&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Kansas City Chiefs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; season hasn’t gone well. Now that they face the last game of the 2025 &lt;strong&gt;NFL&lt;/strong&gt; season, all eyes are on the future of tight end &lt;strong&gt;Travis Kelce&lt;/strong&gt;. He might be playing his last snaps and new information has arrived about his decisions.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Ian Rapoport, “&lt;em&gt;Certainly is a possibility that &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Travis Kelce&lt;/a&gt; played his last game at Arrowhead this past week. He’s gonna take some time after the season is over to consider his fate and see what he wants to do, whether or not he wants to play a 14th season. &lt;strong&gt;My understanding is, if he was gonna play, it wouldn’t be for anyone else besides the Chiefs&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/em&gt;“&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;A one-franchise man, all Kelce has done is put on a Hall of Fame career for the Chiefs. &lt;strong&gt;It would be almost impossible to visualize Kelce playing for another team, especially when he is out of his prime&lt;/strong&gt;. Adapting to a new city, a new scheme, new quarterback and new coach might be something that the 36-year-old doesn’t want to go through.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Kelce has been declining steadily over the last few seasons&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While still remaining a big-time weapon for the team, Kelce’s output has been slowly declining in recent years. Usually a certified 1,000-yard player, &lt;strong&gt;the last three seasons he hasn’t been able to reach those numbers&lt;/strong&gt;. In fact, pretty much all his numbers have come down.&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_20251229_BUS_553267_travis-kelce-taylor-swift-1_9aa8b081.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-431415&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Also, Kelce is looking for new chapters in his life. &lt;strong&gt;He is engaged to &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/taylor-swift&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Taylor Swift&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, one of the most famous women on Earth, and he has plenty of business ventures in Kansas City. Hence, moving out would be putting all those plans on halt.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;His partner in crime might not be able to start the season&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Patrick Mahomes&lt;/a&gt; suffered a torn ACL injury this season. Even with a good recovery, it remains to be seen if the quarterback will be able to participate in the early stages of the next NFL season. Mahomes has been Kelce’s partner in crime during the majority of his career, as &lt;strong&gt;him and the quartertback have incredible chemistry in and out of the field.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;That could also play a part on Kelce’s decision to keep playing football. Without Mahomes, his production will undoubtedly suffer, and his &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; legacy is set in stone, so why keep going? After all, &lt;strong&gt;Kelce is one of the three best tight ends of all time.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Travis Kelce has reportedly made a decision about Chiefs before making up his mind on retirement

Travis Kelce has reportedly made a decision about Chiefs before making up his mind on retirement - Bolavip US

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&lt;p&gt;Week 17 of the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; didn’t end on the best note for the &lt;strong&gt;Buffalo Bills&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;strong&gt;Sean McDermott&lt;/strong&gt;’s team fell at home to the &lt;strong&gt;Philadelphia Eagles&lt;/strong&gt;, losing any chance of winning the division, and concerns rose after seeing &lt;strong&gt;Josh Allen&lt;/strong&gt; head to the X-ray room.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;When many feared that &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/josh-allen&quot;&gt;Allen&lt;/a&gt;’s ankle issue had flared up, the coach reassured fans during his postgame press conference: &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Nothing new has popped up to this point.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The QB’s &lt;strong&gt;injury is in his right foot and dates back to the Week 16 game against the Browns&lt;/strong&gt;. Still, Allen himself confirmed whether the issue troubled him last night at Highmark Stadium: &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“Zero.”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This stretch of the season is usually crucial, as &lt;strong&gt;teams arrive at the playoffs physically stretched thin&lt;/strong&gt;, making it key to rest star players in the final game to help recover personnel.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot; data-width=&quot;500&quot; data-dnt=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/hashtag/JoshAllen?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;#JoshAllen&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/BuffaloBills?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;@BuffaloBills&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br&gt;Came into game with right foot issue&lt;br&gt;By video, aggravates/injures right foot/ankle&lt;br&gt;Likely to continue but HC may rest to preserve him &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/RM9dEDqC7C&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/RM9dEDqC7C&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— David J. Chao – ProFootballDoc (@ProFootballDoc) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/ProFootballDoc/status/2005420791832461340?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;December 28, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;script async=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js&quot; charset=&quot;utf-8&quot;&gt;&lt;/script&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Is it time for the Bills to rest some players?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Patriots have officially clinched the AFC East, meaning the Bills will enter the playoffs on the road. Considering the Jets and the risk of injuries, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sean-mcdermott&quot;&gt;McDermott&lt;/a&gt; is taking a cautious approach&lt;/strong&gt;, carefully evaluating whether to deploy his full roster in Week 18.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Where do you want to start? We’ve got a lot of things &lt;strong&gt;we need to discuss as a leadership group&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; the head coach said during his press conference. &lt;em&gt;“You’ve got the last game in Highmark Stadium here. That’s important to me, It’ll be important to our guys, to our staff. &lt;strong&gt;Then there’s other things that come into consideration. It won’t be easy, but it is important that we have a good week here.&lt;/strong&gt;”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Support for Josh Allen&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The loss to the Eagles ended like a true battle between contenders, one that could have gone differently if the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/buffalo-bills&quot;&gt;Bills&lt;/a&gt; had converted their final two-point attempt. &lt;strong&gt;McDermott stood by his decision to go for the play&lt;/strong&gt; and offered strong support for his star player.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Wanted to be aggressive, going for the win,”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; the HC said. &lt;em&gt;“… It felt like we had a great call, great opportunity to go win it. Wanted to be aggressive so I’m not gonna sit back.”&lt;/em&gt; He finally concluded:&lt;em&gt; “&lt;strong&gt;I trust Josh Allen with the ball in his hands&lt;/strong&gt; and I would do it over again. … I’d take him 1,000 times out of 1,000 times to make that play.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Sean McDermott provides key injury update on Josh Allen after Bills’ loss

Sean McDermott provides key injury update on Josh Allen after Bills’ loss - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/liam-coen&quot;&gt;Liam Coen&lt;/a&gt;’s first season as head coach of the &lt;strong&gt;Jacksonville Jaguars&lt;/strong&gt; is no longer just impressive, it’s historic. Jacksonville enters the final week of the regular season at 12-4, riding a seven-game winning streak and firmly positioned as one of the NFL’s most dangerous teams heading into January with a healthy &lt;strong&gt;Trevor Lawrence&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;What Coen has done this quickly is virtually unheard of. Adam Schefter put it plainly on X: &lt;em&gt;“Jaguars HC Liam Coen is now the &lt;strong&gt;only first-year head coach in NFL history to win 12-plus games&lt;/strong&gt; after taking over a team that had four or fewer wins in the prior season.”&lt;/em&gt; The Jaguars were a reset project a year ago. Now, they’re contenders.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The turnaround hasn’t been built on hype or shortcuts. Even after a midseason stretch where &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jacksonville-jaguars&quot;&gt;Jacksonville&lt;/a&gt; dropped three of four games, &lt;strong&gt;Coen kept the focus narrow&lt;/strong&gt;. The response was emphatic, seven straight wins with Lawrence &lt;strong&gt;posting 16 TDs and only 5 INTs.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Trevor Lawrence is thriving inside Coen’s vision&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Much of Jacksonville’s surge traces directly to Trevor Lawrence playing the best football of his career under Coen. According to PFF, since Week 13, &lt;strong&gt;Lawrence hasn’t committed a single turnover-worthy play, &lt;/strong&gt;earning a 91.6 PFF passing grade and a 120.8 passer rating, numbers that place him among the NFL’s elite over that stretch.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot; data-width=&quot;500&quot; data-dnt=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;Trevor Lawrence is a league winner. Plain and simple.&lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/qmhfKUf9Qq&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/qmhfKUf9Qq&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— NFL Fantasy Football (@NFLFantasy) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/NFLFantasy/status/2005366710464081962?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;December 28, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;script async=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js&quot; charset=&quot;utf-8&quot;&gt;&lt;/script&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;What makes the jump more striking is how it’s happening. The Jaguars don’t feature a star-studded receiving corps, yet Coen’s structure has unlocked efficiency and confidence. Lawrence is operating under center more than ever with &lt;strong&gt;3,752 yards, 26 touchdowns and 12 interceptions&lt;/strong&gt; with just one in December.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Jacksonville’s offensive design reflects that balance. Coen leans heavily on 11 personnel from under center, stresses defensive backs with spacing, and uses screen passes as extensions of the run game. The result is an offense that stays unpredictable as the 9th best in the league and a quarterback who looks fully in control with an &lt;strong&gt;7.1 average yards gained per pass attempt&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

Liam Coen makes NFL history as Trevor Lawrence delivers strong season for Jaguars

Liam Coen makes NFL history as Trevor Lawrence delivers strong season for Jaguars - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;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; face the &lt;strong&gt;Chicago Bears&lt;/strong&gt; in Week 17 of the &lt;strong&gt;NFL &lt;/strong&gt;regular season in a matchup that could define their future and determine whether they can fully meet their objectives for the 2025 campaign.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The path for the San Francisco 49ers to secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoff picture is simple: &lt;strong&gt;win their final two games of the regular season.&lt;/strong&gt; The first and most critical step comes Sunday night at Levi’s Stadium against the 11-4 Chicago Bears, a result that would keep San Francisco firmly in control of its postseason destiny.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The 49ers&lt;strong&gt; already clinched a playoff berth last week after Detroit lost to Pittsburgh&lt;/strong&gt;. They currently sit one game behind Seattle and remain tied with Los Angeles in the NFC West. If the 49ers defeat the Bears and then Seattle in Week 18, they claim both the division title and the No. 1 seed in the conference.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What happens if the 49ers lose vs Bears?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If the 49ers lose to the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bears&quot;&gt;Bears&lt;/a&gt;, their margin for error shrinks significantly. They could still win the division, &lt;strong&gt;but they would now need additional help after Seattle’s 27–10 victory over Carolina&lt;/strong&gt;, along with a Los Angeles loss to Atlanta, before handling business in Week 18. This matchup also serves as the head-to-head tiebreaker between both teams.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;From a postseason standpoint, there is no immediate panic. &lt;strong&gt;San Francisco already secured a playoff spot&lt;/strong&gt;, so elimination is not a concern. Both teams enter the matchup with identical 11-4 records, and the 49ers are slight home favorites in what projects as a tightly contested game.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;The 49ers’ main objective&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The goal for San Francisco is clear and ambitious: &lt;strong&gt;securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC&lt;/strong&gt;. That position guarantees a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, a massive edge during January football at Levi’s Stadium.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The destiny remains entirely in San Francisco’s hands. Winning out eliminates the need to monitor other results around the league. The immediate challenge is Chicago,&lt;strong&gt; a young and talented team capable of capitalizing on mistakes and creating problems if given momentum.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What the 49ers must do to win&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Brock Purdy plays his best football at the most important moment of the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; season. Against Indianapolis, he delivers a standout performance, completing &lt;strong&gt;25 of 34 passes for 295 yards and five touchdowns&lt;/strong&gt; while leading a dominant 48-27 victory.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Beyond the numbers, Purdy shows complete command of the offense. &lt;strong&gt;He reads defenses efficiently, makes quick decisions, and protects the football&lt;/strong&gt;. Maintaining that level requires consistent protection up front, especially against a defense that aims to generate pressure and force turnovers.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Defensively, the priority is limiting Caleb Williams. &lt;strong&gt;Chicago’s quarterback is young, dynamic, and fearless, capable of extending plays and delivering explosive throws under pressure&lt;/strong&gt;. Containing him means disciplined pass rush lanes, tight coverage, and forcing him to operate within structure rather than improvisation.&lt;/p&gt;

What happens if 49ers lose tonight against Bears on MNF in 2025 NFL Week 17?

Are Bills eliminated from 2026 NFL playoffs after losing to Eagles in Week 17?

What happens if Bears lose to 49ers on MNF tonight in Week 17 of 2025 NFL season?

What happens if 49ers lose tonight against Bears on MNF in 2025 NFL Week 17? - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The&lt;strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/buffalo-bills&quot;&gt;Buffalo Bills&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;suffered a painful and costly 13–12 loss to the &lt;strong&gt;Philadelphia Eagles&lt;/strong&gt;, a result that came at a critical point in the &lt;strong&gt;NFL &lt;/strong&gt;regular season. Buffalo entered the matchup needing a win to keep several objectives within reach, but the narrow defeat immediately raised an important question around the team: Are the Bills eliminated from the playoffs?&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The answer is no. &lt;strong&gt;The Bills have already secured a playoff berth, and the loss only impacts their positioning rather than their postseason status&lt;/strong&gt;. However, the defeat means Buffalo finishes the regular season behind the New England Patriots(13-3), who secured the &lt;strong&gt;AFC East title&lt;/strong&gt; as the Bills (11-5) can’t reach them in the regular season finale. The Bills, therefore, have to settle for a wild-card spot instead of a division crown.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The more damaging consequence affects the race for the No. 1 seed in the AFC. While Buffalo entered the week still mathematically alive for the top spot, the loss to Philadelphia effectively ends any remaining path to home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. As a result, &lt;strong&gt;the Bills now shift their focus entirely toward preparing for the postseason without the benefit of a first-round bye.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The loss came after a controversial finish that defined the final seconds of the game. &lt;strong&gt;A late touchdown was initially ruled a turnover in the end zone, forcing to replay the snap in the closing moments&lt;/strong&gt;, where the offense reached the end zone again. Instead of settling for the extra point to force overtime, the Bills chose to go for the win, and a &lt;strong&gt;poorly placed pass from Josh Allen&lt;/strong&gt; on the final possession sealed the outcome and handed the Bills a heartbreaking defeat.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Patriots crowned AFC East champions&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The New England Patriots &lt;strong&gt;were crowned AFC East champions for the first time since 2019&lt;/strong&gt;, officially reclaiming the division in a dramatic Week 17 sequence. New England secured the title following a dominant 42–10 victory over the New York Jets, combined with &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-eagles&quot;&gt;Philadelphia&lt;/a&gt; defeating the Buffalo Bills 13–12 later that night.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;For 11 consecutive seasons, &lt;strong&gt;New England sat atop the AFC East before that streak ended in 2020&lt;/strong&gt;, when Buffalo reclaimed the division. The Bills had gone on to win five straight AFC East titles, but that run came to an end with Sunday’s results.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The turnaround marked a remarkable rise for the Patriots in their first season under head coach Mike Vrabel. &lt;strong&gt;Guided by Vrabel and quarterback Drake Maye&lt;/strong&gt;, New England accelerated its rebuilding process after parting ways with Jerod Mayo at the end of last &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; season, returning to the top of the division far sooner than expected.&lt;/p&gt;

What happens if Bills lose today against Eagles in 2025 NFL Week 17?

What happens if Eagles lose to Bills today in Week 17 of 2025 NFL season?

Are Bills eliminated from 2026 NFL playoffs after losing to Eagles in 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;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;



&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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&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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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-phillies&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Philadelphia Phillies&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are gearing up for a comeback in the upcoming MLB season, with a focus on fine-tuning their roster. Notable moves include the retention of key players like &lt;strong&gt;Kyle Schwarber&lt;/strong&gt;, who was a standout performer last season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Schwarber secured a lucrative new contract during the offseason, which will see him earn significantly in the 2026 season. &lt;strong&gt;His earnings surpass those of star player Bryce Harper for the upcoming year&lt;/strong&gt; but remain below the compensation for ace Zack Wheeler.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Here’s a look at the top five earners on the Phillies roster for next season:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;Zack Wheeler – $42,000,000&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Kyle Schwarber – $30,000,000 (includes a $15M base salary and $15M bonus)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bryce Harper – $27,571,429&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Trea Turner – $27,272,727&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Aaron Nola – $24,571,429&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;With these salaries locked in, the Phillies are hoping that the players’ on-field performances &lt;strong&gt;will reflect their hefty paychecks as they aim for a World Series title in the new season.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Other key salaries for the 2026 Phillies&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;While several players have secured substantial contracts for the 2026 season, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-key-phillies-player-nick-castellanos-faces-reported-setback-regarding-his-mlb-future&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;one intriguing storyline involves Nick Castellanos about his future&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Rumors have swirled around Castellanos possibly departing next season due to reported conflicts with manager Rob Thomson.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Here’s the full list of Phillies players with confirmed contracts for next year:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Nick Castellanos – $20,000,000&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Taijuan Walker – $18,000,000&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Brad Keller – $11,000,000 (comprising a $7M base salary and a $4M bonus)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Luis Garcia – $10,000,000&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jose Alvarado – $9,000,000&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ranger Suarez – $3,500,000&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Garrett Stubbs – $925,000 MLB/$575,000 MiLB&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Rafael Marchan – $860,000&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Players awaiting contract confirmation&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While many players have clarity on their earnings for the next season, others are still in the negotiation phase. &lt;strong&gt;These are the players whose contracts remain to be finalized for the upcoming year:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Alec Bohm – Salary TBD&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jesus Luzardo – Salary TBD&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Edmundo Sosa – Salary TBD&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jhoan Duran – Salary TBD&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bryson Stott – Salary TBD&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Brandon Marsh – Salary TBD&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Tyler Banks – Salary TBD&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Zach Pop – Salary TBD&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Undoubtedly, the &lt;strong&gt;New York Mets&lt;/strong&gt; have been one of the teams making the biggest waves this &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; offseason, with &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pete-alonso&quot;&gt;Pete Alonso&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;’s move to the Orioles being perhaps the most headline-grabbing. Though, President of Baseball Operations &lt;strong&gt;David Stearns hasn’t ruled out more departures from the roster.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Jeff McNeil and Brandon Nimmo are also among the players who won’t be donning the Mets’ blue and orange next season. However, according to Alexander Wilson from &lt;em&gt;empiresportsmedia.com&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;the team might not be opposed to entertaining offers for Kodai Senga either.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The recent dip in the Japanese pitcher’s performance and statistics, along with the &lt;strong&gt;team’s desire to create roster flexibility and free up payroll space&lt;/strong&gt;, are reportedly the main reasons why Senga could be on the move in the near future.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Senga’s numbers in New York last season&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Throughout the 2025 MLB season, Kodai Senga remained an important figure in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;New York Mets&lt;/a&gt;‘ rotation, navigating the year with a 7-6 win-loss record. Despite facing some challenges, &lt;strong&gt;Senga maintained a strong 3.02 ERA across 22 starts&lt;/strong&gt;, effectively limiting damage against high-powered offenses. &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_20251229_BUS_553250_senga_73c23ab3.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Kodai Senga&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-530650&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Kodai Senga #34 of the New York Mets looks back after being taken out o the game.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;He showcased &lt;strong&gt;his ability to miss bats by racking up 109 strikeouts in 113.1 innings pitched&lt;/strong&gt;. Although his 1.31 WHIP indicated some occasional traffic on the bases, his poise and veteran presence were vital for the Mets’ pitching staff as they contended in the National League East.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Who could replace Senga?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Alexander Wilson, the New York &lt;strong&gt;Mets could look to Japanese ace Tatsuya Imai as the ideal replacement for Kodai Senga&lt;/strong&gt;. Wilson suggests that the Mets might strategically trade Senga for the 27-year-old power pitcher, who is coming off a dominant 2025 season in Japan with a 1.92 ERA and 178 strikeouts. With a fastball that touches 99 mph and elite swing-and-miss stuff, &lt;strong&gt;Imai is viewed as a younger, high-upside upgrade for the Mets’ rotation.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Alonso set to be Mets’ biggest loss&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Pete &lt;strong&gt;Alonso’s decision to sign a five-year, $155 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles&lt;/strong&gt; marks a massive shift for the Mets’ franchise. His departure is a significant blow for New York, as they lose its premier power hitter and a core clubhouse leader who provided consistent elite production. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Replacing his 38 home runs and 126 RBIs will be an incredibly difficult task for the front office, leaving a gaping hole in the middle of the lineup that defined the team’s offense for years.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Winning streaks&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;are baseball’s rarest currency. They demand precision and timing, turning ordinary stretches of a season into moments that feel untouchable. When victories pile up night after night, records begin to feel within reach.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Across more than a century of &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt;, only a select few teams have managed to sustain perfection long enough to challenge history. Some emerged from dominant eras, others surged unexpectedly, but all left a measurable mark.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;From the rough edges of the dead-ball era to the calculated efficiency of modern rosters, &lt;strong&gt;some streaks did more than decide standings&lt;/strong&gt;. They shifted momentum, defined legacies and sparked debates that still linger in baseball lore.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;New York Giants – 26 consecutive wins (1916)&lt;/h2&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_20251229_BUS_553206_New-York-Giants-2_3b9e7396.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-553213&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;New York Giants (Source: Society for American Baseball Research)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The most iconic winning streak in Major League Baseball history belongs to the &lt;strong&gt;1916 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-giants&quot;&gt;New York Giants&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, a team that turned a rocky season into a legendary chapter. Managed by the formidable &lt;strong&gt;John McGraw&lt;/strong&gt;, the Giants rattled off 26 straight victories in September 1916, setting a benchmark that still stands today. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;One peculiar detail adds historical texture to the record: the streak includes a tie game suspended by rain, which—under the rules of the era—did not interrupt the run. What makes the feat even more remarkable is its outcome. Despite the historic surge, the Giants finished fourth in the National League, proving that even baseball’s greatest streaks don’t always lead to championships.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Cleveland Guardians – 22 consecutive wins (2017)&lt;/h2&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_20251229_BUS_553206_Cleveland-Guardians_385f027b.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-553214&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Cleveland Guardians (Source: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The longest winning streak in American League history came from the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-guardians&quot;&gt;Cleveland Guardians&lt;/a&gt; in 2017&lt;/strong&gt;, when the club surged through late summer with 22 straight victories. What began as a strong playoff push quickly transformed into one of the most dominant stretches of the modern MLB era.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Unlike earlier historical streaks, Cleveland’s run was uninterrupted by ties or scheduling quirks, which sparked debate about its purity compared to older records. Although their postseason ended sooner than hoped, their late-season dominance remains one of the defining moments of 21st-century baseball.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Chicago Cubs – 21 consecutive wins (1935)&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;1935 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-cubs&quot;&gt;Chicago Cubs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; produced one of the most decisive stretches of the pre-war era, stitching together 21 consecutive victories late in the season. What began as a tight pennant race quickly turned into a runaway charge, as Chicago capitalized on consistency at the plate and composure on the mound to separate itself from the rest of the National League.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Veteran leadership, particularly from catcher &lt;strong&gt;Gabby Hartnett&lt;/strong&gt;, anchored the run, as the Cubs handled pressure situations with efficiency rather than flash. Although their season ultimately ended in a &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/world-series&quot;&gt;World Series&lt;/a&gt; defeat to the Detroit Tigers, the streak remains a defining moment in franchise history and one of the most influential late-season surges ever recorded.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Chicago White Stockings – 21 consecutive wins (1880)&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Baseball looked very different in &lt;strong&gt;1880&lt;/strong&gt;, but dominance translated clearly then as it does now. The &lt;strong&gt;Chicago White Stockings&lt;/strong&gt; rattled off 21 straight wins during a season in which they overwhelmed the National League, finishing with a remarkable 67–17 record and asserting control from start to finish.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Led by &lt;strong&gt;Cap Anson&lt;/strong&gt;, Chicago thrived despite the challenges of early professional baseball—primitive travel, uneven playing conditions, and evolving rules. Their winning streak was not an anomaly but a reflection of sustained superiority, helping establish the White Stockings as one of the sport’s earliest powerhouses.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Oakland Athletics – 20 consecutive wins (2002)&lt;/h2&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_20251229_BUS_553206_Oakland-Athletics_d37495cf.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-553217&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Miguel Tejada of the Oakland Athletics (Source: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;2002 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/oakland-athletics&quot;&gt;Oakland Athletics&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; delivered one of the most memorable winning streaks of the modern era, capturing 20 straight victories in a season that redefined how teams could compete. Operating with a limited payroll, Oakland leaned on data-driven roster construction, bullpen depth, and matchup advantages to outlast more expensive opponents.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;That run became the on-field proof of the Moneyball philosophy, later immortalized beyond the sport itself. While postseason success ultimately fell short, the streak remains a landmark moment that changed how front offices across MLB evaluated talent and efficiency.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Providence Grays – 20 consecutive wins (1884)&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In the early days of Major League Baseball, the &lt;strong&gt;Providence Grays&lt;/strong&gt; stood out as a dominant force, stringing together 20 consecutive victories during the &lt;strong&gt;1884 season&lt;/strong&gt;. Their success was fueled largely by pitching ace Old Hoss Radbourn, whose workload and effectiveness remain nearly unmatched in league history.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The streak propelled Providence toward a National League championship and highlighted the importance of elite pitching in an era with minimal specialization. Even by 19th-century standards, the Grays’ sustained excellence set a benchmark that few teams have approached since.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;New York Yankees – 19 consecutive wins (1947)&lt;/h2&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_20251229_BUS_553206_New-York-Yankees_8256cb22.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-553219&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;New York Yankees (Source: MLB)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;1947 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot;&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; added another chapter to their dynasty with a 19-game winning streak that showcased the depth and balance of a championship-caliber roster. The run spanned home games, road trips, and doubleheaders, underscoring the team’s ability to maintain focus across demanding stretches of the schedule.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Rather than relying on a single superstar, multiple contributors stepped up throughout the streak, reflecting the organizational strength that defined the Yankees’ post-war era. It was a surge built on consistency—one that foreshadowed their eventual World Series triumph.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Chicago White Sox – 19 consecutive wins (1906)&lt;/h2&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_20251229_BUS_553206_Chicago-White-Sox_91767a0b.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-553220&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Ed Walsh of the Chicago White Sox (Soource: MLB)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Known famously as the “Hitless Wonders”, the &lt;strong&gt;1906 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-white-sox&quot;&gt;Chicago White Sox&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; leaned on elite pitching and defense to compile 19 straight wins, dramatically reshaping their season. At a time when offensive production was limited, Chicago excelled by controlling games and minimizing mistakes.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;That momentum carried directly into October, where the White Sox stunned the heavily favored Cubs in the World Series. The streak became more than a statistical achievement—it was the foundation of one of the most improbable championship runs in baseball history.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-table is-style-stripes&quot;&gt;&lt;table&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Rank&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Team&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Consecutive wins&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Season&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;New York Giants&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;26&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1916&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;2&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Cleveland Guardians&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;22&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2017&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;3&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Chicago White Stockings&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;21&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1880&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;4&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Oakland Athletics&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;20&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2002&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;5&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Providence Grays&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;20&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1884&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;6&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;19&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1947&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;7&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Chicago White Sox&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;19&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1906&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;(Source: MLB and ESPN)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-rodriguez&quot;&gt;Alex Rodriguez&lt;/a&gt; is no longer chasing validation from Cooperstown. In an exclusive interview with The Athletic’s Jason Jones, the former&lt;strong&gt; New York Yankees star said he has “divorced”&lt;/strong&gt; himself from the idea of the Baseball Hall of Fame, crediting therapy for helping him reframe how he views success, accountability, and his own legacy in the game.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I have&lt;strong&gt; a life today &lt;/strong&gt;that I didn’t have for the first 40 years,”&lt;/em&gt; Rodriguez told The Athletic. &lt;em&gt;“If I went to the Hall of Fame, in a weird way&lt;strong&gt;, I would be hollow inside. &lt;/strong&gt;I would still be in a lot of pain.”&lt;/em&gt; The reflection marked a rare moment of vulnerability from one of baseball’s most scrutinized figures.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Rodriguez also acknowledged that his legacy with many &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot;&gt;Yankees&lt;/a&gt; fans remains complicated, even years later. For some, &lt;strong&gt;his name still sparks frustration&lt;/strong&gt;, and there is reluctance to fully credit him as a key piece of the team that captured the 2009 World Series. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I would rather have what I have today,” &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Rodriguez said, &lt;em&gt;“because it really helped me unlock a lot of the work that I needed to do.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;A-Rod and his long-running clash with Cooperstown&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Rodriguez’s complicated relationship with the Hall of Fame has surfaced before. In a FOX News interview back in November, he criticized what he called &lt;em&gt;“hypocrisy”&lt;/em&gt; surrounding Cooperstown, pointing to former &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; commissioner &lt;strong&gt;Bud Selig’s induction despite overseeing the steroid era. &lt;/strong&gt;“All of this stuff you’re talking about was under Bud Selig’s watch,” Rodriguez said during an appearance on Stephen A. Smith’s radio show.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“And the fact that those guys aren’t in,&lt;strong&gt; but somehow Bud Selig is in the Hall of Fame,&lt;/strong&gt;”&lt;/em&gt; Rodriguez added, referencing Barry Bonds and others, &lt;em&gt;“that to me feels like there’s a little bit of &lt;strong&gt;hypocrisy &lt;/strong&gt;around that.” &lt;/em&gt;The comments reinforced his belief that the Hall’s standards remain inconsistent and selectively applied.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Others have argued Rodriguez’s case from a different angle. In a 2016 Fox Sports column, Dieter Kurtenbach wrote that Rodriguez’s failures shouldn’t erase one of the most dominant careers in baseball history, calling it&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt; “short-sighted moralizing”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; to exclude a player whose story is inseparable from the modern game.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Why the Hall of Fame door remains closed&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Rodriguez’s résumé is historic, 14 All-Star selections, three AL MVP awards, and more than 3,000 hits, but his legacy is inseparable from &lt;strong&gt;performance-enhancing substance use and the Biogenesis scandal&lt;/strong&gt;, which led to a full-season suspension in 2014. Those factors continue to weigh heavily on Hall of Fame voters.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;To be inducted, a candidate must receive 75% of the vote, &lt;strong&gt;a threshold Rodriguez has not come close to reaching.&lt;/strong&gt; After failing to surpass 40% in his first four appearances on the ballot, expectations remain unchanged heading into the Class of 2026, making his exclusion increasingly inevitable.&lt;/p&gt;

Former NY Yankees star Alex Rodriguez sends a clear message about his MLB Hall of Fame case

Former NY Yankees star Alex Rodriguez sends a clear message about his MLB Hall of Fame case - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/baltimore-orioles&quot;&gt;Baltimore Orioles&lt;/a&gt; continued reshaping their pitching staff by bringing back a familiar arm with deep ties to &lt;strong&gt;Bryce Harper&lt;/strong&gt; and the Phillies. The veteran right-hander spent seven seasons in &lt;strong&gt;Philadelphia from 2016 to 2022&lt;/strong&gt; before joining Baltimore during its 2024 postseason run and remaining with the club throughout 2025.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The move was first reported by Bob Nightengale, who wrote on X,&lt;em&gt; “The Baltimore Orioles, making another big move to return to the postseason, &lt;strong&gt;sign veteran starter Zach Eflin&lt;/strong&gt; to a one-year deal.”&lt;/em&gt; In 2025, Eflin made 14 starts,&lt;strong&gt; posting a 5.93 ERA with a 6–5 record&lt;/strong&gt;, numbers that reflected an uneven but serviceable campaign.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Eflin was not the sharpest arm in the Orioles’ rotation last season, but his veteran presence still carried value. Baltimore’s staff was led by Trevor Rogers, who finished with a 1.81 ERA and a 9–3 record, yet Eflin at least avoided a losing season, &lt;strong&gt;something he hadn’t done since leaving&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bryce-harper&quot;&gt;Harper&lt;/a&gt; and the Phillies after 2022&lt;/strong&gt;. For his career, Eflin owns a 4.28 ERA across 200 games, with 68 wins, 67 losses, 922 strikeouts, and five complete games.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What the Orioles are paying Eflin&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Baltimore’s financial commitment reflects a short-term bet with controlled risk. According to contract data, &lt;strong&gt;Eflin agreed to a one-year deal worth $10 million&lt;/strong&gt;, giving the Orioles rotation stability without long-term obligation as they continue building around younger arms.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;The structure spreads the cost across base salary and bonuses, &lt;strong&gt;with Eflin set to earn $8 million in total compensation during the 2026 season&lt;/strong&gt;. The flexibility allows Baltimore to maintain payroll balance while preserving room for future moves at the trade deadline or next offseason.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Over his career, Eflin has quietly built strong earnings across multiple stops. He has made approximately &lt;strong&gt;$21.8 million with the Orioles&lt;/strong&gt;, $19.15 million with the Tampa Bay Rays, and $12.74 million during his years with Harper’s Phillies, reinforcing his status as a dependable, mid-rotation veteran in today’s pitching market.&lt;/p&gt;

Orioles re-sign former Bryce Harper teammate on $10 million deal

Orioles re-sign former Bryce Harper teammate on $10 million deal - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/zambia&quot;&gt;Zambia&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;will square off with&lt;strong&gt; Morocco &lt;/strong&gt;in the Matchday 3 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;&amp;nbsp;&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 Zambia vs Morocco online in the US on Fubo]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Group A closes with a high-stakes clash as &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/morocco&quot;&gt;Morocco&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;and &lt;strong&gt;Zambia &lt;/strong&gt;meet with contrasting scenarios. &lt;strong&gt;Morocco &lt;/strong&gt;sit on four points and are nearly through, with a draw likely enough to advance, but a win would lock up first place and remove any uncertainty.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Zambia&lt;/strong&gt;, on the other hand, must secure all three points to keep their qualification hopes alive, making this a tense, must-win encounter to end the group stage. Don’t miss a second of this intense clash.&lt;/p&gt;



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



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Zambia &lt;/strong&gt;play against&lt;strong&gt; Morocco &lt;/strong&gt;for the Matchday 3 of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025/2026&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Africa Cup of Nations&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;group stage this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Monday, December 29&lt;/strong&gt;. The action is set to kick off at&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2:00 PM (ET)&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251229_BUS_553142_Lubambo-Musonda-of-1.-FC-Magdeburg_efeb52a3.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-553153&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Lubambo Musonda of Zambia in game with FC Magdeburg – Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



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



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



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



&lt;p&gt;Catch this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025 Africa Cup of Nations&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;clash between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Zambia &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Morocco &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 and beIN SPORTS Connect.&lt;/p&gt;

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

Where to watch Zambia vs Morocco 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/south-africa&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;South Africa&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Zimbabwe&lt;/strong&gt; clash today in a crucial 2025 &lt;strong&gt;AFCON&lt;/strong&gt; Matchday 3 matchup, aiming to secure their positions within Group B alongside Egypt and Angola. With significant stakes on the line, South Africa enter this pivotal encounter with the opportunity to progress to the next round.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Having endured two intense games against Angola and Egypt, &lt;strong&gt;South Africa are eager to make amends with a standout performance against Zimbabwe.&lt;/strong&gt; Zimbabwe, too, remains determined to advance and sees this as a critical opportunity to stay in contention.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The “Bafana Bafana” will lean on the prowess of their Premier League forward Lyle Foster, who plays for Burnley FC and was instrumental in securing their spot in the upcoming World Cup hosted in North America. &lt;strong&gt;Foster’s contributions, both offensively and defensively, will be vital.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite facing offensive struggles, &lt;strong&gt;Zimbabwe are eager to silence their critics with a surprise victory over South Africa&lt;/strong&gt;. Still, this will be a daunting task, as Zimbabwe have failed to win any of their last five matches, managing only two draws.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot; data-width=&quot;500&quot; data-dnt=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;One more sleep!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;⚽️ Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 vs 🇿🇦 South Africa &lt;br&gt;🗓 29 December 2025&lt;br&gt;⏰️ 18h00 (SA time)&lt;br&gt;🏟  Stade de Marrakech &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/hashtag/BafanaPride?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;#BafanaPride&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/10bet_ZA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;@10bet_ZA&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CastleLagerSA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;@CastleLagerSA&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/HonorAfrica?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;@HonorAfrica&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/SABC_Sport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;@SABC_Sport&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/Shield_ZA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;@Shield_ZA&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/hyLMSqtI2G&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/hyLMSqtI2G&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/BafanaBafana/status/2005209398210372010?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;December 28, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;script async=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js&quot; charset=&quot;utf-8&quot;&gt;&lt;/script&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;What happens if South Africa win against Zimbabwe today?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If South Africa triumph over Zimbabwe in Matchday 3 of AFCON 2025, they will advance to the next round.&lt;/strong&gt; Their final standing in Group B will hinge on the outcome of the Egypt versus Angola match.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Securing a victory by two or more goals and hoping for an Egypt loss could propel South Africa to the top of the group, &lt;strong&gt;helping them avoid a tough opponent in the subsequent phase.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What happens if South Africa tie with Zimbabwe today?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A draw against Zimbabwe will confirm South Africa’s advancement to the next round.&lt;/strong&gt; However, they will need to keep an eye on Angola’s result. With Angola sitting on 1 point, a victory against Egypt today could challenge South Africa’s bid to secure the second spot in the rankings.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What happens if South Africa lose to Zimbabwe today?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If South Africa suffer a defeat, their progression hinges on Angola’s results.&lt;/strong&gt; Depending on Angola’s outcome against Egypt, South Africa might qualify as one of the best third-placed teams. However, if Angola win, South Africa risks dropping to the bottom of the standings due to their loss to Zimbabwe.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Group B standings in 2025 AFCON&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;Egypt – 6 pts/+2 GD&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;South Africa – 3 pts/0 GD&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Zimbabwe – 1 pt/-1 GD&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Angola – 1 pt/-1 GD&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;

South Africa's AFCON 2025 Prospects: Scenarios For Win, Tie, Or Loss Against Zimbabwe

What happens if South Africa win, tie or lose vs Zimbabwe today in AFCON 2025 Matchday 3?

What happens if South Africa win, tie or lose vs Zimbabwe today in AFCON 2025 Matchday 3? - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/afcon&quot;&gt;AFCON 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; is entering a decisive stage in the group phase, with Matchday 3 shaping up to be crucial for the ambitions of several national teams. &lt;strong&gt;Egypt&lt;/strong&gt;, one of the tournament favorites to lift the trophy, will close out its group-stage campaign in an intriguing showdown against &lt;strong&gt;Angola.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Pharaohs arrive at this point after securing victories in both of their previous outings. They opened the tournament with a 2–1 win over Zimbabwe, then followed it up with another victory, &lt;strong&gt;edging &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/egypt-vs-south-africa-live-afcon-2025-matchday-2&quot;&gt;South Africa 1–0 thanks to a goal from Mohamed Salah.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Meanwhile, &lt;strong&gt;Angola has collected just one point so far in the competition&lt;/strong&gt;. That total comes from a 1–1 draw against Zimbabwe, while their tournament opener ended in a 2–1 loss to South Africa.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Egypt win vs Angola?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If Egypt defeats Angola on Matchday 3 of AFCON 2025, &lt;strong&gt;they will have completed the group stage not only unbeaten&lt;/strong&gt;, with a perfect nine points from nine available. Alongside Algeria and Nigeria, &lt;strong&gt;the Pharaohs are one of just three teams that have already secured their place in the round of 16.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Egypt tie with Angola?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If the match between Egypt and Angola ends in a draw, the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mohamed-salah&quot;&gt;Mohamed Salah&lt;/a&gt;–led side would finish with a total of seven points, &lt;strong&gt;securing first place in Group B. &lt;/strong&gt;Even if South Africa wins their match, they won’t be able to catch the Pharaohs at the top of the group if Egypt secures just one more point.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Egypt lose vs Angola?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If Egypt lose to Angola, &lt;strong&gt;the outcome of the other group match comes into play&lt;/strong&gt;. If South Africa defeat Zimbabwe, they would reach six points alongside Egypt, and &lt;strong&gt;it would ultimately come down to goal difference to determine who tops Group B.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Egypt’s Group B Standing in AFCON 2025 Hinges on Result Against Angola

What happens if Egypt win, tie or lose vs Angola today in AFCON 2025 Matchday 3?

What happens if Egypt win, tie or lose vs Angola today in AFCON 2025 Matchday 3? - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Zimbabwe &lt;/strong&gt;will face off against &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/south-africa&quot;&gt;South Africa&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;in the Matchday 3 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;&amp;nbsp;&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 Zimbabwe vs South Africa online in the US on Fubo]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;South Africa&lt;/strong&gt; enters a crucial Group B matchup holding second place with three points, but qualification is still far from secure after a loss to &lt;strong&gt;Egypt&lt;/strong&gt;. A victory would settle the &lt;em&gt;Bafana Bafana&lt;/em&gt;’s path, though they’ll be challenged by a &lt;strong&gt;Zimbabwe &lt;/strong&gt;side playing with urgency.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Zimbabwe&lt;/strong&gt; knows a win keeps its hopes alive and could move it into second if &lt;strong&gt;Angola &lt;/strong&gt;falters against &lt;strong&gt;Egypt&lt;/strong&gt;. With both teams under pressure and the standings hanging in the balance, this is a game with real consequences—don’t miss it.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Zimbabwe vs South Africa match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Zimbabwe &lt;/strong&gt;play against&lt;strong&gt; South Africa &lt;/strong&gt;for the Matchday 3 of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025/2026&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Africa Cup of Nations&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;group stage this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Monday, December 29&lt;/strong&gt;. The action is set to kick off at&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;11:00 AM (ET)&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251229_BUS_553109_Divine-Lunga-of-Mamelodi-Sundowns-FC_cf7c8d6d.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-553132&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Divine Lunga of Zimbabwe in a game with Mamelodi Sundowns FC – Michael Reaves/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Zimbabwe vs South Africa: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ET:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;11:00 AM&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;CT:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;10:00 AM&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;MT:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;9:00 AM&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;PT:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;8:00 AM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Zimbabwe vs South Africa in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Catch this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025 Africa Cup of Nations&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;clash between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Zimbabwe &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; South Africa &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 and beIN SPORTS Connect.&lt;/p&gt;

Where to watch Zimbabwe vs South Africa live in the USA: 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

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

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Angola &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/egypt&quot;&gt;Egypt&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;will face each other in the Matchday 3 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;&amp;nbsp;&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 Angola vs Egypt online in the US on Fubo]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Group B’s final standings at the &lt;strong&gt;Africa Cup of Nations &lt;/strong&gt;will be decided in a matchup with clear stakes on both sides. &lt;strong&gt;Egypt &lt;/strong&gt;is already through after two wins but remains locked in on claiming first place, which can be secured with another victory.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, &lt;strong&gt;Mohamed Salah&lt;/strong&gt;’s side will not have an easy game since their rivals will be &lt;strong&gt;Angola&lt;/strong&gt;, who arrives with no margin for error, needing a win and favorable results elsewhere to keep its hopes of advancing alive.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Angola vs Egypt match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Angola &lt;/strong&gt;play against&lt;strong&gt; Egypt &lt;/strong&gt;for the Matchday 3 of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025/2026&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Africa Cup of Nations&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;group stage this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Monday, December 29&lt;/strong&gt;. The action is set to kick off at&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;11:00 AM (ET)&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251229_BUS_553159_MBala-Nzola-of-Pisa-Sporting-Club_5804c9f9.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-553169&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;M’Bala Nzola of Angola in a game with Pisa Sporting Club – Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Angola vs Egypt: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ET:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;11:00 AM&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;CT:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;10:00 AM&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;MT:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;9:00 AM&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;PT:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;8:00 AM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Angola vs Egypt in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Catch this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025 Africa Cup of Nations&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;clash between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Angola &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Egypt &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 Connect and beIN SPORTS en Español.&lt;/p&gt;

Where to watch Angola vs Egypt live in the USA: 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

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