&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;New York Giants&lt;/strong&gt;’ 2025 &lt;strong&gt;NFL&lt;/strong&gt; season once again fell short of expectations, partly due to the sheer number and severity of injuries, as well as the drop in performance from some key players. With the talent of &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jaxson-dart&quot;&gt;Jaxson Dart&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; at the forefront, the focus now shifts to what the next campaign could bring.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The firing of Brian Daboll some time ago due to results led the front office to appoint Mike Kafka as interim head coach at least through the end of the season. But who is emerging as one of the main candidates to take over the team?&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While many might assume that the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-giants&quot;&gt;Giants&lt;/a&gt;’ next head coach could come from within the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt;, according to a recent report by insider Mike Garafolo on &lt;em&gt;NFL Network&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;one of the names being considered to take over in the Big Apple is Marcus Freeman&lt;/strong&gt;, HC of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in college football.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Although he couldn’t reach the primary goal of making the playoffs this season with his Fighting Irish, &lt;strong&gt;Freeman managed to lead his team to the most recent National Championship Game&lt;/strong&gt;, where they ultimately fell to the Ohio State Buckeyes.&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;Per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, Marcus Freeman is “expected to be a top candidate” for the New York Giants job.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The Giants will interview several candidates, Garafolo said, but this is one to keep an eye on. &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/LnmLtctDUH&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/LnmLtctDUH&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Jack Soble (@jacksoble56) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/jacksoble56/status/2002783888545136746?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;December 21, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt; 



&lt;h2&gt;Freeman’s numbers at Notre Dame&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Since taking the helm at Notre Dame, Marcus Freeman has revitalized the program, &lt;strong&gt;amassing an impressive 43–12 career record over four seasons&lt;/strong&gt;. His 2024 campaign was particularly historic, as he&lt;strong&gt; led the Fighting Irish to the National Championship Game in January 2025&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Despite a strong 10–2 finish in the 2025 regular season, Freeman’s squad narrowly missed the College Football Playoff, further fueling speculation about his future and potential interest from the NFL.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Dart poised to lead the way&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The New York Giants &lt;strong&gt;are betting heavily on Jaxson Dart as their franchise leader for the 2026 season.&lt;/strong&gt; Despite a challenging rookie year marred by a concussion and durability concerns, Dart has flashed elite potential, recording 1,802 passing yards and 20 total touchdowns (13 passing, 7 rushing) in just 11 appearances before Week 16.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The organization’s primary focus this offseason is surrounding him with a healthy supporting cast, &lt;strong&gt;starting with the return of star wideout Malik Nabers&lt;/strong&gt;, who is expected to be fully recovered from a torn ACL by training camp. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Additionally, the Giants are eager to re-incorporate rookie running back Cam Skattebo, a versatile fourth-round gem who showed promise before landing on IR. With their young nucleus finally back together, New York hopes to transform their offense into a high-octane unit centered around Dart’s dual-threat playmaking.&lt;/p&gt;

NY Giants rumors: Insider reveals potential HC candidate to lead Jaxson Dart next season

NY Giants rumors: Insider reveals potential HC candidate to lead Jaxson Dart next season - Bolavip US

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Kansas City Chiefs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are no longer an &lt;strong&gt;NFL&lt;/strong&gt; powerhouse. In fact, they are eliminated from playoff contention. There is not much to be excited for them as they face the &lt;strong&gt;Tennessee Titans&lt;/strong&gt; in Week 16 of the NFL season. However, if a certain pop star called &lt;strong&gt;Taylor Swift&lt;/strong&gt; is in attendance, at least there’s an allure to the game.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As tight end Travis Kelce might be playing his last snaps in the NFL before retiring,  &lt;strong&gt;one must wonder if his fiancé &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/taylor-swift&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Taylor Swift&lt;/a&gt; will attend the game against the Titans&lt;/strong&gt; even if it’s an away game. Swift hasn’t attended away games this season, so it would be a first shall it happen.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As of now, there are no signs of Swift going to the game. However, if there is an away game Swift might want to go to, it’s the Titans. Why? &lt;strong&gt;She lived in Hendersonville, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tennessee-titans&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Tennessee&lt;/a&gt; and she launched her career there&lt;/strong&gt;, with a country music approach. Hence, she has ties with the city. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Swift is an avid football fan, but also a very busy woman&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While the Eras Tour already ended, Swift just launched a new album. Hence, this comes with plenty of things to attend to and more social commitments. If that’s &lt;strong&gt;the reason why she hasn’t attended much games this season it’s not confirmed&lt;/strong&gt;, but it might well be.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;Swift is characteristically explosive when in the stadium. &lt;strong&gt;She is an avid, passionate fan.&lt;/strong&gt; She has gotten the football grasp and is somewhat of a beloved character in Kansas City now.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Wedding plans might be truly on the way&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Kelce&lt;/a&gt; hinting more and more to a retirement, and &lt;strong&gt;the fact that him and Swift are engaged, one could assume the wedding is really on its way&lt;/strong&gt;. In the end, Kelce will have plenty of time to help with the wedding arrangements. &lt;/p&gt;

Is Taylor Swift in attendance today for the Chiefs vs Titans game in 2025 NFL Week 16?

Is Taylor Swift in attendance today for the Chiefs vs Titans game in 2025 NFL Week 16? - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-mcdaniel&quot;&gt;Mike McDaniel&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; made a strong decision by benching &lt;strong&gt;Tua Tagovailoa&lt;/strong&gt; for &lt;strong&gt;Quinn Ewers&lt;/strong&gt; after the &lt;strong&gt;Miami Dolphins&lt;/strong&gt;‘ Week 15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. More than a simple quarterback change for a specific game or a mere move to try something different after being eliminated from playoff contention, &lt;strong&gt;it signaled a definitive change for the future.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;And while this probably means the beginning of the end for Tagovailoa in Miami, &lt;strong&gt;benching Tua might give McDaniel a chance to stay&lt;/strong&gt; in South Florida. Word around the NFL is that the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-dolphins&quot;&gt;Dolphins&lt;/a&gt; &lt;strong&gt;still believe in their head coach and will give him a second chance with a different starting quarterback&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;My understanding is McDaniel, barring some sort of surprise, is expected back next season&lt;/strong&gt;,&lt;/em&gt;” Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported on &lt;em&gt;NFL GameDay. “This is someone who does have the support of owner Stephen Ross, remember he extended him, the two are close, &lt;strong&gt;the Dolphins organization does want McDaniel to succeed and believe that he could do it&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/em&gt;“&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Signs that McDaniel’s future with Dolphins is safe&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;McDaniel is under contract with the Dolphins &lt;strong&gt;through the 2028 NFL season&lt;/strong&gt;. In August, Jeff Darlington of &lt;em&gt;ESPN&lt;/em&gt; reported the team handed the head coach a three-year extension, which reflected the front office’s serious belief in him.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251221_BUS_549150_mcdaniel-preseason_7acd8206.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Mike McDaniel during a preseason game.&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-512627&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Mike McDaniel during a preseason game.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Not even a disastrous start to the 2025 season seemed to put McDaniel on the hot seat, with the ownership supporting him &lt;strong&gt;regardless of the disappointing results or the pressure from fans&lt;/strong&gt; to make a change.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The Dolphins &lt;strong&gt;preferred to fire longtime general manager&lt;/strong&gt; Chris Grier &lt;strong&gt;before making such a drastic decision on their head coach&lt;/strong&gt;, and now they seem willing to part with &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tua-tagovailoa&quot;&gt;Tagovailoa&lt;/a&gt; instead of firing McDaniel.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;It is the expectation that Tua has played his final down with the Miami Dolphins&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;,” Rapoport said on the Alabama product, for whom the Dolphins used a fifth-overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Unlike McDaniel, Tagovailoa’s days in Miami might be over &lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;McDaniel &lt;strong&gt;isn’t even keeping Tagovailoa as Ewers’ backup in 2025, he’s moving forward with Zach Wilson as his second quarterback&lt;/strong&gt; on the depth chart, demoting the former first-rounder to the third-string QB spot.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The end of 2025 will let McDaniel see what &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/quinn-ewers&quot;&gt;Ewers&lt;/a&gt; can bring to the field after using a seventh-round pick to draft the Texas Longhorns product in April. That will probably allow him &lt;strong&gt;to carefully evaluate what to do at the quarterback position in the offseason&lt;/strong&gt;, if the Dolphins do give the head coach another opportunity.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Miami could either bet on Ewers, chase a quarterback in free agency or use the 2026 NFL Draft for a new signal-caller. The trade option shouldn’t be off the table, though it would require a huge maneuver by the front office. What’s almost certain is that, &lt;strong&gt;unlike McDaniel, Tua’s days as a Dolphin are numbered&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

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Mike McDaniel's future with Dolphins revealed after benching Tua Tagovailoa for Quinn Ewers - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-panthers&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Carolina Panthers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; face a must-win situation in Week 16 of the 2025 &lt;strong&gt;NFL&lt;/strong&gt; season against the &lt;strong&gt;Tampa Bay Buccaneers&lt;/strong&gt;. A win could boost their chances to go to the playoffs, and a loss… let’s just say the team doesn’t even want to entertain that possibility.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Panthers’ playoff probability could go as low as a 5% if they lose to the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tampa-bay-buccaneers&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Buccaneers&lt;/a&gt; today.&lt;/strong&gt; Meanwhile, a win sends them up to 43%. The Buccaneers are underachieving, and the Panthers overachieving, but both teams find themselves 7-7 fighting for the NFC South title.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Buccaneers were supposed to be a Super Bowl contender, but injuries have absolutely demolished those expectations. As for the &lt;strong&gt;Panthers, they weren’t even supposed to be a decent team, and they have overachieved massively&lt;/strong&gt; but now it’s not time to look back, it’s time to win games.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The Panthers offense is a frisky unit&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While there are many doubts over quarterback &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bryce-young&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Bryce Young&lt;/a&gt;, the fact is this Panthers offense has been better than expected, without being elite or like that, but just frisky. &lt;strong&gt;They have the ninth-best rushing offense thanks to running backs Rico Dowdle and Chuba Hubbard&lt;/strong&gt;, who have combined for 1,902 scrimmage yards and 11 touchdowns this season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251221_BUS_549082_tet-mcmillan_80ca93ad.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Tetairoa McMillan #4 of the Carolina Panthers&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-549100&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Tetairoa McMillan #4 of the Carolina Panthers&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Also, rookie wideout Tet McMillan has done great things in his first year in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;strong&gt;McMillan has 851 yards and six touchdowns this season&lt;/strong&gt;. While the passing offense is not awesome in Carolina, McMillan is.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;The Panthers could end up doing wrong decisions if they go to the playoffs&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While going to the playoffs could be one of the stories of the season, &lt;strong&gt;the fact is that the Panthers could definitely find themselves tricked by going into January football&lt;/strong&gt;. More than likely that would be a one-and-done scenario, but more than that, the team could believe it’s closer to big success and get unnecessarily aggressive in the offseason.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;More than that, the team could end up believing Bryce Young is the quarterback to guide them for the future. &lt;strong&gt;Giving him a lucrative contract extension would send this team years back on their rebuild&lt;/strong&gt;. Quarterback contracts are what tie or boost a team, it’s as simple as that.&lt;/p&gt;

What happens if Panthers lose against Bucs today in Week 16 of 2025 NFL season?

What happens if Panthers lose against Bucs today in Week 16 of 2025 NFL season? - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Seattle Seahawks &lt;/a&gt;secured a major win on Thursday against the Los Angeles Rams. After losing their Week 11 matchup, 21-19, they stayed in the race to win the NFC West title, and their Week 16 win &lt;strong&gt;put them closer to that goal.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite t&lt;strong&gt;railing the Rams 30-14 early in the fourth quarter,&lt;/strong&gt; the Seahawks forced overtime with a 16-point final period. They won 38-37 after a 2-point conversion to improve to 12-3 and become the sole leaders of the division ahead of the final two games of the season.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sam Darnold &lt;/strong&gt;proved that he can rise to the occasion and lead his team to the promised land, going 22 of 34 for 270 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions. Despite Matthew Stafford (29 of 49 for 457 yards and three touchdowns) and Puka Nacua’s (12 receptions for 225 yards and two touchdowns) big nights, the Seahawks made a statement in Lumen Field.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Ernest Jones IV calls out Rams players after TNF win&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Seahawks linebacker &lt;strong&gt;Ernest Jones IV &lt;/strong&gt;sent a strong message to the Rams players after the game. The Seahawks’ captain went in on his former team for laughing at Seattle before the duel was over.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251221_BUS_549146_sam-darnold-5_c32c8488.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Sam Darnold QB&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-504186&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Sam Darnold #14 of the Seattle Seahawks.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“They went to laughing in our face, and they thought this s— was over with,” &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Jones explained. &lt;em&gt;“…They thought it was over with. But around here we play until the last snap, last whistle.”&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Jones doubled down during his press availability, telling reporters that the defense felt &lt;strong&gt;disrespected by the Rams’ antics.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“It’s disrespectful as a defense,&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;” Jones added.&lt;em&gt; “Disrespectful to the game. There’s too much time left on the clock for you to be thinking it’s over. I won’t put any names on it, but they know, and we won.”&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Seahawks are in full control of their destiny, but &lt;strong&gt;their next two games&lt;/strong&gt; will be challenging (at Panthers in Week 17 and at 49ers in Week 19), too.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

Seahawks defensive star doesn’t hold back against Rams players after TNF win

Seahawks defensive star doesn't hold back against Rams players after TNF win - Bolavip US

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



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



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



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



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&lt;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;534951&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251220_BUS_548453_brown-celtics_458eff9a.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Jaylen Brown celebrates after scoring a basket&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-534951&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Jaylen Brown reacts after scoring a basket against the Pistons.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Jaylen Brown’s current numbers&lt;/h2&gt;



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


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/nba/warriors-rumors-former-four-time-champion-of-stephen-curry-nearing-potential-comeback&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

        

        


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



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



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



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

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Trae Young injury update: Hawks star provides a hopeful message on his status

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



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



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



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



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



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


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



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



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

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



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



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



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



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&lt;h2&gt;The Heat are not letting him go easily&lt;/h2&gt;



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


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



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



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

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



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



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



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



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



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


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



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



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

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Golden State Warriors&lt;/strong&gt; have not been in the best shape during this NBA regular season, showing a 13-14 record thus far. With players surrounding &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Stephen Curry&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; struggling, rumors are circulating about the potential return of a four-time champion who was instrumental in the organization’s success over the past decade.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;ESPN’s Anthony V. Slater&lt;/em&gt; reports that &lt;strong&gt;Klay Thompson, currently with the Dallas Mavericks, could be the player making a return to the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Warriors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Slater notes, &lt;em&gt;“Those close to Thompson believe it could eventually happen because, as one league source said, ‘there’s no one that carries more weight with Klay than Steph.’”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Having been one of the key players on the Warriors’ roster during their championship runs, Thompson could be vital for Golden State,&lt;strong&gt; contributing significantly to a lineup that is in need of considerable talent.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Given the Mavericks’ struggles this season, &lt;strong&gt;reports suggest they may be open to moving players&lt;/strong&gt;, and Thompson’s name has surfaced as a potential candidate for trade as he hasn’t been performing at his peak statistical levels.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Curry and Thompson: A strong teammate bond&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Amidst ongoing struggles for the Warriors, &lt;strong&gt;a possible reunion with Thompson could have a substantial impact&lt;/strong&gt;, thanks to the strong relationship he has cultivated with Curry during his time with Golden State.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Such a reunion might also boost Thompson’s morale; &lt;strong&gt;he appeared to reflect deeply on his move to the Mavericks&lt;/strong&gt;, which coincided with a dip in his performance in the NBA.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Reported condition for Thompson’s return to the Warriors&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Slater’s report suggests that Thompson’s return to the Warriors hinges on Curry’s involvement. If Curry advocates for the trade, &lt;strong&gt;Thompson could find himself back in a Warriors jersey.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While Thompson is a tantalizing possibility for the Warriors, &lt;strong&gt;this scenario depends greatly on Curry’s actions and the Mavericks’ willingness&lt;/strong&gt; to engage in trade talks, as the discussion remains speculative for now.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The&lt;strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;New York Mets&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; have no plans to stay idle in the 2025 &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; offseason. After watching the &lt;strong&gt;Chicago White Sox&lt;/strong&gt; acquire Japanese star &lt;strong&gt;Munetaka Murakami&lt;/strong&gt;, the ‘Orange and Blue’ is going after another player on the South Side of Chicago.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The White Sox are walking away with one of the most coveted international talents in &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt;. By signing Murakami to a &lt;strong&gt;two-year, $34 million contract&lt;/strong&gt;, Chicago has put the rest of the league on notice. However, the White Sox aren’t stepping away from the trade market anytime soon. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If there’s one thing the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-white-sox&quot;&gt;White Sox&lt;/a&gt; are sure about, is that they are not the Cubs. As a result, they have &lt;strong&gt;no intention of hibernating&lt;/strong&gt;. Instead, they’re staying busy, as a report indicates the Mets have inquired about center fielder Luis Robert.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Next up for the Chicago White Sox after the Munetaka Murakami signing: They still would like to move CF Luis Robert for pitching depth and are &lt;strong&gt;engaged in talks with the New York Mets and Cincinnati Reds&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;,” as reported by insider Bob Nightengale on X.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Robert’s numbers&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Coming off an injury-riddled 2025 MLB season, the White Sox acknowledge now may be the best time to find a trade partner for Robert. Last campaign, the 28-year-old &lt;strong&gt;slashed .223/.297/.364.&lt;/strong&gt; Moreover, he recorded 14 home runs, 33 stolen bases, 53 runs batted in and 52 runs of his own in 110 appearances. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Chicago finished the year with the second-worst record (60-102) in MLB—only standing above the 43-119 Colorado Rockies. The organization in the South Side is looking to turn the tide, and moving on from Robert may be one big step in that direction.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Contract situation&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Robert signed a six-year, $50 million contract with the White Sox ahead of the 2020 campaign. Chicago has &lt;strong&gt;exercised its club option&lt;/strong&gt; to automatically extend his deal through the 2026 season. Next offseason, the White Sox will face a similar decision. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If Robert is still in town but the ChiSox choose to decline his option, &lt;strong&gt;they would owe him a $2 million buyout&lt;/strong&gt;. Thus, given concerns about his availability, the best scenario for Chicago may be to trade him—even if it’s to a National League opponent like the Mets or Reds.&lt;/p&gt;

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NY Mets in talks for White Sox player after Munetaka Murakami signing

&lt;p&gt;As the &lt;strong&gt;Philadelphia Phillies&lt;/strong&gt;’ roster continues to take shape ahead of the &lt;strong&gt;2026 MLB season&lt;/strong&gt;, the goal remains the same: assembling a team capable of capturing the franchise’s third World Series title. The good news is that &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bryce-harper&quot;&gt;Bryce Harper&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; is being surrounded by talent, a supporting cast that promises to elevate the team even further.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;One of the latest acquisitions comes from the Texas Rangers, where he was a two-time All-Star. &lt;strong&gt;Adolis Garcia is eager to make history&lt;/strong&gt; in this new chapter of his career, though he made it clear he didn’t arrive with the intention of being a hero.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“The focus is not to be a hero, it is to have good at-bats, the concentration, the focus level, the approach of things, being within myself,”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Garcia revealed through&lt;em&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.mlb.com/news/adolis-garcia-discusses-expectations-with-phillies&quot;&gt;MLB’s official website.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;During his final two seasons with the Rangers, the Cuban outfielder posted a combined .675 OPS and a 96 OPS+. During his time in &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-phillies&quot;&gt;Philadelphia&lt;/a&gt;, he is expected to replace Nick Castellanos in right field.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;What can Adolis Garcia bring to Philadelphia?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;A two-time All-Star and former World Series hero, Adolis Garcia recently signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies for the 2026 season. Coming off a final year with the Rangers, &lt;strong&gt;he recorded a .227 average, 19 home runs, 75 RBI, and a .665 OPS&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Philadelphia is betting on his elite power and Gold Glove-caliber defense to provide a significant upgrade in the outfield, hoping a change of scenery will help him rediscover the championship form he displayed in Texas.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;New additions around Bryce Harper&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In addition to the signing of Adolis Garcia, the Philadelphia Phillies have been active in reshaping their roster for 2026, most notably &lt;strong&gt;securing Kyle Schwarber with a massive five-year, $150 million extension. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;To bolster the pitching staff, the front office &lt;strong&gt;signed right-hander Brad Keller&lt;/strong&gt; to a two-year deal and acquired Jonathan Bowlan via trade with the Royals. Furthermore, the team is set to give top prospect Justin Crawford a major role in the outfield, signaling a youth movement alongside their established veteran core.&lt;/p&gt;

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Bryce Harper's new star teammate makes major admission ahead of Phillies' 2026 MLB season - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;Most teams around &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; thought &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-bregman&quot;&gt;Alex Bregman&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; would re-sign with the &lt;strong&gt;Boston Red Sox&lt;/strong&gt; no matter what. However, as weeks go by and a contract has yet to be agreed upon, the window has certainly opened for other suitors. On that note, a franchise with heavy &lt;strong&gt;World Series&lt;/strong&gt; aspirations is now reportedly in on the star third baseman.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After falling at the gates of eternal glory in the 2025 World Series, the &lt;strong&gt;Toronto Blue Jays&lt;/strong&gt; aren’t leaving anything to chance. &lt;strong&gt;In a salary-cap–less &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, that means making significant splashes in the offseason.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-blue-jays&quot;&gt;Blue Jays&lt;/a&gt; are definitely not pinching pennies. Now, they could be in pursuit of Bregman, who is seeking a big contract. &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/alex-bregmans-price-tag-goes-against-red-sox-policy-amid-growing-mlb-rumors&quot;&gt;Bregman’s price tag might go against Boston’s policy&lt;/a&gt;, but certainly not Toronto’s.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;Add the Toronto Blue Jays to the list of teams showing interest&lt;/strong&gt; in free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman,” The Athletic’s&lt;/em&gt; Ken Rosenthal commented recently on the Bregman sweepstakes in free agency.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251221_BUS_549076_alex-bregman-1-1_7c2e0284.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Alex Bregman&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-547516&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Alex Bregman at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. &lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How much is Bregman asking for?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to a report posted by The Athletic, Bregman is &lt;strong&gt;seeking a deal in the vicinity of six years and $171 million&lt;/strong&gt;. Coming off a big year with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-red-sox&quot;&gt;Red Sox&lt;/a&gt;, Bregman bet on himself by opting out of the final two seasons of his $120 million contract. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Now, his payday demandsclearly reflect how highly Bregman and his agent, Scott Boras, value their work—and for good reason. Bregman slashed .273/.360/.462, while &lt;strong&gt;hitting 18 home runs and driving in 62 runs&lt;/strong&gt; in 114 appearances for Boston.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Blue Jays could make yet another splash&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Toronto kickstarted its MLB offseason by signing starting pitcher &lt;strong&gt;Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $210 million contract&lt;/strong&gt;. It was the biggest deal the Blue Jays have ever handed to a free agent, yet it wasn’t the only investment they made. Toronto has also added Tyler Rogers (three years, $37 million), Cody Ponce (three years, $30 million), and Chase Lee via trade with the Detroit Tigers. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Such moves could be enough for other franchises to stay off the market for years, but the organization in The Six is different. After coming just short of the World Series, &lt;strong&gt;the Blue Jays are going all in&lt;/strong&gt;—and with Bregman still undecided, the prospect of joining a clear-cut favorite could be enough to lure him away from the Red Sox.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;6948238ce2d53b59fb2f0664&quot; data-title=&quot;Who will sign Bregman?&quot; data-options=&quot;5&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

Alex Bregman draws interest from World Series favorite amid stalled talks with Red Sox

Alex Bregman draws interest from World Series favorite amid stalled talks with Red Sox - Bolavip US

Bregman draws interest from World Series favorite amid slow progress with Boston

&lt;p&gt;Expectations are running high for the Japanese players posted by MLB during the offseason to secure deals with league franchises. While potential teams like the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are rumored to be interested, a previously overlooked option may emerge for MLB teams as the signing deadline approaches.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In a recent interview with &lt;em&gt;Yahoo Japan&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;seasoned pitcher Takahiro Norimoto shared his aspirations to join MLB after reaching free agency.&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;em&gt;“I haven’t received any offers, so it might take a little more time. I’m working towards the possibility of playing overseas. I feel like overseas is my number one priority,”&lt;/em&gt; Norimoto stated.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;At 35 years old, Norimoto believes there is still an opportunity to play in the MLB, despite his age. While the Yankees could show interest, they are not the only team that might consider him, &lt;strong&gt;as other franchises have also expressed interest in signing Japanese players.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The successful integration of Japanese standouts by the Los Angeles Dodgers has sparked a surge in interest among teams looking to sign players from Japan. Consequently, &lt;strong&gt;Norimoto could become an intriguing possibility for franchises as they plan for the upcoming season.&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;Takahiro Norimoto gets save #30 in his first year as a closer&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/XfU4CzQGxn&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/XfU4CzQGxn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Yakyu Cosmopolitan (@yakyucosmo) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/yakyucosmo/status/1834859630909853894?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;September 14, 2024&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt; 



&lt;h2&gt;Norimoto’s career and stats: A closer look&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With 13 years in the Japanese league, &lt;strong&gt;Norimoto has amassed impressive stats, boasting a career ERA of 3.12 across 1,838 innings pitched.&lt;/strong&gt; His steady performance underscores his readiness and eagerness to seize the opportunity to play in MLB.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;His stats from the most recent season include:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Appearances (G): 56&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;ERA: 3.05&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Saves (SV): 16&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Holds (HLD): 10&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Innings Pitched (IP): 56.0&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strikeouts (SO): 43&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WHIP: 1.43&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Among his illustrious personal achievements, he led the league in strikeouts for five consecutive seasons &lt;strong&gt;and set a world professional record by recording 10 or more strikeouts in eight consecutive games.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;694823ace2d53b59fb2f0665&quot; data-title=&quot;Could Norimoto become another player to look at by the Yankees?&quot; data-options=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

NY Yankees and other franchises may have the opportunity to sign an experienced Japanese player this season

NY Yankees and other franchises may have the opportunity to sign an experienced Japanese player this season - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;Adding a new player to the roster is always a positive move for the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, and this time a reported reunion is on the horizon. Fans had high expectations for offseason acquisitions, and now they’re seeing the silver lining with a player set to rejoin the Yankees for the 2026 &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Per a report by &lt;em&gt;Jon Heyman of the New York Post&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;the Yankees have signed Paul Blackburn for the upcoming season.&lt;/strong&gt; This return, which the franchise is expected to announce through its official communication channels, could significantly impact the 32-year-old pitcher’s career.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Blackburn began the last regular season with the New York Mets before the Yankees brought him on for the remainder of the 2025 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; season. &lt;strong&gt;He played a crucial role in the organization’s postseason aspirations&lt;/strong&gt;, helping to the Yankees’ successful playoff run.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Now, with the opportunity to be a part of the roster from the start, manager Aaron Boone will likely anticipate the same level of dedication Blackburn demonstrated in 2025, &lt;strong&gt;hoping he can aid in the Yankees’ pursuit of a title in the upcoming season.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251221_BUS_548970_Paul-Blackburn-pitching_6b7ccb57.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Paul Blackburn pitching&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-548984&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Paul Blackburn #58 of the New York Yankees pitches.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Blackburn’s experience in the MLB&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Aside from player talent, franchises strive for a balanced mix of veterans and young talent to effectively compete for the World Series title. In this context, &lt;strong&gt;Blackburn stands out as a seasoned MLB player who fits the bill for such a competitive challenge.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;With nine years in the league, &lt;strong&gt;101 games under his belt, a career ERA of 4.97, and experience with three different franchises&lt;/strong&gt; (Oakland Athletics, Mets, and Yankees), Blackburn could be a valuable asset moving forward.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With this reported addition, the Yankees aim to strengthen their roster and strive for a strong comeback in the upcoming regular season, &lt;strong&gt;much to the delight of their fans.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Blackburn’s contract with the Yankees&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Heyman reported that Blackburn &lt;strong&gt;will be receiving a guaranteed $2 million, with an additional $100,000 &lt;/strong&gt;for reaching each of the following innings pitched milestones: 80, 90, 100, 110, and 120. This structure brings the potential total of the contract to $2.5 million. Heyman shared these details on his X account.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;694803c7e2d53b59fb2f065f&quot; data-title=&quot;Do you think the Yankees made the right choice re-signing Blackburn?&quot; data-options=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

MLB Rumors: NY Yankees reportedly set to reunite with former player for upcoming season

MLB Rumors: NY Yankees reportedly set to reunite with former player for upcoming season - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vasco-da-gama&quot;&gt;Vasco da Gama&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;will square off with&lt;strong&gt; Corinthians &lt;/strong&gt;in the second leg of the&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;2025 Copa do Brasil&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;final. Here you can find out everything you need to know about this game, including the match date, kickoff time, and streaming options for viewers in the United States.&lt;/p&gt;



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



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Copa do Brasil &lt;/strong&gt;final sets up a must-see clash between two clubs looking to put a stamp on their 2025 seasons. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/corinthians&quot;&gt;Corinthians&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;finished 13th in the &lt;strong&gt;Brasileirao &lt;/strong&gt;to secure a &lt;strong&gt;Copa Sudamericana &lt;/strong&gt;place.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On the other hand,&lt;strong&gt; Vasco da Gama &lt;/strong&gt;narrowly stayed clear of relegation and also earned continental qualification . With a national title and late-season momentum on the line, both sides enter with everything to play for and no margin for error.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Vasco da Gama vs Corinthians match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Vasco da Gama &lt;/strong&gt;will take on &lt;strong&gt;Corinthians &lt;/strong&gt;in the second leg of the&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;2025 Copa do Brasil&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;final this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Sunday, December 21.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;The match is set to kick off at&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;4:00 PM (ET).&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251221_BUS_548894_Memphis-Depay-of-Corinthians-fights-for-the-ball-with-Cuesta-of-Vasco-da-Gama_24dc049f.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-548909&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Memphis Depay of Corinthians fights for the ball with Cuesta of Vasco da Gama – Ricardo Moreira/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Vasco da Gama vs Corinthians: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ET:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;4:00 PM&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;CT:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;3:00 PM&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;MT:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;2:00 PM&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;PT:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;1:00 PM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Vasco da Gama vs Corinthians in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;2025 Copa do Brasil&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;game between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Vasco da Gama &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Corinthians &lt;/strong&gt;will be broadcast live in the USA on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/stream/soccer/?irad=356358&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;Fubo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Other options: TV Globo Internacional, FOX Deportes, Premiere, FOX One.&lt;/p&gt;

Where to watch Vasco da Gama vs Corinthians live in the USA: 2025 Copa do Brasil

Where to watch Vasco da Gama vs Corinthians live in the USA: 2025 Copa do Brasil - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/morocco&quot;&gt;Morocco&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;will face off against&lt;strong&gt; Comoros &lt;/strong&gt;in the Matchday 1 of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/africa-cup-of-nations&quot;&gt;2025 Africa Cup of Nations&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;group stage. Here’s all the key information, including the match date, kickoff time, and streaming options for fans in the United States.&lt;/p&gt;



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



&lt;p&gt;One of international soccer’s toughest stages is back as the &lt;strong&gt;2025 Africa Cup of Nations&lt;/strong&gt; kicks off with a spotlight matchup that could set the tone for the entire tournament. Host nation &lt;strong&gt;Morocco &lt;/strong&gt;enters the opener carrying strong momentum and legitimate championship expectations.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;em&gt;Atlas Lions&lt;/em&gt; a clear favorite and look to deliver an early statement in front of their home crowd. Standing in their way is &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/comoros&quot;&gt;Comoros&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, a side well aware of its underdog status but determined to challenge the hosts with an aggressive, nothing-to-lose approach in a high-stakes opening night showdown.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Morocco vs Comoros match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Morocco &lt;/strong&gt;play against&lt;strong&gt; Comoros &lt;/strong&gt;for the Matchday 1 of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025/2026&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Africa Cup of Nations &lt;/strong&gt;group stagethis&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Sunday, December 21&lt;/strong&gt;. The action is set to kick off at&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2:00 PM (ET)&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251221_BUS_548879_Zaydou-Youssouf-of-AS-Saint-Etienne_dd5e7f0a.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-548887&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Zaydou Youssouf of Comoros ina game with AS Saint-Etienne – Cathrin Mueller/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Morocco vs Comoros: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ET:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;2:00 PM&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;CT:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;1:00 AM&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;MT:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;12:00 AM&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;PT:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;11:00 AM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Morocco vs Comoros in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Catch this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025 Africa Cup of Nations&lt;/strong&gt; clash between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Morocco &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Comoros &lt;/strong&gt;live in the USA, streaming on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/stream/soccer/?irad=356358&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;Fubo&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Other options: Fanatiz USA, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español and beIN SPORTS Connect.&lt;/p&gt;

Where to watch Morocco vs Comoros live in the USA: 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

Where to watch Morocco vs Comoros live in the USA: 2025 Africa Cup of Nations - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aston-villa&quot;&gt;Aston Villa&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;will square off with&lt;strong&gt; Manchester United &lt;/strong&gt;in a Matchday 17 clash of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025/2026&amp;nbsp;Premier League&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;season. As anticipation builds, be sure to find here the match date, kickoff time, and available streaming options in the USA to watch the game live.&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 Aston Villa vs Manchester United online in the US on DirecTV Stream]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;A high-stakes clash looms as &lt;strong&gt;Aston Villa&lt;/strong&gt; continue their push toward the top of the table. The &lt;em&gt;Villans &lt;/em&gt;bring a six-match winning streak into the matchup, sitting third and just three points off the lead, fully aware of what a victory would mean.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/manchester-united&quot;&gt;Manchester United&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, meanwhile, are looking to rebound after a missed opportunity in a 4-4 draw with &lt;strong&gt;Bournemouth&lt;/strong&gt;, knowing a much-needed win would keep their &lt;strong&gt;Champions League&lt;/strong&gt; hopes firmly alive.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Aston Villa vs Manchester United match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Aston Villa &lt;/strong&gt;play against&lt;strong&gt; Manchester United &lt;/strong&gt;this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Sunday, December 21&lt;/strong&gt;, for the 2025/2026&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Premier League&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Matchday 17. Kickoff is set for&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;11:30 AM (ET).&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251221_BUS_548829_Ian-Maatsen-of-Aston-Villa_2d05c220.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-548843&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Ian Maatsen of Aston Villa – Justin Setterfield/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Aston Villa vs Manchester United: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ET&lt;/strong&gt;: 11:30 AM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CT&lt;/strong&gt;: 10:30 AM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MT&lt;/strong&gt;: 9:30 AM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PT&lt;/strong&gt;: 8:30 AM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Aston Villa vs Manchester United in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Catch all the action of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025/2026 Premier League&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;clash between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Aston Villa &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Manchester United &lt;/strong&gt;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: NBC, Telemundo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue, Peacock Premium.&lt;/p&gt;

Where to watch Aston Villa vs Manchester United live in the USA: 2025/2026 Premier League

Where to watch Aston Villa vs Manchester United live in the USA: 2025/2026 Premier League - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/villarreal&quot;&gt;Villarreal&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;will face off against&lt;strong&gt; Barcelona &lt;/strong&gt;in a Matchday 17 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 class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/3609994?irad=356366&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;[Watch Villarreal vs Barcelona online in the US on Fubo]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;A marquee &lt;strong&gt;La Liga&lt;/strong&gt; showdown is on deck with major implications at the top of the table. &lt;strong&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/strong&gt;’s 2–0 win over &lt;strong&gt;Sevilla &lt;/strong&gt;tightened the title race, pulling &lt;em&gt;Los Blancos &lt;/em&gt;within one point of &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona&quot;&gt;Barcelona&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;and cranking up the pressure on the league leaders to keep stacking results. &lt;strong&gt;Barcelona &lt;/strong&gt;can’t afford a slip now, especially with &lt;strong&gt;Villarreal &lt;/strong&gt;standing in the way.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Sitting third on 35 points, the &lt;em&gt;Yellow Submarine&lt;/em&gt; may trail &lt;strong&gt;Barça &lt;/strong&gt;by eight, but a victory would trim that gap to five and reignite their own title ambitions, setting the stage for a high-stakes clash where both sides know three points could reshape the race.&lt;/p&gt;



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



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Villarreal &lt;/strong&gt;will play against&lt;strong&gt; Barcelona &lt;/strong&gt;on&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Sunday, December 22&lt;/strong&gt;, for the Matchday 17 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;10:15 AM (ET).&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251221_BUS_548852_Tajon-Buchanan-of-Villarreal_7a10bd6a.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-548862&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Tajon Buchanan of Villarreal – Mateo Villalba Sanchez/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;


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



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ET&lt;/strong&gt;: 10:15 AM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CT&lt;/strong&gt;: 9:15 AM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MT&lt;/strong&gt;: 8:15 AM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PT&lt;/strong&gt;: 7:15 AM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Villarreal 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;Villarreal &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Barcelona &lt;/strong&gt;in the USA. Watch the match on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/3609994?irad=356366&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;Fubo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Other options: ESPN+, ESPN Deportes, DirecTV Stream.&lt;/p&gt;

Where to watch Villarreal vs Barcelona live in the USA: La Liga 2025/2026

Where to watch Villarreal vs Barcelona live in the USA: La Liga 2025/2026 - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kylian-mbappe&quot;&gt;Kylian Mbappe&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; matched a historic record previously held by &lt;strong&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/strong&gt;, achieving a milestone that once seemed untouchable. What initially felt like a distant dream became reality as the French forward reached the Portuguese star’s benchmark while wearing the Real Madrid jersey. That achievement naturally reignited comparisons with another all-time great and raised the question of what record&lt;strong&gt; Lionel Messi &lt;/strong&gt;set in a single calendar year.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In a LaLiga matchday fixture, &lt;strong&gt;the Madrid side defeated Sevilla 2-0, with Mbappe scoring late in the match&lt;/strong&gt;. The victory allowed Madrid to close the gap on Barcelona in the standings and marked the club’s final match of the calendar year. With no further opportunities remaining, it was Mbappe’s last chance to chase a record that Ronaldo had previously held alone.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Mbappe &lt;strong&gt;finished the year with 59 goals for &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid&quot;&gt;Madrid&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;equaling Ronaldo’s single-year scoring mark with the club&lt;/strong&gt;. The feat came on the same day Mbappe celebrated his 27th birthday, adding an emotional layer to the moment. Matching the record of his childhood idol made the achievement even more meaningful, reinforcing his growing status among the game’s elite.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Rather than celebrating with an explosive reaction,&lt;strong&gt; Mbappe paid tribute to Ronaldo in a symbolic way. He replicated the iconic “SIU” celebration&lt;/strong&gt;, honoring one of the most influential players in soccer history. The gesture underlined Mbappe’s admiration for Ronaldo while signaling that his own legacy continued to take shape alongside names like Messi.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;What is Messi’s record for most goals in a single calendar year?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While &lt;strong&gt;Mbappe’s and &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo&quot;&gt;Ronaldo&lt;/a&gt;’s 59-goal tallies stood as remarkable&lt;/strong&gt; achievements, Messi’s benchmark remained in a category of its own. What the Argentine accomplished redefined expectations and continued to astonish the soccer world more than a decade later.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;In 2012, &lt;strong&gt;Messi set a historic record by scoring an astonishing 91 goals in a single calendar year&lt;/strong&gt;. The feat was widely regarded as one of the greatest individual performances ever seen in professional sports, not just soccer.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Of those 91 goals, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Messi&lt;/a&gt; scored 79 with FC Barcelona&lt;/strong&gt; across LaLiga, the Copa del Rey, the Champions League, and the Spanish Super Cup. The &lt;strong&gt;remaining 12 goals came with Argentina&lt;/strong&gt;, as they matched the record for most international goals scored in a calendar year. Messi averaged 1.31 goals per match, a scoring rate that remained unmatched in the modern era.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;That historic year played a decisive role in Messi &lt;strong&gt;winning his fourth consecutive Ballon d’Or&lt;/strong&gt;. Although Barcelona only captured the Copa del Rey that season, Messi’s individual brilliance redefined the limits of excellence. His 91-goal record remained listed in the Guinness World Records and continued to stand as one of the most unbreakable marks in the sport.&lt;/p&gt;

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SOCCER

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Oregon Ducks&lt;/strong&gt; are set to kick off their 2025 College Football Playoff journey today in a first-round clash against &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-madison&quot;&gt;James Madison&lt;/a&gt;. While the Ducks enter as heavy favorites in front of a raucous home crowd, they face two distinct paths: a &lt;strong&gt;win keeps their national title dreams alive&lt;/strong&gt;, while a loss, though not the literal end of the world, would be a bitter pill to swallow in the high-stakes world of the 12-team playoff.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;A victory at Autzen Stadium would send &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/oregon&quot;&gt;Oregon&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; to the Quarterfinals for a date with Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl.&lt;/strong&gt; This is the outcome the Eugene faithful are banking on; coming off an impressive 11-1 regular season, the Ducks appear poised for a deep postseason run.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, should disaster strike and Oregon fall to the Dukes,&lt;strong&gt; it would mark a heartbreaking end to their campaign.&lt;/strong&gt; For head coach Dan Lanning, currently in his fourth season, an early exit would be a crushing disappointment after the immense effort poured into building this year’s powerhouse roster.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;A historic first meeting&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Remarkably,&lt;strong&gt; this marks the first-ever meeting between Oregon and James Madison&lt;/strong&gt;. While they are newcomers to the matchup, the Dukes are no pushovers. Boasting a 12-1 record and a Sun Belt Championship trophy after defeating Troy, JMU has quickly become a force to be reckoned with since joining the FBS in 2022.&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;Dan Lanning leads &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/oregonfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;@oregonfootball&lt;/a&gt; on the March to Victory 🤩 &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/qrzVrb3TcT&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/qrzVrb3TcT&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/B1Gfootball/status/2002505906714812896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;December 20, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt; 



&lt;p&gt;Oregon knows that being a home favorite is a double-edged sword. That said, the Ducks have been untouchable at Autzen this season,&lt;strong&gt; including a dominant 42-27 win over USC&lt;/strong&gt;. In fact, they’ve essentially dismantled every opponent that has stepped onto their turf this year.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“PFSN Analyst Ryan Guthrie says that Oregon is one of the most complete teams in the field, &lt;strong&gt;built to make a legitimate title run with elite balance,&lt;/strong&gt; physicality on both sides of the ball, and a competitive edge that starts at the top with head coach Dan Lanning,” wrote PFSN College on X.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

What happens if Oregon wins or loses against James Madison today in 2025 CFP?

What happens if Oregon wins or loses against James Madison today in 2025 CFP? - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;Numerically, the season undoubtedly fell short of the expectations for a &lt;strong&gt;Texas Longhorns&lt;/strong&gt; team that, at a minimum, aimed to make the Playoffs. However, perhaps the standout aspect of this campaign is that &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arch-manning&quot;&gt;Arch Manning&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; completed his first experience as a starting QB, helping many of his teammates elevate their game.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Michael Taffee was one of the key players under Steve Sarkisian, and the defensive standout not only highlighted the strong bond he shares with Manning but &lt;strong&gt;also praised his qualities within the team for supporting the squad.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“One of my best friends,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; Taaffe told &lt;em&gt;On3&lt;/em&gt; via Zoom. &lt;em&gt;“He’s always encouraging me to get better and I’m always encouraging him to never stop. He’s a really consistent guy, &lt;strong&gt;he’s a really thoughtful guy, he’s always caring&lt;/strong&gt;, he’s always doing things above and beyond himself.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Additionally, Taaffe commented on Manning’s decision to play for &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-longhorns&quot;&gt;Texas&lt;/a&gt; in 2026: &lt;em&gt;“He’s always got so much going on.&lt;strong&gt; I think he truly believes that significance is more important than success. &lt;/strong&gt;He’s got one of the best platforms in all of college football. I think diving into himself as a leader and trying to give back to his teammates, being a disciple in the locker room, is really important to him.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251220_BUS_548719_michael-taaffe_dbbc7de9.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Michael Taaffe&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-548736&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Michael Taaffe #16 of the Texas Longhorns.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Arch Manning’s numbers this season at Texas&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Arch Manning has put together a stellar campaign in his first season as the starter for the Texas Longhorns, living up to the immense hype. He finished the regular season with &lt;strong&gt;2,942 passing yards, 24 touchdowns, and only 7 interceptions, proving to be both efficient and explosive. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;His impressive 70.6 QBR reflects his poise and high-level decision-making, solidifying his status as one of the premier quarterbacks in college football and leading Texas back into the national championship conversation.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;No. 16 in Texas&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;One of the most heartwarming stories of the Texas Longhorns’ season is the bond between Arch Manning and safety Michael Taaffe, who &lt;strong&gt;are best friends and both wear No. 16.&lt;/strong&gt; While Manning is the high-profile quarterback, Taaffe—a former walk-on turned All-American—shares the number as a tribute to their late friend and former Westlake teammate, Jackson Coker. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This shared jersey number symbolizes their &lt;em&gt;“annoyingly competitive”&lt;/em&gt; friendship and deep mutual respect, with Taaffe even joking about launching a community service initiative together centered around their common digit.&lt;/p&gt;

Arch Manning receives important statement from Longhorns’ key teammate after his first season as a starter in the NCAAF

Arch Manning receives important statement from Longhorns' key teammate after his first season as a starter in the NCAAF - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;It wasn’t just another day for the &lt;strong&gt;Alabama Crimson Tide&lt;/strong&gt;, and it wasn’t just another win in the record books. Overcoming a 17-point first-quarter deficit against the &lt;strong&gt;Oklahoma Sooners&lt;/strong&gt; sent a clear message to all of &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football&quot;&gt;college football&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;strong&gt;Kalen DeBoer&lt;/strong&gt;’s team not only has talent but also the character to achieve great things.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In fact, this was one of the points the coach emphasized after the game in his comments to &lt;em&gt;ESPN&lt;/em&gt; sideline reporter Laura Rutledge. Bama knew they needed not only Simpson to mount a comeback but also &lt;strong&gt;an internal fire to drive them forward.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Our guys have been in it all year long and … &lt;strong&gt;I’m proud of the fight&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kalen-deboer&quot;&gt;DeBoer&lt;/a&gt; said. &lt;em&gt;“I know I’m going to get that every single time we step on the field. We had to create our own breaks a little bit. We knew it was going to be a fist fight. We knew it was going to be a physical game, it’d be hard moving the ball, but &lt;strong&gt;you just got to keep playing.&lt;/strong&gt;”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;He also added: &lt;em&gt;“We always talk about when your number gets called, be ready. These guys worked all week long, I really felt like they were dialed in. The critical moments, that’s the difference in our team this year than what we were in the past, and there were some critical moments where our guys stepped up and made plays. The players are the ones that bring everything to life and they did that tonight.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251220_BUS_548566_kalen-deboer-ty-simpson_2f5cc73d.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Kalen DeBoer with Ty Simpson&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-548599&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Kalen Deboer and Ty Simpson.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Simpson, the architect of the comeback&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In their thrilling comeback victory against Oklahoma, Alabama quarterback &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ty-simpson&quot;&gt;Ty Simpson&lt;/a&gt; played a nearly perfect second half&lt;/strong&gt; to keep the Crimson Tide’s championship hopes alive. Simpson &lt;strong&gt;completed 18-of-29 passes (62.1%) for 232 yards and two touchdowns&lt;/strong&gt;, leading a historic 17-point rally without throwing a single interception. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;His poise under pressure and connection with freshman receiver Lotzeir Brooks proved to be the spark Alabama needed to secure the 34-24 win and advance to the Rose Bowl.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What’s next for the Crimson Tide?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After their dramatic comeback win over Oklahoma, the No. 9 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alabama&quot;&gt;Alabama Crimson Tide&lt;/a&gt; (11-3) have officially advanced to the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. &lt;strong&gt;They are set to face the undefeated No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers&lt;/strong&gt; (13-0) in the historic Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.&lt;/p&gt;

Kalen DeBoer makes major admission after Alabama’s comeback against Oklahoma in the CFP

Kalen DeBoer makes major admission after Alabama’s comeback against Oklahoma in the CFP - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Oklahoma Sooners&lt;/strong&gt;’ dream of pulling off a big upset this &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football&quot;&gt;NCAAF&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; season came to an end. &lt;strong&gt;John Mateer&lt;/strong&gt; and his teammates couldn’t hold onto the lead against the &lt;strong&gt;Alabama Crimson Tide&lt;/strong&gt;, ultimately falling 34–24 at Gaylord Family–Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;From here on out, it’s a matter of regrouping for Brent Venables as he turns his focus to next season. The loss to the Tuscaloosa squad &lt;strong&gt;dropped OU to 0–5 all-time in CFP games&lt;/strong&gt;—a thorn they’re eager to remove as soon as possible.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The question many are asking now &lt;strong&gt;is whether the Sooners’ project moving forward will feature John Mateer as the leader on the field&lt;/strong&gt;, who still has one year of eligibility remaining.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I really haven’t thought about it yet,”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; the redshirt junior said to the press after falling to Alabama. &lt;em&gt;“I’m pretty sure I’ll take some time and weigh all the options, and we’ll see.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;What’s the situation with John Mateer?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Following their first-round playoff loss to Alabama, John Mateer faces a pivotal decision regarding his future with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/oklahoma-sooners&quot;&gt;Oklahoma Sooners&lt;/a&gt;. With one year of eligibility remaining, &lt;strong&gt;the redshirt junior must decide whether to return to Norman for another season or declare for the 2026 NFL Draft&lt;/strong&gt;, where he is currently ranked as the No. 4 quarterback prospect by analyst Mel Kiper Jr. As the transfer portal opens on January 2, his choice will define the Sooners’ offseason and determine if he will lead the program into the 2026 campaign.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Mateer’s numbers this season at Oklahoma&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;During the 2025 season, John Mateer led the Oklahoma Sooners with solid overall numbers,&lt;strong&gt; recording 2,885 passing yards, 14 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions&lt;/strong&gt;. He finished the campaign with a 66.5 QBR, showcasing his ability to manage the offense effectively despite facing elite SEC competition. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While his season ended with a tough first-round playoff loss to &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alabama&quot;&gt;Alabama&lt;/a&gt;, these statistics highlight a productive debut year in Norman that has established him as a top prospect for the next level.&lt;/p&gt;

John Mateer breaks silence on his future after Oklahoma’s heavy loss to Alabama in the CFP

John Mateer breaks silence on his future after Oklahoma’s heavy loss to Alabama in the CFP - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The 2025 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football&quot;&gt;College Football&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Playoffs are officially underway, and one matchup takes place this afternoon in Oxford. The &lt;strong&gt;Ole Miss Rebels&lt;/strong&gt; aim to build on their regular-season success, but they’ll have to get past the &lt;strong&gt;Tulane Green Wave&lt;/strong&gt;, who aren’t planning on being mere spectators in the playoff showdown.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Already without Lane Kiffin leading the first team&lt;/strong&gt;, the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ole-miss&quot;&gt;Rebels&lt;/a&gt; reached this stage as the sixth seed, after a campaign that had eleven wins and only one loss. The only time this team knew defeat was in mid-October, after falling soundly to Georgia.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;For its part, Tulane qualified as the No. 11 seed, also having collected eleven wins but two losses. &lt;strong&gt;The first was handed to them by Ole Miss in September&lt;/strong&gt;, while their second setback came against UTSA in San Antonio.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Ole Miss loses against Tulane?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If Ole Miss loses against Tulane this afternoon, &lt;strong&gt;it would result in a devastating first-round exit from the College Football Playoff&lt;/strong&gt;. A defeat would abruptly end the Rebels’ season, eliminating their championship hopes and potentially causing a significant drop in their final national ranking.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251220_BUS_548496_trinidad-chambliss-1_1202d531.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Trinidad Chambliss&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-548527&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt; Trinidad Chambliss #6 of the Mississippi Rebels.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Ole Miss defeats Tulane?&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;If Ole Miss defeats &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tulane&quot;&gt;Tulane&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;they will officially advance to the College Football Playoff quarterfinals.&lt;/strong&gt; By securing this victory, the Rebels would move on to play in the Allstate Sugar Bowl, &lt;strong&gt;likely setting up a high-profile matchup against Georgia for a spot in the semifinals.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When and where do Ole Miss and Tulane play?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The No. 6 Ole Miss Rebels host the No. 11 Tulane Green Wave today,&lt;strong&gt; Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi&lt;/strong&gt;, with kickoff scheduled for 3:30 PM ET.&lt;/p&gt;

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