&lt;p&gt;Sean Payton and the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-broncos&quot;&gt;Denver Broncos&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; have signed a new quarterback following Bo Nix’s ankle injury. According to a report by Adam Schefter, although Jarred Stidham will be the starter in the AFC Championship Game, they will bring in another name at the position.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Denver Broncos are signing veteran quarterback Ben DiNucci to their practice squad, per source. He rejoins the team he played for two seasons ago.”&lt;/em&gt; He joins Sam Ehlinger, who is the other quarterback on the roster.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Broncos seemed like favorites to reach 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; after defeating the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round, but Nix’s injury has changed all of Payton and his staff’s plans.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Who is Broncos starting quarterback?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Jarred Stidham will be the starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game. Bo Nix fractured his right ankle in the victory over the Bills and is out for the rest of the season.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;Who is Broncos backup QB?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Sam Ehlinger would be the backup quarterback for the Broncos given the current situation with Nix. However, the arrival of DiNucci is clearly to have another QB in case of emergency.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The Houston Texans came into the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs with plenty of hype. They are a red-hot team but facing the New England Patriots at Foxoborough is never easy, especially when quarterback CJ Stroud threw four interceptions in the first haf. Still, head coach DeMeco Ryans sent a clear message to his signal-caller amid the struggles.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;During the game’s broadcast, DeMeco Ryans said “&lt;em&gt;this team has his back&lt;/em&gt;,” when asked about Stroud’s performance. Stroud had 10/26 completions, four interceptions (including a pick-6), only one touchdown and a mere 124 yards.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This is a developing story…&lt;/p&gt;

Texans HC DeMeco Ryans sends clear message to CJ Stroud after multiple interceptions thrown vs Patriots

Texans HC DeMeco Ryans sends clear message to CJ Stroud after multiple interceptions thrown vs Patriots - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-vrabel&quot;&gt;Mike Vrabel&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; had a clear order for &lt;strong&gt;Drake Maye&lt;/strong&gt; and his &lt;strong&gt;New England Patriots&lt;/strong&gt; players at halftime of the Divisional Round playoff against the &lt;strong&gt;Houston Texans&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;strong&gt;seize C.J. Stroud’s interceptions and get the job done&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;Take advantage of the turnovers&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Maye told the broadcast of the game before heading into the locker room when asked about his message for the players, letting his &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots&quot;&gt;Patriots&lt;/a&gt; know that they &lt;strong&gt;must capitalize on the mistakes&lt;/strong&gt; by Stroud and the Texans to finish the job in Foxborough.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Stroud got off to a nightmare start at Gillette Stadium, getting intercepted four times as his Texans went to the break trailing 10-21. &lt;strong&gt;And the difference could’ve been worse&lt;/strong&gt; if it wasn’t for the outstanding &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-texans&quot;&gt;Houston&lt;/a&gt; defense.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;NFL world reacts to C.J. Stroud’s first half vs. Patriots&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The reactions didn’t take long to emerge, with running back &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/joe-mixon-drops-six-word-message-as-cj-stroud-throws-multiple-interceptions-vs-patriots&quot;&gt;Joe Mixon dropping  a six-word message on X as Stroud threw multiple interceptions&lt;/a&gt; in the blink of an eye. And of course, fans on social media didn’t waste a second to react either.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/cj-stroud-throws-4-interceptions-in-first-half-vs-patriots-best-memes-and-reactions&quot;&gt;Stroud’s four interceptions in the first half led to hilarious memes&lt;/a&gt;, as the NFL community couldn’t believe how many possessions the Texans quarterback gave up. In fact, it led many to wonder &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/who-is-cj-strouds-backup-on-texans-qb-depth-chart&quot;&gt;who’s Stroud’s backup on the depth chart&lt;/a&gt; and whether the team should make &lt;strong&gt;a change at quarterback&lt;/strong&gt; for the second half.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cj-stroud&quot;&gt;C.J. Stroud&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;Houston Texans&lt;/strong&gt;’ offense are self-destructing themselves with a horrible first-half performance against the New England Patriots. With a ticket to the AFC Championship and the &lt;strong&gt;NFL&lt;/strong&gt; season on the line, fans are wondering if Stroud could be benched and what options DeMeco Ryans has at quarterback.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-texans&quot;&gt;Texans&lt;/a&gt; only have one option available at quarterback, other than Stroud. That is &lt;strong&gt;Davis Mills&lt;/strong&gt;, the QB2 for Houston. Graham Mertz has been ruled out for the matchup against the Patriots, so if Ryans wants to take Stroud out of the game, Mills is the only alternative.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Obviously, subbing out the franchise quarterback in a road, elimination game is much easier said than done in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt;. However, with Houston’s defense playing lights out but being left on an island by Stroud’s four first-half interceptions, it makes sense for Ryans to wonder if calling Mills’ number is the right move. &lt;strong&gt;Desperate times call for desperate measures&lt;/strong&gt;, and a quarterback change in the Divisional Round fits that description perfectly.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Mills’ numbers in 2025&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Houston has already had to resort to Mills before in the 2025 NFL season. As Stroud went down with an injury, Mills’ number was called up. In his three starts during Stroud’s absence, &lt;strong&gt;Mills led the Texans to a perfect 3-0 record&lt;/strong&gt; including wins over the Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills—both playoff teams.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;Through six appearances (three starts), Mills has thrown 91 completions for &lt;strong&gt;915 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception&lt;/strong&gt;. Meanwhile, through one game and a half in the 2025 postseason, Stroud has thrown for just two touchdowns and five interceptions, while fumbling five times (losing two of them).&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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&lt;h2&gt;NFL record for most INTs in a playoff game by one QB&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Following the disastrous first half at Gillette Stadium, Stroud is set to face a two-way dilemma. The quarterback out of the Ohio State University can either make history by overcoming the struggles, or he can set a new record for most interceptions thrown in an NFL Playoffs game. Though &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/cj-stroud-throws-4-interceptions-in-first-half-vs-patriots-best-memes-and-reactions&quot;&gt;Stroud’s four first-half turnovers led to memes and reactions&lt;/a&gt; all over social media, it has been anything but funny to the Texans, whose season is now hanging on by a thread.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to &lt;em&gt;Pro Football Reference&lt;/em&gt;, there is a four-way tie for the record. Frank Filchock (1946), Bobby Layne (1954), Norm Van Brocklin (1955), and Brett Favre (2002) have all thrown six interceptions in a postseason game. However, the latter is the only who has done so in the Super Bowl era. &lt;strong&gt;Stroud has now matched the Texans’ franchise record held by Brian Hoyer&lt;/strong&gt;, who threw four turnovers in the 2016 Wild Card matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;CJ Stroud was completely out of control in the game against the New England Patriots, throwing four interceptions that turned him into the target of widespread memes and harsh reactions criticizing his poor play in such a crucial playoff game, all within the first half.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Jason Page weighed in on Stroud’s situation on X (@thebackpage):&lt;em&gt; “I hate to make this kind of proclamation in the middle of a game, when there’s still plenty of time left. &lt;strong&gt;But you simply cannot win in the playoffs with someone like CJ Stroud &lt;/strong&gt;making the kinds of decisions and throws he’s making.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Not all of the backlash was directed solely at Stroud, who was throwing some glaringly poor passes against a &lt;strong&gt;Patriots defense that looked razor-sharp&lt;/strong&gt; at home. Bobby Burack of OutKick used the Texans quarterback’s rough night to take aim at &lt;strong&gt;ESPN for what he viewed as embarrassing commentary&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Ryan Clark is on TV right now saying CJ Stroud deserves a pass. To recap, Clark said Josh Allen has ‘no excuses,’ Lamar Jackson isn’t to blame because football is a team sport, and Stroud isn’t at fault because of injuries. &lt;strong&gt;Stroud and Clark share an agent, David Mulugheta. &lt;/strong&gt;Shame on ESPN for allowing this guy to be part of playoff game coverage,”&lt;/em&gt; Burack wrote on X (@burackbobby_).&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;CJ Stroud after every interception &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/agJTZRYrGD&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/agJTZRYrGD&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— kc (@idkimcasey) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/idkimcasey/status/2013003471683776680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;January 18, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;script async=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js&quot; charset=&quot;utf-8&quot;&gt;&lt;/script&gt;
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&lt;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;CJ Stroud with the Patriots &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/M2ZjYrGyli&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/M2ZjYrGyli&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯 (@xJahstin) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/xJahstin/status/2013002144820179203?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;January 18, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;script async=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js&quot; charset=&quot;utf-8&quot;&gt;&lt;/script&gt;
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&lt;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;“CJ, we have the best defense in the league…we need you to literally just hand it off every play and we win the game.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;CJ Stroud – &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/X6PDClk1yq&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/X6PDClk1yq&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Tyler (@I_AM_WILDCAT) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/I_AM_WILDCAT/status/2012995469245374474?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;January 18, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;script async=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js&quot; charset=&quot;utf-8&quot;&gt;&lt;/script&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Developing story…&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

CJ Stroud throws 4 interceptions in first half vs Patriots: Best memes and reactions

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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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

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

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

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



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



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



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



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



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


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



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

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

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



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



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



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



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



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


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



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



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

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

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

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

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



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



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



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



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/28083954/Jonathan-Kuminga-and-Stephen-Curry-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-96624&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Stephen Curry and Jonathan Kuminga of the Golden State Warriors. (Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



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



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


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



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



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

Warriors reportedly rule out potential return in Jonathan Kuminga trade

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

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors&quot;&gt;Golden State Warriors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; remain at the center of the&lt;strong&gt; Jonathan Kuminga&lt;/strong&gt; saga, with trade speculation intensifying as the &lt;strong&gt;NBA &lt;/strong&gt;trade deadline approaches. What once appeared unresolved is now gaining traction, and the situation is expected to reach a conclusion before the deadline. Among the teams closely monitoring the situation are the &lt;strong&gt;Los Angeles Lakers&lt;/strong&gt;, who have emerged as a legitimate suitor during the current NBA season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to The Athletic, the Lakers continue to show interest in Kuminga. &lt;em&gt;“League and team sources confirmed that the&lt;strong&gt; Lakers have some interest in Kuminga, though it remains unclear if talks will unfold.&lt;/strong&gt; The Warriors, the sources said, are aware of the intrigue and waiting to see how that situation evolves.”&lt;/em&gt; While no formal negotiations have been confirmed, both organizations are clearly tracking developments.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Earlier in the season, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba/warriors-could-reportedly-trade-jonathan-kuminga-to-west-rivals-on-one-condition&quot;&gt;Kuminga had already been linked to another Western Conference team&lt;/a&gt;, at a time when &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba/jonathan-kuminga-draws-interest-from-a-western-conference-team-amid-warriors-pursuit-of-michael-porter-jr&quot;&gt;Golden State were also rumored to be exploring a separate deal involving Michael Porter Jr.&lt;/a&gt; NBA insider Jake Fischer previously reported that the Lakers are prioritizing the addition of a true 3-and-D wing,&lt;strong&gt; a player capable of defending on the perimeter while contributing as a reliable shooter&lt;/strong&gt;, a profile that aligns with Kuminga’s skill set.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-jonathan-kuminga-reportedly-makes-decision-on-warriors-future&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Kuminga did not hesitate once he became trade-eligible and decided his future.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; The 23-year-old forward formally requested a trade on Thursday morning, a decision that followed another stretch in which he fell out of head coach Steve Kerr’s rotation.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;What fuels the Lakers’ interest in Kuminga&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reported that &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers&quot;&gt;Lakers&lt;/a&gt; General Manager &lt;strong&gt;Rob&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Pelinka is a known admirer of Kuminga’s athletic profile&lt;/strong&gt; and sees him as a complementary wing on a Doncic-led roster.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Now officially trade-eligible as of Jan. 15, the forward has faced multiple DNPs throughout the season, and around the NBA, there is a growing belief that his relationship with both &lt;strong&gt;the franchise and Steve Kerr has reached a breaking point&lt;/strong&gt;, making a separation increasingly inevitable.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;A realistic trade framework for Lakers and Warriors&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jonathan-kuminga&quot;&gt;Kuminga&lt;/a&gt; signed a two-year, $46.8 million contract with the Warriors in restricted free agency last offseason, earning $22.5 million this season with a team option for next year. Reports indicate that &lt;strong&gt;he is seeking a larger role and long-term security with his next team&lt;/strong&gt;. CBS Sports’ Sam Quinn proposed a framework that would send Rui Hachimura and Dalton Knecht to Golden State in exchange for Kuminga.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Quinn noted that &lt;strong&gt;Hachimura’s three-point shooting could make him a cleaner fit alongside Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler&lt;/strong&gt;, while Kuminga would immediately address the Lakers’ need for athleticism on the wing. With the deadline nearing and tensions unlikely to ease, the coming days could prove decisive for all parties involved.&lt;/p&gt;

Jonathan Kuminga reportedly interested in Eastern team in trade out of Warriors

Lakers' stance on Jonathan Kuminga revealed, with Warriors reportedly aware - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;Amid a relatively quiet offseason for the &lt;strong&gt;Atlanta Braves&lt;/strong&gt;, the team has suddenly found itself in the spotlight due to two significant developments: speculation around &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/justin-verlander&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Justin Verlander&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;’s interest in joining the team and a crucial setback just ahead of Opening Day.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Braves announced via their official social media channels that they will be without a key player for the season opener. &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“INF Ha-Seong Kim sustained a hand injury while in Korea and underwent surgery to repair a torn tendon in his right middle finger,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; the team revealed.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Following the surgery, Kim is expected to be sidelined for 4-5 months, leaving the Braves without the services of the Korean infielder as they gear up for the regular season. &lt;strong&gt;This unforeseen challenge forces the team to explore alternatives to fill the gap in their lineup.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Originally acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays halfway through last season, &lt;strong&gt;Ha-Seong Kim was poised to make a significant contribution to the Braves in 2026.&lt;/strong&gt; He was considered a key offseason addition following last year’s campaign.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Kim’s impact in his debut season with the Braves&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite an overall disappointing end to the Braves’ season, Kim emerged as a valuable asset during his brief tenure on the field. His performance convinced Atlanta of his potential, &lt;strong&gt;prompting the team to secure him for the 2026 season with a one-year contract.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Games Played: 24&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Batting Average: .253&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Home Runs: 3&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;RBIs: 12&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;OPS: .684&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Fielding %: .982&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Braves’ projected lineup without Kim&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With Kim unexpectedly sidelined just as the regular season looms, the Braves are now tasked &lt;strong&gt;with reorganizing their roster to establish their Opening Day lineup in his absence.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The projected lineup is as follows:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ronald Acuña Jr. RF&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ozzie Albies 2B&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Austin Riley 3B&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Matt Olson 1B&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Michael Harris II CF&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jurickson Profar LF&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Drake Baldwin DH&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Sean Murphy C&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mauricio Dubon SS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;


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Braves deliver concerning update ahead of opening day amid Justin Verlander’s uncertainty

Braves deliver concerning update ahead of opening day amid Justin Verlander's uncertainty - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;Most of &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt;’s top free agents have either finalized deals or are trending in that direction. However, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cody-bellinger&quot;&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; remains available, and his market still appears wide open. While the &lt;strong&gt;New York Mets&lt;/strong&gt; continue to do their due diligence on the star outfielder, the &lt;strong&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/strong&gt; have reportedly reached a conclusion.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot;&gt;Yankees&lt;/a&gt; have made it clear that Bellinger is their top priority in the 2026 offseason. However, &lt;strong&gt;there are certain lengths the Bronx Bombers are unwilling to go to&lt;/strong&gt;—even if it means watching Bellinger join their cross-town rival Mets as a free agent.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Yankees have made an internal decision &lt;strong&gt;not to engage in a bidding war for Cody Bellinger&lt;/strong&gt; if &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;Mets&lt;/a&gt; or anyone else swoops in with a blow-away offer,” &lt;/em&gt;as reported by&lt;em&gt; The Star Ledger&lt;/em&gt;’s Bob Klapisch. &lt;em&gt;“They’re &lt;strong&gt;prepared to let Bellinger walk&lt;/strong&gt;.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The Yankees’ reasoning&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While many fans may not agree with the team’s decision, it is not without merit. New York has already had its offer turned down by Bellinger and his camp—and it’s not as if the Yankees were offering pennies on the dollar.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;Instead, the Bronx Bombers believe &lt;strong&gt;their five-year, $155–160 million proposal&lt;/strong&gt;—including two opt-outs—was more than fair enough to reach an agreement with the star outfielder and first baseman. However, Bellinger remains firm in his stance, demanding a seven-year commitment for his next &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; contract.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Other options for Yankees&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Yankees will not be pressured by Bellinger and his agent, Scott Boras, into a deal they are unwilling to make. Seven years is two too many for New York, and it’s becoming crystal clear: &lt;strong&gt;Bellinger will either sign for five years or suit up in a different uniform,&lt;/strong&gt; leaving the Pinstripes behind after just one season in the Bronx.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;There is a &lt;strong&gt;scenario in which all of this is part of Hal Steinbrenner and the Yankees’ plan &lt;/strong&gt;to leverage negotiations in their favor. However, with Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette, and other top free agents already off the board, it would be a risky approach for New York, as there is no clear backup plan if they fail to re-sign Bellinger.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Even if Bellinger does head elsewhere in 2026, all hope may not be lost for the Pinstripers. The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/ny-yankees-seen-as-perfect-fit-to-land-all-star-if-cody-bellinger-joins-bo-bichette-in-mets&quot;&gt;Yankees are seen as a perfect landing spot for an All-Star if Bellinger signs with the Mets&lt;/a&gt;. Perhaps, Bellinger is the price to pay for New York to go after St. Louis Cardinals star Brendan Donovan.&lt;/p&gt;


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NY Yankees make final decision on Cody Bellinger despite NY Mets threat

NY Yankees make final decision on Cody Bellinger despite NY Mets threat - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;As the MLB offseason continues, only a few notable names remain on the free agency market. The New York Mets secured &lt;strong&gt;Bo Bichette&lt;/strong&gt;, while the Los Angeles Dodgers finalized a deal with &lt;strong&gt;Kyle Tucker&lt;/strong&gt;. This leaves franchises eager to bolster their rosters for the upcoming season. Among the remaining targets, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/eugenio-suarez&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Eugenio Suarez&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; has generated buzz regarding his potential landing spot.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Suarez, who began last season with the Arizona Diamondbacks before concluding with the Seattle Mariners, &lt;strong&gt;is reportedly attracting interest from the Toronto Blue Jays following the signings of &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bo-bichette&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Bichette&lt;/a&gt; and Tucker, according to .&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Given these developments, the Blue Jays present a compelling option for Suarez. Despite transitioning mid-season, &lt;strong&gt;he delivered a standout performance last year, which would be invaluable for Toronto’s ambitions.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-red-sox-reportedly-face-strong-competition-in-pursuit-of-eugenio-suarez&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;The Boston Red Sox have also emerged as contenders for Suarez, amid competition from other league teams.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; His potential impact makes him a key target for the Blue Jays, especially after missing out on another marquee signing like &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyle-tucker&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Tucker&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; to the Dodgers.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/24083906/eugenio-suarez-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Eugenio Suarez&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-550759&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Eugenio Suarez #28 of the Seattle Mariners hits an RBI single.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Suarez’s potential suitors&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As one of the marquee names pursued by several MLB teams, &lt;strong&gt;the options for Suarez’s new team are dwindling as the offseason progresses&lt;/strong&gt;, as Tucker and Bichette with the Mets are already out of the conversation.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The Seattle Mariners are considering a reunion with Suarez, &lt;strong&gt;making them one of the more discussed franchises in pursuit of his talents.&lt;/strong&gt; Additionally, the Pittsburgh Pirates have reportedly shown interest.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With the Blue Jays actively pursuing Suarez, &lt;strong&gt;they have an opportunity to make a significant roster enhancement&lt;/strong&gt;, joining top talents like Kazuma Okamoto and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.&lt;/p&gt;


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Eugenio Suarez reportedly attracts new interest following Bichette and Tucker signings

Eugenio Suarez reportedly attracts new interest following Bichette and Tucker signings - 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;’s move to the &lt;strong&gt;Chicago Cubs&lt;/strong&gt; has inevitably been a tough blow for the &lt;strong&gt;Boston Red Sox&lt;/strong&gt;. Still, this team has more than enough talent to continue pursuing its goal of becoming contenders in the upcoming &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Even more so after news emerged that there is a &lt;strong&gt;strong likelihood no major moves will be made&lt;/strong&gt; within the team, including involving one of their All-Stars. Marino Pepen made this clear through his X account.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Industry sources indicate that with the #RedSox rotation complete, &lt;strong&gt;it is unlikely they will trade Jarren Duran&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; the insider revealed. &lt;em&gt;“Duran has the highest bWAR (15.6) of any #RedSox player over the last three years, making it essential to keep him on the team for his offense and determination.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The outfielder arrived in Fenway in 2021, and it was in 2024 that he was selected to participate in the All-Star Game. &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-cora&quot;&gt;Alex Cora&lt;/a&gt; can rest easy knowing that, in some way, he has more than enough talent to face what’s ahead.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/18152342/jarren-duran-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Jarren Duran&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-564617&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Jarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;One of the last season’s cornerstones&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Alongside Alex Bregman,&lt;strong&gt; Jarren Duran emerged as a cornerstone of the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-red-sox&quot;&gt;Boston Red Sox&lt;/a&gt;‘s lineup during the 2025 season&lt;/strong&gt;. The dynamic outfielder showcased a blend of power and consistency, finishing the year with a .256 batting average, 16 home runs, and 84 runs batted in. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;His ability to drive the ball into the gaps resulted in a solid .774 OPS, while his speed remained a major factor as &lt;strong&gt;he swiped 24 bases and led the team with 13 triples. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While his offensive numbers saw a slight regression compared to his breakout 2024 MVP-caliber campaign, Duran’s elite defense in left field and his reliable presence at the top of the order &lt;strong&gt;solidified his status as one of the most valuable all-around players in the American League.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Red Sox not expected to trade an All-Star after losing Alex Bregman to Cubs

Red Sox not expected to trade an All-Star after losing Alex Bregman to Cubs - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;New York Mets&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; may have answered a lot of questions with their signing of &lt;strong&gt;Bo Bichette&lt;/strong&gt; in the &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; offseason. However, the move has also brought up a bunch of other situations the Orange and Blue must now handle. Chief among them, what will the future of &lt;strong&gt;Brett Baty&lt;/strong&gt; look like?&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bo-bichette&quot;&gt;Bichette&lt;/a&gt; is expected to shift to third base&lt;/strong&gt; immediately upon arriving in Queens for the 2026 MLB season. While that position appears settled, it opens up a range of scenarios for Baty, who manned the hot corner at Citi Field over the past few years and excelled in that role. The most reasonable solution may be deploying Baty in a different capacity.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to reports, the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/ny-mets-plan-field-changes-following-bo-bichettes-arrival&quot;&gt;Mets are already planning field changes following Bichette’s arrival&lt;/a&gt;, including helping Baty evolve into a Swiss Army knife–type player at &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; level. Still, trade buzz surrounding Baty is only expected to grow louder, and New York may be willing to entertain offers as they come in.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“[David] Stearns is reportedly reluctant to trade Baty, given the potential versatility and the high upside he showed throughout the second half of last season. &lt;strong&gt;But teams have called about him&lt;/strong&gt;, and the Mets still have an abundance of holes to fill within the roster&lt;/em&gt;,” &lt;em&gt;AMNY &lt;/em&gt;reported.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/16102724/bichette-4-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Bo Bichette&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-563143&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Bo Bichette #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays takes batting practice.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How likely is a Baty trade out of New York?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As things stand, it seems highly improbable. At the very least, &lt;strong&gt;the Mets will give Baty the benefit of the doubt&lt;/strong&gt; as to whether he can produce strong numbers without having an established position in the field. However, no one knows what could happen once the 2026 campaign gets underway. Once the first pitch is thrown, plenty could change for the Mets.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Perhaps another club comes along with an offer too good for New York to pass up. Considering the Orange and Blue &lt;strong&gt;still have several elephants in the room to address,&lt;/strong&gt; it can’t be ruled out that a blockbuster trade could materialize midway through the season. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;For now, &lt;strong&gt;Baty’s place in Queens appears safe&lt;/strong&gt;, but in MLB there are only a handful of players who are truly untouchable—and the 26-year-old, who once committed to the University of Texas at Austin but never suited up for the Longhorns, is not quite one of them.&lt;/p&gt;

NY Mets face bold dilemma with rising star after signing Bo Bichette in MLB offseason

NY Mets face bold dilemma with rising star after signing Bo Bichette in MLB offseason - Bolavip US

NY Mets face bold dilemma with rising star after signing Bo Bichette

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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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

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

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

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



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



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



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



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



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



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


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



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



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



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

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

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

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



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



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

Senegal and Morocco clash in AFCON 2025 final

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

Start time and how to watch

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

Today's referees

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

Morocco confirmed lineup

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

Senegal confirmed lineup

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

Today's venue

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

Prize money at stake

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

Teams take the field!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

45' - Halftime! (0-0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

77' - Senegal make substitutions (0-0)

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

80' - Morocco make substitutions (0-0)

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

86' - Game loses intensity (0-0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

107' - Substitution for Senegal (1-0)

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

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

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

113' - Yellow card shown (1-0)

Mamadou Sarr is booked after committing a late foul.

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

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

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

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

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

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



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



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



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



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



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


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



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



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



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

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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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

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