&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers&quot;&gt;Aaron Rodgers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; is not worried about the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers&quot;&gt;Pittsburgh Steelers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; after the shocking loss against the Cleveland Browns. The warning is very clear. His teammates are ready to beat the Ravens and clinch a spot in the playoffs.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I have full confidence we’ll go home and win next week because we’ve done it all season. We’ve handled adversity well and when we had to play our best ball we did, other than today.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;For Rodgers, with all his experience as a &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; champion quarterback, the key is to forget what happened in Cleveland as quickly as possible and focus on a final showdown at home. &lt;em&gt;“Win or lose, that’s what you do. You move on to the next game.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Have the Pittsburgh Steelers clinched a spot in the playoffs?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;No. The Pittsburgh Steelers have not clinched a spot in the playoffs, and to do so, they will have to defeat the Baltimore Ravens in Week 18. Aaron Rodgers has no doubts that they can bounce back. &lt;em&gt;“I mean, it’s not difficult. That’s our job. We’re playing all 17 games.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;p&gt;Rodgers also said that the Steelers do not need to make radical changes for the blockbuster matchup with the Ravens and that credit should also be given to what the Browns did.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Not much. Just got to execute better. The Browns got a good defense. We didn’t execute very well on third downs. I didn’t have a very good game and we didn’t run the ball early like we wanted to. Pretty bad on third down.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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Aaron Rodgers sends warning to Ravens about Steelers before Week 18 game

Aaron Rodgers sends warning to Ravens about Steelers before Week 18 game for AFC North title and to clinch a spot in NFL playoffs

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers&quot;&gt;Aaron Rodgers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; said that on the final play of the game between the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers&quot;&gt;Pittsburgh Steelers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and the Browns, there was clear pass interference by Denzel Ward on Marquez Valdes-Scantling. &lt;em&gt;“That was definitely interference.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The veteran quarterback has been heavily criticized for targeting the same player three times in an attempt to win the game during the final seconds of the Steelers’ 20-13 loss to the Browns. Some experts even believe that MVS ran a wrong route on two of those plays, but Rodgers did not want to confirm it. &lt;em&gt;“I’ll have to look at the film on second and third down.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Now, the Steelers need to beat the Baltimore Ravens in Week 18 if they want to stay alive in the race for the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Otherwise, they will be eliminated with a 9-8 record.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How can the Pittsburgh Steelers win the AFC North?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Pittsburgh Steelers can win the AFC North if they defeat the Baltimore Ravens in Week 18 at Acrisure Stadium. The winner of that game will become the division champion and the No. 4 seed in the conference for the playoffs.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;Are Steelers out of the playoffs?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;No. The Steelers are not out of the playoffs despite the loss to the Browns. However, they let a great opportunity slip away to secure the AFC North and also earn a week of rest, as the game against the Ravens would have been irrelevant. Now, the entire season is at stake in that matchup with Baltimore.&lt;/p&gt;


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Aaron Rodgers sends clear message to NFL as Steelers QB complains about referees

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shedeur-sanders&quot;&gt;Shedeur Sanders&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;Cleveland Browns&lt;/strong&gt; delivered one of the biggest upset victories of the &lt;strong&gt;NFL &lt;/strong&gt;season. Taking down &lt;strong&gt;Aaron Rodgers&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Mike Tomlin&lt;/strong&gt;, and the &lt;strong&gt;Pittsburgh Steelers&lt;/strong&gt;, the Dawg Pound made a statement. After the game, cornerback Denzel Ward made sure to remind his divisional opponents of a big lesson.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“I don’t know whose bright idea it was to try me for the game&lt;/strong&gt; on three plays in a row,” &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-browns&quot;&gt;Browns&lt;/a&gt; defensive back Denzel Ward stated postgame, via&lt;em&gt; Cleveland.com &lt;/em&gt;reporter Ashley Bastock.&lt;em&gt; “I’m always just prepared and ready for moments like that.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With his postgame message, the star cornerback—&lt;strong&gt;recently named to his fifth career Pro Bowl&lt;/strong&gt;—aimed straight at Tomlin and &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers&quot;&gt;Rodgers&lt;/a&gt;, who dialed up plays in his direction with the game on the line and the AFC North at stake. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The end result? The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers&quot;&gt;Steelers&lt;/a&gt; turned the football over on downs, as Sanders, Ward, and the Browns improved to 4–12 on the season. Now, &lt;strong&gt;Pittsburgh is in for a do-or-die showdown&lt;/strong&gt; in the regular-season finale.&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_553030_aaron-rodgers-2_cadf674a.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Aaron Rodgers &quot; class=&quot;wp-image-553079&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Aaron Rodgers at Huntington Bank Field&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Ravens at Steelers with a playoff ticket on the line&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The NFL never fails to deliver. The Browns’ unexpected triumph over the Steelers has now set the table for a dramatic finish to the season. The AFC North champion will be decided in a&lt;strong&gt; winner-take-all matchup&lt;/strong&gt; between Pittsburgh and Baltimore in Week 18. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;As if the drama wasn’t already at an all-time high, the winner will go on to host a home game in the Wild Card round, whereas the loser will be eliminated from playoff contention. &lt;strong&gt;It’s win or go home&lt;/strong&gt;—which Rodgers, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-tomlin&quot;&gt;Tomlin&lt;/a&gt;, and company would’ve avoided with a win in Cleveland. Moreover, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-news-mike-tomlin-confirms-steelers-could-lose-aaron-rodgers-key-teammate-due-to-injury-for-game-against-ravens&quot;&gt;Tomlin confirmed Rodgers could lose a key teammate for the game against the Ravens&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The football gods have spoken&lt;/strong&gt;. The AFC North is coming down to a grand ending. The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; has yet to confirm the schedule for Week 18, but all signs indicate the Ravens and Steelers will face off on Sunday night. Primetime television between two organizations with the utmost hate for one another. It doesn’t get much better than this, and it may all be thanks to the heroic victory by Sanders and the Browns in Week 17.&lt;/p&gt;

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Sanders teammate calls out Tomlin, Rodgers after Steelers' loss to Browns

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Green Bay Packers&lt;/strong&gt; lost without &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jordan-love&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Jordan Love&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; under center in Week 17 but it wasn’t because of &lt;strong&gt;Malik Willis&lt;/strong&gt;. In fact, the backup quarterback played so well, that head coach &lt;strong&gt;Matt LaFleur&lt;/strong&gt; had to entertain questions about who should lead the team going forward.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matt-lafleur&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;LaFleur&lt;/a&gt; was adamant on not starting a QB debate. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I wanna pump the brakes on all that stuff,&lt;/em&gt;”&lt;/strong&gt; LaFleur said. He also added he wanted to “&lt;em&gt;squash&lt;/em&gt;” any rumor or idea of Willis being better than Love for the team.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Willis’ efforts weren’t enough to beat the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/baltimore-ravens&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Ravens&lt;/a&gt; in Week 17 as the defense allowed 41 points. When &lt;strong&gt;the defense allows 307 rushing yards&lt;/strong&gt;, it’s just too complicated for the offense to get into rhythm.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Willis also played injured&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Willis has been dealing with a couple of injuries but still suited up to play. He completed 18/21 passes for 288 yards one touchdown, nine carries, 60 yards and two rushing touchdowns, and a 134.6 passer rating. &lt;strong&gt;He was absolutely incredible&lt;/strong&gt; vs. the Ravens.&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_553063_Malik-Willis_7c7bcd2b.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Quarterback Malik Willis #2 of the Green Bay Packers &quot; class=&quot;wp-image-239042&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Quarterback Malik Willis #2 of the Green Bay Packers &lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The fact of the matter is Willis hasn’t looked anywhere below Jordan Love, despite their obvious differences in playing style. &lt;strong&gt;Willis is much more faster and mobile, while Love is much more accurate&lt;/strong&gt;, has a bigger arm and more potential explosive plays. The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/green-bay-packers&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Packers&lt;/a&gt; have shown they can provide a good offensive output with both of them.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;The Packers are in trouble once the playoffs roll around&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;To be fair, it seems like this team could be a one-and-done 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; Playoffs. The offense can put up points but the reality is that since Micah Parsons went down, &lt;strong&gt;the defense is just not the same&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;They allowed 34 points to the Broncos, 22 to the Bears and now 41 to the Ravens. That kind of defense won’t allow any team to go all the way on a deep playoff run. &lt;strong&gt;It seems like the Packers are on borrowed time&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Mike Tomlin confirmed that Darnell Washington suffered a broken arm after the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers&quot;&gt;Pittsburgh Steelers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; lost to the Cleveland Browns. At the moment, it is unknown whether he will be available for the blockbuster matchup against the Ravens in Week 18.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers&quot;&gt;Aaron Rodgers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and the Steelers suffered a surprising 20–13 loss in Cleveland when they had the opportunity to secure the AFC North title. Now, they need to beat Baltimore or they will be eliminated.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Steelers were coming off three consecutive wins over the Ravens, Dolphins, and &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/detroit-lions&quot;&gt;Detroit Lions&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. However, facing an opponent fighting for the No. 1 overall draft pick, they fell short once again. A familiar pattern for Tomlin’s teams in recent years in clutch games.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Who just got injured with Steelers?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Darnell Washington was injured with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the loss to the Cleveland Browns. This was Mike Tomlin’s response when he was asked whether the tight end will be out for an extended period of time. &lt;em&gt;“That, I don’t know. I just reported to you what I have.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;How can the Steelers clinch a spot in the NFL playoffs?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Pittsburgh Steelers can clinch a spot in the playoffs if they defeat the Baltimore Ravens in Week 18. In addition, that would give them the AFC North title and a home playoff game in the Wild Card round.&lt;/p&gt;


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&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;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;525539&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251228_BUS_552567_Anthony-Davis-looking-to-pass-1_86aa6e4f.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Anthony Davis looking to pass (1)&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-525539&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Anthony Davis #3 of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&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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&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;

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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;



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&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;

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

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/world-baseball-classic&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;World Baseball Classic&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; has some lore behind it. The fact is that one former player of the &lt;strong&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/strong&gt; could unretire after multiple All-Star appearances to play in the tournament.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score, “&lt;em&gt;GM of the WBC team Italy, Ned Colletti, said that &lt;/em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;he asked former Cub Anthony Rizzo to participate on team Italy this spring. &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-rizzo&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Rizzo&lt;/a&gt; is still deciding&lt;/em&gt;.”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Rizzo’s last hit in the big leagues came back on October 28th, 2024 in Game 3 of the World Series. After that, &lt;strong&gt;the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Yankees&lt;/a&gt; declined Rizzo’s option and not many teams popped up to claim the services of the player&lt;/strong&gt;. It didn’t help that the first baseman posted .228/.301/.335 over the course of 375 plate appearances.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Rizzo has a history on WBC&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The World Baseball Classic is a huge event and Italy is not one of the juggernauts. Countries like United States, Japan, South Korea, Chinese Taipei, Cuba, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Mexico or many others could serve as either candidates or potential dark horses. However, Italy doesn’t fall into that category. Still, &lt;strong&gt;Rizzo has managed to get some memories out of the Azzurri in previous WBCs&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;For instance, a two-run &lt;strong&gt;double in the ninth gave Italy a win against Mexico on their tournament debut in the 2013 edition&lt;/strong&gt;. Rizzo coming back would help Italy get a solid presence in first base and plenty of experience. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;When is the 2026 World Baseball Classic taking place?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The sixth iteration of the WBC will feature 20 national baseball teams and it will be played in the cities of Miami, Houston, San Juan, and Tokyo. The last edition was back in 2023 and &lt;strong&gt;Japan won as &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shohei-ohtani&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Shohei Ohtani&lt;/a&gt; delivered a strikeout over Mike Trout of Team USA.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The 2026 World Baseball Classic will take place from March 5th until March 17th&lt;/strong&gt;. The Americas have 11 teams (Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, United States, and Venezuela). Asia will have three teams representing the continent (Chinese Taipei, Japan, South Korea). Europe has five teams (Czechia, Great Britain, Israel, Italy, and Netherlands). Finally, Oceania has Australia as its lone representative.&lt;/p&gt;

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NY Yankees former slugger and All-Star might unretire to appear in World Baseball Classic tournament - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Boston Red Sox&lt;/strong&gt; have made strategic moves to enhance their roster for the upcoming season. The team has already signed five players, and the front office is reportedly focused on additional acquisitions during the offseason, including the pursuit of free agent &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-bregman&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Alex Bregman&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; for the 2026 &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; campaign.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While Bregman is considered a top priority for the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-red-sox&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Red Sox&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;em&gt;Alex Speier of The Boston Globe&lt;/em&gt; reports that the team has its eyes on three other potential targets. &lt;strong&gt;Shortstop Bo Bichette, second baseman Ketel Marte, and third baseman Isaac Paredes have emerged as the Red Sox’s primary options&lt;/strong&gt; to strengthen their lineup.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With such prominent names on their wishlist, the Red Sox face a challenging decision. Should they miss out on signing Bregman, &lt;strong&gt;they will have to carefully evaluate which of Bichette, Marte, or Paredes would best bolster their squad.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Adding insight into the situation, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/former-cubs-player-makes-major-admission-about-alex-bregmans-future-with-the-red-sox&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;a former Chicago Cubs teammate of Bregman has commented&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; on the high expectations surrounding his impending decision about his MLB future for next season.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Additional prospective targets for the Red Sox&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In addition to these three players, reports suggest the Red Sox are considering other candidates to fortify their team. &lt;strong&gt;Brendan Donovan, following a solid season with the St. Louis Cardinals, is perceived as a potential key acquisition.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Another intriguing name on the Red Sox’s radar is &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/ny-yankees-cubs-and-other-teams-warned-as-deadline-nears-in-mlb-pursuit-of-tatsuya-imai-okamoto-and-takahashi&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Tatsuya Imai, who has also captured the New York Yankees’ interest and whose deadline is already set&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Furthermore, the Red Sox have reportedly shown interest in Kazuma Okamoto, who has drawn attention from other teams.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Red Sox’s latest signings&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Red Sox have been a major talking point this offseason with their aggressive approach to strengthening their roster for the 2026 &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. With five key players already secured, &lt;strong&gt;they are aiming for a serious challenge for next year’s World Series title.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;1B Willson Contreras&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;SP Sonny Gray&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;SP Johan Oviedo&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;SP Jake Bennett&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;OF Isaiah Jackson&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;69519269e2d53b59fb2f0715&quot; data-title=&quot;Do you think the Red Sox will sign Bregman for the next season?&quot; data-options=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

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MLB Rumors: Red Sox reportedly have three primary targets apart from Alex Bregman - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-bregman&quot;&gt;Alex Bregman&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; remains one of the most coveted names out there in &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; free agency. After opting out of the final two seasons of his three-year, $120 million deal, the former &lt;strong&gt;Boston Red Sox&lt;/strong&gt; third baseman is seeking an even bigger contract. However, reports indicate Bregman’s price tag is not scaring the &lt;strong&gt;Detroit Tigers&lt;/strong&gt; away.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Tigers were among the favorites to land Bregman last offseason. Ultimately, the three-time All-Star opted to sign with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-red-sox&quot;&gt;Red Sox&lt;/a&gt;, but his &lt;strong&gt;stint in Beantown may turn out to be short-lived. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Now, although &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/alex-bregman-looks-less-likely-for-the-tigers-after-new-report-clarifies-detroits-intentions&quot;&gt;Bregman looks less likely for the Tigers as their intentions were clarified&lt;/a&gt;, they are still holding an ace up its sleeve. According to reports around &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt;, the Tigers may have realized their best chance at signing Bregman &lt;strong&gt;lies in playing the waiting game&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“If Bregman’s market collapses &lt;strong&gt;by mid-January, the Tigers could re-enter the mix&lt;/strong&gt; by putting the only long-term offer on the table,” &lt;/em&gt;as reported by &lt;em&gt;Detroit Free Press’&lt;/em&gt; Evan Petzold.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Wait and see&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Whether Bregman will still be available by mid-January is uncertain. What is clear, though, is that &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/detroit-tigers&quot;&gt;Detroit&lt;/a&gt; would still be interested if that happens. Regardless, &lt;strong&gt;the Tigers will need some help from other teams&lt;/strong&gt; for Bregman to fall into their lap. According to Petzold, several other dominoes must fall into place for Detroit to acquire Bregman.&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/mlb/former-cubs-player-makes-major-admission-about-alex-bregmans-future-with-the-red-sox&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;It’s unlikely, but here’s how it happens&lt;/strong&gt;: The Blue Jays sign Kyle Tucker and re-sign Bo Bichette, the Red Sox trade for Isaac Paredes or Brendan Donovan, the Cubs stick with Matt Shaw or pivot to Eugenio Suqrez, and the Diamondbacks refuse to trade Ketel Marte&lt;/em&gt;,” Petzold stated.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Boston is still in pole position&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Though there are four strong suitors for Bregman (the Toronto Blue Jays, Chicago Cubs, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Detroit Tigers), the Red Sox are still considered the favorites to retain the 31-year-old infielder. However, the slow—virtually null—progress in negotiations with Bregman and agent Scott Boras continues to make fans in the Hub grow anxious as rumors wreak havoc across town.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;69518df0e2d53b59fb2f0714&quot; data-title=&quot;Where will Bregman sign?&quot; data-options=&quot;5&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

With Red Sox on alert of Alex Bregman rumors, Tigers reportedly know when to step in with contract offer

With Red Sox on alert of Alex Bregman rumors, Tigers reportedly know when to step in with contract offer - Bolavip US

With Red Sox on high alert, Tigers reportedly know when to push for Bregman

&lt;p&gt;In a dramatic offseason marked more by departures than acquisitions, 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; have found themselves at the center of swirling rumors regarding &lt;strong&gt;Jazz Chisholm Jr&lt;/strong&gt;.’s possible departure. With key players leaving, the Yankees now feature prominently in discussions about Chisholm Jr.’s potential move next season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Chisholm Jr. didn’t shy away from addressing the speculation about his future outside New York, taking to social media to set the record straight. &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“Y’all be making me feel like I’m not a normal person even in my offseason,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; he stated. &lt;em&gt;“Like, damn, I’m a normal person. I can troll too and still put in the work.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The talented player further aired his thoughts on the cacophony surrounding his career in MLB.&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt; “I’ve been slandered from when I was broke… a little back-and-forth on this app can’t hurt me,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; Chisholm Jr. announced on his X account.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;These rampant rumors &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-ny-yankees-gm-brian-cashman-breaks-silence-on-jazz-chisholms-trade-buzz-with-blunt-message&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;forced Yankees GM Brian Cashman to address the ongoing speculation surrounding Chisholm Jr.’s future&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. As other franchises express interest in the player for the 2026 MLB season, Cashman finally broke his silence with a pointed response.&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_552835_jazz-Chisholm_cfc67be2.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Jazz Chisholm Jr.&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-505795&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees looks on.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Yankees’ current situation regarding next year’s additions&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Although the Yankees have been linked to numerous free agents this offseason, high-profile signings seem to be eluding them. One such case is former Yankee &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-news-ny-mets-brand-new-star-luke-weaver-sends-powerful-farewell-message-to-ny-yankees&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Luke Weaver, who chose a different path, leaving the Bronx faithful with a heartfelt farewell.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/mlb/mlb-rumors-ny-yankees-reportedly-sign-outfielder-who-shined-overseas-as-cody-bellinger-drama-extends&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;New York front office is also reacting to market dynamics as the Yankees’ top trade priorities continue to slip away.&lt;/strong&gt; Cody Bellinger remains high on the Yankees’ wish list, yet his prospective future with the team is mired in uncertainty.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As the offseason progresses, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/yankees-rumors-exploring-the-remaining-options-to-acquire-a-starting-pitcher-in-the-offseason&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;the Yankees find themselves exploring the few remaining options left on the market&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. With several key starters available in free agency, they remain notably silent on who might join their ranks. However, fans hold out hope for a blockbuster addition to their beloved team.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;69518914e2d53b59fb2f0713&quot; data-title=&quot;Do you think the Yankees would surprise everyone with a big addition to their roster in the offseason?&quot; data-options=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

NY Yankees News: Jazz Chisholm breaks silence amid loud trade rumors

NY Yankees News: Jazz Chisholm breaks silence amid loud trade rumors - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;It’s clear that the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cincinnati-reds&quot;&gt;Cincinnati Reds&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; have one goal heading into the &lt;strong&gt;2026 MLB season&lt;/strong&gt;: to improve on last year’s performance and advance beyond the Wild Card round. &lt;strong&gt;Terry Francona&lt;/strong&gt; has already added some new faces, and the president’s words could shift the outlook for what lies ahead.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Nick Krall knows that the additions of both &lt;strong&gt;JJ Bleday and Dane Myers significantly strengthen the roster&lt;/strong&gt;, and he was also emphatic in stating that &lt;strong&gt;the door remains open for further additions to the Reds.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;Bleday&lt;/strong&gt;… obviously the defensive stuff has struggled in center field, but &lt;strong&gt;he’s been a solid corner&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Krall said via Joey Mistretta.&lt;em&gt; “He’s provided some power. Left-handed hitter that can… compete for an everyday spot. &lt;strong&gt;Dane Myers &lt;/strong&gt;is a guy that we think can come in, he can play some center field… Over the last three years, he’s hit .297 against left-handed pitching. .360 on-base. &lt;strong&gt;We really think he can help that group&lt;/strong&gt;.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Will new faces arrive in Cincinnati to further strengthen the roster? Krall addressed the situation, saying: &lt;em&gt;“We looked at these deals at potential upside, &lt;strong&gt;but it also allows us to continue to try to make this team better.&lt;/strong&gt;”&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_20251228_BUS_552786_terry-francona-nick-krall_90d61802.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Terry Francona and Nick Krall&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-552825&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Terry Francona and Nick Krall.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Who could join the Reds?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As the Cincinnati Reds transit the 2026 offseason, rumors are swirling about potential additions to bolster their veteran presence and offensive production. &lt;strong&gt;A primary name linked to the club is former star Nick Castellanos&lt;/strong&gt;; with the Phillies recently signing Adolis Garcia, reports suggest Philadelphia is eager to move the veteran outfielder, making a homecoming to Cincinnati a highly discussed possibility. &lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/mlb/reds-news-terry-francona-adds-experience-to-his-roster-ahead-of-the-2026-mlb-season&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;In addition to a potential trade for Castellanos, the Reds have been mentioned as suitors for proven power hitters who could provide much-needed stability alongside young stars like Elly De La Cruz.&lt;/p&gt;

Reds President sends clear message to Terry Francona ahead of the 2026 MLB season

Reds President sends clear message to Terry Francona ahead of the 2026 MLB season - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/strong&gt; have proven they still possess the skills and leadership necessary to excel, as demonstrated in the 2025 season. Their individual performances and leadership have driven their respective teams to notable achievements as the year draws to a close.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In recent events, &lt;strong&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo clinched another individual honor by being named Best Middle East Player at the Globe Soccer 2025 awards&lt;/strong&gt;. This accolade added to his year of achievements, having also enjoyed triumph with Portugal in the UEFA Nations League Finals.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While this year wasn’t replete with trophies for Ronaldo at the club level—concluding the last season without silverware with Al Nassr—&lt;strong&gt;his triumph with Portugal highlighted his enduring prowess in European competition.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Looking ahead, the coming year holds promise for Ronaldo. Al Nassr have exhibited excellent form so far this season, &lt;strong&gt;leading the Saudi Pro League standings&lt;/strong&gt; and advancing to the next stage of the AFC Champions League.&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;1084&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251228_BUS_552791_Cristiano-Ronaldo-1_88517376.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1084&quot; alt=&quot;Cristiano Ronaldo&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-551832&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo of Al-Nassr.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How many awards did Lionel Messi get this year?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/a&gt;, on the other hand, had a stellar year with Inter Miami, securing three prestigious individual awards&lt;/strong&gt;: MLS MVP, MLS Cup MVP, and the MLS Golden Boot. These accolades underscore his continued influence and leadership in the soccer realm.&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/soccer/cristiano-ronaldo-issues-7-word-message-after-al-nassrs-win-over-al-akhdoud&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;Such honors could serve as a catalyst for upcoming challenges, especially with Argentina preparing to defend their World Cup title in North America. Ronaldo, similarly, &lt;strong&gt;is poised to lead Portugal in their quest for their first World Cup trophy&lt;/strong&gt;, bolstering their status as strong contenders for the 2026 tournament.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Throughout their illustrious careers, &lt;strong&gt;Messi has amassed more awards than Cristiano Ronaldo according to a report from Fabrizio Romano&lt;/strong&gt;, encompassing both officially recognized and press honors.&lt;/p&gt;

Cristiano Ronaldo And Lionel Messi Garner Prestigious Player Awards In 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo wins best player award before the end of 2025: How many did Lionel Messi get this year?

Cristiano Ronaldo wins best player award before the end of 2025: How many did Lionel Messi get this year? - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ivory Coast&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Cameroon &lt;/strong&gt;played out a hard-fought 1-1 draw in &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/afcon&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;AFCON 2025&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/a&gt;Group F, a match defined by intense physical play and momentum swings. &lt;strong&gt;Amad Diallo&lt;/strong&gt; delivered the standout moment of the night with a superb long-range strike that put Ivory Coast in front and briefly tilted the match in their favor.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cameroon&quot;&gt;Cameroon&lt;/a&gt; responded with character and resilience, &lt;strong&gt;finding the equalizer through Junior Tchamadeu&lt;/strong&gt; after sustained pressure in the second half. Both national teams created chances, hit the post, and pushed for a winner, but defensive adjustments and missed opportunities kept the score level.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The result leaves Group F wide open, &lt;strong&gt;with &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ivory-coast&quot;&gt;Ivory Coast&lt;/a&gt; and Cameroon each taking a point from one of the most anticipated clashes&lt;/strong&gt; of the group stage. With qualification still on the line, both sides will look to build on this performance as AFCON 2025 continues.&lt;/p&gt;

Ivory Coast and Cameroon clash in AFCON 2025 Matchday 2

Welcome to our live blog of the AFCON 2025 action. Ivory Coast face Cameroon today in a crucial Matchday 2 showdown in Group F, with both national teams coming off opening-round victories and the opportunity to take a decisive step toward qualification.
Stay with us for key information and minute-by-minute updates as Ivory Coast and Cameroon battle it out in the group stage.

Start time and how to watch

Ivory Coast vs Cameroon will get underway at 3:00 PM ET (PT:12:00 PM)
<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/where-to-watch-ivory-coast-vs-cameroon-live-in-the-usa-2025-africa-cup-of-nations">Watch this AFCON 2025 match between Ivory Coast and Cameroon live in the USA</a> on Fubo, Fanatiz USA, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español and beIN SPORTS Connect.

Today's referees

The match will be officiated by Algerian referee Mustapha Ghorbal as the main referee, with Mauritanian official Dahane Beida in charge of the VAR. Both officials bring experience in high-stakes African competitions, ensuring the clash between Ivory Coast and Cameroon is closely and fairly managed.
Match officiating team:
<ul>
<li>Referee: Mustapha Ghorbal (ALG)</li>
<li>Assistant Referee 1: Mahmoud Ahmed Abouelregal (EGY)</li>
<li>Assistant Referee 2: Jérson Emiliano dos Santos (ANG)</li>
<li>Fourth Official: Mohamed Maarouf Eid Mansour (EGY)</li>
<li>Video Assistant Referee: Dahane Beida (MTN)</li>
<li>Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Brahamou Sadou Ali (NIG)</li>
<li>CAF Referee Assessor: Yahya Hadqa (MAR)</li>
</ul>

Ivory Coast confirmed lineup!

Here's Ivory Coast's confirmed lineup for AFCON 2025 match against Cameroon: Yahia Fofana; Guela Doue, Odilon Kossounou, Evan N'Dicka, Ghisalain Konan; Franck Kessie, Seko Fofana, Ibrahim Sangare; Yan Diomande, Issouf Bayo, and Amad Diallo.

Cameroon confirmed lineup!

Here's Cameroon's confirmed lineup for AFCON 2025 match against Ivory Coast!
Devis Epassy; Che Malone, Samuel Kotto, Nouhou Tolo; Junior Tchamadeu, Danny Namaso, Carlos Baleba, Arthur Avom, Darline Yongwa; Bryan Mbeumo, Christian Kofane.

Today's venue

The match will be played at the Grand Stadium of Marrakech, a premier sports complex located 11 kilometres north of downtown Marrakech, Morocco. Completed in January 2012, the stadium is primarily used for soccer matches and has the capability to host Olympic events. It serves as the home of Kawkab Marrakesh and can accommodate up to 45,240 spectators.

Caution for Ivory Coast

The recent history between Ivory Coast and Cameroon adds an extra layer of intrigue. The two national teams have not faced each other in an AFCON match since 2015, when the Elephants secured a narrow 1-0 victory in the group stage. However, a note of caution favors Cameroon: Ivory Coast have failed to win their second group-stage match in the last five editions of the tournament.

Teams on the field

Ivory Coast and Cameroon are now on the field for the national anthems, with both sides ready to kick off this highly anticipated AFCON 2025 Group F clash at the Grand Stadium of Marrakech.

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

Ivory Coast and Cameroon have kicked off the AFCON 2025 Group F clash at the Grand Stadium of Marrakech.

2' - First foul of the match (0-0)

Samuel Kotto of Cameroon commits the first foul of the encounter, bringing down Issouf Bayo of Ivory Coast in midfield.

7' - Ivory Coast chance! (0-0)

From a corner conceded by Nouhou Tolo of Cameroon, Ivory Coast quickly build a dangerous attack. Amad Diallo gets a left-footed shot from the center of the box, narrowly missing the top-left corner, following a precise assist from Yan Diomande.

9' - Ivory Coast build pressure (0-0)

Ivory Coast continue to press and come close to scoring. Issouf Bayo is fouled in the attacking area, earning a free kick that doesn’t result directly in a goal but helps the Elephants construct a new play from the back. Bayo nearly finishes it himself after a well-timed assist from Ghisalain Konan.

12' - Cameroon come close! (0-0)

After enjoying their longest period of possession so far, Cameroon deliver a precise cross to the far post from Junior Tchamadeu. Darline Yongwa connects with the ball but his finish sails just wide, narrowly missing the target.

15' - First yellow card (0-0)

Carlos Baleba from Cameroon receives the first booking of the match after a strong challenge on Seko Fofana from Ivory Coast. The referee warns him to be careful as Cameroon look to maintain control in midfield.

21' - Cameroon nearly score! (0-0)

Christian Kofane gets a shot from the center of the box that hits the post and bounces out of the attacking area. The opportunity came from a well-timed connection between Bryan Mbeumo and Junior Tchamadeu, bringing Cameroon dangerously close to opening the scoring.

26' - Missed chance for Cameroon! (0-0)

Danny Namaso misses a clear opportunity to score, following a corner conceded by Ghisalain Konan. The Cameroons were well-positioned, but the chance goes begging as Ivory Coast clear the danger.

30' - Match physical so far (0-0)

The encounter has been very tight and full of fouls. So far in the first half, Ivory Coast have committed 3 fouls, while Cameroon have already reached 10.

32' - Ivory Coast miss a chance! (0-0)

Ivory Coast create a promising opportunity that ends with a right-footed shot from Seko Fofana going wide, saved in part by Che Malone, resulting in a corner. Amad Diallo takes the corner, and Odilon Kossounou heads the ball, but it fails to generate real danger for Cameroon.

38' - Yellow card for Ivory Coast (0-0)

Amad Diallo of Ivory Coast receives a yellow card for a strong challenge on Darline Yongwa. The Cameroons had a promising opportunity from the play, but it ultimately fails to produce a goal.

42' - Ivory Coast miss another chance! (0-0)

Issouf Bayo heads a shot from the center of the box after a precise assist from Amad Diallo, but the effort goes wide.

45' - Halftime (0-0)

The first half ends with Ivory Coast and Cameroon level at 0-0. Both national teams had moments of attacking promise, but neither could convert their chances into a goal. The match has been intense and physical, setting up an exciting second half at the Grand Stadium of Marrakech.

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

Ivory Coast and Cameroon have kicked off the second half of their AFCON 2025 Group F clash. Both national teams look to break the deadlock as the intensity continues at the Grand Stadium of Marrakech.

46' - Cameroon miss a chance! (0-0)

The Cameroons create a dangerous move that ends with a cross into the box. Danny Namaso collects the rebound and fires a right-footed shot, but it flies over the stands, failing to test Ivory Coast’s goalkeeper.

49' - Ivory Coast goal disallowed! (0-0)

A brilliant cross from Yan Diomande finds Franck Kessie, who heads it into the path of Issouf Bayo. Bayo strikes a near-volley to score, but the goal is ruled out for offside, keeping the score level.

51' - GOOOOAL for Ivory Coast! (1-0)

Amad Diallo scores a stunning goal with a left-footed shot from outside the box, sending the ball into the top-left corner. The play was perfectly set up by Ghisalain Konan, giving Ivory Coast the lead over Cameroon.
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56' - GOOOOAL for Cameroon! (1-1)

Junior Tchamadeu levels the score with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box. The effort, deflected on its way, leaves Yahia Fofana with little chance to save. Christian Kofane provided the assist.
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">😳 Cameroon fight back Tchamadeu makes it all square<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/beINSPORTS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#beINSPORTS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2025</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TotalEnergiesAFCON2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TotalEnergiesAFCON2025</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CAN2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CAN2025</a> <a href="https://t.co/riCLBLm4Mk">pic.twitter.com/riCLBLm4Mk</a>— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) <a href="https://twitter.com/beINSPORTSUSA/status/2005399404522663955?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2025</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

61' - Ivory Coast substitution (1-1)

Ibrahim Sangare is replaced by Jean-Philippe Gbamin as Ivory Coast make their first change of the match, aiming to refresh the midfield.

68' - Match remains physical (1-1)

The game continues to be highly physical with numerous fouls. Cameroon have slightly eased their pace, reaching 12 fouls, while Ivory Coast now have 11. The intensity remains high as both national teams battle for control in the second half.

70' - Ivory Coast miss a chance & make double substitution (1-1)

Issouf Bayo heads a close-range effort after another precise assist from Amad Diallo, but the shot goes wide. Immediately after, Ivory Coast make two changes: Bayo and Seko Fofana are replaced by Evan Guessand and Christ Inao to refresh the attack and midfield.

73' - Cameroon make double substitution (1-1)

Cameroon respond with two changes of their own. Christian Kofane and Danny Namaso are replaced by Karl Etta Eyong and Olivier Kemen.

75' - Yellow card for Cameroon (1-1)

Junior Tchamadeu receives a yellow card after committing a foul on Christ Inao.

80' - Cameroon substitution (1-1)

Junior Tchamadeu is replaced by Christian Bassogog as Cameroon make another change, adding fresh legs and attacking options in the final minutes of the match.

87' - Game paused for injury & Ivory Coast substitution (1-1)

Play is temporarily stopped as Franck Kessie appears to experience fatigue. During the pause, Ivory Coast make a substitution: Amad Diallo comes off and Wilfried Zaha enters to add fresh energy to the attack.

90+4' - Four minutes of added time (1-1)

The referee has signaled four minutes of stoppage time as Ivory Coast and Cameroon push for a late winner in this closely contested AFCON 2025 Group F match.

90+4' - Cameroon substitution (1-1)

Flavien-Enzo Boyomo replaces Arthur Avom as Cameroon make their final change.

90' - Full time (1-1)

The match ends in a 1-1 draw as Ivory Coast and Cameroon share the points in their AFCON 2025 Group F encounter. Both national teams had moments of brilliance, with Amad Diallo shining for the Elephants, while the Cameroons fought back to secure a hard-earned equalizer.

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Ivory Coast and Cameroon draw 1‑1 as Amad Diallo’s strike shines in AFCON 2025: Highlights and goals

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&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;

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