, A.T. Perry, Ben Skowronek, and Brandon Smith are the primary depth options, while Max Hurleman, Cole Burgess, and John Rhys Plumlee fight for the final roster spots.&lt;/p&gt;


Michael Pittman Jr. trusts he’ll be able to see Aaron Rodgers for a while longer in the NFL

Michael Pittman Jr. trusts he’ll be able to see Aaron Rodgers for a while longer in the NFL - Bolavip US

Pittman Jr. trusts in Aaron Rodgers’ return in the next NFL season

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atlanta-braves&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Atlanta Braves&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are taking a calculated flyer on veteran right-hander &lt;strong&gt;Lucas Giolito&lt;/strong&gt;, signing him to a one-year contract for the 2026 season. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After a rocky stint with the Boston Red Sox, &lt;strong&gt;Giolito looks to revitalize his career and stabilize an Atlanta rotation&lt;/strong&gt; facing early-season depth concerns.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Bob Nightengale of &lt;em&gt;USA Today&lt;/em&gt;, the deal is worth $6 million. For the Braves, it’s a low-risk, high-reward move; &lt;strong&gt;for Giolito, it’s a “prove-it” opportunity to rediscover the form that once made him an All-Star.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Where does Giolito fit in the rotation?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The biggest hurdle for Giolito is the calendar. Having signed deep into the spring, he has missed the bulk of the preseason. However,&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/braves-dealing-with-multiple-injuries-apart-from-spencer-schwellenbach&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt; internal injuries have created a vacuum in the Braves’ staff. &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/26115617/lucas-giolito-2-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Lucas Giolito&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-568878&quot;&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Lucas Giolito #54 of the Boston Red Sox.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With Spencer Strider, Spencer Schwellenbach, and Hurston Waldrep all sidelined or recovering, &lt;strong&gt;Giolito is projected to slot into the No. 3 or No. 4 spot once he is fully ramped up.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;A fresh start after a tough exit for Giolito&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Giolito arrives in Atlanta following a turbulent 2025 campaign in Boston. While he posted a respectable 10-4 record over 145.0 innings, &lt;strong&gt;his season was marred by inconsistency, punctuated by 17 home runs allowed.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;He was notably absent from the high-leverage moments of the Red Sox’s postseason run, &lt;strong&gt;which ended in an American League Wild Card loss to the New York Yankees.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In Atlanta, Giolito won’t be handed a job. He joins a mix that includes &lt;strong&gt;Chris Sale, Reynaldo López, Grant Holmes, Bryce Elder, and prospect Didier Fuentes. &lt;/strong&gt;However, with the Braves’ depth currently tested, the door is wide open for a veteran of his pedigree.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Timeline for debut&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Don’t expect to see Giolito on the mound for the March 27 season opener.&lt;/strong&gt; The righty will likely require two to three weeks of “spring training” style buildup, either at the Braves’ facility in North Port or with Triple-A Gwinnett.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If the acclimation process goes smoothly, Giolito could join the big-league club by mid-April. For a Braves team looking to reclaim the NL East crown, &lt;strong&gt;a healthy and effective Giolito could be the missing piece of the 2026 pitching puzzle.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;69c187a6b228ada1a7406865&quot; data-title=&quot;Will Giolito perform outstandingly in this tenure with the Braves?&quot; data-options=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

Braves’ new-look: Projecting the pitching rotation after Lucas Giolito signing

Braves’ new-look: Projecting the pitching rotation after Lucas Giolito signing - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Travis Kelce&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; will remain with the &lt;strong&gt;Kansas City Chiefs&lt;/strong&gt; after signing the dotted line on a three-year, $54.735 million deal. After rumors of retiring, the tight end will stay, and it seems that he will keep playing for longer than anticipated.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The report was made by Ian Rapoport of &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; Network. Year 1 will earn him $12 million plus $3 million in incentives. &lt;strong&gt;Kelce will earn an average of $18.245 million per year&lt;/strong&gt;, according to Kelce’s agent Mike Simon. &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/travis-kelce-reveals-why-he-had-not-made-the-decision-to-return-to-the-chiefs-earlier&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Kelce has spoken on when he made the decision to return to the Chiefs&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This puts Kelce as the third-highest paid tight end by average annual value. &lt;strong&gt;Only 49ers’ George Kittle ($19.1 million) and Cardinals’ Trey McBride ($19 million) are above him.&lt;/strong&gt; Kelce goes third, followed by Vikings’ TJ Hockenson at $16.5 million and Kyle Pitts from the Falcons, who is on a $16 million franchise tag. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Kelce’s career also seem to find a new lease of life&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Kelce has been near retirement for the last couple of years. However, &lt;strong&gt;signing a three-year deal might indicate he does want to play even further&lt;/strong&gt;. While this doesn’t prohibit Kelce from retiring sooner if he so wishes, it’s a sign on the player’s intentions. However, the contract is structured for this to be his final season, allowing the cap hits to be spread over the added years.&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;Travis Kelce 11 catches, 160 yards, 1 touchdown against Denver on Christmas Day in 2016. &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/NHg5rNKxAj&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/NHg5rNKxAj&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Football’s Greatest Moments (@FBGreatMoments) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/FBGreatMoments/status/2034178197999235111?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;March 18, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;script async=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js&quot; charset=&quot;utf-8&quot;&gt;&lt;/script&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Kelce led the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Chiefs&lt;/a&gt; in receiving yards last season with 852 yards&lt;/strong&gt;. He also had five touchdowns. While he is not the best tight end in the NFL anymore, he surely is still a certified menace at the position.&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/nfl/tyreek-hills-agent-provides-chiefs-other-contenders-return-date-to-nfl-duties&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;h2&gt;The Chiefs still need to bring some skill players in&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While keeping Kelce is good news, that doesn’t mean the team can rest on its laurels. &lt;strong&gt;The Chiefs still need a proper star at wide receiver&lt;/strong&gt;. Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy are talented, but in no way, shape or form are they WR1 material. &lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;69c18c60b228ada1a740686b&quot; data-title=&quot;Is the Kelce extension a good or a bad deal?&quot; data-options=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

Travis Kelce signs three-year deal with Chiefs worth $54.735 million: Is he the highest-paid tight end in the NFL?

Travis Kelce signs three-year deal with Chiefs worth $54.735 million: Is he the highest-paid tight end in the NFL? - Bolavip US

Travis Kelce signs three-year deal with Chiefs: Is he the highest-paid tight end in the NFL?

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/connor-mcdavid&quot;&gt;Connor McDavid&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; exited the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/edmonton-oilers&quot;&gt;Edmonton Oilers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;‘ practice early on Monday. Immediately, all sirens went off in The Gateway to the North, as losing the captain is the last thing Edmonton needs in the 2025-26 &lt;strong&gt;NHL &lt;/strong&gt;season. Fortunately for the Oilers, McDavid’s statement cleared the air.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Hips and groin stuff. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;All good,&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;” &lt;/em&gt;McDavid commented shortly after leaving practice with trainers, via Gene Principe from&lt;em&gt; Sportsnet.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;McDavid has yet to miss a game in the 2025-26 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nhl&quot;&gt;NHL&lt;/a&gt; campaign. For the Oilers, keeping him healthy is paramount as they enter the home stretch of the regular season and engage in crucial matchups with playoff implications.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Oilers can’t afford to lose McDavid&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Needless to say, having McDavid miss time could well be all she wrote for Edmonton. Mired in a losing streak, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/connor-mcdavid-questions-oilers-hc-kris-knoblauch-after-being-outclassed-by-lightning&quot;&gt;McDavid recently questioned the Oilers and head coach Kris Knoblauch&lt;/a&gt;, hinting there’s tension and animosity brewing in Alberta. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/25112105/Connor-McDavid-4-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Connor McDavid&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-586497&quot;&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Moreover, the Oilers will be without Leon Draisaitl for the remainder of the regular season. The German star has been placed on long-term injured reserve (LTIR) and is projected to return from his lower-body injury for the Stanley Cup Playoffs—&lt;strong&gt;that is, of course, if Edmonton makes the cut&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/nhl/connor-mcdavid-net-worth&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;h2&gt;McDavid and Oilers’ playoff chances&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Luckily, the fact that the Oilers are engaged in a &lt;em&gt;“pillow fight”&lt;/em&gt;—as McDavid described it—with the rest of the Pacific Division helps their chances. Still, &lt;strong&gt;Draisaitl’s absence has been dearly felt&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While Draisaitl returned home to Germany to be treated by a specialist, Edmonton is 1–2–0 and has been outscored 12–7. Something must change. And &lt;strong&gt;in order for things to change, McDavid must be on the ice. &lt;/strong&gt;If not, then the Oilers will lose their main weapon in the ongoing postseason fight—even if it’s only a pillow.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-table&quot;&gt;&lt;table&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;POSITION&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;TEAM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;POINTS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;GAMES LEFT&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;1st&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;ANAHEIM DUCKS&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;82&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;12&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;2nd&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;78&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;11&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;3rd&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;EDMONTON OILERS&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;77&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;11&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;4th&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;LOS ANGELES KINGS&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;73&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;12&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;5th&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;SEATTLE KRAKEN&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;71&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;13&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;6th&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;SAN JOSE SHARKS&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;70&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;14&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Pacific Division standings (as of March 23)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;


Connor McDavid clears the air after exit scare during Oilers practice - Bolavip US

McDavid clears the air after injury scare

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Talia Gibson&lt;/strong&gt; is carving out her place on the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/wta&quot;&gt;WTA&lt;/a&gt; Tour&lt;/strong&gt;, emerging from Australia’s development system with a steady stream of results that hint at long-term potential. her path has followed a structured progression through the ranks.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Much of her early career has been shaped on the ITF circuit&lt;/strong&gt;, where she has logged crucial match time and built the foundation of her ranking. Those performances have started to open doors at higher levels.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Rather than a sudden breakthrough, her rise has come through accumulation—matches played, lessons learned and gradual improvement. That trajectory positions her as &lt;strong&gt;a &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/tennis&quot;&gt;tennis&lt;/a&gt; player still in formation&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How old is Talia Gibson?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Talia Gibson is 21 years old&lt;/strong&gt;. She was &lt;strong&gt;born on June 18, 2004, in Perth&lt;/strong&gt;, Australia. Still early in her career, she belongs to a new generation of players beginning to make an impact on the WTA Tour.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/23123832/Talia-Gibson-1-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-603858&quot;&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Talia Gibson returns a shot to Iva Jovic on Day 6 of the Miami Open (Source: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Her age places her among the rising talents currently transitioning from ITF competition into higher-level events. Her recent performances in 2026, particularly in major tournaments, suggest she is ahead of the typical development curve for players in her age group.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How tall is Talia Gibson?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Talia Gibson is 5 feet 9 inches (1.76 meters)&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;tall&lt;/strong&gt;. Her height gives her a balanced physical profile on court, allowing her to generate solid power without sacrificing mobility.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What is Talia Gibson’s position in the rankings?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Talia Gibson reached a career-high ranking of World No. 68 in March 2026&lt;/strong&gt;. That milestone came after a breakout stretch in early 2026, where she made deep runs in high-level tournaments.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Her performances against top-ranked opponents significantly boosted her ranking and accelerated her rise. Earlier in her career, she spent time outside the Top 100, gradually improving through consistent results on the ITF circuit.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How much prize money has Talia Gibson earned?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Talia Gibson has earned $287,013 in prize money on the WTA Tour so far&lt;/strong&gt;, according to the official figures. That number reflects her earnings at WTA-level events for the current season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/03/23123838/Talia-Gibson-2-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-603859&quot;&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Talia Gibson during day one of the 2026 Australian Open (Source: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In previous seasons, her earnings were lower as she competed mainly in ITF events, which offer smaller prize pools. However, her recent performances are already translating into more opportunities at bigger tournaments.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If she maintains her current trajectory, her prize money totals should see a substantial jump over the next year, in line with her ranking progression and growing presence on tour.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Talia Gibson’s career milestones&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Breakthrough at WTA 1000 level (Indian Wells &amp;amp; Miami 2026)&lt;/strong&gt;: Gibson’s emergence on the big stage came during the Sunshine Double, where she put together a series of deep runs against elite competition. Competing in back-to-back WTA 1000 events, she showed she could handle both the physical and mental demands of longer draws, gaining visibility and ranking points in the process.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;First wins over top-ranked opponents&lt;/strong&gt;: During that same stretch, she began collecting the kind of victories that change a player’s trajectory. Beating higher-seeded and Top 20 players not only boosted her confidence but also signaled to the rest of the tour that she could compete at a higher level consistently—not just in isolated matches.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Career-high ranking inside the Top 60 (2026)&lt;/strong&gt;: Reaching this mark was the direct result of sustained performance rather than a single tournament run. Breaking into the Top 60 is a key threshold, as it improves access to main draws, reduces the need for qualifying rounds, and creates more opportunities to face top-tier opponents regularly.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Strong foundation on the ITF circuit (multiple titles)&lt;/strong&gt;: Before stepping onto the WTA stage, Gibson built her game through consistent success at ITF level. Winning multiple titles helped her develop match toughness, learn how to close out tournaments, and accumulate the ranking points necessary to move up the ladder.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Early Grand Slam experience (Australian Open appearances)&lt;/strong&gt;: Competing at her home Grand Slam has been an important part of her development. Even without deep runs yet, those appearances have provided valuable exposure to high-pressure environments and the level required to succeed in major tournaments.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Transition from prospect to rising name&lt;/strong&gt;: Perhaps the most important milestone isn’t a single result, but the shift in how she is perceived. Entering 2026, Gibson moved from being a developmental player to one increasingly viewed as a legitimate rising presence on tour, with results to back it up.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;


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