&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-smith&quot;&gt;Alex Smith&lt;/a&gt; was blunt during a recent segment on NFL on ESPN, offering a clear warning that starting &lt;strong&gt;Jarrett Stidham&lt;/strong&gt; at quarterback might not be a bad idea for the &lt;strong&gt;Denver Broncos &lt;/strong&gt;after all. Smith pointed to Sean Payton’s track record with backup quarterbacks, calling it an encouraging sign for Denver with &lt;strong&gt;Bo Nix&lt;/strong&gt; unavailable.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“He has a &lt;strong&gt;history of success &lt;/strong&gt;with backup QBs,” &lt;/em&gt;Smith said, highlighting how well the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-broncos&quot;&gt;Broncos&lt;/a&gt;’ head coach has performed in those situations. He also cited past results under Payton: “&lt;em&gt;Jameis Winston &lt;strong&gt;went 5–2 &lt;/strong&gt;with Sean Payton. Teddy Bridgewater &lt;strong&gt;went 5–1&lt;/strong&gt;.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Smith added that the Broncos are unlikely to drastically change their approach without &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bo-nix&quot;&gt;Nix&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;em&gt;“You think the game plan isn’t gonna change, right? That game we saw [vs. the Bills], they were throwing haymakers at each other. &lt;strong&gt;You better believe whatever they play next week is gonna be the same&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Smith said.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Smith believes the Broncos can reach the Super Bowl&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Smith didn’t stop at praising Payton’s résumé with backups or discussing how Denver might operate without Nix. When asked whether he believes the Broncos can reach the Super Bowl with Stidham under center, &lt;strong&gt;Smith answered, &lt;em&gt;“Absolutely.”&lt;/em&gt;&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;&quot;He has a history of success with backup QBs. … Jameis Winston went 5-2 with Sean Payton. Teddy Bridgewater went 5-1.&quot;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Alex Smith &quot;absolutely&quot; believes the Broncos can win the Super Bowl with Jarrett Stidham at QB 👀 &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/waXhn9qfog&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/waXhn9qfog&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/ESPNNFL/status/2012945660442448243?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;January 18, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt; 



&lt;p&gt;Smith also recalled Payton’s demeanor during the press conference announcing Nix’s absence, suggesting the head coach &lt;strong&gt;was already prepared for the challenge&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;em&gt;“Did you almost see it in his press conference? Heartbroken for Bo Nix, but there was almost&lt;strong&gt; a sparkle on Sean Payton’s face. &lt;/strong&gt;He literally said, &lt;strong&gt;‘Watch out!’ &lt;/strong&gt;That’s him,” &lt;/em&gt;Smith said.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Looking further back, history has shown backup quarterbacks can still be part of championship runs.&lt;strong&gt; Tom Brady once won a ring after replacing Drew Bledsoe,&lt;/strong&gt; and Trent Dilfer won a Super Bowl after taking over for Tony Banks during the season.&lt;/p&gt;

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Alex Smith issues warning about the Broncos using Jarrett Stidham at QB after Bo Nix’s injury - Bolavip US

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&lt;p&gt;Andy Reid and the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs&quot;&gt;Kansas City Chiefs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; could lose Matt Nagy in the coming hours. According to a report by Ian Rapoport, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes&quot;&gt;Patrick Mahomes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; might need a new offensive coordinator due to the Titans’ interest in their play caller.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“The Titans are setting up second, in-person interviews with top candidates, and they’ll have Packers DC Jeff Hafley and Chiefs OC Matt Nagy in early this week, sources say.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Nagy won 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; twice with the Chiefs, but he has always had unfinished business after his time as head coach with the Chicago Bears. Tennessee could be the opportunity he has been waiting for.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Chiefs might lose another coach&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Chiefs could lose Matt Nagy, as another report from Adam Schefter has confirmed that the offensive coordinator is indeed among the three finalists for the Titans’ head coach position. &lt;em&gt;“Tennessee’s three known HC finalists are Robert Saleh, Matt Nagy and Jeff Hafley.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;Who will be Chiefs offensive coordinator in 2026?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Eric Bieniemy or Mike Kafka could be options to be the Chiefs’ offensive coordinator in 2026. It seems imminent that Matt Nagy will leave the team, considering that several teams are interested and his contract has expired.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Andy Reid’s tough decision&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Andy Reid must choose his offensive coordinator to help Patrick Mahomes. Additionally, there will be many changes across his coaching staff. Connor Embree, the wide receivers coach, has already been fired. Also gone are defensive line coach Alex Whittingham, running backs coach Todd Pinkston, and defensive quality control coach Louie Addazio. Reid will have to make tough decisions.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;All signs indicate &lt;strong&gt;Matt Nagy&lt;/strong&gt; will no longer be with &lt;strong&gt;Andy Reid&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs&quot;&gt;Kansas City Chiefs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; in the 2026 &lt;strong&gt;NFL &lt;/strong&gt;season. As the organization vies to bounce back after its worst year in over a decade, reports hint the return of a coach who helped the franchise win two Super Bowls.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In addition to Nagy’s reported departure, the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-could-lose-three-time-super-bowl-champion-andy-reids-coach-to-retirement-in-2026-season&quot;&gt;Chiefs could lose a three-time Super Bowl champion on Reid’s staff&lt;/a&gt;, offensive line coach Andy Heck. Coming off a concerning year in terms of production and facing an uncertain future with Patrick Mahomes &lt;strong&gt;potentially sidelined to start the 2026 NFL season&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid&quot;&gt;Reid&lt;/a&gt; and the Chiefs are in need of stability. In that regard, there is one candidate who simply makes too much sense to take over the reins as offensive coordinator.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Under Eric Bieniemy’s guidance, Mahomes and the Chiefs posted some of the best numbers in league history while hoisting two Vince Lombardi Trophies. As a result, and following &lt;strong&gt;Bieniemy’s strong work overseeing the Chicago Bears’ running backs room&lt;/strong&gt;, reports suggest he is the favored option to rejoin Reid’s staff in Missouri.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to @&lt;em&gt;ArrowheadCorner&lt;/em&gt; on X, the Chiefs are having internal discussions about the offensive coordinator job, and &lt;strong&gt;Bieniemy has quickly emerged as the consensus top candidate&lt;/strong&gt;. However, there are other options still on the table, as well.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/18211833/eric-bieniemy-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-564959&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Eric Bieniemy of the Chicago Bears&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;A look at the Chiefs with Bieniemy as OC&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Bieniemy was hired as offensive coordinator by Kansas City ahead of the 2018 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; season. He stayed in that position until the 2022 campaign. &lt;strong&gt;Following the Chiefs’ crowning in Super Bowl LVII&lt;/strong&gt;, Bieniemy left to become an assistant head coach and offensive coordinator for the Washington Commanders. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;During his five-season tenure in Kansas City, Bieniemy helped build one of the most feared offenses of the decade, led by Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Tyreek Hill. In his first year as the Chiefs’ offensive coordinator, &lt;strong&gt;Bieniemy’s unit finished first in the league in both points and yards. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Throughout his time with the team, Kansas City never ranked outside the top six in offensive scoring or yardage. As the Chiefs come off a disastrous campaign in which they ranked &lt;strong&gt;21st in points and 20th in yardage&lt;/strong&gt;, it’s easy to see why Reid and company may look to return to what worked not so long ago.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Is Bieniemy interested in returning to the Chiefs?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;That seems to be the million-dollar question right now in Missouri. &lt;strong&gt;Bieniemy has put the league on notice&lt;/strong&gt; and he may be looking for his first head coaching stint in the NFL. The Bears’ rushing game has been one of the best in the league this year, and credit must be given to Bieniemy for that.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/21153858/andy-reid-chiefs-hc-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Andy Reid looks very serious&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-549359&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Andy Reid has been the Chiefs coach since 2013.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Moreover, even if Bieniemy is interested in returning as an offensive coordinator, doing so under Reid’s supervision may not align with his best interests. During his time in Kansas City, &lt;strong&gt;Bieniemy did not enjoy full play-calling duties and would likely not be handed them&lt;/strong&gt; if he were to rejoin Reid and the Chiefs. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Whether that is something that can be negotiated—or if it ultimately determines whether Bieniemy returns to help Mahomes and company—remains to be seen. Either way, Kansas City has several issues to attend.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;There’s a saying that if you throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain, you’re guaranteed to return to Rome. Reid and the Chiefs should have no trouble finding a &lt;strong&gt;place to toss a coin in the City of Fountains&lt;/strong&gt;—and perhaps that’s what brings Bieniemy back to town.&lt;/p&gt;


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Chiefs reunion with 2x Super Bowl winning coach looks imminent as Andy Reid searches for help - Bolavip US

Chiefs reunion with 2x Super Bowl winning coach looks imminent

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers&quot;&gt;Aaron Rodgers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; would have decided not to return to play for the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers&quot;&gt;Pittsburgh Steelers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; in 2026. According to a report by Ian Rapoport, the quarterback could be considering retirement following Mike Tomlin’s departure from the team.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I would not expect him to return to Pittsburgh now that Mike Tomlin is not back. What opportunities would Rodgers actually take for another season? That’s a very real question. &lt;strong&gt;We may have seen the last of Rodgers in the NFL&lt;/strong&gt;.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The veteran is still chasing his elusive second &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; in his career. He is already 42 years old, and unless a major opportunity arises in free agency, his farewell from the NFL could be very near.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Is Aaron Rodgers retiring in 2026?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Aaron Rodgers could retire in 2026. Rapoport mentioned that it is a real possibility, as there is a lot of uncertainty about which teams might need a quarterback and which of them would actually be contenders.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;What’s next for Aaron Rodgers?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The next step for Aaron Rodgers is free agency, as his contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers has ended. This will give him time to evaluate the options on the table and, if none are convincing, to retire.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bears&quot;&gt;Chicago Bears&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; will host the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional round of the 2026 NFL playoffs. Undoubtedly, the game is highly anticipated due to the great level that &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/caleb-williams&quot;&gt;Caleb Williams&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and Matthew Stafford have shown.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Ben Johnson transformed the Bears and turned them into NFC North champions over the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/green-bay-packers&quot;&gt;Green Bay Packers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, the Detroit Lions, and the Minnesota Vikings. Additionally, perhaps most importantly, he restored Williams’ confidence after a very tough rookie year.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Meanwhile, Matthew Stafford is a strong candidate to be the NFL MVP and is looking to win the second &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; of his career. He leads an explosive offense with Puka Nacua and Davante Adams.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Bears lose today against Rams in NFL playoffs?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If the Bears lose to the Rams today, they will be officially eliminated. In this scenario, the Seattle Seahawks would host Los Angeles in the NFC Championship game. It would be the third matchup between these teams this season.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;What happens if the Bears win today against the Rams?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If the Bears get a win over the Los Angeles Rams, Chicago will face the Seattle Seahawks on the road in the NFC Championship game. Matthew Stafford’s team would be eliminated, and there might be rumors about the quarterback’s future due to his age and looming retirement.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Bears and Rams tie today?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If the Bears and Rams are tied today, the game would go to overtime. Each team would have at least one possession, but the game would end if the defense scores on the first drive. If the Rams or Bears do not score on that hypothetical first possession, or if the game remains tied, the next score wins.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Rams lose today against Bears in NFL playoffs?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Los Angeles Rams would be officially eliminated, leaving both conference games set. In the AFC, the New England Patriots would visit the Denver Broncos, and in the NFC, the Seattle Seahawks would host the Bears.&lt;/p&gt;

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What happens if Bears lose, win or tie against Rams in 2026 playoffs?

What happens if Bears lose, win or tie today vs Rams in NFC Divisional Round of 2026 NFL playoffs?

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers&quot;&gt;Los Angeles Lakers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; face the &lt;strong&gt;Toronto Raptors&lt;/strong&gt; in a key &lt;strong&gt;NBA &lt;/strong&gt;regular-season. The matchup carries major implications for the Gold and Purple. Los Angeles plays its fifth game in seven nights on Sunday, also marking the second night of a back-to-back after the Lakers lost to the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday. With the schedule tightening, a major question looms over the game: will &lt;strong&gt;LeBron James&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Luka Doncic &lt;/strong&gt;be available?&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Los Angeles updated the injury report and lists both &lt;strong&gt;LeBron James, dealing with foot and sciatica soreness&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;Luka Doncic, managing a groin issue, as available for tonight’s game&lt;/strong&gt;. Head coach JJ Redick confirms that Doncic is considered day-to-day after an MRI reveals no structural damage..&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;James suited up in Saturday’s loss to Portland, &lt;strong&gt;finishing with 20 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists&lt;/strong&gt; in just over 32 minutes. The Lakers played that game without Doncic, and there is a real possibility that both stars sit out Sunday night as the team weighs workload and recovery.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james&quot;&gt;James&lt;/a&gt; has played both ends &lt;strong&gt;of just one back-to-back this season&lt;/strong&gt;, which came earlier this week. With the four-time champion logging heavy minutes throughout the year, Los Angeles carefully manages his availability as the team looks ahead to the stretch run of the season.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-large&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; data-id=&quot;557586&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/06184934/LeBron-James-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;LeBron James&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-557586&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Luka Doncic and LeBron James by the numbers&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luka-doncic&quot;&gt;Doncic&lt;/a&gt; averages &lt;strong&gt;33.6 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 8.7 assists per game&lt;/strong&gt; while shooting 46.8 percent from the field and 33.4 percent from three-point range. The Lakers hold a 20-12 record in games he plays, but they sit at 4-4 when he is unavailable, underlining his impact on both ends of the floor.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;James posts &lt;strong&gt;22.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game&lt;/strong&gt; during the 2025-26 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt; season, shooting an efficient 50.8 percent from the field and 32.2 percent from beyond the arc. Even as he balances scoring and playmaking, his presence continues to shape the Lakers’ offensive rhythm.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Positive injury updates for Los Angeles&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Jake LaRavia and Marcus Smart &lt;strong&gt;are set to play after exiting the previous game against Portland with minor issues&lt;/strong&gt;. More importantly, centers DeAndre Ayton, dealing with a knee concern, and Jaxson Hayes, managing a hamstring injury, &lt;strong&gt;are no longer listed on the injury report&lt;/strong&gt;, giving Los Angeles added depth in the frontcourt.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Lakers enter the night at 24-16 and ride a two-game losing streak. Sitting sixth in the Western Conference, Los Angeles understands that a win against the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-raptors&quot;&gt;Raptors&lt;/a&gt; is critical&lt;strong&gt; to stabilize its position in a tightly packed standings race&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;London wakes up to an NBA game that feels slightly out of place on the calendar. The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/memphis-grizzlies&quot;&gt;Memphis Grizzlies&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/orlando-magic&quot;&gt;Orlando Magic&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are set to tip off far from home, turning a regular-season matchup into a global event.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The league’s presence overseas is nothing new, but each international game carries its own context. Scheduling, market growth and competitive balance all play a role in why certain teams cross the Atlantic.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As the ball goes up today, the reasons behind this London setting stretch beyond logistics. &lt;strong&gt;The matchup reflects the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt;’s long-term vision&lt;/strong&gt; and the subtle strategy behind exporting the game.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Why is the Grizzlies vs Magic game in London?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic are meeting in London as &lt;strong&gt;part of the NBA’s expanding international strategy&lt;/strong&gt;, which brings regular-season games to global cities to grow the league’s fanbase beyond North America. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This matchup at The O2 Arena isn’t an exhibition, it’s a &lt;strong&gt;scheduled regular-season contest&lt;/strong&gt; that carries official standings implications for both teams. This London appearance is &lt;strong&gt;part of a broader slate of NBA Europe Games in 2026&lt;/strong&gt;, which also included a regular-season matchup in Berlin last week. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/16112713/orlando-magic-1-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;orlando magic players&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-563220&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;The Orlando Magic talk during an NBA Match on January 15, 2026 (Source: Maja Hitij/Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The league has committed to a &lt;strong&gt;three-year plan of playing games across the continent&lt;/strong&gt;, including future regular-season stops in Manchester and Paris in 2027 and 2028. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Beyond the on-court competition, the NBA’s presence in London includes community outreach, youth clinics and fan events designed to deepen basketball’s footprint in the UK. Officials from both the league and local authorities see these games as opportunities not just for sport, but for &lt;strong&gt;cultural connection and long-term growth of the game overseas.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Why is the Grizzlies vs Magic NBA game being played in London today?

Why is the Grizzlies vs Magic NBA game being played in London today? - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The&lt;strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors&quot;&gt;Golden State Warriors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; remain active in trade discussions throughout the market, with &lt;strong&gt;Jonathan Kuminga&lt;/strong&gt; continuing to be at the center of multiple rumors. As the &lt;strong&gt;NBA &lt;/strong&gt;trade deadline approaches, Golden State receives an update regarding a player previously linked to them, clarifying that there is no strong internal interest for the current NBA season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;League sources expect the Warriors to be aggressive ahead of the February deadline, and one name continues to surface above the rest, &lt;strong&gt;Michael Porter Jr&lt;/strong&gt;. According to a recent update from the Dallas Hoops Journal, &lt;strong&gt;rival executives anticipate Golden State exploring multiple pathways to upgrade the roster&lt;/strong&gt; despite earlier inactivity. Porter Jr. recently played in a win over the Chicago Bulls, signaling that trade talks remain fluid.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;At this stage, the &lt;strong&gt;most realistic structure for a Porter Jr. deal involves a multi-team trade&lt;/strong&gt;, with Kuminga likely being sent to a third franchise. While not the most straightforward scenario, the Warriors could still position themselves favorably if they are able to land Porter Jr. while moving Kuminga elsewhere.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Internally, the situation remains delicate. Although the Warriors express openness to keeping Kuminga. However, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-jonathan-kuminga-reportedly-makes-decision-on-warriors-future&quot;&gt;JK defined his future with the franchise&lt;/a&gt;, and the ongoing uncertainty &lt;strong&gt;creates visible tension inside the locker room&lt;/strong&gt;. The unresolved dynamic becomes a distraction as the team pushes to stay competitive in a tight &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt; Western Conference race.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Michael Porter Jr. as the right fit&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Even without a finalized deal, Porter Jr. profiles as an ideal addition for Golden State. Historically, the Warriors thrive with high-level wings, from Harrison Barnes to Kevin Durant and Andrew Wiggins, and &lt;strong&gt;Porter Jr. fits that mold as a scoring forward who can stretch the floor&lt;/strong&gt; and thrive next to Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Porter Jr. averages &lt;strong&gt;25.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game&lt;/strong&gt; while shooting 48.7 percent from the field and 40.5 percent from three, all career best marks. His elevated production raises his market value significantly, meaning a package built around &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jonathan-kuminga&quot;&gt;Jonathan Kuminga&lt;/a&gt;, Moses Moody, Buddy Hield, and a first-round pick&lt;/strong&gt; may no longer be sufficient.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Winners of two straight games and seven of their last ten, the Warriors stay afloat despite injuries, trade distractions, and mounting pressure in the Western Conference. With Curry aging and the championship window narrowing, Golden State &lt;strong&gt;faces a critical decision point where patience may no longer be an option.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

NBA Rumors: Warriors reportedly receive an update on a potential trade target involving Jonathan Kuminga

Lakers’ stance on Jonathan Kuminga revealed, with Warriors reportedly aware

NBA Rumors: Warriors reportedly receive an update on a potential trade target involving Jonathan Kuminga - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Los Angeles Lakers&lt;/strong&gt; enjoyed a strong start to the season, but they are currently mired in a rough patch, losing four of their last five games. This has prompted Rob Pelinka to look for ways to upgrade the roster around &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luka-doncic&quot;&gt;Luka Doncic&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;LeBron James&lt;/strong&gt; to stay in title contention. Along those lines, rumors of a potential acquisition of a &lt;strong&gt;Golden State’s forward&lt;/strong&gt; have intensified following &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-jonathan-kuminga-reportedly-makes-decision-on-warriors-future&quot;&gt;Jonathan Kuminga’s recent decision on his Warriors future&lt;/a&gt;, where he demanded a trade out of the Bay Area.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In light of this, &lt;em&gt;Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports&lt;/em&gt; reported that the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers&quot;&gt;Lakers&lt;/a&gt; are planning to package &lt;strong&gt;Jarred Vanderbilt&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Gabe Vincent&lt;/strong&gt; in a deal for a wing. “&lt;em&gt;Here’s what I’m hearing about the Lakers. With the Lakers, the word on the street is they’re trying to package Jarred Vanderbilt and Gabe Vincent together &lt;strong&gt;for a wing&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; O’Connor reported.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This doesn’t necessarily mean the Lakers will offer Vincent and Vanderbilt to the Warriors specifically for &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jonathan-kuminga&quot;&gt;Kuminga&lt;/a&gt;, though. In fact, that’s a deal where the Warriors wouldn’t benefit much, as losing Kuminga would mean giving up one of their most athletic players without receiving equal value in return from Vincent and Vanderbilt.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, O’Connor also reported that the Lakers are looking to flip their&lt;strong&gt; 2032 first-round pick&lt;/strong&gt; for multiple first-rounders to include them in a potential package with Vincent, Vanderbilt, or even &lt;strong&gt;Maxi Kleber&lt;/strong&gt;. This strategy could give the Lakers a legitimate shot at pursuing elite wings like &lt;strong&gt;Herb Jones, Trey Murphy&lt;/strong&gt;, or even Kuminga.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“So it seems like the Lakers are looking for two or three firsts that are worse individually than their future first, giving them more parts to put together in like Vincent plus Vanderbilt, or Vincent plus Kleber types of packages. &lt;strong&gt;The Lakers are definitely looking for a wing&lt;/strong&gt;; I think they definitely have interest in Herb Jones—probably too pricey—Trey Murphy, and Kuminga maybe,&lt;/em&gt;” O’Connor added.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Rob Pelinka is high on Kuminga&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;An athletic wing is exactly what the Lakers currently need to complement Luka Doncic and LeBron James. While &lt;strong&gt;Rui Hachimura&lt;/strong&gt; provides significant scoring and solid three-point shooting, he lacks the elite athletic traits that Kuminga could bring to the roster.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Furthermore, according to &lt;em&gt;Dalton Johnson&lt;/em&gt; of &lt;em&gt;NBC Sports Bay Area&lt;/em&gt;, Lakers GM &lt;strong&gt;Rob Pelinka is a fan of Kuminga’s game&lt;/strong&gt; and is intrigued by the idea of adding his athleticism to the wing on a Doncic-led team.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka is a fan of Kuminga’s, sources say, and &lt;strong&gt;likes the idea of him as an athletic wing on a Luka Doncic-led team&lt;/strong&gt;. The Warriors have been aware of the Lakers’ likeness for Kuminga, though it’s unclear how likely an in-season move between the two teams is&lt;/em&gt;,” Johnson reported.&lt;/p&gt;

Warriors could reportedly trade Jonathan Kuminga to West rivals on one condition

Lakers reportedly planning to package two of Luka Doncic’s teammates amid Kuminga rumors - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry&quot;&gt;Stephen Curry&lt;/a&gt; led the &lt;strong&gt;Golden State Warriors&lt;/strong&gt; to a 126-113 victory over the New York Knicks at Chase Center last night, all while the franchise navigates a mounting dilemma regarding &lt;strong&gt;Jonathan Kuminga’s&lt;/strong&gt; future with the team.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While the 23-year-old forward’s ultimate destination remains unknown, it has become clear that &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-jonathan-kuminga-reportedly-makes-decision-on-warriors-future&quot;&gt;Kuminga has made a decision on his future with the Warriors&lt;/a&gt;. It is highly likely he will no longer be a member of the Bay Area squad once a trade is finalized.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite the off-court uncertainty, the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors&quot;&gt;Warriors&lt;/a&gt; have been playing well lately, winning four of their last five games. The team stands to receive a significant boost by utilizing Kuminga as a high-value trade chip before the February 5 deadline.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, the constant noise surrounding the forward could potentially create a distraction or friction within the Golden State locker room—but Curry made it clear that isn’t the case. “&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;It’s not a distraction at all&lt;/strong&gt;. It’s a very unique situation. Our job is to keep playing, keep winning. It’ll resolve itself one way or the other,&lt;/em&gt;” Curry said following the victory, per &lt;em&gt;Anthony Slater&lt;/em&gt; of &lt;em&gt;The Athletic.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;As the Warriors evaluate whether to move &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jonathan-kuminga&quot;&gt;Kuminga&lt;/a&gt; for another wing or perhaps a center to fill a long-standing void in their frontcourt, one thing is certain: &lt;strong&gt;the young forward’s time in a Warriors jersey is nearing its end.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Draymond Green echoes Curry’s words&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Draymond Green&lt;/strong&gt; also addressed the situation surrounding Kuminga and the Warriors, emphasizing that it is by no means a distraction for the team. Green praised Kuminga’s maturity in handling the ordeal, noting that such a scenario could easily become a major headache for any locker room.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;Because he’s not a distraction&lt;/em&gt;,” Green told reporters after the game. “&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How he handles it is everything&lt;/strong&gt;. If he handles it a certain way, it becomes a distraction. But it doesn’t have to be. And the way he’s handled himself, the way he’s dealt with things not going his way, says a lot about his character. &lt;strong&gt;So everyone around here can confidently say it won’t be a distraction&lt;/strong&gt;, because he’s not a distraction”.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The veteran big man concluded by wishing Kuminga success, whether his future remains in Golden State or takes him elsewhere in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt;. “&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;I desire to see him reach his full potential wherever that is in this league&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;,” Green added. &lt;em&gt;“It’s not always how we envision it. I’ve been so lucky and fortunate to play in one place for 14 years. How rare is that, though?”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Warriors reportedly rule out potential return in Jonathan Kuminga trade

Stephen Curry weighs in on the Jonathan Kuminga saga and its impact on Warriors locker room - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;There are not many active players in &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; today with four or more &lt;strong&gt;World Series&lt;/strong&gt; rings, but&lt;strong&gt; Mookie Betts is one of them.&lt;/strong&gt; He won one with the &lt;strong&gt;Boston Red Sox&lt;/strong&gt; and three with the &lt;strong&gt;Los Angeles Dodgers&lt;/strong&gt;, and he recently confirmed the year he plans to retire.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In a conversation on What Drives You with John Cena, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mookie-betts&quot;&gt;Betts&lt;/a&gt; made it clear that his decision to retire in 2032 is not based solely on age, but on family. &lt;em&gt;“I’ll be 40, my little girl will be 14, my son will be 10. My parents were always there and &lt;strong&gt;I want to do that same thing for my kids&lt;/strong&gt;,” &lt;/em&gt;Betts said.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Betts had never previously spoken publicly about retirement,&lt;strong&gt; much less put an exact date on it&lt;/strong&gt;. Until now, any discussion about his future had largely been limited to speculation, especially following criticism of his 2025 season and occasional rumors about a reduced role with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-dodgers&quot;&gt;Dodgers&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Betts’ 2025 season was not his best&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite winning his fourth &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/world-series&quot;&gt;World Series&lt;/a&gt; ring in 2025, that season was labeled by some analysts and MLB writers as disappointing. Mark Timmons of LA Dodger Talk called&lt;strong&gt; it the worst season of Betts’ career&lt;/strong&gt;, pointing to his offensive numbers.&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;Mookie Betts confirms he plans to retire when his Dodgers contract ends in 2032:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;“I’ll be 40, my little girl will be 14, my son will be 10. My parents were always there and I want do that same thing for my kids.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;🎥: What Drives You with John Cena &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/bJOTe54LuE&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/bJOTe54LuE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/DodgersNation/status/2012977891529683268?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;January 18, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt; 



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Yes, last season was the worst of Mookie’s career. He hit .258 with a .732 OPS to go with 20 HR. That&lt;strong&gt; is pretty poor for a right fielder&lt;/strong&gt; (which is what I thought he was), but it’s much better for a Gold Glove shortstop!” Timmons wrote.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;What Timmons is pointing out is that Betts’ offensive production dipped, although he still cleared the 150-hit mark.&lt;strong&gt; He totaled 130 hits in 2024 and 123 in 2023, &lt;/strong&gt;suggesting growth in that category over time. While 20 home runs may not stand out, from 2020 through 2025 Betts has averaged&lt;strong&gt; 25.33 homers per season.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Four-time World Series champion with Dodgers, Red Sox confirms MLB retirement date

Four-time World Series champion with Dodgers, Red Sox confirms MLB retirement date - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot;&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/a&gt;’ ongoing saga with &lt;strong&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/strong&gt; continues to produce new developments almost daily, and this time two specific details tied to the roughly $160 million deal have become central to the discussion. The focus is on &lt;strong&gt;two opt-out clauses &lt;/strong&gt;that would give the slugger the ability to leave the contract early, a wrinkle that would not be good news for the New York Mets.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The information was revealed in an article by Brendan Kuty of The Athletic.&lt;em&gt; “The Athletic has since learned, via a league source who has been briefed on the ongoing talks, that the Yankees would be willing to&lt;strong&gt; include opt-outs after Year 2 and Year 3&lt;/strong&gt; of the five-year deal,”&lt;/em&gt; Kuty reported.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;At the same time, Kuty noted what has already become well known in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cody-bellinger&quot;&gt;Bellinger&lt;/a&gt;-Yankees drama: the slugger is seeking a seven-year contract, and a separate report surfaced earlier indicating that Scott Boras is still holding out hope for an offer at that level, or higher, from another MLB owner.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Could the Mets back off because of the opt-outs?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;It remains unclear what, if anything, the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;Mets&lt;/a&gt; have formally offered Bellinger. What is known is that New York’s other team appears more interested in a shorter-term deal. &lt;em&gt;“Reporting has dropped today that the Mets are in Bellinger’s market &lt;strong&gt;on a short-term deal&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Tyler Ward wrote on X (@wardyNYM).&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;Another report further outlined how the Mets are currently evaluating Bellinger’s market. While they are not the only team involved, Ward’s reporting makes it clear the Mets&lt;strong&gt; are not targeting a contract loaded with multiple opt-out clauses&lt;/strong&gt; like the one the Yankees are willing to include.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;One additional factor working in the Mets’ favor is the widely reported stance that the Yankees do not want to engage in a bidding war. According to Bob Klapisch, the five-year offer currently &lt;strong&gt;on the table is viewed by the Yankees as more than sufficient.&lt;/strong&gt; That leaves Bellinger with two realistic paths: a moderately long-term deal or a very short-term contract.&lt;/p&gt;

NY Yankees’ latest offer details to Cody Bellinger may distance the NY Mets and other MLB suitors

NY Yankees’ latest offer details to Cody Bellinger may distance the NY Mets and other MLB suitors - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;After signing &lt;strong&gt;Bo Bichette&lt;/strong&gt;, all the talk regarding 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; now revolves around the pitching position. The Orange and Blue are in need of some help on the mound, but reports indicate they will not be looking in the direction of an All-Star on a fellow NL East club in &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;There has been no shortage of pitchers linked to the Mets in the 2026 MLB offseason. After signing &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bo-bichette&quot;&gt;Bichette&lt;/a&gt; to a three-year, $126 million deal, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/ny-mets-face-bold-dilemma-with-rising-star-after-signing-bo-bichette-in-mlb-offseason&quot;&gt;the Mets face a dilemma with a rising star&lt;/a&gt;. Moreover, New York still faces an unsolved crisis on the mound and at the bullpen. Thus, the buzz around the ace position won’t quiet down anytime soon.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, some options are less likely than others. In that regard, a recent report around &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; indicates the Mets are not pursuing &lt;strong&gt;Washington Nationals starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore&lt;/strong&gt;, who earned his first invite to the All-Star Game in the 2025 season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to a report by &lt;em&gt;The Athletic’s&lt;/em&gt; Will Sammon, the &lt;strong&gt;Mets making a move for the left-handed pitcher is a long shot&lt;/strong&gt;. Gore is coming off a strong year with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-nationals&quot;&gt;Nationals&lt;/a&gt;, as he posted 3.0 WAR, 4.17 ERA, and 185 strikeouts. Still, New York isn’t blown away by his numbers and will instead look elsewhere to strengthen its rotation.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Another name off the list&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to the same report, Kansas City Royals ace&lt;strong&gt; Kris Bubic&lt;/strong&gt; is another candidate the organization in Queens is not looking too deep into. Instead, the Mets will continue their pursuit for pitching assistance elsewhere in MLB.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Last season, Bubic appeared in 20 games for the Royals (starting in all of them). Through them all, the 28-year-old registered &lt;strong&gt;3.1 WAR, 2.55 ERA, and 116 strikeouts&lt;/strong&gt;. Like Gore, Bubic earned an invite to the All-Star, after allowing just 98 hits, 38 runs, 33 earned runs, and 6 home runs in the 2025 MLB campaign.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Who are Mets being linked to?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite both Bubic and Gore playing some of the best baseball of their MLB careers, the Mets are still not buying into the hype and will explore the pitching market elsewhere. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As things stand, &lt;strong&gt;Framber Valdez and Freddy Peralta&lt;/strong&gt; are the main targets in Queens. However, the Mets are being challenged by the Los Angeles &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/dodgers-reportedly-intensify-pursuit-of-brewers-premier-reliever-challenging-yankees-and-mets&quot;&gt;Dodgers, who intensified their pursuit of the Milwaukee Brewers’ premier starter&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;There’s still time left before Opening Day 2026, &lt;strong&gt;but the clock is ticking &lt;/strong&gt;and the asking prices aren’t going down. Sooner or later, New York will be forced to make a move.&lt;/p&gt;


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Mets ditch move for All-Star on NL East rival

MLB Rumors: NY Mets rule out trade for All-Star on NL East rival after Bo Bichette signing - Bolavip US

NY Mets rule out trade for All-Star on NL East rival after Bo Bichette signing

MLB Rumors: NY Mets rule out trade for All-Star on NL East rival after Bo Bichette signing

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bo Bichette&lt;/strong&gt; ultimately chose not to sign with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-phillies&quot;&gt;Phillies&lt;/a&gt;, but his deal with the &lt;strong&gt;New York Mets&lt;/strong&gt; could end up being exactly&lt;strong&gt; what Alec Bohm needs to take another step &lt;/strong&gt;forward as an infielder in Philadelphia. That was part of the analysis from Ruben Amaro Jr., alongside Jim Salisbury and Todd Zolecki.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Amaro Jr. pointed to the unique opportunity now in front of Bohm to prove he is a cornerstone infielder for the Phillies.&lt;em&gt; “I got a shot to be&lt;strong&gt; the best third baseman in the game,”&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/em&gt;Amaro Jr. said, outlining what this season could represent for Bohm now that Bichette did not land in Philadelphia.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With the 2027 season shaping up to be a difficult one for free agents, Amaro Jr. added that Bohm is in a position to send a clear message:&lt;em&gt; “Hey man, I’m still here…&lt;strong&gt; I’m a valuable major league player &lt;/strong&gt;— which he is,”&lt;/em&gt; Amaro said during The Phillies Show.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Salisbury noted that Bohm had been viewed as a trade candidate&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“You see Alec Bohm in the last two years, clearly the guy &lt;strong&gt;they wanted to move,&lt;/strong&gt;”&lt;/em&gt; Salisbury said, recalling that the third baseman could have been dealt as recently as last week if not for Bichette’s decision to sign with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;Mets&lt;/a&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;Bo Bichette is going to New York, which means Alec Bohm is the Phillies third baseman. Awkward? Maybe. But a motivated Bohm could be a good thing for the Phillies. &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/y6s4bEg1Mu&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/y6s4bEg1Mu&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— ThePhilliesShow (@ThePhilliesShow) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/ThePhilliesShow/status/2012899202167185685?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;January 18, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt; 



&lt;p&gt;Amaro Jr. also emphasized that situations like this are simply part of the business of baseball. A former MLB player himself, he noted that not every player reacts the same way.&lt;em&gt; “You hope you know the man well enough&lt;strong&gt; to know he’ll shrug it off,&lt;/strong&gt; go out and play baseball — this is part of the business,” &lt;/em&gt;Amaro said.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;In a separate post on X dated January 17, Jeff Skversky added context by comparing the two players: &lt;em&gt;“Bo Bichette career stats per game vs. Phillies 3B Alec Bohm. Bo Bichette &lt;strong&gt;has better numbers,&lt;/strong&gt; but it’s not drastic enough to &lt;strong&gt;justify the massive difference in money.&lt;/strong&gt; On top of that, the New York Mets star was one of the worst shortstops in &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; last season for the Blue Jays.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-table is-style-regular&quot;&gt;&lt;table&gt;&lt;thead&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stat (per game)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/th&gt;&lt;th&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bo Bichette&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/th&gt;&lt;th&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Alec Bohm&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/th&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/thead&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Hits&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1.21&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1.05&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Home Runs&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;0.15&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;0.10&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;RBI&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;0.58&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;0.55&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Stolen Bases&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;0.08&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;0.03&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;WAR&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;0.028&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;0.007&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Data shared by Skversky on X (@JeffSkversky)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;

Bo Bichette’s Mets deal could spark a response from a Phillies infielder

Bo Bichette’s Mets deal could spark a response from a Phillies infielder - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;New York Mets&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are looking to get a better rotation for the upcoming &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; season. In the middle of a push to land lefty &lt;strong&gt;Framber Valdez&lt;/strong&gt;, a new interest has risen and that could make the team’s rotation plans bigger than expected.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After being labeled arguably &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/ny-mets-seen-as-perfect-fit-to-land-2x-all-star-following-cubs-signing-of-alex-bregman&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;the team’s best fit for the two-time All-Star&lt;/a&gt; that is Valdez, &lt;strong&gt;the Mets are looking for a reunion with Griffin Canning&lt;/strong&gt;. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Mets could consider entering Canning’s sweepstakes.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Canning was having a massive season for the Mets last year, going 7-3 with a 3.77 ERA in 16 starts&lt;/strong&gt;. However, his &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; resurgence season came to an abrupt end as he tore his Achilles against the Braves. Canning could be available around Opening Day according to latest reports.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The Mets have competition for Canning&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to reports from Jon Heyman and Ken Rosenthal, &lt;strong&gt;the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-white-sox&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;White Sox&lt;/a&gt; and the Cardinals are also interested in landing the 29-year-old RHP&lt;/strong&gt;. Both the White Sox and Cards are looking to strengthen their rotations.&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;Thoughts on potentially bringing back Griffin Canning?  &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/JQNgB7zXJa&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/JQNgB7zXJa&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— MetsMuse (@MetsMuse) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/MetsMuse/status/2012177042448539999?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;January 16, 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;Even after an Achilles tear, Canning is looked at as a very good pitcher who will come at a cheap price due to the injury he suffered. &lt;strong&gt;His fastball, slider, and really tricky changeup are huge strengths of his game.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;The Mets could have a hidden motivation to land Canning&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;It’s no secret that David Stearns wants to land big names. While Canning is a good player, he is not an ace, nor a superstar. &lt;strong&gt;The Mets could use Canning as a valuable trade piece to land an actual ace&lt;/strong&gt;, like Tarik Skubal or Freddy Peralta.&lt;/p&gt;


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NY Mets might have bigger rotation plans as new option interests the team amid Framber Valdez rumors

NY Mets might have bigger rotation plans as new option interests the team amid Framber Valdez rumors - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pachuca&quot;&gt;Pachuca&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;will square off against&lt;strong&gt; Club America &lt;/strong&gt;in a&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/liga-mx&quot;&gt;Liga MX&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;Clausura 2026&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Matchday 3 clash. Fans in the United States can find full broadcast details, kickoff times, and streaming options to watch the game live. Here’s everything you need to know.&lt;/p&gt;



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



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/club-america&quot;&gt;Club America&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;’s Clausura campaign has opened on an unexpectedly shaky note, with the reigning giants still searching for their first win after stumbling to a 2–0 home loss against &lt;strong&gt;Atletico San Luis&lt;/strong&gt; on Matchday 2, leaving &lt;em&gt;Las Aguilas&lt;/em&gt; with just one point from their first two matches.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While it’s still early in the tournament and there’s time to steady the ship, the urgency is already building for a statement result. &lt;strong&gt;Pachuca &lt;/strong&gt;arrive in a more confident position after rebounding from a season-opening defeat by taking down &lt;strong&gt;Leon&lt;/strong&gt; last week, and now they’ll look to fight for the top of the standings.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Pachuca vs Club America match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pachuca &lt;/strong&gt;play against&lt;strong&gt; Club America &lt;/strong&gt;in the Matchday 3 of the&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Liga MX Clausura 2026&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;this&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Sunday, January 18.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Kickoff is scheduled for&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;8:00 PM (ET).&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/17203221/Elias-Montiel-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-564139&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Elias Montiel of Pachuca – Hector Vivas/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Pachuca vs Club America: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



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



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Pachuca vs Club America in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Liga MX&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;clash between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Pachuca &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Club America &lt;/strong&gt;will be available for viewers in the USA on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-100543762-17011952?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.directv.com%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2F&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;DirecTV Stream&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Other options: TUDN.&lt;/p&gt;

Where to watch Pachuca vs Club America live in the USA: Liga MX Clausura 2026

Where to watch Pachuca vs Club America live in the USA: Liga MX Clausura 2026 - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Barcelona&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are undoubtedly experiencing a stellar moment in their current season. Sitting at the top of the &lt;strong&gt;LaLiga&lt;/strong&gt; standings, they are also well-positioned in the UEFA Champions League. Their recent triumph in the Spanish Super Cup over long-time rivals Real Madrid further cements their dominance. Key players have been performing remarkably well, with Raphinha being a standout contributor.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, &lt;strong&gt;Raphinha will not feature in Barcelona’s lineup against Real Sociedad on LaLiga Matchday 20 in the 2025-26 season due to a thigh injury&lt;/strong&gt;. This update comes from &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/first-team/news/4436135/raphinha-not-in-squad-for-real-sociedad-v-barca&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Barcelona’s official website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. The team aims to prioritize his recovery to ensure his availability for upcoming challenges in January.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Without the Brazilian sensation, much of the offensive responsibility will fall on the shoulders of Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres. &lt;strong&gt;Their contributions are crucial for Barcelona to secure a victory and maintain their lead in LaLiga.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While it’s unfortunate for Raphinha to be sidelined, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-sociedad&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Real Sociedad&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; view his absence as a strategic advantage, given the threat he poses on the field. &lt;strong&gt;They hope to capitalize on this during what promises to be an intense matchup.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/13223239/Raphinha-2-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Raphinha celebrating&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-561634&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Raphinha of FC Barcelona.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Raphinha’s replacement&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Barcelona welcomes back Frenkie De Jong from his suspension following a red card in the Spanish Super Cup against Real Madrid. Head coach Hansi Flick has &lt;strong&gt;chosen Fermin Lopez to fill in Raphinha’s shoes against Real Sociedad.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;More than just securing points, Barcelona aim to build on their current momentum and protect their lead in the LaLiga standings. &lt;strong&gt;The team has consistently delivered outstanding performances this season.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Barcelona lineup vs Real Sociedad&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Without Raphinha, Fermin Lopez will join Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal in the attacking line. Robert Lewandowski will start on the bench, waiting for an opportunity to play in the second half.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Goalkeeper: Joan Garcia&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Defenders: Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Eric Garcia, Alejandro Balde&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Midfielders: Pedri, Frenkie De Jong, Dani Olmo&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Forward: Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, Fermin Lopez&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;

Why is Raphinha not playing today for Barcelona vs Real Sociedad on 2025-26 LaLiga Matchday 20?

Why is Raphinha not playing today for Barcelona vs Real Sociedad on 2025-26 LaLiga Matchday 20? - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Senegal &lt;/strong&gt;defeated &lt;strong&gt;Morocco &lt;/strong&gt;1-0 to claim the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/afcon&quot;&gt;AFCON 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; title after a dramatic final decided in extra time, with &lt;strong&gt;Pape Gueye&lt;/strong&gt; scoring the decisive goal in one of the most intense matches in tournament history. The clash delivered controversy, high-level soccer, and nonstop tension, ultimately crowning Senegal as continental champions.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The match was marked by several pivotal moments, &lt;strong&gt;including a highly disputed penalty decision late in regulation time that Brahim Díaz failed&lt;/strong&gt; to convert, as well as a &lt;strong&gt;brief protest that saw Senegal’s players walk off the field&lt;/strong&gt; before returning to finish the game. Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou played a crucial role for &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/morocco&quot;&gt;Morocco&lt;/a&gt; with multiple spectacular saves that kept the game alive deep into extra time.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite Morocco’s pressure and spells of dominance, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/senegal&quot;&gt;Senegal&lt;/a&gt; showed resilience, composure, and leadership in the most difficult moments. Their persistence was rewarded in extra time, sealing a memorable victory that &lt;strong&gt;will be remembered as one of the most dramatic AFCON finals ever played&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

Senegal and Morocco clash in AFCON 2025 final

Welcome to our live blog of the AFCON 2025 final!
Senegal face Morocco in Rabat today, with continental glory and history on the line. Morocco aim to end a 50-year drought at home, while Senegal look to overcome a challenging opponent led by Achraf Hakimi.
Stay with us for key updates and minute-by-minute action as both squads battle it out in the final!

Start time and how to watch

Senegal vs Morocco will get underway at 2:00 PM ET (PT:11:00 AM)
<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/where-to-watch-senegal-vs-morocco-live-in-the-usa-2025-africa-cup-of-nations">Watch this 2026 AFCON 2025 final between Senegal and Morocco live in the USA</a> on Fubo, Fanatiz USA, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español and beIN SPORTS Connect.

Today's referees

The responsibility of officiating this decisive encounter has been entrusted to Congolese referee Jean Jacques Ngambo Ndala, considered one of the continent’s top officials in recent years.
Ndala previously managed the tournament’s opening match between Morocco and Comoros, a designation that reflects CAF’s trust in his experience and authoritative presence on the field.
He will be assisted by his compatriots Ghislain Bongeli Nguela and Gradil Mwania Mbizi, while South African Abongile Tom will serve as the fourth official.
Regarding the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system, Beninese official Pierre Ghislain Atcho has been appointed to manage the video room, assisted by Leticia Viana and Stefan Eliezer Yembi. René Daniel Luzaya will oversee the evaluation of the referees’ performance.

Morocco confirmed lineup

Morocco will start with Yassine Bounou; Achraf Hakimi, Nayef Aguerd, Adam Masina, Noussair Mazraoui; Neil El Aynaoui, Bilal El Khannouss, Ismael Saibari; Brahim Díaz; Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, Ayoub El Kaabi.

Senegal confirmed lineup

Senegal will start with Édouard Mendy; Krépin Diatta, Mamadou Sarr, Moussa Niakhaté, El Hadji Malik Diouf; Lamine Camara, Idrissa Gana Gueye, Pape Gueye; Iliman Ndiaye, Nicolas Jackson, Sadio Mané.

Today's venue

The AFCON 2025 final will take place at the Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat, Morocco. Just seven kilometers from the city center, the stadium is named in honor of Prince Moulay Abdellah and is one of the country’s most iconic sporting venues.
Inaugurated on 5 September 2025 during Match Day 7 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, the complex offers a seating capacity of 68,095, expandable to 68,700 for the 2030 World Cup. It also previously hosted the semifinal between Morocco and Nigeria.
Owned by the Urban Community of Rabat and managed by SONARGES, the venue is part of a larger sports complex that includes an Olympic stadium, a 10,000-seat indoor arena, and an Olympic swimming pool, making it a central hub for sport in the Moroccan capital and a flagship location for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations.

Prize money at stake

This year, the Africa Cup of Nations has set new financial records, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/afcon-2025-prize-money-whats-the-purse-at-stake-in-the-senegal-vs-morocco-final">with prize money surpassing all previous editions and increasing the stakes</a> for advancing through each round.
At the top of the structure, the tournament’s champion will earn a record $10 million, up from the $7 million awarded to the 2023 winner, according to the CAF. The runner-up is set to receive around $4 million, while semifinalists and quarterfinalists will take home $2.5 million and $1.3 million, respectively.
The structure ensures that participation and progression are rewarded at multiple levels, making every match in the knockout stages not only crucial for glory but also for substantial financial gain.

Teams take the field!

Both Morocco and Senegal have taken to the pitch for the national anthems and the customary pre-match handshake. The atmosphere in the Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex is electric as fans cheer, setting the stage for a high-stakes AFCON 2025 final.

0' - Game is underway! (0-0)

The 2025 AFCON final between Morocco and Senegal has kicked off at the Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex.

4' - First minutes with intensity (0-0)

The opening minutes have been marked by high intensity, with both Morocco and Senegal showing physicality in every challenge. So far, there have been no clear scoring chances, but it’s evident this will be a very physical contest. Morocco are trying to maintain possession, while Senegal look to recover the ball and impose their own style of play.

5' - Morocco survive a scare! (0-0)

Pape Gueye capitalizes on a corner delivered by Sadio Mané, as Bounou comes out poorly and is left out of position. Gueye rises to head the ball, but Bounou recovers in time to make a crucial save, denying Senegal a clear scoring opportunity.

10' - Morocco press but struggle to create (0-0)

Morocco are applying pressure and creating chances, but their final passes lack precision, limiting their ability to threaten Senegal’s goal. Senegal are causing plenty of disruption but has yet to establish control of possession. Abdessamad Ezzalzouli stands out as Morocco’s most dangerous and dynamic player so far.

11' - Foul on Mané, free kick opportunity (0-0)

A foul by Aguerd on Sadio Mané gives Senegal a free kick in a dangerous position. Mané delivers a well-placed cross into the box, but the play breaks down and no clear chance comes from it.

13' - Saibari misses a clear chance (0-0)

Ismael Saibari finds space coming from midfield and gets a good shooting opportunity, but his attempt goes well wide, denying Morocco a potential early breakthrough.

20' - Senegal survive Morocco chance! (0-0)

Morocco had a big opportunity after a through ball from Ayoub El Kaabi to Ismael Saibari, who attempted a delicate chip toward goal. The shot went off target, and the play was flagged for offside, keeping Senegal safe.

24' - First yellow card of the match (0-0)

Lamine Camara receives the first booking of the game after a strong challenge on Neil El Aynaoui in midfield. The referee shows the yellow card, signaling the first caution of this physical AFCON 2025 final.

27' - Senegal win a free kick after deep attack (0-0)

Senegal launch a deep attacking move, but they are unable to break into Morocco’s penalty area. Sadio Mané wins a free kick, knowing that set pieces are one of Senegal’s strengths. He takes the shot directly, but it sails far over the goal, failing to create danger.

30' - Morocco earn a dangerous free kick (0-0)

Morocco win a dangerous free kick after a foul by Pape Ndiaye on Noussair Mazraoui. The team prepares to deliver the set piece, looking for a chance to threaten Senegal’s goal.

32' - Free kick wasted by Morocco (0-0)

Morocco fail to make the most of the dangerous free kick, continuing a trend of poorly executed set pieces from both sides. So far, the only real opportunity from a dead ball came from Senegal, which Bounou expertly saved to prevent an early goal.

36' - Play temporarily stopped due to injury (0-0)

The game is momentarily stopped as Ndiaye receives attention from the medical team. After a brief check, the player is able to recover and the match resumes without further issue.

38' - Incredible save by Bounou! (0-0)

Ndiaye breaks through for a one-on-one with Bounou, but the Moroccan goalkeeper makes an incredible leg save, deflecting the shot to a corner. The set piece ultimately leads to nothing, keeping the score level.

44' - Lamine Camara requires medical attention (0-0)

The game is temporarily stopped as Lamine Camara receives medical attention following a minor issue. After a brief check, he is able to continue, and the match resumes.

45+4' - Four minutes of added time announced (0-0)

The referee has added four minutes of stoppage time at the end of the first half.

45' - Halftime! (0-0)

The first half of the AFCON 2025 final ends goalless. Both Morocco and Senegal have shown intensity and physicality, creating a few chances but failing to break the deadlock. The second half promises more action as both squads look to take control.

45' - Second half is underway! (0-0)

The second half of the AFCON 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal has kicked off at the Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex.

49' - Foul on Morocco by Gueye (0-0)

Idrissa Gueye commits a foul on Morocco, stopping their attack and giving the team a chance to reset and prepare for a free kick or build-up play from the interruption.

54' - Moroccos press with consecutive corners (0-0)

Morocco enjoy a sequence of corners and consecutive attacks, creating their clearest moments of the match so far. All corners are being taken by Hakimi, and while none of the opportunities result in a goal, the fans can feel the intensity and hope building in the stadium.

58' - Senegal survive Morocco chance! (0-0)

After a counter led by Hakimi, Morocco create a dangerous opportunity. Hakimi sets up Brahim Díaz, who delivers a precise cross to El Kaabi. He manages to get a shot off, but it goes just wide, keeping Senegal safe.

63' - Senegal survive again! (0-0)

Senegal are once again fortunate to stay level. After an error by El Diouf, Morocco are able to recover the ball through Brahim Díaz, who sets up El Kaabi for a shot. Mamadou Niakhaté makes an incredible block, and the rebound falls to Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, whose follow-up attempt goes wide.

67'  - Morocco’s El Aynaoui injured after clash (0-0)

Morocco are temporarily down a player after El Aynaoui suffers a cut on his head following a clash with Moussa Niakhaté. The game is stopped as medical staff attend to him, ensuring he receives proper treatment before play resumes.

73' - Game resumes after El Aynaoui treatment (0-0)

Morocco are back at full strength as El Aynaoui has been treated and checked following his head injury. The player is able to continue, and the match between Morocco and Senegal resumes.

77' - Senegal make substitutions (0-0)

Senegal make changes, with Antoine Mendy, Lamine Camara, and Iliman Ndiaye coming off. Abdoulaye Seck, Ismaila Sarr, and Ibrahim Mbaye come on to reinforce the squad as they look to find a breakthrough against Morocco.

80' - Morocco make substitutions (0-0)

Morocco make changes, with El Kaabi and El Khannouss coming off. En-Nesyri and Oussama Targhalline come on to inject fresh energy as Morocco look to break the deadlock against Senegal.

86' - Game loses intensity (0-0)

The match has lost intensity and precision following the stoppage for the previous incident. Few clear chances have been created by either side. Senegal are relying heavily on Mané’s wing, which has been effectively blocked throughout the game. Only a few minutes remain before extra time.

89' - Game stopped for Morocco injury (0-0)

The game is temporarily stopped as Morocco are affected by a minor injury to Adam Masina. Masina is unable to continue and is substituted off for Jawad El Yamiq.

90' - Morocco survive again! (0-0)

Morocco are fortunate once more after a brilliant save by Bounou. Ibrahim Mbaye unleashes a powerful shot, but Bounou is decisive, denying Senegal a clear opportunity to take the lead.

90+6' - Six minutes of added time announced (0-0)

The referee has added six minutes of stoppage time. Morocco and Senegal will have a final opportunity to create chances and possibly decide the match before extra time.

90+3' - Morocco survive Senegal corner! (0-0)

Morocco are once again fortunate following a corner from Senegal. Abdoulaye Seck pushes a defender in the box and heads the ball onto the post. The rebound is tapped in for what would have been a goal, but it is correctly disallowed due to Seck’s prior foul.

90+4' - Substitutions for both sides (0-0)

Both sides make changes as the match approaches the final moments. Senegal see Nicolas Jackson come off for Cherif Ndiaye, while Morocco bring on Anass Salah-Eddine, replacing Ismael Saibari, in an attempt to refresh their squad and push for a late breakthrough.

90+5' - VAR review for possible Morocco penalty (0-0)

Morocco are under review for a potential penalty after a challenge by El Diouf on Brahim Díaz. The referee consults the VAR to determine whether a foul occurred inside the box that could give Morocco a crucial late opportunity.

90+8' - Penalty awarded to Morocco! (0-0)

Morocco are awarded a penalty after the VAR review confirms the foul by El Diouf on Brahim Díaz inside the box.

90+12' - Controversy in the final minutes (0-0)

The closing minutes of the match are marked by controversy. Senegal see what could have been a legitimate goal disallowed by the referee, and shortly after, a highly debated penalty is awarded to Morocco.

90+13' - Senegal walk off in protest! (0-0)

Something unprecedented is happening in the AFCON 2025 final. Following the controversial referee decisions, the Senegal coach orders the players to leave the pitch in protest. The stadium is in shock as the match is halted amid this dramatic and historic moment.

90+19' - Mané calls Senegal back onto the field (0-0)

In an incredible turn of events, Sadio Mané urges his teammates to return to the pitch and finish the match. Senegal come back onto the field to resume play, a moment that is both dramatic and impressive, highlighting Mané’s leadership and strong influence within the squad amid a highly charged atmosphere.

90+22' - Brahim Díaz to take the decisive penalty (0-0)

The penalty will finally be taken, and Brahim Díaz is the one selected to step up. It is one of the highest-pressure penalties in recent history, with the entire stadium holding its breath as Morocco look to capitalize on this dramatic moment.

90+23' - Brahim misses the penalty! (0-0)

Brahim Díaz fails from the spot in a shocking moment. He attempts a delicate chip over the goalkeeper, but the shot is saved, sending the stadium into disbelief. An unbelievable miss in one of the most dramatic moments of the final, as Morocco are denied the breakthrough in extraordinary fashion.

90' - Full time, extra time ahead! (0-0)

Regulation time comes to an end with no goals on the board. Morocco and Senegal are level after 90 minutes in this dramatic AFCON 2025 final, and the match will now be decided in extra time. The tension remains sky-high as both sides prepare for 30 more minutes to chase the title.

90'- First half of extra time is underway! (0-0)

The first half of extra time has kicked off in the AFCON 2025 final. Morocco and Senegal are back on the pitch, looking to find a breakthrough after a dramatic and scoreless 90 minutes.

94' GOOOOOOOOOAL FOR SENEGAL!! (1-0)

After overcoming all the controversy and drama, Senegal put together a brilliant collective move that catches Morocco off guard. The ball finds Pape Gueye inside the box, and he unleashes a powerful shot to beat Bounou and make it 1-0 in extra time. An incredible moment in the final as Senegal are now ahead when it matters most.
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">90+3 | 🇸🇳𝐆𝐎𝐀𝐋 Gueye fires Senegal into the game<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TotalEnergiesAFCON2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TotalEnergiesAFCON2025</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UBCAFCON2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UBCAFCON2025</a> <a href="https://t.co/JxBXbH3arP">pic.twitter.com/JxBXbH3arP</a>— UBC UGANDA (@ubctvuganda) <a href="https://twitter.com/ubctvuganda/status/2012999748760805639?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2026</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

98' - Morocco make changes in extra time (1-0)

Morocco make a double substitution as Brahim Díaz and Noussair Mazraoui leave the field, with Illias Akhomach and Hamza Igamane coming on in search of a reaction after Senegal’s opening goal.

102' - Brief stoppage after injury scare (1-0)

The match was momentarily stopped after Hamza Igamane went down with discomfort, but he was quickly treated, recovered without issues, and play is now back underway.

105' - End of first half of extra time! (1-0)

The first half of extra time comes to an end, with Senegal in front after a dramatic 15-minute stretch. Senegal and Morocco head into the short break with everything still on the line heading into the final period.

105' - Second half of extra time is underway! (1-0)

Morocco and Senegal are back on the field as the second half of extra time gets underway, with Senegal holding a narrow lead and Morocco pushing forward in search of an equalizer.

107' - Substitution for Senegal (1-0)

Senegal make a change at the start of the second half of extra time, with El Diouf leaving the field and Ismail Jakobs coming on to add fresh legs on the left side.

112' - Yellow card and dangerous free kick for Senegal (1-0)

En-Nesyri is shown the yellow card after a late challenge, conceding a dangerous free kick in a promising area that Senegal can look to capitalize on late in extra time.

113' - Yellow card shown (1-0)

Mamadou Sarr is booked after committing a late foul.

117' - Bounou denies Senegal from distance again (1-0)

Senegal continue to push as Gueye unleashes multiple long-range efforts, testing the goalkeeper repeatedly, but Bounou stands firm and comes up with key saves to keep Morocco alive in extra time.

120' - Full time! Senegal are crowned AFCON 2025 champions! (1-0)

Senegal secure the Africa Cup of Nations title after an extraordinary and dramatic final against Morocco, a match filled with controversy, tension, and unforgettable moments, including a protest that nearly saw Senegal leave the field before ultimately lifting the trophy in extra time.

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Senegal defeat Morocco 1-0 in dramatic AFCON 2025 final as Pape Gueye seals historic title: Goal and highlights

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Morocco &lt;/strong&gt;face &lt;strong&gt;Senegal &lt;/strong&gt;in the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/afcon&quot;&gt;AFCON 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; final on Sunday, January 18, with the match set to be played at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The final promises a high-level showdown between two of Africa’s strongest national teams, where any detail could define the continental champion.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Morocco enter the match surrounded by huge expectation, &lt;strong&gt;playing at home and aiming to repeat the historic triumph they achieved in 1976&lt;/strong&gt;. Ranked 11th in the FIFA rankings, Morocco are enjoying a period of sustained growth and see this final as a key milestone for their golden generation.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Senegal arrive as one of the tournament’s powerhouses, &lt;strong&gt;currently ranked 19th in the world and carrying the confidence of recent continental success&lt;/strong&gt;. Their path to the final has been built on defensive solidity and efficiency, confirming their status as one of Africa’s most consistent national teams.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/nigeria-vs-morocco-live-afcon-2025-semifinals&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Morocco reached the final after eliminating Nigeria in a dramatic penalty shootout&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; following a match filled with intensity and tactical discipline. Senegal, meanwhile, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/senegal-vs-egypt-live-afcon-2025-semifinals&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;advanced with a narrow 1–0 victory over Egypt&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; in a tightly contested semifinal that demanded patience and composure.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Morocco win vs Senegal?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/morocco&quot;&gt;Morocco&lt;/a&gt; win, they are crowned AFCON 2025 champions, &lt;strong&gt;ending a wait of nearly five decades since lifting the trophy in 1976&lt;/strong&gt;. Such a victory would mark a historic moment for the country and serve as a major confidence boost heading into the 2026 World Cup cycle, &lt;strong&gt;while Senegal would finish as runners-up.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Morocco and Senegal tie?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If the match is level after 90 minutes, &lt;strong&gt;it goes to extra time, consisting of two 15-minute halves&lt;/strong&gt;. Should the score remain tied after 120 minutes, the &lt;strong&gt;champion is decided by a penalty shootout&lt;/strong&gt;, as there are no replay matches in the knockout stages.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Morocco lose vs Senegal?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If Morocco lose, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/senegal&quot;&gt;Senegal&lt;/a&gt; are crowned AFCON 2025 champions,&lt;strong&gt; securing their second continental title after winning the tournament in 2021&lt;/strong&gt;. That outcome would further cement Senegal’s place among Africa’s modern heavyweights, while Morocco would settle for second place despite a strong run on home soil.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-sociedad&quot;&gt;Real Sociedad&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;will play against&lt;strong&gt; Barcelona &lt;/strong&gt;in a Matchday 20 clash of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025/26&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/la-liga&quot;&gt;La Liga&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;season. Here’s all the key information, including the match date, kickoff time, and streaming options for viewers in the United States.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/strong&gt;’s win over &lt;strong&gt;Levante &lt;/strong&gt;kept the title race tight, setting the stage for a crucial weekend as &lt;em&gt;Los Blancos&lt;/em&gt; are now on 48 points, just one behind &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona&quot;&gt;Barcelona&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. The &lt;strong&gt;La Liga&lt;/strong&gt; leaders know the three points are essential to protect what could become a four-point cushion at the top.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Standing in their way will be &lt;strong&gt;Real Sociedad&lt;/strong&gt;, a side sitting on 21 points after a modest campaign yet well-known for rising to the occasion against elite opposition, adding intrigue and danger to a matchup that suddenly feels must-watch.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Real Sociedad vs Barcelona match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Real Sociedad &lt;/strong&gt;face&lt;strong&gt; Barcelona &lt;/strong&gt;on&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Sunday, January 18&lt;/strong&gt;, for the Matchday 20 of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025-2026 La Liga&lt;/strong&gt;. The clash is scheduled to kick off at&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;3:00 PM (ET).&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Real Sociedad vs Barcelona: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ET&lt;/strong&gt;: 3:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CT&lt;/strong&gt;: 2:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MT&lt;/strong&gt;: 1:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PT&lt;/strong&gt;: 12:00 PM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Real Sociedad vs Barcelona in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Don’t miss this exciting&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025/2026&amp;nbsp;La Liga&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;clash between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Real Sociedad &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Barcelona &lt;/strong&gt;in the USA. Watch the match on ESPN+.&lt;/p&gt;

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