&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&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;&lt;/strong&gt; already clinched their playoff spot but that doesn’t mean that the Week 17 game against the &lt;strong&gt;Carolina Panthers&lt;/strong&gt; doesn’t matter. After all, they are still fighting for something.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The fact is that the Seahawks are fighting to secure the first seed in the NFC but if they lose, all things could get difficult. &lt;strong&gt;If the Seahawks lose and the 49ers and Rams win, Seattle would then drop to the number six seed&lt;/strong&gt; and the first seed would become difficult to achieve.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If the Seahawks lose and the 49ers win but Rams lose or tie, they drop to the No. 5 seed&lt;/strong&gt;. If the team loses and the 49ers lose but &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Rams&lt;/a&gt; win, it also falls down to the No. 5 seed, but then the Seahawks would need to beat the Niners and have the Rams lose to the Cardinals to become the first seed.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The Panthers are not an easy team to beat&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While not a Super Bowl contender, &lt;strong&gt;the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-panthers&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Panthers&lt;/a&gt; have shown they are a frisky team to face. &lt;/strong&gt;Among their wins, they have beaten the Buccaneers, Rams, and Packers. The Panthers might not seem like it, but if taken lightly, they will beat you.&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_20251228_BUS_552690_bryce-young-2_cea40767.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers.&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-519597&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&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; is not the best of quarterbacks, but &lt;strong&gt;the Panthers have put him in a position where he can do enough to win these games&lt;/strong&gt;. It’s a sleeper challenge for the very favorites Seahawks.  &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;The Seahawks need to wrap the NFC&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Even if the Seahawks are one of the best teams playing away from home, &lt;strong&gt;becoming the first seed in the NFC is key&lt;/strong&gt;. Not only because they will have the best chances to go to the Super Bowl, but because of what the context is.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Firstly, &lt;strong&gt;you play at home every single game and secondly, you have an all-important bye week to rest&lt;/strong&gt;, recover, and reassess things for the playoffs. Hence, as soon as they can lock up the first seed, the better for the Seahawks.&lt;/p&gt;

What happens if Seahawks lose to Panthers today in Week 17 of 2025 NFL season?

What happens if Seahawks lose to Panthers today in Week 17 of 2025 NFL season? - Bolavip US

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&lt;p&gt;Andy Reid reflected on the possible retirement of &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce&quot;&gt;Travis Kelce&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and whether, during some moments of the game between 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; and the Broncos, the head coach thought it could have been the farewell of the star tight end at Arrowhead Stadium.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite the reporters’ persistence, Reid did not want to go into much detail on the subject. &lt;em&gt;“No, but it was great to see him get a couple of those catches. Those were big catches. We’ll talk another time about all of that.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After losing the last &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; to the Eagles, Kelce’s plan was to return for one more season, trying to go out on top with a championship alongside &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes&quot;&gt;Patrick Mahomes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and his teammates. However, 2025 was a disaster, with the Chiefs eliminated early and a roster plagued by injuries.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Is Travis Kelce retiring?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;At the moment, no one knows if Travis Kelce is retiring from football. Although he has dropped hints about a possible farewell in recent months, the truth is that it is unclear what his decision will be.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;How long will Travis Kelce be on the Chiefs?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Travis Kelce’s contract with the Chiefs expires after the 2025 season, so technically he will become a free agent. However, if he decides to return, he would likely sign a one-year deal with the team for a last dance.&lt;/p&gt;


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Andy Reid sends clear message about Travis Kelce's possible retirement

Andy Reid sends clear message about Travis Kelce’s possible retirement from football with Chiefs

&lt;p&gt;The NFC is heating up with just two games remaining in the&lt;strong&gt; 2025 NFL regular &lt;/strong&gt;season, and no team is ready to ease off the gas. Sunday Night Football brings an exciting showdown between the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-francisco-49ers&quot;&gt;San Francisco 49ers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;Chicago Bears&lt;/strong&gt; in the Bay Area, where the home team hopes to leverage a strong offensive performance, led by Brock Purdy and key weapons such as &lt;strong&gt;Ricky Pearsall&lt;/strong&gt;, to tilt the game in its favor.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Alarms went off for 49ers fans when the &lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-week-17-injury-report-player-statuses-for-all-16-games&quot;&gt;NFL’s official site&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt; listed the wide receiver as questionable for tonight’s game. However, according to Adam Schefter on X, &lt;strong&gt;Pearsall is likely to play for his team.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This is undoubtedly a big boost for Purdy and the 49ers’ offense, especially with questions lingering also about whether &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/is-george-kittle-playing-today-for-49ers-vs-bears-in-2025-nfl-week-17&quot;&gt;George Kittle was playing against the Bears&lt;/a&gt;. Ultimately, it looks like Kyle Shanahan will have all his key pieces available for this highly significant matchup.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Pearsall’s numbers this season in the Bay&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Ricky Pearsall has established himself as a reliable asset for &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brock-purdy&quot;&gt;Brock Purdy&lt;/a&gt; this 2025 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; season,&lt;strong&gt; recording 31 receptions for 443 yards and a solid 14.3 average per catch. &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_20251228_BUS_552680_ricky-pearsall_fe330867.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Ricky Pearsall warms up before a game vs the Seahawks&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-424753&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Ricky Pearsall warms up.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Although &lt;strong&gt;he has yet to record a touchdown in this campaign&lt;/strong&gt;, his ability to stretch the field and secure key first downs has made him a vital piece of the 49ers’ offensive scheme. Despite missing time due to injuries, Pearsall remains a go-to target when the team needs explosive plays to sustain momentum.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;What injury is Pearsall dealing with?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Pearsall &lt;strong&gt;is currently managing knee and ankle injuries&lt;/strong&gt; sustained during the Week 15 game against the Tennessee Titans. On the very first play of that game, he suffered an ankle sprain following a controversial hip-drop tackle by Kevin Winston. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Later in the fourth quarter, he aggravated a lingering PCL (posterior cruciate ligament) injury in his knee—&lt;strong&gt;the same issue that sidelined him for six games earlier this year.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Key showdown for the 49ers&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sunday Night Football presents a unique opportunity for the San Francisco 49ers to continue climbing the NFC standings&lt;/strong&gt;. Currently, the Chicago Bears sit in second place with an 11–4 record, so a win for the 49ers would allow them to catch up, while also keeping an eye on the Eagles’ results.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Seahawks, currently holding the No. 1 seed with a 12–3 record, could see their top spot seriously threatened if they lose to the Panthers, depending on other results. &lt;strong&gt;For the Niners it’s a must-win if they want to stay in the mix among the NFC contenders.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Is Ricky Pearsall playing tonight for 49ers vs Bears on SNF in Week 17 of 2025 NFL season?

Is Ricky Pearsall playing tonight for 49ers vs Bears on SNF in Week 17 of 2025 NFL season? - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/buffalo-bills&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Buffalo Bills&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; will play a massive game in Week 17 of the 2025 &lt;strong&gt;NFL&lt;/strong&gt; season against the defending Super Bowl champions, the &lt;strong&gt;Philadelphia Eagles&lt;/strong&gt;. As both teams will try to win, it’s time to reveal if quarterback Josh Allen will have his tight end duo of &lt;strong&gt;Dawson Knox&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Dalton Kincaid&lt;/strong&gt; ready to go.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Both tight ends have been dealing with knee injuries. As for Kincaid, he didn’t practice early in the week and was limited on Friday. &lt;strong&gt;He will be a game-time decision coming into the game.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dawson Knox appears to be another game-time decision&lt;/strong&gt;. He didn’t practice on Tuesday and Wednesday and logged a limited practice on Friday. Knox has only missed one game over the last two seasons, and it was not because of injury, but because the Bills rested their starters.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The Bills rely heavily on their tight ends&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Because of the lack of a proper wide receiver one, &lt;strong&gt;Josh Allen relies heavily on both Kincaid and Knox.&lt;/strong&gt; Against the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-eagles&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Eagles&lt;/a&gt;, it shouldn’t be different should both play. Kincaid leads the team with five touchdowns, while Knox has three.&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_20251228_BUS_552635_Dawson-Knox_345bd061.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Dawson Knox of the Buffalo Bills&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-316614&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Dawson Knox of the Buffalo Bills&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As for receiving yards, &lt;strong&gt;Kincaid is the second-best on the team with 523, while Knox is third with 363.&lt;/strong&gt; Clearly they are both very important for this offense and provide &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/josh-allen&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Josh Allen&lt;/a&gt; with plenty of ways to damage opponents.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Who’s next on the TE depth chart?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After Kincaid and Knox, the TE depth chart falls drastically in quality. The third-string tight end is Jackson Hawes who has 15 catches all year for 187 yards, &lt;strong&gt;though he has scored three touchdowns&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Then, &lt;strong&gt;Keleki Latu serves as the other option on the team&lt;/strong&gt;. He has only one catch in this &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; season for four yards. The undrafted rookie hasn’t had much chance to shine yet on this team.&lt;/p&gt;

Are Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox playing today for Bills vs Eagles in 2025 NFL Week 17?

Are Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox playing today for Bills vs Eagles in 2025 NFL Week 17? - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;2025 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; season&lt;/strong&gt; for the &lt;strong&gt;Indianapolis Colts&lt;/strong&gt; has taken them through every possible scenario. From starting with an incredible winning streak to suffering a string of consecutive losses that pushed them out of contention, it’s been a rollercoaster. Looking to finish on a high note, &lt;strong&gt;Philip Rivers&lt;/strong&gt; and his teammates aim to secure a victory over the &lt;strong&gt;Jacksonville Jaguars&lt;/strong&gt; to break this unpredicted slump.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/indianapolis-colts&quot;&gt;Colts&lt;/a&gt; lose to the Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium, &lt;strong&gt;their record would drop to 8–8, yet their overall situation would remain unchanged.&lt;/strong&gt; This means that a string of unfavorable results has kept Shane Steichen from guiding his team to the playoffs.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;What was once pure optimism in Indianapolis, fueled by the outstanding play of then-starting QB &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/daniel-jones&quot;&gt;Daniel Jones&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;gradually gave way to harsh reality by season’s end&lt;/strong&gt;, even after Philip Rivers took over and couldn’t turn the tide.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Injuries: Colts’ main setback&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Indianapolis &lt;strong&gt;Colts’ season has been significantly derailed by a persistent quarterback crisis&lt;/strong&gt;, starting with Anthony Richardson’s orbital bone fracture in Week 6 and followed by Daniel Jones’ season-ending Achilles tear in Week 13. &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_20251228_BUS_552639_daniel-jones-4_e0030ed9.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Daniel Jones&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-541219&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Daniel Jones #17 of the Indianapolis Colts.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;To stabilize the offense, the team turned to veteran &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philip-rivers&quot;&gt;Philip Rivers&lt;/a&gt;, but &lt;strong&gt;the move has yet to yield the expected results&lt;/strong&gt;; over two starts, Rivers has recorded 397 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions, posting a subpar 50.9 QBR. These struggles under center have prevented the Colts from maintaining offensive consistency, contributing heavily to their late-season decline.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;The final stretch for Indianapolis&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With an 8-7 record and already eliminated from playoff contention, the Indianapolis &lt;strong&gt;Colts are shifting their focus to the future as they close out the season&lt;/strong&gt;. They will first host the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium before finishing the year against the Texans at NRG Stadium. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Currently sitting third in the AFC South, the team is now eyeing the 2026 NFL Draft, where &lt;strong&gt;securing a high pick could allow them to address its quarterback instability by selecting a top prospect.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

What happens if Colts lose today against Jaguars in 2025 NFL Week 17?

What happens if Colts lose today against Jaguars in 2025 NFL Week 17? - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Golden State Warriors&lt;/strong&gt; are off to an uneven start to the &lt;strong&gt;NBA &lt;/strong&gt;season, and the margin for error continues to shrink as they try to maximize their championship window around &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry&quot;&gt;Stephen Curry&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Sitting in the middle of the Western Conference standings, the Warriors are actively exploring roster adjustments that could stabilize the frontcourt and raise their defensive ceiling, and one of their options is a &lt;strong&gt;Dallas Mavericks&lt;/strong&gt; player.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, &lt;strong&gt;Golden State have emerged as a potential suitor for Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis&lt;/strong&gt;. Speaking on &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt; on Prime, Haynes reported that the Warriors, who hold a 16–15 record and sit eighth in the West, have identified interior defense as a priority but face significant obstacles in pursuing the All-Star.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I came on last week and told you what the Warriors were looking for,”&lt;/em&gt; Haynes said. &lt;em&gt;“They want a rim-running big man who can protect the paint and be a lob threat. &lt;strong&gt;I was told they’re contemplating making a case to acquire Anthony Davis as well&lt;/strong&gt;, but Dallas was not that fascinated with what Golden State has on its books.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Haynes added that any serious push for Davis would require additional assets or a third team. &lt;strong&gt;Golden State are focused on finding a defensive anchor at center for the second half of the season&lt;/strong&gt;, a move that could ease the burden on Curry and Draymond Green as they attempt another championship run.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Other potential options&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Haynes has previously reported that the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors&quot;&gt;Warriors&lt;/a&gt; are evaluating more attainable athletic centers across the league. Among the names mentioned were &lt;strong&gt;Daniel Gafford, Nic Claxton, and Robert Williams III&lt;/strong&gt;, all of whom could address Golden State’s needs without forcing the franchise to sacrifice premium assets.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Those options may represent a more practical path, especially given Davis’ recent durability concerns. The Mavericks have dealt &lt;strong&gt;with extended absences from the veteran big man, most notably due to a lingering calf injury&lt;/strong&gt; that has already cost him a significant number of games.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Davis’ numbers in Dallas&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite the health questions, Davis remains one of the league’s most productive two-way bigs. The 32-year-old is averaging &lt;strong&gt;20.5 points, 10.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.6 blocks&lt;/strong&gt; per game for the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks&quot;&gt;Mavericks&lt;/a&gt; during the 2025–26 season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;He recently &lt;strong&gt;posted back-to-back 30-point performances against the New Orleans Pelicans and the Denver Nuggets&lt;/strong&gt;, underscoring his ability to dominate offensively. However, Davis suffered a groin injury on Christmas Day against the Warriors, an issue that is expected to sideline him for several games and further complicates any trade considerations.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Sacramento Kings&lt;/strong&gt; secured a hard-fought 113-107 victory against the Dallas Mavericks in a matchup that promised high-level competition from both franchises. However, all eyes were on &lt;strong&gt;Russell Westbrook&lt;/strong&gt;, who made &lt;strong&gt;NBA &lt;/strong&gt;history by surpassing a &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; legend on the all-time assists list.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Veteran Russell Westbrook &lt;strong&gt;has surpassed Hall of Fame guard Magic Johnson for seventh place on the NBA’s all-time assists&lt;/strong&gt; leaderboard. After Westbrook starred for the Kings in overtime during a 125-114 win against the Houston Rockets, he continued his impressive week for Sacramento.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Westbrook eclipsed Johnson’s 10,141 career assists &lt;/strong&gt;in the first quarter of Saturday’s game against the Mavericks. By doing so, he officially moved into seventh place on the NBA’s all-time assist leaders list, surpassing the record of Hall of Famer &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/magic-johnson&quot;&gt;Magic Johnson&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;An assist to Keon Ellis in the first quarter against the Mavericks &lt;strong&gt;helped Westbrook climb the league’s assist record books&lt;/strong&gt;, marking a major milestone in his storied career.&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;1980&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; data-id=&quot;419972&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251228_BUS_552526_magic-johnson-1_dfb29650.webp&amp;amp;width=1980&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Magic Johnson during a Los Angeles Lakers game.&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-419972&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1980px) 100vw, 1980px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Magic Johnson during a Los Angeles Lakers game.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Westbrook’s numbers with the Kings and the next target&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Westbrook is averaging &lt;strong&gt;14.4 points, 7.2 assists, and 6.9 rebounds&lt;/strong&gt; for the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sacramento-kings&quot;&gt;Kings&lt;/a&gt; this season. He joined Sacramento as his seventh NBA team via a one-year, $3.6 million veteran’s minimum contract this past offseason.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The next target for Westbrook is &lt;strong&gt;Mark Jackson’s career total of 10,334 assists&lt;/strong&gt;. John Stockton remains the all-time leader with &lt;strong&gt;15,806 assists&lt;/strong&gt; across his 19-year NBA career.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/russell-westbrook&quot;&gt;Westbrook&lt;/a&gt; now trails only John Stockton &lt;strong&gt;(15,806)&lt;/strong&gt;, followed by Chris Paul &lt;strong&gt;(12,552)&lt;/strong&gt;, Jason Kidd &lt;strong&gt;(12,091)&lt;/strong&gt;, LeBron James &lt;strong&gt;(11,673)&lt;/strong&gt;, Steve Nash &lt;strong&gt;(10,335)&lt;/strong&gt;, and Mark Jackson &lt;strong&gt;(10,334)&lt;/strong&gt; on the NBA’s career assists leaderboard.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Westbrook’s career achievements&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This latest milestone adds to an already decorated career. Westbrook is a &lt;strong&gt;nine-time NBA All-Star&lt;/strong&gt;, former &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt; MVP&lt;/strong&gt; (2017), and &lt;strong&gt;two-time scoring champion&lt;/strong&gt;. He has also led the league in assists three times and remains the NBA’s all-time leader in triple-doubles.&lt;/p&gt;

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Is Darius Garland playing tonight, Dec. 27, for Cavaliers vs Rockets?

Is Josh Giddey playing today, December 27, for Bulls vs Bucks?

Kings’ Russell Westbrook makes history as he surpasses a Lakers legend on the NBA’s all-time list - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-cavaliers&quot;&gt;Cleveland Cavaliers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; face the &lt;strong&gt;Houston Rockets&lt;/strong&gt; in an &lt;strong&gt;NBA &lt;/strong&gt;regular-season matchup as they look to secure a win and improve their 17–15 record, aiming to reestablish themselves among the top teams in the Eastern Conference as they did last season. With that goal in mind, one key question surrounds the game: Will &lt;strong&gt;Darius Garland&lt;/strong&gt; play?&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Cavaliers list three players on the injury report for Saturday, including Garland. However, according to NBA Underdog, Cleveland now designates &lt;strong&gt;Garland as available to play&lt;/strong&gt; against the Rockets.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Cleveland enters the contest after a road loss to the New York Knicks on Thursday in their &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt; Christmas Day game. In that defeat, Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with &lt;strong&gt;34 points, seven rebounds and six assists&lt;/strong&gt;, while Darius Garland added &lt;strong&gt;20 points and 10 assists&lt;/strong&gt;, continuing to be a steady presence in the backcourt.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Houston also carries a notable concern. The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba/is-alperen-sengun-playing-tonight-december-27-for-rockets-vs-cavaliers&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Rockets list center Alperen Sengun as questionable&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; with calf soreness, putting his availability in doubt and creating uncertainty for a team that relies heavily on his interior scoring and playmaking.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Darius Garland’s recent numbers&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/darius-garland&quot;&gt;Garland&lt;/a&gt;’s impact on the Cavaliers remains significant, and his recent production reflects that influence. Over his last five games, he averages &lt;strong&gt;21.4 points, 8.4 assists and 2.8 rebounds&lt;/strong&gt;, while shooting an impressive 54.3 percent from three-point range in 31.6 minutes per game.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Potential adjustments if Sengun sits&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If Sengun is sidelined against the Cavaliers, &lt;strong&gt;Steven Adams is expected to handle a larger role in the middle&lt;/strong&gt;, with Jock Landale also seeing increased minutes in &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-rockets&quot;&gt;Houston&lt;/a&gt;’s frontcourt rotation.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Sengun’s absence would give Cleveland a clear advantage in the paint, allowing &lt;strong&gt;Jarrett Allen greater freedom around the rim and easing some defensive pressure&lt;/strong&gt;. Still, the Cavaliers must remain disciplined on the perimeter, where Houston’s guards can change the game quickly if given space.&lt;/p&gt;

Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing today, December 27, for Bucks vs Bulls?

Is Trae Young playing today, December 27, for Hawks vs Knicks?

Is Darius Garland playing tonight, Dec. 27, for Cavaliers vs Rockets? - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Chicago Bulls&lt;/strong&gt; (15-15) host the &lt;strong&gt;Milwaukee Bucks&lt;/strong&gt; (12-19) tonight at the United Center for &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt; regular season action, but the status of breakout star &lt;strong&gt;Josh Giddey&lt;/strong&gt; hangs in the balance.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to the latest official &lt;a href=&quot;https://official.nba.com/nba-injury-report-2025-26-season/&quot;&gt;NBA injury report&lt;/a&gt; for Saturday, December 27, the Bulls have listed Josh Giddey as &lt;strong&gt;available to play&lt;/strong&gt; despite being listed earlier as questionable with a left ankle sprain.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bulls&quot;&gt;Chicago&lt;/a&gt; enters the second night of a back-to-back in peak form, having notched their &lt;strong&gt;fifth consecutive victory&lt;/strong&gt; with a 109-102 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. Giddey was instrumental in that win, flirting with a triple-double by recording &lt;strong&gt;12 points, 11 assists&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;six rebounds&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In his first season in Chicago, the 23-year-old Australian has been a revelation, averaging &lt;strong&gt;19.8 points, 9.2 rebounds&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;9.2 assists&lt;/strong&gt; per game. It’s great news for Billy Donovan to have Giddey available tonight, as he remains a fundamental piece of his system.&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_20251227_BUS_552452_josh-giddey_adbc3e74.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-443088&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Josh Giddey dribbles the ball during a game. (Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Milwaukee awaits the ‘Greek Freak’&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While Chicago manages Giddey’s status, the Milwaukee Bucks are expecting a massive reinforcement. Multiple reports indicate that superstar &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba/is-giannis-antetokounmpo-playing-today-december-27-for-bucks-vs-bulls&quot;&gt;Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to return tonight&lt;/a&gt; after missing eight games with a right calf strain. The Bucks also list &lt;strong&gt;Gary Trent Jr.&lt;/strong&gt; (calf) as questionable, while &lt;strong&gt;Taurean Prince&lt;/strong&gt; (neck) remains out.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The Bulls’ injury report is relatively light. Rookie &lt;strong&gt;Noa Essengue&lt;/strong&gt; is the only other name listed; he remains out for the season following shoulder surgery.&lt;/p&gt;

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Is Josh Giddey playing today, December 27, for Bulls vs Bucks? - Bolavip US

&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; face the &lt;strong&gt;New York Knicks&lt;/strong&gt; in an &lt;strong&gt;NBA &lt;/strong&gt;regular-season matchup that promises high-level entertainment, fueled by a rivalry that has grown increasingly intense over the years. Much of that tension centers on one player, which immediately raises the key question ahead of tipoff: Will &lt;strong&gt;Trae Young&lt;/strong&gt; play?&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Underdog NBA,&lt;strong&gt; Trae Young is available to play and no longer carries an injury designation on the report&lt;/strong&gt;. After dealing with a right quad contusion earlier in the week, Young is now expected to suit up without restrictions against the Knicks. The Hawks’ star has appeared in four consecutive games, including a 30-point performance in Friday’s 126–111 loss to the Miami Heat.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Hawks enter the matchup looking to snap a five-game losing streak. &lt;strong&gt;After winning just two of their last 11 games&lt;/strong&gt;, Young’s likely availability gives Atlanta a much-needed boost on the road against one of the stronger teams in the Eastern Conference.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Trae Young’s numbers&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After posting&lt;strong&gt; eight points, 10 assists, and one steal in 20 minutes&lt;/strong&gt; in his first game back since October 29, Young has steadily returned to form. He has scored at least 22 points in each of his last three games, including two performances with 30 or more points.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;Since returning, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/trae-young&quot;&gt;Young&lt;/a&gt; is averaging &lt;strong&gt;23.8 points, 10.0 assists, and 1.0 steals per game&lt;/strong&gt; while shooting 50.0 percent from the field, 44.8 percent from three-point range, and 89.7 percent from the free-throw line. His offensive rhythm has been a key stabilizer for an Atlanta lineup built around his playmaking.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;One of Young’s best performances of the season came in a 152–150 loss to the Chicago Bulls, the highest-scoring game in the NBA this year. He finished that night with &lt;strong&gt;35 points on 10-of-16 shooting&lt;/strong&gt;, including seven three-pointers, along with nine assists.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Trae Young’s rivalry with the Knicks&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Young’s history against the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-knicks&quot;&gt;Knicks&lt;/a&gt; is well-documented. During the 2019–20 season, he delivered some of his most explosive performances against New York, averaging&lt;strong&gt; 44.0 points and 10.6 assists across three games&lt;/strong&gt; while routinely silencing Madison Square Garden.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;That tension carried into the following season, as Young &lt;strong&gt;continued to deliver clutch shots and high-level performances whenever the Knicks stood in front&lt;/strong&gt; of him. His confidence and shot-making repeatedly turned hostile crowds into part of the spectacle.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The rivalry reached its peak during the 2021 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt; postseason, when the Hawks eliminated the Knicks in the first round. In Game 1, Young sealed a 107–105 win with a game-winning floater, finishing with &lt;strong&gt;32 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;More recently, &lt;strong&gt;he eliminated the Knicks from the 2024 NBA Cup at Madison Square Garden&lt;/strong&gt;, posting 22 points, 11 assists, and five rebounds, then celebrating at center court by mimicking a dice roll over the Knicks logo, a moment that further cemented the rivalry.&lt;/p&gt;

Is Alperen Sengun playing tonight, December 27, for Rockets vs Cavaliers?

Is Trae Young playing today, December 27, for Hawks vs Knicks? - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;With more additions to minor league contracts than the main roster, 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; seem poised to end the year without a major acquisition. Nevertheless, with a few days remaining, several intriguing options have surfaced as potential candidates to strengthen their pitching staff.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to &lt;em&gt;Jon Heyman of the New York Post&lt;/em&gt;, the Yankees have multiple options to consider for the starting pitcher role. He shared on his X account, &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“Starters still available: Valdez, Imai, Suarez, Gallen, Bassitt, Giolito, Eflin, N. Martinez, Verlander, Scherzer.”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Tatsuya Imai has emerged as one of the most-discussed players within the Yankees organization. Reports indicate that the Yankees, &lt;strong&gt;along with other teams, have been pursuing him since his posting by MLB.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Moreover, the Yankees might be considering other options. Jose Suarez, who played with the Atlanta Braves last season, could be on their radar, &lt;strong&gt;and adding Justin Verlander could bring valuable experience to their roster.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Yankees haven’t engaged with any of those names&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite the Yankees’ interest in Tatsuya Imai, &lt;strong&gt;they are not currently in contention for other players from Heyman’s list.&lt;/strong&gt; However, with the decision deadline approaching for Imai, this could be something they need to reconsider.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Here are the current rumors involving these players:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Framber Valdez – Free Agent: Mets, Giants, Orioles&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Tatsuya Imai – Posted (NPB): Cubs, Phillies, Mets, Yankees&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Zac Gallen – Free Agent: Giants, Angels, Tigers, Cubs&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Chris Bassitt – Free Agent: Braves, Orioles&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lucas Giolito – Free Agent: Red Sox, Padres, Mets&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Zach Eflin – Free Agent: Rays, Orioles, Royals&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Nick Martinez – Free Agent: Reds, Tigers, Padres&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Justin Verlander – Free Agent: Astros, Tigers&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Max Scherzer – Free Agent: Orioles, Padres, Reds&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While the Yankees have several options to enhance their roster with a marquee name this offseason, reports suggest their interest remains focused on Imai. If this does not come to fruition, &lt;strong&gt;they may need to shift their strategy and pursue another target.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;69516103e2d53b59fb2f0710&quot; data-title=&quot;Should the Yankees pursue any of the other starting pitchers if they are unable to finalize the deal for Tatsuya Imai?&quot; data-options=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

Yankees Rumors: Exploring the remaining options to acquire a starting pitcher in the offseason

Yankees Rumors: Exploring the remaining options to acquire a starting pitcher in the offseason - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Kazuma Okamoto&lt;/strong&gt;, who posted a &lt;strong&gt;.322 batting average last season&lt;/strong&gt;, is one of the Japanese stars drawing significant interest from multiple teams and has even been labeled a “perfect fit” for certain clubs. However, &lt;strong&gt;a new report indicates that he will not sign with an &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; team in December&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The new expected timeline for Okamoto points to January, closer to his posting deadline. &lt;em&gt;“Sources indicate there is&lt;strong&gt; no imminent movement &lt;/strong&gt;at this time regarding a potential signing for 3B Kazuma Okamoto. He’s expected to sign closer to the end of &lt;strong&gt;his posting window on January 4,&lt;/strong&gt;”&lt;/em&gt; Francys Romero reported on X.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;So far, the strongest rumored connection for &lt;strong&gt;Okamoto has been with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-pirates&quot;&gt;Pittsburgh Pirates&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, at least according to analysis from &lt;em&gt;Sports Illustrated&lt;/em&gt; and comments from MLB insider Ken Rosenthal. Just three days ago, Rosenthal suggested that the Pirates could be willing to offer the Japanese infielder a strong contract.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How much could Okamoto sign for&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to what Rosenthal said on &lt;em&gt;Foul Territory&lt;/em&gt;, Okamoto is likely to receive a deal that surpasses the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/munetaka-murakami-explains-why-he-chose-white-sox-despite-ny-yankees-ny-mets-and-phillies-interest&quot;&gt;contract Munetaka Murakami signed with the White Sox&lt;/a&gt;. Murakami previously agreed to a two year, &lt;strong&gt;$34 million deal, &lt;/strong&gt;a move that surprised some observers but made sense given the club’s rebuilding process.&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;Kazuma Okamoto 112 mph double vs Chicago Cubs &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/bMvfcvwhY1&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/bMvfcvwhY1&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— J (@jordanmay1414) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/jordanmay1414/status/2005030212380360831?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;December 27, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In a more detailed breakdown of Okamoto’s potential market, &lt;em&gt;The Athletic&lt;/em&gt; listed him as a possible target for the Red Sox. The report noted that he could earn&lt;strong&gt; $20 million in his first year &lt;/strong&gt;if he signs with Boston or another team.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Japanese free agent Kazuma Okamoto, a corner infielder, turns 30 in June. There has been little traction in the Red Sox being tied to Okamoto, but he’s a right-handed hitter with strong power numbers. &lt;strong&gt;The Athletic projects him to sign a four-year, $78.5 million deal,&lt;/strong&gt;” &lt;/em&gt;Jen McCaffrey wrote for &lt;em&gt;The Athletic&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

Kazuma Okamoto’s MLB signing reportedly now points to a new expected date

Kazuma Okamoto’s MLB signing reportedly now points to a new expected date - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/detroit-tigers&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Detroit Tigers&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; had a strong season and remain active in the market for potential additions, but &lt;strong&gt;Alex Bregman&lt;/strong&gt; does not appear to be one of their targets. According to a new report from the &lt;em&gt;Detroit Free Press&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;there has been no recent contact&lt;/strong&gt; between the Tigers and the former Red Sox. The report was authored by Evan Petzold.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“The Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks have been active in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-bregman&quot;&gt;Bregman&lt;/a&gt; sweepstakes, &lt;strong&gt;but the Tigers haven’t shown any new movement&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; a person with knowledge of the situation&lt;strong&gt; told the Free Press on condition of anonymity &lt;/strong&gt;because they are not permitted to speak publicly, Petzold wrote.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The same report notes that while there is a remote chance of future contact between the Tigers and Bregman, it remains unlikely. &lt;em&gt;“The interest&lt;strong&gt; from the Tigers remains lukewarm&lt;/strong&gt;, just as it has all offseason, with eight weeks until the first game of spring training.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The Tigers have not signed a power bat&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;From December 12 through December 20, the Tigers did not sign any major offensive names. Instead, &lt;strong&gt;they focused on adding pitchers to strengthen the bullpen&lt;/strong&gt;. The organization appears satisfied with its current offensive group, which performed relatively well last &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; season.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;The Tigers’ most recent addition was Kyle Finnegan, who signed as a free agent and represents another arm the team hopes to rely on next season. &lt;strong&gt;Detroit’s .247 team batting average last year reflected a productive offense&lt;/strong&gt;, making it less necessary to pursue multiple new bats.&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/mlb/cubs-reportedly-having-extensive-talks-with-scott-boras-about-a-top-available-star&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;h2&gt;Bregman already far from Detroit&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;It is also worth noting that this is not the first time reports have suggested the Tigers have either lost interest in Bregman or&lt;strong&gt; never pursued him as aggressively as other teams this year&lt;/strong&gt;. In a December 26 Sports Illustrated article by Michael Brauner, he detailed how Detroit’s limited pursuit of Bregman has stood out.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Detroit’s lack of reported interest in Bregman this time around does not make a whole lot of sense on the surface &lt;strong&gt;after pursuing him so strongly a year ago.&lt;/strong&gt; Perhaps it’s a case of not wanting to be scorned once again, but the slugger is still the perfect target,”&lt;/em&gt; Brauner wrote.&lt;/p&gt;

Alex Bregman looks less likely for the Tigers after new report clarifies Detroit’s intentions

Alex Bregman looks less likely for the Tigers after new report clarifies Detroit’s intentions - 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 still pushing to get the nod over the &lt;strong&gt;Philadelphia Phillies&lt;/strong&gt; when it comes to landing &lt;strong&gt;Tatsuya Imai&lt;/strong&gt;. However, they still went ahead and met with another coveted pitcher as they need more than just the Japanese star.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As reported by SNY, &lt;strong&gt;the Mets are among the teams that met with free agent lefty Framber Valdez&lt;/strong&gt;. It won’t be easy to land him as Jon Heyman of The Post reported that the Giants and the Orioles also met with Valdez. They are also battling with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-phillies&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Phillies&lt;/a&gt; for the services of the Japanese ace.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Formerly of the Astros, Valdez is now a free agent. The Mets would love to add Valdez and Imai to their starting pitchers roster. &lt;strong&gt;It was precisely their starting pitching woes that produces a historic collapse&lt;/strong&gt; in the second half of last season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Valdez has huge upside for the Mets if they land him&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Valdez went 13-11 with a 3.66 ERA last season&lt;/strong&gt;. He is a proven option and has postseason experience, winning the World Series with the Astros previously. Valdez also pitched a no-hitter in 2023 and was one out away of throwing another one in 2024.&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;1280&quot; height=&quot;715&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251227_BUS_552471_Framber_8274a4fa.webp&amp;amp;width=1280&amp;amp;height=715&quot; alt=&quot;Valdez is seeked by the Mets&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-39715&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Valdez is seeked by the Mets&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The former Astro is considered a very good, durable and more importantly for the Mets, a reliable pitcher&lt;/strong&gt;. He is averaging over 190 innings per season recently. Valdez has an elite curveball, is a groundball machine and has finished highly in AL Cy Young voting multiple times in his career.&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/mlb/cubs-sign-new-pitcher-amid-tatsuya-imai-battle-with-phillies-ny-mets&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;h2&gt;The Mets need to recover their form on the mound&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After the injury, Kodai Senga wasn’t his best version. Also, &lt;strong&gt;Sean Manaea regressed badly in the second half of the season, and Frankie Montas delivered below-par performances&lt;/strong&gt;. To make it worse, David Peterson started to fade in the last stretch of the season and Clay Holmes wasn’t able to go deep into the games, forcing the bullpen to show off during his starts.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Hence, the Mets really need reliable, durable pitchers. &lt;strong&gt;Valdez and Imai could boost this unit into one of the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt;‘s best if they both land in the Big Apple&lt;/strong&gt;. It remains to be seen if the Mets splash the cash to land them, but they should prioritize them.&lt;/p&gt;

NY Mets met with coveted free agent as battle for Tatsuya Imai’s talents continue with the Phillies

NY Mets met with coveted free agent as battle for Tatsuya Imai's talents continue with the Phillies - 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;, &lt;strong&gt;Philadelphia Phillies&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;Chicago Cubs&lt;/strong&gt; are battling over the services of stellar Japanese pitcher &lt;strong&gt;Tatsuya Imai&lt;/strong&gt;. However, the windy city team is not resting on its laurels and still signed another pitcher in the meantime.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Per Will Sammon and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic, the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-cubs&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Cubs&lt;/a&gt; agreed a contract with Hunter Harvey&lt;/strong&gt;. It will all become official once the thrower passes a physical test. This is key as the 2025 season saw Harvey battle with injuries.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The reliever just played 12 games out of the Royals bullpen. &lt;strong&gt;Harvey suffered from teres major strain, and also a Grade 2 adductor strain&lt;/strong&gt;. That paired with back issues that stemmed from 2024, the reliever only pitched 16 1/3 innings for the Royals since July 2024.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Harvey is very talented when healthy&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The injuries didn’t help Harvey, but &lt;strong&gt;the fact is he didn’t allow a run and only issued one walk last season. All while delivering 11 strikeouts&lt;/strong&gt;. If he passes the physical, he could become one of the best relievers on the Cubs bullpen.&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_20251227_BUS_552450_hunter-harvey-1_6448f536.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Hunter Harvey #56 of the Kansas City Royals&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-552453&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Hunter Harvey #56 of the Kansas City Royals&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Harvey is known for his hard style of pitching also a good selection of offspeed pitches&lt;/strong&gt;. That paired with his fastball might make him an absolute nightmare to deal with and a very positive sign for the Cubs once the bullpen is required.&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/mlb/tatsuya-imais-ideal-mlb-fit-comes-into-focus-amid-cubs-phillies-and-ny-mets-interest&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;h2&gt;Cubs bullpen was already good&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After a rough start in 2025, &lt;strong&gt;the Cubs bullpen became one of the best units in the MLB from Spring through Summer&lt;/strong&gt;. In fact, they ranked third in the NL in ERA from August until the end of the season. As they still fight for Tatsuya Imai against the Mets and &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-phillies&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Phillies&lt;/a&gt;, the bullpen seems to be solved.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Daniel Palencia emerged as one of the best relievers in baseball&lt;/strong&gt;, and the cheap-yet-effective additions of Phil Maton and Hoby Milner added quality to the bullpen. Now you add Hunter Harvey into the equation and the Cubs have one of the best, deepest bullpens in the league.&lt;/p&gt;

Cubs sign new pitcher amid Tatsuya Imai battle with Phillies, NY Mets

Cubs sign new pitcher amid Tatsuya Imai battle with Phillies, NY Mets - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ivory-coast&quot;&gt;Ivory Coast&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;will square off with&lt;strong&gt; Cameroon &lt;/strong&gt;in the Matchday 2 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/live/preview/bein-sports/?title=Watch+the+Africa+Cup+of+Nations+Online+with+fuboTV&amp;amp;irad=638202&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;[Watch Ivory Coast vs Cameroon online in the US on Fubo]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;One of the marquee matchups of the&lt;strong&gt; Africa Cup of Nations&lt;/strong&gt; group stage arrives with major stakes as &lt;strong&gt;Ivory Coast&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cameroon&quot;&gt;Cameroon&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;collide in a pivotal Group F showdown. With both nations viewed as legitimate contenders to control the group, this meeting could go a long way toward shaping the race for first place.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ivory Coast&lt;/strong&gt; opened its campaign with a 1–1 draw against &lt;strong&gt;Mozambique&lt;/strong&gt;, while &lt;strong&gt;Cameroon&lt;/strong&gt; also settled for a 1–1 result versus &lt;strong&gt;Gabon&lt;/strong&gt;, leaving the group wide open and adding even more urgency to a matchup that already carries significant weight.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Ivory Coast vs Cameroon match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ivory Coast &lt;/strong&gt;take on&lt;strong&gt; Cameroon &lt;/strong&gt;for the Matchday 2 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 28&lt;/strong&gt;. The action is set to kick off at&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;3:00 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_20251228_BUS_552529_Amad-Diallo-of-Ivory-Coast_7e71ffd4.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-552536&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Amad Diallo of Ivory Coast – Toru Hanai/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Ivory Coast vs Cameroon: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



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



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Ivory Coast vs Cameroon 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;Ivory Coast &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Cameroon &lt;/strong&gt;live in the USA, streaming on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/stream/live/preview/bein-sports/?title=Watch+the+Africa+Cup+of+Nations+Online+with+fuboTV&amp;amp;irad=638202&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 Ivory Coast vs Cameroon live in the USA: 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

Where to watch Ivory Coast vs Cameroon 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/sporting-braga&quot;&gt;Sporting Braga&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Benfica &lt;/strong&gt;will face each other in the Matchday 16 showdown of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025/2026&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/primeira-liga&quot;&gt;Primeira Liga&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;season. Fans in the USA can find all the essential details here, including kickoff times, TV channels, and streaming options 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.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/9223539?irad=391736&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;[Watch Sporting Braga vs Benfica online in the US on Fubo]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Benfica &lt;/strong&gt;are focused on staying within striking distance of the &lt;strong&gt;Primeira Liga&lt;/strong&gt; summit and head into this contest targeting a vital three points. &lt;em&gt;As Águias&lt;/em&gt; trail leaders &lt;strong&gt;Porto&lt;/strong&gt;, who sit on 43 points and hold an eight-point edge over &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/benfica&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;Benfica&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, making consistency crucial as the season progresses.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Standing in their way will be a resilient &lt;strong&gt;Sporting Braga&lt;/strong&gt; side pushing for European places, turning this matchup into a key battle between direct rivals with major implications in the top of the standings.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Sporting Braga vs Benfica match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sporting Braga &lt;/strong&gt;play against&lt;strong&gt; Benfica &lt;/strong&gt;in a Matchday 16 clash of the 2025/2026&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Primeira Liga&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Sunday, December 28&lt;/strong&gt;, with kickoff scheduled for&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;1:00 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_20251228_BUS_552495_Bright-Arrey-Mbi-of-Braga_d92e7e45.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-552505&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Bright Arrey-Mbi of Braga – Ian MacNicol/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Sporting Braga vs Benfica: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ET&lt;/strong&gt;: 1:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CT&lt;/strong&gt;: 12:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MT&lt;/strong&gt;: 11:00 AM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PT&lt;/strong&gt;: 10:00 AM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Sporting Braga vs Benfica in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Catch this 2025-26&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Primeira Liga&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;clash between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Sporting Braga &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Benfica &lt;/strong&gt;in the USA on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/9223539?irad=391736&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;Fubo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Additional viewing options include Fanatiz, DirecTV Stream and GOLTV.&lt;/p&gt;

Where to watch Sporting Braga vs Benfica live for in the USA: 2025/2026 Primeira Liga

Where to watch Sporting Braga vs Benfica live for in the USA: 2025/2026 Primeira Liga - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/algeria&quot;&gt;Algeria&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Burkina Faso &lt;/strong&gt;will face against each other in the Matchday 2 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/live/preview/bein-sports/?title=Watch+the+Africa+Cup+of+Nations+Online+with+fuboTV&amp;amp;irad=638202&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;[Watch Algeria vs Burkina Faso online in the US on Fubo]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Matchday 2 in Group E could prove decisive as &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/burkina-faso&quot;&gt;Burkina Faso&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Algeria&lt;/strong&gt;, two African powerhouses, meet in a clash many expected to shape the group, with both sides coming off opening victories.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Algeria &lt;/strong&gt;enter as the clear favorite after a dominant 3–0 win over &lt;strong&gt;Sudan &lt;/strong&gt;and strong recent form, but &lt;strong&gt;Burkina Faso&lt;/strong&gt;’s confident debut win against &lt;strong&gt;Equatorial Guinea &lt;/strong&gt;suggests it has the tools to challenge the &lt;em&gt;Desert Foxes &lt;/em&gt;and potentially shake up the group picture.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Algeria vs Burkina Faso match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Algeria &lt;/strong&gt;play against&lt;strong&gt; Burkina Faso &lt;/strong&gt;for the Matchday 2 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 28&lt;/strong&gt;. The action is set to kick off at&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;12:30 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_20251228_BUS_552512_Georgi-Minoungou-of-Seattle-Sounders_300498fd.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-552525&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Georgi Minoungou of Burkina Faso in a game with Seattle Sounders – Alika Jenner/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Algeria vs Burkina Faso: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ET:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;12:30 PM&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;CT:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;11:30 AM&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;MT:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;10:30 AM&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;PT:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;9:30 PM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Algeria vs Burkina Faso 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;Algeria &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Burkina Faso &lt;/strong&gt;live in the USA, streaming on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/stream/live/preview/bein-sports/?title=Watch+the+Africa+Cup+of+Nations+Online+with+fuboTV&amp;amp;irad=638202&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 Algeria vs Burkina Faso live in the USA: 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

Where to watch Algeria vs Burkina Faso 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/inter-miami&quot;&gt;Inter Miami&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; have not built a strong track record in the MLS SuperDraft, but late in 2023, the club identified an unexpected gem. The Herons signed Italian midfielder Yannick Bright, a player coming directly from Serie D, who would go on to play a meaningful role during the season in which Inter Miami captured the MLS Cup alongside &lt;strong&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The 24-year-old Milan native completed one of the most remarkable transitions in recent MLS memory, moving from Arconatese to lifting silverware in the United States. &lt;strong&gt;What began with a direct message on Instagram in 2020 ended five years later with Bright celebrating championships&lt;/strong&gt; while sharing a locker room with Messi, whom he calls “Leo.”&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Winning with him is something incredible. &lt;strong&gt;If someone had told me this a few years ago, I wouldn’t have believed it&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Bright said with a laugh in comments published by La Gazzetta dello Sport.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The adjustment was immediate and overwhelming. From semi-professional soccer in Italy to a locker room filled with global stars, Bright admitted the leap required a complete mental reset. &lt;em&gt;“I asked myself what I was doing there, &lt;strong&gt;but I understood that I had no choice other than to rise to the level&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; he said. His first encounter with Messi left a lasting impression. &lt;em&gt;“The first time I saw him, I almost passed out. &lt;strong&gt;He’s humble, with a special aura&lt;/strong&gt;. Calm off the field, an animal on it.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Lessons learned from Busquets and Alba&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Miami also became a classroom for Bright, who absorbed daily lessons from veterans such as Sergio Busquets, Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba. &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;Playing like Busquets is almost impossible&lt;/strong&gt;. I remember Alba correcting a pass that was perfect, just because it didn’t arrive with the exact speed he wanted,”&lt;/em&gt; Bright recalled.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Bright’s personal bond with Messi&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite not being part of &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Messi&lt;/a&gt;’s closest inner circle in Miami, Bright described a genuine and frequent connection with the Argentine star. &lt;em&gt;“We talk a lot about soccer. &lt;strong&gt;He talks to me about his family and asks about mine&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; the midfielder said.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;He’s been a huge help over these two years&lt;/strong&gt;, both on and off the field,”&lt;/em&gt; Bright added. &lt;em&gt;“He told me he likes Italy and the matches he played at San Siro. When he beat AC Milan with Barcelona in 2011, I was also in the stands, thanks to my brother, who was playing in the youth system.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Bright’s journey did not end with a championship medal. After leaving European &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer&quot;&gt;soccer&lt;/a&gt; as a fourth-division player, he demonstrated the tools to return at a much higher level if he chooses. &lt;strong&gt;That belief was reinforced not only by Messi but also by Jordi Alba, who recently retired after sharing the same locker room&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;In a new interview that has quickly caught the attention of the soccer world, &lt;strong&gt;Robert Lewandowski&lt;/strong&gt; took the opportunity to address the long-standing controversy surrounding his reaction to &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/a&gt;’&lt;strong&gt;s&lt;/strong&gt; seventh &lt;strong&gt;Ballon d’Or&lt;/strong&gt; victory in 2021.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Speaking with Polish outlet &lt;em&gt;Rymanowski Live&lt;/em&gt; on Saturday, the current Barcelona forward explained that the friction between the two icons was largely fueled by a misunderstanding of his words.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;I know what you are referring to—the situation with Messi after the Ballon d’Or, &lt;strong&gt;where I think I was misinterpreted&lt;/strong&gt; or perhaps I expressed myself poorly&lt;/em&gt;,” Lewandowski said. “&lt;em&gt;It started because I simply said that the words Messi used… I didn’t want them to just be left in the air. &lt;strong&gt;Maybe it sounded different&lt;/strong&gt;. Maybe someone translated it wrong. And that’s how the scandal started, especially in Argentina&lt;/em&gt;”.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The “scandal” dates back to the 2021 ceremony. After the 2020 award was canceled due to the pandemic—a year &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/robert-lewandowski&quot;&gt;Lewandowski&lt;/a&gt; was the heavy favorite to win—Messi used his 2021 acceptance speech to lobby for the Pole to receive his 2020 trophy retrospectively. At the time, Lewandowski was quoted as saying he hoped Messi’s sentiment was “&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;sincere and not just empty words&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;,” a comment that Messi later admitted “&lt;strong&gt;bothered&lt;/strong&gt;” him.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;Now, Lewandowski is firm in his stance that his intent was to ensure Messi’s suggestion was actually acted upon by organizers, rather than questioning the Inter Miami star’s honesty.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;It could have been taken as me saying they were empty words&lt;/em&gt;,” Lewandowski admitted. “&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;But what I had in mind was precisely that those words should not remain in the air&lt;/strong&gt;. You never know how things will be translated… during the gala, with the emotions, I don’t even remember exactly what I said&lt;/em&gt;”.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;A possible reunion?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The interview also touched on the swirling rumors of a potential Messi return to FC Barcelona on a short-term loan during the MLS off-season. While Lewandowski seemed surprised by the specific report, he spoke warmly of his predecessor. “&lt;em&gt;It’s the first time I’ve heard that&lt;/em&gt;,” he noted. “&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;We know Messi is a Barcelona legend &lt;/strong&gt;and the relationship he has with the club—it’s a beautiful history&lt;/em&gt;”.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The clarification comes at an interesting time, as recent reports have also linked Lewandowski with a potential move to join Messi at Inter Miami when his Barcelona contract nears its end in 2026.&lt;/p&gt;

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