&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/detroit-lions&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Detroit Lions&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; had one of the best offenses in the &lt;strong&gt;NFL&lt;/strong&gt; the last few years. However, as their offensive coordinator left, a new one was appointed by &lt;strong&gt;Dan Campbell&lt;/strong&gt; this season and it just didn’t click the same.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Ian Rapoport of &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; Network, &lt;strong&gt;there is a possibility and it&lt;em&gt; “could make a lot of sense”&lt;/em&gt; for the team to bring a new offensive coordinator&lt;/strong&gt; to take the role of John Morton. Morton failed to deliver on Ben Johnson’s level and the Lions suffered because of it.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dan-campbell&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Dan Campbell&lt;/a&gt; is a no non-sense coach and will do whatever it takes to win. After all, &lt;strong&gt;the Lions are too talented to not be able to have a top three offense in the NFL.&lt;/strong&gt; The Lions went from first in scoring offense (33.2 ppg) in 2024 to fourth (28.9 ppg) in 2025.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The offense also suffered midseason changes&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;John Morton was given the playcalling duties at the start of the season but &lt;strong&gt;that role was taken away from him midseason due to offensive woes&lt;/strong&gt;. Dan Campbell took the reigns from there. &lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;John Morton might have his days numbered as OC of the Lions&lt;/strong&gt;. Among this season’s most baffling things is how running back David Montgomery slipped on his production and how little they’ve used rookie WR Isaac TeSlaa. The offense needs another creative playcaller for 2026.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Defense should be on the spot too&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Aaron Glenn also departed, so Kelvin Sheppard stepped into the defensive coordinator role. &lt;strong&gt;The Lions are the 23rd-ranked scoring defense in the NFL&lt;/strong&gt; allowing 24.8 points per game. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With how vulnerable the defense has looked this year, &lt;strong&gt;it wouldn’t be shocking to see Dan Campbell looking for a new DC too&lt;/strong&gt;. In the end, he wants to delegate and focus completely on how the game is played, instead of babysitting his coordinators every single game.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/green-bay-packers&quot;&gt;Green Bay Packers&lt;/a&gt; have already secured at least one playoff spot. Following the Lions’ loss last week, they clinched a berth in the NFC. However, they must avoid a loss against the &lt;strong&gt;Baltimore Ravens&lt;/strong&gt; if they want to maintain&lt;strong&gt; a strong grip on the NFC North.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If the Packers lose to the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/baltimore-ravens&quot;&gt;Ravens&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;their path to the NFC North title becomes far more complicated. &lt;/strong&gt;That result would represent one of the two outcomes required for Green Bay to lose control of the division, as the Chicago Bears would then need only one win against the San Francisco 49ers to secure the division crown.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;It would be a major setback for the Packers, who enter their Week 17 matchup against the Ravens&lt;strong&gt; with a 9-5-1 record and &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/why-is-malik-willis-and-not-jordan-love-playing-today-for-packers-vs-ravens-in-nfl-week-17&quot;&gt;without starting quarterback Jordan Love&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. His absence makes it even more difficult to avoid a loss in a game where securing the division title would significantly improve their playoff positioning.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;NFC North standings and current situation&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;At the moment, the Bears firmly control the NFC North with an 11-4 record. The Packers are safely in the playoffs but sit second in the division. &lt;strong&gt;To keep their division hopes alive, they must win their final two games of the regular season&lt;/strong&gt;. In addition to facing the Ravens, they will need a victory against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot; data-media-max-width=&quot;560&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;MOST ACCURATE QUARTERBACKS IN &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFL?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;#NFL&lt;/a&gt; HISTORY…&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I’ll start: JORDAN LOVE&lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/0xm91rCkiu&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/0xm91rCkiu&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— MLFootball (@MLFootball) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/MLFootball/status/2004990666271592473?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;December 27, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt; 



&lt;p&gt;Green Bay not only needs to win its final two games, a challenging task without Love and while entering Week 17 on a losing streak, but also must hope the Chicago Bears&lt;strong&gt; lose their final two &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; regular season games.&lt;/strong&gt; Only under that scenario would the Packers emerge as NFC North champions.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The NFC North race is essentially settled, as the other two teams, the &lt;strong&gt;Vikings and the Lions, have already been eliminated.&lt;/strong&gt; While Detroit appeared to be a potential threat at one point during the season, they were effectively knocked out by the middle of the year.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson have run out of margin for error in the race for the AFC North and the playoffs. With the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers&quot;&gt;Pittsburgh Steelers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; on a strong run, John Harbaugh’s team is now up against the ropes.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Because of this, the blockbuster game between the Ravens and the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field has massive postseason implications. Even though Jordan Love will not play, Malik Willis has proven to be a reliable backup quarterback.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Given this scenario, the big question is what happens if the Ravens lose on the road against the Packers. Their &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; hopes are on the line, and if things don’t go well, Baltimore’s front office could consider a change in direction at quarterback or head coach for the future.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Ravens lose today against Packers?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If the Ravens lose today against the Green Bay Packers, they will be officially eliminated from the playoffs. They would no longer be able to catch the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC North, as they would be more than two games behind in the standings.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;Are the Ravens eliminated from playoffs with a loss to Packers?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Yes. The Ravens would be eliminated from the playoffs with a loss to the Packers, as they would also be unable to catch teams like the Houston Texans or the Indianapolis Colts in the Wild Card race for the No. 7 seed. As already mentioned, the AFC North title would also be out of reach.&lt;/p&gt;


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Are Ravens eliminated from NFL playoffs if they lose today against Packers in Week 17?

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/baltimore-ravens&quot;&gt;Baltimore Ravens&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; face the &lt;strong&gt;Green Bay Packers&lt;/strong&gt; in Week 17 of the &lt;strong&gt;NFL &lt;/strong&gt;regular season, a matchup that arrives at a decisive point of the year and carries massive implications for Baltimore’s postseason hopes. With little margin for error remaining, the Ravens enter this game knowing their season hangs in the balance.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Baltimore rebounded from a disastrous 1–5 start by ripping off five straight wins&lt;/strong&gt;, briefly pulling level with the Pittsburgh Steelers atop the AFC North at 6–5 and appearing poised to take control of the division race. That surge reestablished belief around the team and reshaped expectations midway through the season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Momentum stalled quickly. The Ravens suffered back-to-back home losses to the Cincinnati Bengals, &lt;strong&gt;32–14 in Week 13&lt;/strong&gt; on Thanksgiving Day, and then to the Steelers, &lt;strong&gt;27–22 in Week 14 at M&amp;amp;T Bank Stadium&lt;/strong&gt;. Those defeats erased much of the cushion they had built during their winning streak.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Baltimore responded with a dominant &lt;strong&gt;24–0 road shutout of the Bengals in Week 15&lt;/strong&gt;, but the inconsistency returned in Week 16. The Ravens squandered an 11-point fourth-quarter lead against the New England Patriots and fell &lt;strong&gt;28–24&lt;/strong&gt;. Now sitting at 7–8,&lt;strong&gt; Baltimore has dropped three of its last four games&lt;/strong&gt;, yet remains mathematically alive in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; playoff race.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;What happens if the Ravens lose vs the Packers?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If the Ravens lose, &lt;strong&gt;their season effectively comes to an end after a roller coaster campaign defined by sharp swings&lt;/strong&gt;. A year that featured a 1–5 start and a five-game winning streak would conclude in disappointment, an outcome that would feel unacceptable given the effort it took just to stay in contention.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;The Packers arrive with a psychological edge&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/green-bay-packers&quot;&gt;Packers&lt;/a&gt; enter their second straight Saturday game looking to recover from a late collapse against the Chicago Bears that extended their losing streak to two games. Still, Green Bay &lt;strong&gt;has already clinched a playoff spot after the Detroit Lions lost to the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas&lt;/strong&gt;, and the Packers retain a slim chance to win the NFC North if they finish strong.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Both teams carry significant concerns&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Baltimore did not expect to be in this position after going a combined &lt;strong&gt;25–9 and winning the AFC North over the previous two seasons.&lt;/strong&gt; If the Ravens win and the Steelers lose, their January 4 meeting in Pittsburgh would decide the division.&lt;strong&gt; Tyler Huntley is expected to start&lt;/strong&gt; at quarterback after &lt;strong&gt;Lamar Jackson was injured&lt;/strong&gt; in the second quarter of last week’s loss to New England.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Green Bay will also be shorthanded. The Packers &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/why-is-malik-willis-and-not-jordan-love-playing-today-for-packers-vs-ravens-in-nfl-week-17&quot;&gt;have ruled out quarterback Jordan Love&lt;/a&gt; after he suffered a concussion against Chicago&lt;/strong&gt;, while backup Malik Willis remains questionable with a shoulder injury. Even with a playoff spot secured, Green Bay still has plenty to play for, setting the stage for a tense and high-stakes Week 17 showdown.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-francisco-49ers&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;San Francisco 49ers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; have already clinched a spot in the playoffs, and now they have &lt;strong&gt;given &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brock-purdy&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Brock Purdy&lt;/a&gt; great news&lt;/strong&gt;, as the club &lt;strong&gt;may recover a player&lt;/strong&gt; who was &lt;strong&gt;expected to miss the entire season&lt;/strong&gt; for the most important part of the year.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Injuries have hit the 49ers hard. In recent years, the &lt;strong&gt;club has struggled to maintain a healthy roster&lt;/strong&gt;, but that hasn’t prevented the Niners from remaining competitive.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Earlier this year, &lt;strong&gt;star linebacker Fred Warner suffered a fractured and dislocated ankle&lt;/strong&gt;. The injury was expected to sideline him for the entire season, but the club has now provided a key update ahead of the playoffs.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;GM John Lynch believes Fred Warner could be ready for the playoffs&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;There is no doubt that the 49ers have had &lt;strong&gt;bad luck when it comes to injuries&lt;/strong&gt;. Several players on both sides of the ball have dealt with health issues, but the club has managed to overcome those setbacks.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On October 12, the 49ers were dealt a major blow when &lt;strong&gt;Fred Warner suffered a serious ankle injury&lt;/strong&gt; that was &lt;strong&gt;expected to end his season&lt;/strong&gt;. However, the &lt;strong&gt;organization never completely ruled out&lt;/strong&gt; a potential return.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;General manager &lt;strong&gt;John Lynch&lt;/strong&gt; has now shared a &lt;strong&gt;positive update&lt;/strong&gt; on Brock Purdy’s teammate. Lynch revealed that &lt;strong&gt;Warner’s recovery has gone better than expected&lt;/strong&gt; and believes the linebacker could &lt;strong&gt;rejoin the team for the playoffs&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“It would be &lt;strong&gt;well ahead of the original timeline we were given&lt;/strong&gt;, but &lt;strong&gt;Fred has the ability to move the doctors&lt;/strong&gt; because they’re going to put objective measurements out there where, ‘Hey, if you can reach these, you can get there,’”&lt;/em&gt; Lynch said, via NBCSportsBayArea.com.&lt;em&gt; “And Fred has continually done that. I think it’s&lt;strong&gt; made a lot of people kind of re-examine. &lt;/strong&gt;‘OK, would this be possible?’ And I think that’s a great thing. So I’m watching him. I’ve consistently said it: I won’t put anything past him.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The 49ers can still clinch the No. 1 seed in the NFC&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;San Francisco has been one of the more surprising teams this season. Despite dealing with multiple injuries to key players, the &lt;strong&gt;49ers hold an impressive 11–4 record&lt;/strong&gt; and still have the opportunity to clinch the No. 1 seed in the NFC.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;To do so, the &lt;strong&gt;49ers would need to win out&lt;/strong&gt;, defeating the &lt;strong&gt;Chicago Bears&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;Seattle Seahawks&lt;/strong&gt;—their &lt;strong&gt;two direct rivals&lt;/strong&gt; in the race for the top spot in the conference.&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;Young appears on the injury report as probable while dealing with a right quad contusion. The expectation is that he will suit up against the Knicks, especially after appearing in four consecutive games for the Hawks, including a &lt;strong&gt;30-point outing in Friday’s 126–111 loss to the Miami Heat&lt;/strong&gt;.&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;Houston Rockets&lt;/strong&gt; (18-10) host the &lt;strong&gt;Cleveland Cavaliers&lt;/strong&gt; (17-15) tonight at the Toyota Center in &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt; regular-season action, with the primary concern for the home team being the availability of star center &lt;strong&gt;Alperen Sengun&lt;/strong&gt;.&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 Rockets have listed center Alperen Sengun as &lt;strong&gt;questionable&lt;/strong&gt; due to left calf tightness. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This is a lingering concern for the 23-year-old, who dealt with the same ailment prior to the Christmas Day win over the Lakers before eventually being cleared to play.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alperen-sengun&quot;&gt;Sengun&lt;/a&gt;’s importance to Houston’s 18-10 start cannot be overstated. Fresh off his first All-Star nod, the Turkish big man is averaging career-highs in points (&lt;strong&gt;22.7&lt;/strong&gt;), assists (&lt;strong&gt;6.8&lt;/strong&gt;), and steals (&lt;strong&gt;1.5&lt;/strong&gt;), while anchoring the league’s top rebounding unit averaging &lt;strong&gt;9.4&lt;/strong&gt; per game. &lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;If Sengun is unable to go, the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-rockets&quot;&gt;Rockets&lt;/a&gt; will look to veteran &lt;strong&gt;Steven Adams&lt;/strong&gt; to step into the starting lineup. While Adams doesn’t offer Sengun’s playmaking flair, he remains a physical force, averaging &lt;strong&gt;8.6 rebounds&lt;/strong&gt; in limited minutes this season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Injury reports for both teams&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Houston is already navigating the devastating loss of point guard &lt;strong&gt;Fred VanVleet&lt;/strong&gt;, who was ruled out for the remainder of the season with a torn ACL. Aside from Sengun, the rest of the Rockets’ roster is healthy.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-cavaliers&quot;&gt;Cavaliers&lt;/a&gt; are facing their own depth challenges. While star guard &lt;strong&gt;Darius Garland&lt;/strong&gt; is officially &lt;strong&gt;probable&lt;/strong&gt; due to an illness, the bench will be thin. Cleveland has already ruled out &lt;strong&gt;Max Strus&lt;/strong&gt; (foot), &lt;strong&gt;Larry Nance Jr.&lt;/strong&gt; (calf), &lt;strong&gt;Luke Travers&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;Chris Livingston&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Milwaukee Bucks&lt;/strong&gt; head into the United Center tonight with their sights set on a much-needed victory against the &lt;strong&gt;Chicago Bulls&lt;/strong&gt;, and all signs point to the return of &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/giannis-antetokounmpo&quot;&gt;Giannis Antetokounmpo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, their franchise cornerstone.&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, Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed as &lt;strong&gt;questionable&lt;/strong&gt; due to a right calf strain. However, multiple league sources indicate the “Greek Freak” is expected to play, provided he clears final pre-game medical checks.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Antetokounmpo has been sidelined for &lt;strong&gt;24 days&lt;/strong&gt;, last appearing in a &lt;strong&gt;December 3&lt;/strong&gt; win over the Detroit Pistons where he suffered the non-contact injury in the opening minutes. During his eight-game absence, Milwaukee spiraled, posting a &lt;strong&gt;2-6 record&lt;/strong&gt; and falling to &lt;strong&gt;11th&lt;/strong&gt; place in the Eastern Conference.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/milwaukee-bucks&quot;&gt;Bucks&lt;/a&gt; have sorely missed Antetokounmpo’s dominant production; through 17 games this season, he is averaging &lt;strong&gt;28.9 points, 10.1 rebounds&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;6.1 assists&lt;/strong&gt; while shooting a career-high 63.9% from the floor.&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_552343_antetokounmpo-injury_2e204d4b.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-552360&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Giannis Antetokounmpo after getting injured against the Pistons. (Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Complete injury report of both teams&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Bucks’ injury report remains busy as they look to turn their season around. &lt;strong&gt;Gary Trent Jr.&lt;/strong&gt; (left calf contusion) is also considered questionable, while &lt;strong&gt;Taurean Prince&lt;/strong&gt; (neck surgery) remains out indefinitely.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The task won’t be easy against a Chicago Bulls (15-15) squad that has found its rhythm, winning five straight games. Chicago’s main concern is the status of &lt;strong&gt;Josh Giddey&lt;/strong&gt;, who is &lt;strong&gt;questionable&lt;/strong&gt; after suffering a left ankle sprain in Friday’s win over Philadelphia. &lt;strong&gt;Noa Essengue&lt;/strong&gt; remains out for the Bulls following shoulder surgery.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Dallas Mavericks&lt;/strong&gt; (12-20) travel to the Golden 1 Center tonight to face the &lt;strong&gt;Sacramento Kings&lt;/strong&gt; (7-23) for &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt; regular season action, but the status of superstar &lt;strong&gt;Anthony Davis&lt;/strong&gt; remains the focal point for a team looking to find its footing.&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 Mavericks have &lt;strong&gt;ruled out&lt;/strong&gt; Davis due to right adductor soreness, for tonight’s matchup in Sacramento.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis&quot;&gt;Davis&lt;/a&gt; gave the Dallas faithful a major scare during a Christmas Day loss to the Golden State Warriors. Early in the second quarter, the 10-time All-Star abruptly stopped during a fast break and limped directly to the bench clutching his groin. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After being evaluated in the locker room by the team’s medical staff, he was officially ruled out for the remainder of the contest with what the team described as groin spasms.&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_552213_davis-green_359423d0.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-552278&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Anthony Davis during Christmas Day game against the Warriors. (Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While the “questionable” tag offered a glimmer of hope for tonight’s tip-off, reports suggested a more cautious timeline. &lt;strong&gt;ESPN’s Shams Charania&lt;/strong&gt; indicated Friday that &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba/anthony-davis-injury-update-reportedly-there-is-bad-news-for-the-mavericks-regarding-the-stars-status&quot;&gt;Davis is dealing with a minor groin strain and is expected to miss a few games&lt;/a&gt;, with the team likely to prioritize his long-term health.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Mavericks’ season not going as planned&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The 2025-26 campaign has not gone as planned for Dallas. Despite the high-profile addition of No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg, the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks&quot;&gt;Mavericks&lt;/a&gt; sit at 12-20 on the year, largely due to a revolving door of injuries. Davis has been the centerpiece of those concerns, appearing in just 16 of the team’s 32 games so far.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Mavs enter tonight’s contest severely shorthanded, already missing &lt;strong&gt;Kyrie Irving&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Dereck Lively II&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;Dante Exum&lt;/strong&gt;, all of whom are out with long-term injuries. &lt;strong&gt;Brandon Williams&lt;/strong&gt; (calf) is listed as doubtful, while rookie &lt;strong&gt;Moussa Cisse&lt;/strong&gt; is also questionable.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Kings face their own depth crisis&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Fortunately for Dallas, the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sacramento-kings&quot;&gt;Sacramento Kings&lt;/a&gt; (7-23) are also decimated. The Kings will be without three of their primary starters tonight, as &lt;strong&gt;Domantas Sabonis&lt;/strong&gt; (knee), &lt;strong&gt;Zach LaVine&lt;/strong&gt; (ankle), and &lt;strong&gt;Keegan Murray&lt;/strong&gt; (calf) have all been ruled out. Backup big man &lt;strong&gt;Drew Eubanks&lt;/strong&gt; also remains sidelined, leaving Sacramento with a paper-thin frontcourt.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers&quot;&gt;Philadelphia 76ers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; face the &lt;strong&gt;Chicago Bulls&lt;/strong&gt; in an &lt;strong&gt;NBA &lt;/strong&gt;regular-season matchup, where the 76ers will look to secure a win against a direct competitor that could challenge them later in the season. To do so, they need all their key players, but a question remains: Will &lt;strong&gt;VJ Edgecombe&lt;/strong&gt; play?&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;There is encouraging news for the 76ers, as &lt;strong&gt;Edgecombe (illness) is listed as probable for Friday’s game against the Bulls&lt;/strong&gt;. He was previously questionable but made it through shootaround without setbacks. Additionally, Dominick Barlow (illness) and Quentin Grimes (illness) have also been upgraded to probable.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The 76ers will rely on one of their top performers this season, &lt;strong&gt;behind Tyrese Maxey&lt;/strong&gt;, to pursue victory—especially since it remains unclear &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba/is-joel-embiid-playing-today-december-26-for-the-philadelphia-76ers-vs-chicago-bulls&quot;&gt;if Joel Embiid will play today&lt;/a&gt;, as he is also listed on the injury report.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;All eyes will be on the injury report to determine if Embiid and Edgecombe take the court. Coming off Tuesday’s loss to the Nets, &lt;strong&gt;Embiid led the team with 27 points, six rebounds, and four assists&lt;/strong&gt;, while Paul George added 19 points and four rebounds.&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;514446&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251226_BUS_551903_vj-edgecombe_86dd7a59.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;VJ Edgecombe during his NBA debut&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-514446&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;How the Bulls arrive&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Chicago enters Friday’s &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt; matchup with a &lt;strong&gt;14-15 record after a road win over the Atlanta Hawks&lt;/strong&gt; on Tuesday night. Josh Giddey spearheaded the Bulls with a 19-point, 11-rebound, 15-assist triple-double, while Coby White added 24 points and four assists.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Players ready to step up in case of absences&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If Embiid is sidelined against the Bulls, &lt;strong&gt;Andre Drummond is likely to start in his place&lt;/strong&gt;, with Adem Bona also potentially seeing increased minutes, particularly with Dominick Barlow still dealing with an illness.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Similarly, if &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vj-edgecombe&quot;&gt;Edgecombe&lt;/a&gt; cannot play on Friday, &lt;strong&gt;Jared McCain may earn a start&lt;/strong&gt;, while Justin Edwards and Jabari Walker could see expanded roles during the absence of VJ.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot;&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; entered the offseason already facing uncertainty within their starting rotation, and recent developments have only added to that concern. After losing &lt;strong&gt;Gerrit Cole&lt;/strong&gt; to season-ending Tommy John surgery before the 2025 campaign, the organization has been closely linked to potential trade targets capable of stabilizing the staff.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;One name consistently floated in rumors was &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sandy-alcantara&quot;&gt;Sandy Alcantara&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, the &lt;strong&gt;Miami Marlins &lt;/strong&gt;ace viewed by some league insiders as a possible solution should Miami commit to a deeper rebuild. With the Yankees exploring multiple avenues to reinforce their rotation, Alcantara appeared to be a logical fit given his pedigree and contract structure.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, a new report suggests that scenario is becoming increasingly unlikely. According to multiple insiders, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-marlins&quot;&gt;Miami&lt;/a&gt; is no longer actively entertaining trade discussions involving its $56 million right-hander&lt;/strong&gt;, significantly narrowing New York’s options.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Trade target now off the table&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Reporter Barry Jackson of the &lt;em&gt;Miami Herald&lt;/em&gt; indicated that the&lt;strong&gt; Marlins have effectively removed Alcantara from the trade market&lt;/strong&gt;, noting that it would now take an extraordinary offer for the club to reconsider. That stance was echoed by Mike Axisa of &lt;em&gt;CBS Sports&lt;/em&gt;, who reported that Miami feels no urgency to move the veteran pitcher this offseason.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Alcantara, 30, had a rough 2025 overall, his first year back from Tommy John surgery,”&lt;/em&gt; Axisa wrote. &lt;em&gt;“He pitched much better late in the season, however, and the interest at the deadline shows teams still believe in his upside. &lt;strong&gt;Alcantara is owed $17 million in 2026 with a $21 million club option for 2027, so there’s no urgency to trade him&lt;/strong&gt;.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Other rotation options remain&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite the setback, the Yankees are not without alternatives. &lt;em&gt;Bleacher Report&lt;/em&gt;’s Joel Reuter suggested the club could pivot to another Miami starter, proposing a deal centered around &lt;strong&gt;Edward Cabrera&lt;/strong&gt; in exchange for outfielder &lt;strong&gt;Jasson Domínguez&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;69501926e2d53b59fb2f0705&quot; data-title=&quot;What should the Yankees prioritize next to strengthen their rotation?&quot; data-options=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;For now, though, the latest report underscores a reality New York must confront: one of the most talked-about trade solutions for its rotation is no longer realistic, forcing the front office to reassess its next move.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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&lt;p&gt;Perhaps one of the most talked-about sagas of this &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; offseason involves not just &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-bregman&quot;&gt;Alex Bregman&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; but also the &lt;strong&gt;Boston Red Sox&lt;/strong&gt;. The player’s future is still uncertain, prompting many to weigh in on the situation—even a former &lt;strong&gt;Chicago Cubs&lt;/strong&gt; player.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chris Gimenez has been away from the field for some time&lt;/strong&gt;, but his opinion carries weight when it comes to the sport. During a recent appearance on &lt;em&gt;MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM&lt;/em&gt;, the former catcher made it clear that the &lt;strong&gt;Red Sox could perform well even without Bregman on their roster.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“These young guys are ready. The Red Sox are in a really good position. &lt;strong&gt;I don’t think they have to sign Alex Bregman&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; he said. He also revealed where he’d like to see him play next season: &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;I would like to see Alex Bregman in Toronto&lt;/strong&gt; because that’s a real good fit.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Will Gimenez’s wish to see Bregman in a Blue Jays uniform come true? Only time will tell. For now, one of the most sought-after players in this offseason still doesn’t know which colors he’ll be wearing in the upcoming 2026 season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot; data-media-max-width=&quot;560&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;&quot;These young guys are ready. The Red Sox are in a really good position. I don&apos;t think they have to sign Alex Bregman.&quot;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If Boston doesn&apos;t re-sign the big free agent this offseason, does he land with another AL East team?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;🔗 &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/iXax8hx4iO&quot;&gt;https://t.co/iXax8hx4iO&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/9QTJO4AkPp&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/9QTJO4AkPp&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/MLBNetworkRadio/status/2004967129892692234?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;December 27, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt; 



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



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Alex Bregman is currently one of the most high-profile free agents&lt;/strong&gt; after opting out of his contract with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-red-sox&quot;&gt;Boston Red Sox&lt;/a&gt; following a strong 2025 season where he hit .273 with 18 home runs. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;While a reunion with Boston remains a priority for the front office, the sweepstakes have intensified with the Arizona Diamondbacks recently emerging as a frontrunner, reportedly due to Bregman’s desire to live in Arizona. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Other major suitors actively pursuing the star third baseman include the Toronto Blue Jays, who have been in contact with his agent Scott Boras, and the Chicago Cubs, while the Detroit Tigers also remain a potential landing spot.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; offseason is in full swing, with most teams looking to strengthen their rosters as best as possible to be ready for the upcoming season. The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cincinnati-reds&quot;&gt;Cincinnati Reds&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are no exception, and &lt;strong&gt;Terry Francona&lt;/strong&gt; has secured a talented presence ahead of what’s to come.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to insider Robert Murray on his X account, &lt;strong&gt;JJ Bleday is joining the Reds for the upcoming season after his most recent stint with the Athletics.&lt;/strong&gt; The outfielder, who was the No. 4 overall pick in the 2019 draft, arrives in Cincinnati as a free agent.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Bleday joins the Reds to provide experience in a key spot on the roster. This will be his third team in the league, as he previously played for the Miami Marlins, who drafted him back in 2019.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Bleday’s numbers from last season&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;JJ Bleday is coming off a challenging 2025 campaign with the Athletics, where &lt;strong&gt;he posted a .212 batting average, 14 home runs, 39 RBIs, and a .698 OPS across 98 games.&lt;/strong&gt; Despite the statistical dip from his breakout 2024 season, he remains an intriguing addition for the Cincinnati Reds, who recently signed him to a one-year, $1.4 million deal. &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_552189_jj-bleday_def82802.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;JJ Bleday&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-552207&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;JJ Bleday #33.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Bleday &lt;strong&gt;offers the Reds significant defensive versatility across all three outfield positions &lt;/strong&gt;and a powerful left-handed bat that could thrive in the hitter-friendly confines of Great American Ball Park.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;If he can rediscover the form that saw him hit 20 home runs just a year ago, he will provide vital depth and a high-upside “buy-low” option for a team looking to solidify its postseason rotation.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Reds aim to make a big splash&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Under the leadership of Terry Francona, the &lt;strong&gt;Cincinnati Reds are positioning themselves to be a serious threat&lt;/strong&gt; in 2026 by transitioning from a “fringe contender” to a legitimate powerhouse. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Coming off an 83-win campaign and a Wild Card appearance in 2025, Francona’s primary objective is to unlock the full potential of a young, elite rotation featuring Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo, specifically by pushing his starters to pitch deeper into games. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;By focusing on roster continuity and aggressive internal development, &lt;strong&gt;Francona aims to refine the team’s disciplined style&lt;/strong&gt; and capitalize on their “scrappy” identity to finally snatch the NL Central crown.&lt;/p&gt;

Reds News: Terry Francona adds experience to his roster ahead of the 2026 MLB season

Reds News: Terry Francona adds experience to his roster ahead of the 2026 MLB season - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot;&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; continue to face scrutiny for their measured approach this offseason, leaving fans impatient for roster reinforcements. While the team has re-signed &lt;strong&gt;Trent Grisham&lt;/strong&gt; to a qualifying offer and extended reliever &lt;strong&gt;Pete Blackburn&lt;/strong&gt;, the big splash moves that usually define the Bronx Bombers’ winters have been absent — especially with uncertainty still surrounding &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cody-bellinger&quot;&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;General manager &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brian-cashman&quot;&gt;Brian Cashman&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; recently addressed the team’s cautious approach, offering insight into the challenges of the current market. “&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;There’s not a lot of inventory that I’m interested in coming off the board yet&lt;/strong&gt;,&lt;/em&gt;” Cashman said, via &lt;em&gt;The New York Post,&lt;/em&gt; highlighting the difficulty of finding impactful free agents and trade targets.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Cashman further explained that much of the offseason activity has been preliminary. “&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;It feels like there’s still a lot of information gathering and information sharing or preliminary negotiations that are taking place…&lt;/strong&gt; rather than you’re in the red zone and you’re finishing stuff off,&lt;/em&gt;” he added. This honest appraisal underscores why the Yankees’ offseason has appeared slow compared to competitors.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Why are fans frustrated with the Yankees’ offseason?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite a few re-signings, critics argue that the team’s pace is frustrating, especially given other franchises making bold moves. Thomas Carannante of &lt;em&gt;Yanks Go Yard&lt;/em&gt; noted that the Yankees’ slow action contrasts sharply with small-market teams like the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-pirates&quot;&gt;Pittsburgh Pirates&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, who have already bolstered their roster.&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_552101_Cody-Bellinger-throwing-a-ball_e35d6bef.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Cody Bellinger &quot; class=&quot;wp-image-469976&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Cody Bellinger #35 of the Yankees in action during the game against the Astros. Ishika Samant/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Could the Yankees enter 2026 without key additions?&lt;/h2&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/mlb/mlb-rumors-ny-yankees-confident-cody-bellinger-wont-bolt-to-ny-mets-rival-teams&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;With payroll reportedly capped under $300 million, the Yankees may face limitations on major signings like &lt;strong&gt;Bellinger&lt;/strong&gt;. Manager &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-boone&quot;&gt;Aaron Boone&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; added that another starting pitcher would be “nice” but not critical, signaling cautious optimism rather than urgency. &lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;69500a8de2d53b59fb2f0702&quot; data-title=&quot;Is the Yankees’ slow offseason approach concerning?&quot; data-options=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

        

        

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NY Yankees slow offseason draws candid take from GM Cashman amid Bellinger uncertainty

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; continue to move through a high-stakes offseason, and few storylines carry more intrigue than the future of &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cody-bellinger&quot;&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. With rival teams circling and memories of recent defections still fresh, the situation has drawn close attention inside and outside the Bronx.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Last winter reshaped the New York baseball landscape, as 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; aggressively pulled key talent away from their crosstown rivals. That context alone has fueled speculation that Bellinger could be the next headline name to cross borough lines, especially with the Mets again searching for outfield reinforcements.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, that narrative lost momentum this week. According to a new report, the &lt;strong&gt;Yankees’ internal outlook on Bellinger remains notably calm&lt;/strong&gt;, signaling a confidence that contrasts sharply with the anxiety many fans still feel.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Are the Yankees truly unconcerned about losing Bellinger?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;That confidence was reinforced by veteran MLB insider Jon Heyman, who addressed the situation directly while discussing the Yankees’ offseason priorities. &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;The Yankees have made him their priority and seem pretty confident that, unlike superstar Juan Soto, he won’t skip to Queens&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Heyman wrote, pushing back on the idea that the Mets pose a serious threat in this pursuit.&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_552012_cody-bellinger-yankees-3_d4f537da.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-552018&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Cody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees slides into home plate to score a run. Ishika Samant/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Which other teams could complicate the picture?&lt;/h2&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/mlb/mlb-rumors-ny-yankees-receive-uncertain-update-on-cody-bellinger-as-red-sox-blue-jays-and-orioles-add-pressure&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;While the Mets may not be the Yankees’ primary concern, competition still exists. Heyman noted that both the &lt;strong&gt;San Francisco Giants&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-dodgers&quot;&gt;Los Angeles Dodgers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; have shown interest, giving Bellinger no shortage of potential suitors if talks with New York stall.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;694fc5a3e2d53b59fb2f06fd&quot; data-title=&quot;Will the Yankees successfully re-sign Cody Bellinger this offseason?&quot; data-options=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;As the offseason continues to unfold, the next few weeks will determine whether that confidence is justified, or whether another familiar rivalry delivers an unexpected twist.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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NY Yankees confident Bellinger won't bolt to NY Mets, rival teams

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo&quot;&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; scored twice in the &lt;strong&gt;Al Nassr&lt;/strong&gt;‘s win over &lt;strong&gt;Al-Akhdoud&lt;/strong&gt;, further cementing his status as one of the greatest soccer players in history. The Portuguese forward reached 956 goals in his professional career and continues to close in on the 1,000-goal milestone.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As is customary, &lt;em&gt;CR7&lt;/em&gt; took to his official X account to send a clear message to all the fans who follow him on the platform: &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Hard work is the way to success!”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; the striker stated with a 7-word message.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/cristiano-ronaldo-scores-goal-no-955-to-put-al-nassr-ahead-vs-al-akhdoud&quot;&gt;Ronaldo scored a brace to reach goals No. 955 and 956&lt;/a&gt;, leaving him just one goal shy of the Saudi Pro League’s top scorer this season. Interestingly, &lt;strong&gt;the player currently leading the scoring chart is his compatriot Joao Felix&lt;/strong&gt;, who has 11 goals.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Another record for CR7&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While it’s clear that Cristiano Ronaldo has his sights set on reaching 1,000 goals in his professional career, &lt;strong&gt;he continues to break barriers in other areas as well.&lt;/strong&gt; On another matchday in the Saudi Pro League, he did it once again.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot; data-media-max-width=&quot;560&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;es&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;🤯🔥 Taco de Cristiano Ronaldo (957) para convertiste en el PRIMER futbolista en la historia en marcar 40 goles o más en 14 años distintos &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/ir3hDjbB8m&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/ir3hDjbB8m&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Pablo Giralt (@giraltpablo) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/giraltpablo/status/2004950089010405477?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;December 27, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt; 



&lt;p&gt;According to Argentine journalist Pablo Giralt on his X account, after scoring his second goal of the match for &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/al-nassr&quot;&gt;Al Nassr&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Ronaldo became the first player in history to score 40 or more goals in 14 different years.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/soccer/lionel-messi-and-cristiano-ronaldo-placed-behind-luis-diaz-in-prestigious-2025-ranking&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

Cristiano Ronaldo issues 7-word message after Al Nassr’s win over Al-Akhdoud

Cristiano Ronaldo issues 7-word message after Al Nassr’s win over Al-Akhdoud - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nigeria&quot;&gt;Nigeria&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;will square off with&lt;strong&gt; Tunisia &lt;/strong&gt;in the Matchday 2 of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/africa-cup-of-nations&quot;&gt;2025 Africa Cup of Nations&lt;/a&gt;&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 Nigeria vs Tunisia online in the US on Fubo]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nigeria &lt;/strong&gt;and &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tunisia&quot;&gt;Tunisia&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;backed up their status as group favorites with opening wins, setting up a decisive early showdown. The &lt;em&gt;Super Eagles&lt;/em&gt; edged &lt;strong&gt;Tanzania &lt;/strong&gt;2–1 thanks to goals from &lt;strong&gt;Ajayi&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Lookman&lt;/strong&gt;, while Tunisia turned in a strong 3–1 performance against &lt;strong&gt;Uganda&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With both sides level on points and widely seen as the top teams in the group, one them being a future &lt;strong&gt;World Cup&lt;/strong&gt; participant, this matchup could go a long way toward determining who finishes first.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Nigeria vs Tunisia match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nigeria &lt;/strong&gt;play against&lt;strong&gt; Tunisia &lt;/strong&gt;for the Matchday 2 of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025/2026&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Africa Cup of Nations&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;group stage this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Saturday, December 27&lt;/strong&gt;. The action is set to kick off at&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;3:00 PM (ET)&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1084&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251227_BUS_551800_Wilfred-Ndidi_6378435c.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1084&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-551816&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Wilfred Ndidi of Nigeria – Charlé Lombard/Gallo Images/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;&lt;a&gt;Nigeria vs Tunisia&lt;/a&gt;: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



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



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Nigeria vs Tunisia 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;Nigeria &lt;/strong&gt;and &lt;strong&gt;Tunisia &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, &lt;a&gt;beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español and beIN SPORTS Connect&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

Where to watch Nigeria vs Tunisia live in the USA: 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

Where to watch Nigeria vs Tunisia 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/cristiano-ronaldo&quot;&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; continues to cement his status as soccer’s all‑time leading scorer. The Portuguese star scored twice against &lt;strong&gt;Al‑Akhdoud&lt;/strong&gt;, reaching &lt;strong&gt;955 and 956 career goals&lt;/strong&gt; and playing a decisive role in &lt;strong&gt;Al Nassr Club’s 3–0 victory&lt;/strong&gt; in the Saudi Pro League.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/al-nassr&quot;&gt;Al Nassr&lt;/a&gt; hosted the match at &lt;strong&gt;Al-Awwal Park Stadium&lt;/strong&gt; in Riyadh and, with the win, strengthened its position at the top of the Saudi Pro League standings with &lt;strong&gt;30 points&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The team entered the game in strong form after a &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/lionel-messi-and-cristiano-ronaldo-placed-behind-luis-diaz-in-prestigious-2025-ranking&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;dominant 5–1 win over Al Zawraa&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; in the &lt;strong&gt;AFC Champions League Two&lt;/strong&gt;, where Ronaldo made his debut in the tournament at King Saud University Stadium.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ronaldo’s two-goal performance highlights his continued impact on Al Nassr&lt;/strong&gt;, offering both scoring prowess and leadership as the team chases another league title. His consistency keeps the spotlight firmly on the superstar as he adds to his staggering career tally.&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;GOATTTTTTTTTT🐐🐐🐐&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/2uxxlr8kv7&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/2uxxlr8kv7&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— The Nassr Tribune™️ (@AlNassrTribune) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/AlNassrTribune/status/2004937153697230975?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;December 27, 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;How did Ronaldo score?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ronaldo opened the scoring on a corner kick in the 31st minute&lt;/strong&gt;, calmly directing the ball into the net. He added a &lt;strong&gt;second goal in the 46th minute with a clever back‑heel finish&lt;/strong&gt;, demonstrating his precision and timing against Al‑Akhdoud’s defense.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Al Nassr close it out convincingly&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With Al Akhdoud struggling to contain the pressure, Al Nassr continued to dictate play. The result was effectively sealed when&lt;strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joao-felix&quot;&gt;Joao Felix&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;added a third goal, finishing with his right foot from the center of the box into the bottom-right corner to make it &lt;strong&gt;3–0&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;The comfortable win reinforces &lt;strong&gt;Al Nassr’s position at the top of the table&lt;/strong&gt;, with Ronaldo’s goals once again serving as the foundation for a dominant league performance.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;694ffdcae2d53b59fb2f0700&quot; data-title=&quot;Can Cristiano Ronaldo maintain his scoring streak in the Saudi Pro League?&quot; data-options=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

        

        

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Video: Cristiano Ronaldo scores brace to reach goals No. 955 and 956 in Al Nassr's win vs Al-Akhdoud - Bolavip US

Ronaldo scores brace to reach goals No. 955 and 956 in Al Nassr's win vs Al-Akhdoud

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chelsea&quot;&gt;Chelsea&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;will square off with&lt;strong&gt; Aston Villa &lt;/strong&gt;in a Matchday 18 clash of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025/2026&amp;nbsp;Premier League&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;season. As anticipation builds, be sure to find here the match date, kickoff time, and available streaming options in the USA to watch the game live.&lt;/p&gt;



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



&lt;p&gt;Matchday 18 features one of the weekend’s must-watch clashes, with two top-four contenders meeting in a pivotal showdown. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aston-villa&quot;&gt;Aston Villa&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; enter on a seven-match winning streak that has lifted them into third place.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On the other hand, &lt;strong&gt;Chelsea &lt;/strong&gt;sit close behind in fourth with 29 points, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle between direct rivals chasing momentum near the top of the table.&lt;/p&gt;



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



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chelsea &lt;/strong&gt;play against&lt;strong&gt; Aston Villa &lt;/strong&gt;this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Saturday, December 27&lt;/strong&gt;, for the 2025/2026&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Premier League&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Matchday 18. Kickoff is set for&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;12:30 PM (ET).&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1084&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251227_BUS_551891_Morgan-Rogers-of-Aston-Villa_62c777a7.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1084&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-551898&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Morgan Rogers of Aston Villa – Alex Pantling/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



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



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



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



&lt;p&gt;Catch all the action of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025/2026 Premier League&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;clash between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Chelsea &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Aston Villa &lt;/strong&gt;in the USA on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-100543762-17011952?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.directv.com%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2F&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;DirecTV Stream&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&amp;nbsp;Other options: NBC, Sling Blue, Peacock Premium and Universo.&lt;/p&gt;

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

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

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arsenal&quot;&gt;Arsenal&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Brighton &lt;/strong&gt;will face each other in a Matchday 18 clash of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025/2026&amp;nbsp;Premier League&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;season. As anticipation builds, be sure to find here the match date, kickoff time, and available streaming options in the USA to watch the game live.&lt;/p&gt;



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



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Arsenal &lt;/strong&gt;head into the matchup looking to hold onto first place after a hard-earned 1–0 win over &lt;strong&gt;Everton&lt;/strong&gt;, with &lt;strong&gt;Manchester City&lt;/strong&gt; (who are just two points below the &lt;em&gt;Gunners&lt;/em&gt;) waiting to pounce on any slip.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Standing in the way is a gritty &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brighton&quot;&gt;Brighton&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;side with 24 points and realistic European ambitions, making this a key test as the &lt;em&gt;Gunners &lt;/em&gt;try to keep their momentum while the visitors chase a statement result.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Arsenal vs Brighton match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Arsenal &lt;/strong&gt;face&lt;strong&gt; Brighton &lt;/strong&gt;this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Saturday, December 27&lt;/strong&gt;, for the 2025/2026&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Premier League&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Matchday 18. Kickoff is set for&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;10:00 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;1084&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251227_BUS_551877_Yasin-Ayari_45b9dc40.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1084&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-551887&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Yasin Ayari of Brighton &amp;amp; Hove – Steve Bardens/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Arsenal vs Brighton: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ET&lt;/strong&gt;: 10:00 AM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CT&lt;/strong&gt;: 9:00 AM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MT&lt;/strong&gt;: 8:00 AM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PT&lt;/strong&gt;: 7:00 AM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Arsenal vs Brighton in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Catch all the action of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025/2026 Premier League&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;clash between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Arsenal &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Brighton &lt;/strong&gt;in the USA on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-100543762-17011952?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.directv.com%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2F&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;DirecTV Stream&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&amp;nbsp;Other options: Sling Blue, USA Network and Universo.&lt;/p&gt;

Where to watch Arsenal vs Brighton live in the USA: 2025/2026 Premier League

Where to watch Arsenal vs Brighton live in the USA: 2025/2026 Premier League - Bolavip US

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