&lt;p&gt;Dallas’ path to the upcoming playoffs seemed all but over after its loss to the &lt;strong&gt;Detroit Lions&lt;/strong&gt;. However, the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/jerry-jones-sends-clear-message-to-dak-prescott-and-cowboys-after-eagles-loss-to-chargers&quot;&gt;Eagles’ latest defeat on Monday has kept &lt;strong&gt;Cowboys&lt;/strong&gt;’ postseason hopes alive&lt;/a&gt;. On top of that, &lt;strong&gt;Jerry Jones&lt;/strong&gt; knows he has in &lt;strong&gt;George Pickens&lt;/strong&gt; the kind of competitor who can help them achieve big things.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The WR — one of &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dak-prescott&quot;&gt;Dak Prescott&lt;/a&gt;’s top allies in offense — &lt;strong&gt;didn’t have his best outing in his last appearance&lt;/strong&gt; with just five receptions, dropping a ball, and failing to score any touchdowns. But judging by the recent comments from the team’s top decision-maker, it’s not something that seems to worry the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-cowboys&quot;&gt;Cowboys&lt;/a&gt; too much.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“One of the things that you got to appreciate about George Pickens is &lt;strong&gt;his intensity for the competition&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jerry-jones&quot;&gt;Jones&lt;/a&gt; said Tuesday on &lt;em&gt;105.3 The Fan&lt;/em&gt; in Dallas, via Jon Machota of &lt;em&gt;TheAthletic.com. “Now, &lt;strong&gt;he is a big-time competitor&lt;/strong&gt;. When it comes to competing and when it comes to loving the game, I emphasize that point right there, loving the game, then I give him A-pluses.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I like what George Pickens has done all year,”&lt;/em&gt; the GM also added. &lt;em&gt;“Just so that I’m real clear about it, &lt;strong&gt;I don’t have the concern that [others] debate about what George Pickens did or didn’t do in that game&lt;/strong&gt;. I don’t have that kind of concern about him as far as his competing and helping us win football games on the field, at all.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251210_BUS_542810_george-pickens-1_f3760582.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;George Pickens WR&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-542842&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;George Pickens #3 of the Dallas Cowboys.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;George Pickens’ numbers since arriving in Dallas&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Since joining the team, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/george-pickens&quot;&gt;George Pickens&lt;/a&gt; has made an immediate and significant impact on the Dallas offense. Over his tenure, &lt;strong&gt;he has accumulated a total of 78 receptions for an impressive 1,179 yards&lt;/strong&gt;, demonstrating his ability to stretch the field.&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/nfl/jerry-jones-warning-to-entire-nfl-about-cowboys-chances-to-make-the-playoffs&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;The former Pittsburgh Steelers WR has also proven to be a reliable scoring threat, &lt;strong&gt;hauling in 8 touchdowns&lt;/strong&gt;. His efficiency is highlighted by a strong average of 15.1 yards per reception.&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_20251210_BUS_542810_george-pickens-1_43e04e42.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;George Pickens #3 of the Dallas Cowboys&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-531356&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;George Pickens #3 of the Dallas Cowboys&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Can the Cowboys secure a playoff spot?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With only a handful of games left, and after the Eagles’ loss to the Rams this past Monday, Dallas is still clinging to hopes of earning a wild-card spot. According to the &lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.nfl.com/standings/playoff-picture&quot;&gt;NFL’s official site&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;, the Cowboys &lt;strong&gt;still have an 11% chance to reach the postseason&lt;/strong&gt; — a number that could climb to roughly 15% if they manage to beat the Vikings in Week 15.&lt;/p&gt;

Jerry Jones delivers strong statement on George Pickens after his performance in Cowboys’ loss vs Lions

Jerry Jones delivers strong statement on George Pickens after his performance in Cowboys’ loss vs Lions - Bolavip US

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&lt;p&gt;Everything that could’ve gone wrong has gone wrong for the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atlanta-falcons&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Atlanta Falcons &lt;/a&gt;this season. From injuries to their star players to losing close games they should’ve won, &lt;strong&gt;it’s been a bad campaign overall.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;A lot has been said of their offense, and righftully so. And while t&lt;strong&gt;heir defense has held its own&lt;/strong&gt; more often than not, there’s only so much one unit can do to keep the others afloat.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Their special teams unit has left plenty to be desired this season, and they rank dead last in kickoff coverage. However, despite that being a recurring issue for most of the campaign, head coach &lt;strong&gt;Raheem Morris &lt;/strong&gt;refuses to make adjustments.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Raheem Morris shuts down concerns about special teams&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Staff changes right now is irrelevant,”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Morris told the media, per Falcons insider Scott Kennedy. “&lt;em&gt;You always want to go across and you’re always going to have to evaluate everything at the end of the season. You know, we’ve got to go out there and cover kicks. We’ve got to go out there and block and protect. We’ve got to go out there and do all the things that we’re capable of doing. We’ve got people that know how to do it. We’ve got people that know what to do, and we’ve got to execute. That is the part that’s driving me nuts, the execution part.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251210_BUS_542832_Raheem-Morris_39fbc3a7.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Head coach Raheem Morris of the Atlanta Falcons looks on during the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-238995&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Head coach Raheem Morris of the Atlanta Falcons &lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The hard part for us is we dedicate so much time and people into special teams, right?”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; Morris continued. &lt;em&gt;“We have people on our roster that are strictly dedicated to it. We went out and got these people. We sought them out. We found them. We put them on our grass. We put them on our football team, and they’re out there to make those plays, and we’ve got to make them.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The devil is in the details, and you have to dominate all three phases of the game to succeed in this league. With that approach, &lt;strong&gt;Morris might not survive another season in Atlanta.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Raheem Morris shuts down ‘irrelevant’ potential staff changes

Raheem Morris shuts down 'irrelevant' potential staff changes - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;To say that this has been a disappointing season for the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atlanta-falcons&quot;&gt;Atlanta Falcons&lt;/a&gt; would be a massive disappointment. They’ve won just four games all year, and they were struggling even&lt;strong&gt; before Michael Penix Jr’s season-ending injury.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This has been the case for years now, and &lt;strong&gt;Raheem Morris &lt;/strong&gt;hasn’t done much to right the ship. The fans have lost their patience, and it wouldn’t be shocking to see him lose his job at the end of the season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Nevertheless, he doesn’t seem to be too worried about that right now. If anything, he recently claimed that he’s been in constant communication with team owner&lt;strong&gt; Arthur Blank,&lt;/strong&gt; and he’s been fully supportive.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Raheem Morris isn’t worried about his job&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“He is 100% in support of me,”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Morris said of Blank, per Arkesh Ray of Falcons ON SI. “&lt;em&gt;Support ain’t an issue. He is absolutely outstanding.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;







&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Falcons are 4-9.&lt;/strong&gt; They have one of the most stacked offenses in the game, and they finally revamped their ever-struggling pass-rushing unit. There’s simply no way to justify these numbers.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This isn’t Morris’s first time in charge of a team, and the same issues of old are plaguing the Falcons. Unless something changes, they might just &lt;strong&gt;waste Bijan Robinson’s and Drake London’s prime. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Raheem Morris gets brutally honest about his job security

Raheem Morris gets brutally honest about his job security - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tennessee-titans&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Tennessee Titans&lt;/a&gt; gave &lt;strong&gt;Cam Ward&lt;/strong&gt; the keys to the franchise. That’s usually what you do when you’re trying to build your team around the No. 1 pick, who also happens to be a quarterback.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The rookie out of Miami has made the rounds for his statements more often than for his play. His &lt;strong&gt;brutally honest nature &lt;/strong&gt;has rubbed some people the wrong way, even when he’s been right.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;That may have been the case again after beating the &lt;strong&gt;Cleveland Browns&lt;/strong&gt;. Ward’s post-game statements made it loud and clear that he’s not happy with his situation. And, according to Titans sideline reporter Will Boling, some of his teammates have had enough.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Cam Ward might be ruffling some feathers in Tennessee&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;On the play ride home,&lt;/em&gt;” Boling said on 104.5 The Zone. “&lt;em&gt;Arden Key gets on the intercom and says ‘You all enjoy this!&lt;strong&gt; Don’t listen to what Cam (Ward) said! You all enjoy this! It’s hard to win in this league, enjoy it!”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251210_BUS_542826_cam-ward-3_cd798b8a.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Cam Ward #1 of the Tennessee Titans.&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-508462&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Cam Ward #1 of the Tennessee Titans.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Granted, some leaders will ruffle feathers, and players need to&lt;strong&gt; set high standards for themselves and their teammates to achieve excellence in this league&lt;/strong&gt;. There’s nothing wrong with that; if anything, the Titans should encourage that type of leadership.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;That being said, as leaders, players also need to read the room, understand the context, and throw their teammates a bone every now and then. &lt;strong&gt;He’s young, he’ll learn about that. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Titans veteran has had enough of Cam Ward

Titans veteran has had enough of Cam Ward - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;Not many people can talk about&lt;strong&gt; Bill Belichick &lt;/strong&gt;being one of his pupils or brag about taking him under his wing. The legendary Bill Parcells, however, isn’t like most people.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Belichick, arguably the greatest head coach of all time, h&lt;strong&gt;as seen his reputation take a massive hit lately.&lt;/strong&gt; That hasn’t changed anything from his winning days with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;New England Patriots&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;That’s why, now that he and his former boss — and foe — &lt;strong&gt;Robert Kraft &lt;/strong&gt;are about to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Parcells wanted to share his two cents on these figures. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Bill Parcells supports Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft’s Hall of Fame bid&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“M&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;ost of these voting things have wound up political, but you can’t dispute what they’ve accomplished,&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;” Parcells told MassLive. &lt;em&gt;“When you’ve accomplished more than anybody else, it would be pretty ludicrous if it didn’t result in them getting in there.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251210_BUS_542820_Robert-Kraft_21fcd2aa.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Robert Kraft New England Patriots&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-308203&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;New England Patriots team owner Robert Kraft looks on before the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 10, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Things&lt;strong&gt; didn’t end well between the two&lt;/strong&gt;, but that only speaks volumes about their competitive nature and standards. It’s never been okay to just be okay with these two; they want more.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;And regardless of how anybody may feel about both of them, there’s simply no way to deny what they have accomplished and &lt;strong&gt;what they’ve given to the game of football.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Bill Parcells shares his thoughts on Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft

Bill Parcells shares his thoughts on Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;As the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-dodgers&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Los Angeles Dodgers&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; prepare to defend their title in 2026, they’re dominating headlines due to the excitement surrounding their new roster additions. A rumored blockbuster trade with the &lt;strong&gt;Detroit Tigers&lt;/strong&gt; suggests the team is aiming to make a significant impact this offseason.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to &lt;em&gt;KTLA’s David Pingalore&lt;/em&gt;, the Dodgers are negotiating a trade with the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/detroit-tigers&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Tigers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; to acquire David Skubal. &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;The Dodgers are in talks on a potential mega trade for Tigers ace Tarik Skubal.&lt;/strong&gt; Nothing done yet, but momentum is real… and this could heat up as soon as today,”&lt;/em&gt; Pingalore shared on his X account.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This potential acquisition could be a major boon for the Dodgers, as Skubal was one of the top relievers last season with the Tigers, playing a key role in their postseason achievement. &lt;strong&gt;His impressive performance was a critical factor in the Tigers’ contemplation of a World Series appearance last year&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With the Dodgers’ likely interest in Skubal, the fanbase is eagerly anticipating the next season, hopeful for another celebration in the 2026 MLB season. &lt;strong&gt;Shohei Ohtani, Roki Sasaki, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, among others in the pitching rotation&lt;/strong&gt;, could potentially become Skubal’s teammates if the deal is finalized.&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_20251209_BUS_542623_skubal_7947c5ee.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Tarik Skubal&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-506307&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Tarik Skubal #29 of the Detroit Tigers looks on.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Reported players the Dodgers are pursuing this offseason&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Dodgers are striving for an unprecedented three-peat in 2026. Despite having a star-studded and high-cost core, they are proactively seeking to address two critical needs: &lt;strong&gt;fortifying the bullpen and enhancing a corner outfield position.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Here is the list of players reportedly targeted by the Dodgers:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Kyle Tucker&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Steven Kwan&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Tarik Skubal&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jarren Duran&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mike Yastrzemski&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With these names in their sights, the Dodgers are looking to make a more significant impact in the 2026 MLB season. One of the crucial strategies is to secure another major addition, &lt;strong&gt;reminiscent of their acquisition of Ohtani from the Los Angeles Angels two years ago&lt;/strong&gt;, in hopes of clinching another World Series title.&lt;/p&gt;

MLB Rumors: Dodgers are reportedly in talks to make a “mega” blockbuster trade with the Tigers

MLB Rumors: Dodgers are reportedly in talks to make a "mega" blockbuster trade with the Tigers - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;With the &lt;strong&gt;MLB &lt;/strong&gt;Winter Meetings in full force, fans across the league are wondering where some of the best players will land. On that note, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pete-alonso&quot;&gt;Pete Alonso&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Alex Bregman&lt;/strong&gt; are among the most coveted talents in the free agency market. On that note, their agent, &lt;strong&gt;Scott Boras&lt;/strong&gt;, issued a sincere message as the &lt;strong&gt;Boston Red Sox&lt;/strong&gt; are linked to both stars.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After falling in the Wild Card round of the 2025 MLB Playoffs, &lt;strong&gt;the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-red-sox&quot;&gt;Red Sox&lt;/a&gt; know they must turn the tide in the upcoming campaign&lt;/strong&gt;. On that note, retaining third baseman Bregman is an absolute must. Moreover, potentially adding Alonso to the mix could be just what separates the team from the rest of the American League.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;When speaking to reporters in what’s become a &lt;strong&gt;frequent media availability during the Winter Meetings&lt;/strong&gt;, agent Boras delivered a firm statement on both &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-bregman&quot;&gt;Bregman&lt;/a&gt; and Alonso, whose futures are still up in the air heading into the 2026 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Everyone is aware that &lt;strong&gt;Bregman is something special and different&lt;/strong&gt;, other than his performance,”&lt;/em&gt; Boras admitted, via &lt;em&gt;Mass Live. “You’re talking about one of the few regular everyday players that has eight consecutive postseason appearances&lt;/em&gt;.”&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251209_BUS_542638_Alex-Bregman-of-the-Boston-Red-Sox_706b8ebc.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Alex Bregman looking serious&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-479246&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox fields against the Baltimore Orioles.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Boras speaks on Alonso’s free agency options&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In more ways than one, Alonso’s situation is looking a bit similar to last free agency. &lt;strong&gt;Virtually every team would like to add him to their rotation&lt;/strong&gt;, but not many seem committed to handing the 31-year-old a long-term contract. Most organizations are drawing the line at a two-year deal for the star power hitter.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;As many similarities as there are between Alonso’s free-agency decision this year and in 2024, Boras highlighted a key difference that truly changes where Alonso stands on his pending verdict.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;This is something where Pete’s really a true free agent&lt;/strong&gt;,” &lt;/em&gt;Boras added.&lt;em&gt; “Righthanded power is a commodity. A guy who can play on the dirt is a commodity. And of all the teams we’ve met with, not one doesn’t want Pete to play first base, I think because of his (ability to dig out low throws) and what he does.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251209_BUS_542638_scott-boras_089bf996.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-542668&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Scott Boras attending a game&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Pete Alonso’s situation&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Last year, Alonso was still under the Mets’ control, as the organization in Queens handed him a qualifying offer. Having compensation attached raised concerns for other teams and &lt;strong&gt;hindered the offers Alonso received&lt;/strong&gt;. This time around, there’s none of that. Alonso is a free agent by the full definition of the word, and it’s up to him and agent Boras to decide where he will play in the 2026 MLB season. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Whether Alonso is returning to New York, bound for Boston, or up for a new destination remains to be seen. One thing is clear, though: &lt;strong&gt;all eyes in the MLB will monitor the situation&lt;/strong&gt; with almost every team calling Boras to inquire about the star right-handed home-run machine.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;693897b5e2d53b59fb2f04e3&quot; data-title=&quot;Where would you like to see Alonso play next season?&quot; data-options=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

MLB Rumors: Alex Bregman, Pete Alonso’s agent provides update amid strong Red Sox interest

MLB Rumors: Alex Bregman, Pete Alonso's agent provides update amid strong Red Sox interest - Bolavip US

Bregman, Alonso's agent provides update amid strong Red Sox interest

&lt;p&gt;It’s rare for two teams from the same city to pursue the same player during the offseason. However, the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;New York Mets&lt;/strong&gt; frequently appear in rumors about various players available for the upcoming season. In this instance, reports have surfaced regarding a reliever from the &lt;strong&gt;Milwaukee Brewers&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Joel Sherman of &lt;em&gt;the New York Post&lt;/em&gt;, both New York franchises have shown interest in Trevor Megill. &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“The Brewers are receiving inquiries from several teams about reliever Trevor Megill, including both the Mets and Yankees,” &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;Sherman reported.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As both teams seek to strengthen their bullpen, acquiring Megill could be a significant boost for the New York franchises. &lt;strong&gt;The player is eligible for an arbitration-extension with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/milwaukee-brewers&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Brewers&lt;/a&gt; for two years.&lt;/strong&gt; However, he has yet to decide on his plans for the upcoming season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The teams must wait to see if the Brewers are willing to part with him, given the uncertainty surrounding his availability. In the previous regular season, &lt;strong&gt;Megill was a key player, making his first All-Star team, securing 30 saves, and posting a 2.49 ERA.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251209_BUS_542392_Trevor-Megill-shouting_ce6136af.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Trevor Megill shouting&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-542581&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Trevor Megill #29 of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrates.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;NY Yankees and NY Mets’ targeted players&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Both New York City franchises are diligently seeking the best players to enhance their roster, including Megill. There is a list of players to whom &lt;strong&gt;both teams have reportedly been linked this offseason&lt;/strong&gt;, with some already signed to different teams.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Potential targets for the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;New York Mets&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Pete Alonso&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Tarik Skubal&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Joe Ryan&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Alex Bregman&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Edwin Diaz (already signed with the Dodgers)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Devin Williams (already signed by the Mets)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Robert Suarez&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Tatsuya Imai&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Potential targets for the New York Yankees:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Kyle Tucker&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Michael King&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Munetaka Murakami&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Kazuma Okamoto&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Paul Goldschmidt&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Brad Keller&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;69387ab9e2d53b59fb2f04df&quot; data-title=&quot;Which team will get Trevor Megill for the next season?&quot; data-options=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;After the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-dodgers&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Los Angeles Dodgers&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; secured &lt;strong&gt;Edwin Díaz&lt;/strong&gt;, several &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; teams shifted their focus to &lt;strong&gt;Robert Suárez&lt;/strong&gt;, one of the league’s top free-agent closers. 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; and &lt;strong&gt;Toronto Blue Jays&lt;/strong&gt; have emerged as the primary suitors, eager to bolster their bullpens.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Suárez had a standout 2025 season with the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-diego-padres&quot;&gt;San Diego Padres&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, recording &lt;strong&gt;40 saves&lt;/strong&gt;, second only to Carlos Estevez of the Kansas City Royals. He also posted a &lt;strong&gt;2.97 ERA&lt;/strong&gt; with &lt;strong&gt;75 strikeouts&lt;/strong&gt;, proving himself a high-impact reliever.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to&lt;em&gt; Jon Morosi &lt;/em&gt;of&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;MLB Network&lt;/em&gt;, the Mets and Blue Jays are leading the chase. &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;With Edwin Díaz off the market, the Mets and Blue Jays are among the top suitors for Robert Suárez, sources say&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Morosi wrote on X.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Mets and Blue Jays leading the Suárez pursuit&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Both the Mets and &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-blue-jays&quot;&gt;Blue Jays&lt;/a&gt; are actively evaluating how Suárez could fit into their pitching staffs&lt;/strong&gt;. With elite closers hard to come by in free agency, securing a reliable ninth-inning option could be a game-changer for either team.&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_20251209_BUS_542540_suarez_64d6671f.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-542544&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Robert Suarez #75 of the Padres celebrates after defeating the Cubs. Michael Reaves/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Suárez’s combination of experience and recent dominance makes him an ideal target for clubs aiming to strengthen their postseason chances. His ability to close high-pressure games is exactly what teams like New York and Toronto need heading into 2026.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Other teams still in the mix&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Chicago Cubs&lt;/strong&gt; have also expressed interest in adding a top-tier closer. According to&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Francys Romero&lt;/em&gt;,&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;the Cubs continue to explore the market for impact relievers even after signing Phil Maton. “&lt;em&gt;Hearing from the Winter Meetings that &lt;strong&gt;the Cubs are still exploring the closer market, with Robert Suárez as one of the ideal candidates&lt;/strong&gt;,” &lt;/em&gt;Romero noted on X.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;6938783be2d53b59fb2f04dd&quot; data-title=&quot;Who do you think will sign Robert Suárez this offseason?&quot; data-options=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;With multiple teams vying for his services,&lt;strong&gt; Suárez’s offseason landing spot remains uncertain&lt;/strong&gt;, but his elite performance guarantees that he will be one of the most sought-after relievers in &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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NY Mets and Blue Jays lead chase for elite free-agent reliever after Díaz deal with Dodgers

&lt;p&gt;After the heartbreaking ending to the 2025 &lt;strong&gt;MLB &lt;/strong&gt;regular season, 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; know the stakes are high. After watching star &lt;strong&gt;Edwin Diaz sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers,&lt;/strong&gt; the organization in Queens is now facing pressure as &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pete-alonso&quot;&gt;Pete Alonso&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; is drawing plenty of interest. However, it’s another All-Star on the team whom the Mets might be okay parting ways with.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to &lt;em&gt;The Athletic’s&lt;/em&gt; Tim Britton and Will Sammon, the &lt;strong&gt;Mets are willing to move All-Star David Peterson&lt;/strong&gt;. However, a trade won’t happen unless New York receives a player who fills a need in return. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The report indicated that a deal similar to the one the Mets made earlier in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; offseason—when they traded Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers in exchange for Marcus Semien—could occur.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Mets want to right their wrongs&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Missing the MLB postseason in such dramatic fashion has seemingly taught New York a lesson. The Mets will hope to put it to good use amid a frenzied stretch of the offseason. &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_20251209_BUS_542414_david-peterson_d3f47099.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-542526&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;David Peterson of the New York Mets&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, losing an elite closer like Edwin Diaz was far from an encouraging sight heading into Christmas. Now, the organization will &lt;strong&gt;look to get something in return&lt;/strong&gt; as teams around the league inquire about the left-handed pitcher, Peterson. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Money ball&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Contrary to Diaz, Peterson is still somewhat under Mets’ surveillance. The 30-year-old is entering his final season of team control. According to &lt;em&gt;The Athletic&lt;/em&gt;, he is &lt;strong&gt;projected to make $7.6 million in arbitration&lt;/strong&gt;. That is a number virtually every team in MLB can accommodate, which makes Peterson even more appealing to the rest of the league—and, as a result, &lt;strong&gt;gives New York more leverage&lt;/strong&gt; if it enters trade negotiations.&lt;/p&gt;

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NY Mets willing to trade All-Star amid interest in Pete Alonso

&lt;p&gt;One of the most memorable tournaments for soccer fans worldwide is the &lt;strong&gt;FIFA Intercontinental Cup&lt;/strong&gt;. With its multiple transformations over the years, this competition brings together the champions of each confederation to crown the best team in the sport. This time, the spotlight is on &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cruz-azul&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Cruz Azul&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Flamengo&lt;/strong&gt; as they compete for the coveted title.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Dubbed the “Derby of the Americas” by &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/fifa&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;FIFA&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, these two teams face off today to determine who will challenge the champions of the Africa/Asia/Pacific Cup: &lt;strong&gt;Pyramids FC, who triumphed over Auckland City and Al Ahli.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Cruz Azul approach this matchup following a disappointing exit from the local league, where they were ousted in the semifinals by Tigres on their quest for the Liga MX title. Now, &lt;strong&gt;they have an opportunity for redemption by securing a win against &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/flamengo&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Flamengo&lt;/a&gt; and moving past the earlier setback.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On the other hand, Flamengo arrive with high morale, having recently secured a Copa Libertadores victory over Palmeiras in Lima and clinched the Brasileirao title. These achievements establish them&lt;strong&gt; as the premier team in South America and position them as favorites to face Pyramids FC&lt;/strong&gt; in the FIFA Challenger Cup.&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;qme&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;🔜 &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CruzAzul?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;@CruzAzul&lt;/a&gt; 🆚 &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/Flamengo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;@Flamengo&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/hashtag/FIFAIntercontinentalCup?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;#FIFAIntercontinentalCup&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— FIFA Club Football (@FIFACWC) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/FIFACWC/status/1998729789075570939?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;December 10, 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;Predicted lineups for Cruz Azul and Flamengo&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In anticipation of this crucial matchup,&lt;strong&gt; Cruz Azul will be without Kevin Mier, who got injured in the Liga MX semifinals.&lt;/strong&gt; Conversely, Flamengo are expected to field their strongest squad, with all players anticipated to be available for selection.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cruz Azul’s predicted lineup:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Goalkeeper: Andres Gudino.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Defenders: Willer Ditta, Erik Lira, Gonzalo Piovi.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Midfielders: Jorge Sanchez, Lorenzo Faravelli, Carlos Rotondi, Omar Campos, Jose Paradela, Ignacio Rivero.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Forwards: Gabriel Fernandez.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Flamengo’s predicted lineup:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Goalkeeper: Agustín Rossi.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Defenders: Guillermo Varela, Danilo, Leo Pereira, Alex Sandro.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Midfielders: Erick Pulgar, Jorginho; Jorge Carrascal, Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Sebastián Lino.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Forwards: Bruno Henrique.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;

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Cruz Azul vs Flamengo: Lineups for Derby of the Americas at FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 today

Cruz Azul vs Flamengo: Lineups for Derby of the Americas at FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 today - Bolavip US

Cruz Azul vs Flamengo: Lineups

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid&quot;&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; head into a huge &lt;strong&gt;Matchday 6 &lt;/strong&gt;clash against&lt;strong&gt; Manchester City &lt;/strong&gt;with the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2025–26 UEFA Champions League&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;group phase still wide open. The pressure is on — a win could answer key questions, while a slip could bring plenty of uncertainty.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Meanwhile, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/manchester-city&quot;&gt;Manchester City&lt;/a&gt; look ready for battle. &lt;strong&gt;City’s squad depth and confidence&lt;/strong&gt; give them a real shot at turning this match into a turning point in their European campaign. For both sides, the stakes are high — outcome matters not just for this game, but for the path ahead.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With the current format of the Champions League, every point counts. Teams battle on a single league-phase table, where finishing in the top 8 means straight passage to the Round of 16. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Real Madrid beat Manchester City?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;I&lt;strong&gt;f Real Madrid win, they would climb to 15 points, strengthening their position inside the top eight. &lt;/strong&gt;A victory would keep them ahead of Manchester City (10) and bolster their chances of securing a direct place in the Round of 16.&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_20251210_BUS_542758_reL-MADRID_4ee4faf9.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-542763&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammate Vinicius Junior. Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Real Madrid and Manchester City tie?&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A draw would not be a failure, but it wouldn’t solve everything either.&lt;/strong&gt; It would keep Real Madrid in a decent position in the table, preserving their chances to finish in the &lt;strong&gt;top 8, as they would add one point to reach 13.&lt;/strong&gt; Manchester City, meanwhile, would reach 11 points with a tie.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Real Madrid lose to Manchester City today?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If Real Madrid lose, they would remain on 12 points, slipping below Manchester City in the standings&lt;/strong&gt;, as the Citizens would climb to 13 points. A defeat would put pressure on Madrid’s position, as other clubs could jump ahead and push them out of direct qualification. In that case, Madrid would likely face the possibility of entering the playoff round instead of advancing straight to the Round of 16.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cruz-azul&quot;&gt;Cruz Azul&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;will square off with&lt;strong&gt; Flamengo &lt;/strong&gt;in the &lt;strong&gt;2025 FIFA Derby of the Americas&lt;/strong&gt; at the Intercontinental Cup. Here you can find out everything you need to know about this game, including the match date, kickoff time, and streaming options for viewers 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/soccer/?irad=356358&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;[Watch Cruz Azul vs Flamengo online in the US on Fubo]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;A marquee international clash is on deck as two continental giants battle with another trophy at stake. &lt;strong&gt;CONCACAF Champions Cup&lt;/strong&gt; winners &lt;strong&gt;Cruz Azul&lt;/strong&gt;, coming off a strong run that fell just short of a Liga MX Final appearance, meet a dominant &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/flamengo&quot;&gt;Flamengo&lt;/a&gt; side that ruled &lt;strong&gt;CONMEBOL &lt;/strong&gt;this season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This 2025, the &lt;em&gt;Fla &lt;/em&gt;captured both the &lt;strong&gt;Copa Libertadores&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;Brasileirao&lt;/strong&gt;. With the Brazilian powerhouse chasing yet another title in a banner year, the stage is set for a high-level showdown that brings together the best of North and South America.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Cruz Azul vs Flamengo match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cruz Azul &lt;/strong&gt;take on&lt;strong&gt; Flamengo &lt;/strong&gt;in the&lt;strong&gt; 2025 FIFA Derby of the Americas &lt;/strong&gt;final this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Wednesday, December 10.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;The match is set to kick off at&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;12:00 PM (ET).&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Cruz Azul vs Flamengo: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ET:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;12:00 PM&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;CT:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;11:00 AM&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;MT:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;10:00 AM&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;PT:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;9:00 AM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Cruz Azul vs Flamengo in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This&lt;strong&gt; 2025 FIFA Derby of the Americas &lt;/strong&gt;game between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Cruz Azul &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Flamengo &lt;/strong&gt;will be broadcast live in the USA on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/stream/soccer/?irad=356358&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;Fubo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Other options: Fanatiz, beIN SPORTS.&lt;/p&gt;

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Watch Cruz Azul vs Flamengo in the USA

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid&quot;&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; face &lt;strong&gt;Manchester City&lt;/strong&gt; in a decisive&lt;strong&gt; Matchday 6 &lt;/strong&gt;clash of the &lt;strong&gt;2025–26 UEFA Champions League&lt;/strong&gt;, a game that could define the standings ahead of the knockouts. To watch this game in the USA, you can tune in on &lt;a href=&quot;https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/3119684/1007317/3065&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;Paramount+&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href=&quot;https://prf.hn/l/VxB5k5W/&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;DAZN&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The team led by &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/xabi-alonso&quot;&gt;Xabi Alonso&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; arrives under pressure after an irregular run of form and a recent &lt;strong&gt;2-0 &lt;/strong&gt;league defeat to &lt;strong&gt;Celta de Vigo&lt;/strong&gt;, while also dealing with several injuries in defense and doubts surrounding a few attackers. Even so, the squad’s depth gives Madrid confidence as they prepare for one of their toughest tests of the group stage&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/manchester-city&quot;&gt;Manchester City&lt;/a&gt;, meanwhile, enter the match with their usual high tempo and structured approach, looking to secure top position in the group and build on their strong European performances this season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Real Madrid’s probable lineup&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Real Madrid head into this clash with a huge question mark, as &lt;strong&gt;Kylian Mbappe’s status to play against Manchester City today remains uncertain&lt;/strong&gt;. The Frenchman was included on the matchday squad, but he might be a last-minute decision.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Real Madrid predicted starting XI: &lt;strong&gt;Thibaut Courtois&lt;/strong&gt;; &lt;strong&gt;Federico Valverde&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Raul Asencio&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Antonio Rudiger&lt;/strong&gt;,&lt;strong&gt; Alvaro Carreras&lt;/strong&gt;; &lt;strong&gt;Aurelien Tchouameni&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Dani Ceballos&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Jude Bellingham&lt;/strong&gt;; &lt;strong&gt;Arda Guler&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Rodrygo Goes&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Vinicius Junior&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251210_BUS_542753_real-madrid_32258c59.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-542754&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid celebrates scoring his team’s third goal with teammates Vinicius and Bellingham.  Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Manchester City’s probable lineup&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Manchester City are expected to play at full strength in the Spanish capital, with an attack led by red-hot striker Erling Haaland. They will be without a few key players though, as &lt;strong&gt;John Stones, Rodri, and Mateo Kovacic have all been ruled out.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Manchester City predicted lineup: &lt;strong&gt;Ederson; Matheus Nunes, Josko Gvardiol, Ruben Dias, Nico O’Reilly; Nico; Bernardo Silva, Cherki, Phil Foden, Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; is a global icon that every fanbase eagerly anticipates seeing when his team, &lt;strong&gt;Al Nassr&lt;/strong&gt;, travels to their region. Currently, Al Nassr are slated to clash with &lt;strong&gt;Wahda Abu Dhabi&lt;/strong&gt; in an international friendly, sparking considerable excitement at the prospect of witnessing Ronaldo in action.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ronaldo is likely to feature in the line-up for &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/al-nassr&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Al Nassr&lt;/a&gt; against Wahda Abu Dhabi&lt;/strong&gt;, having traveled with the squad and been spotted training with them on Tuesday, as the official social media accounts of Al Nassr showed.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While there remains some uncertainty about his participation in today’s match against Wahda Abu Dhabi, fans are fervently hoping to see the Portuguese star on the pitch. Despite other notable players participating in this international friendly, &lt;strong&gt;Ronaldo’s presence is what truly captivates the audience.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;With talents like Joao Felix, Marcelo Brozovic, and Sadio Mane, Al Nassr consistently generate significant buzz&lt;/strong&gt; and excitement wherever they compete, and an international friendly is no exception.&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_20251210_BUS_542781_ronaldo_b2cee1a5.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Cristiano Ronaldo&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-533863&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo of team Al-Nassr FC during the Saudi Pro League match.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Predicted starting XI for Al Nassr against Wahda Abu Dhabi&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Assuming Ronaldo plays today, Al Nassr will have a complete roster available for this encounter. Stars including Mane, Felix, and Brozovic &lt;strong&gt;are expected to contribute as the team prepares to take on Wahda Abu Dhabi.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Predicted lineup for Al Nassr:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Goalkeeper: Krepski&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Defenders: Al-Boushali, Simakan, Martinez, Ahmed&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Midfielders: Brozovic, Al Khaibari, Felix&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Forwards: Koman, Mane, Ronaldo&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Is this Ronaldo’s last game in 2025?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Al Nassr’s 2025 schedule indicates that the team has numerous matches remaining, &lt;strong&gt;and Ronaldo is anticipated to participate in several of them&lt;/strong&gt;. For instance, Al Nassr are slated to compete in three additional Saudi Pro League matches against Al-Najma, Al Okh-wood Club, and Al-Ettifaq.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Furthermore, they are scheduled to play their final Group Stage match in the AFC Champions League Two against Al-Zawraa Sport Club, with Al Nassr already having secured a spot in the next round. Since Ronaldo has yet to feature in any fixtures of this tournament,&lt;strong&gt; it’s possible that he may not be included in the squad for that game.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Cristiano Ronaldo Set To Play For Al Nassr In 2025 International Friendly Against Wahda Abu Dhabi

Is Cristiano Ronaldo playing today for Al Nassr vs Wahda Abu Dhabi in 2025 international friendly?

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SOCCER

&lt;p&gt;Determined to climb out of their big hole, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/connor-bedard&quot;&gt;Connor Bedard&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;Chicago Blackhawks&lt;/strong&gt; take on &lt;strong&gt;Mike Sullivan&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;New York Rangers&lt;/strong&gt;. It’s set to be an electric showdown between two Original Six franchises in the &lt;strong&gt;NHL&lt;/strong&gt;. In the buildup to the game, the former first overall pick in 2023 made something clear to reporters.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-blackhawks&quot;&gt;Blackhawks&lt;/a&gt; and Rangers have battled in countless pivotal matchups over the years. However, for Bedard and Chicago’s young core, &lt;strong&gt;this one might be the biggest yet&lt;/strong&gt;. The Hawks enter the night carrying the weight of a two-game losing streak. That may not sound disastrous in an 82-game NHL season, but in Chicago’s case it is—having been outscored 13–1 over their last two outings.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Regardless, Bedard didn’t have too much time to think about that. Instead, the 20-year-old star showed his frustration with the media coverage, offering reporters a stern reminder.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“The beauty of it is: if we win, you&lt;strong&gt; guys will forget about it all and we’ll be the best team ever again&lt;/strong&gt;,” &lt;/em&gt;Connor Bedard admitted during his media availability on Tuesday. “&lt;em&gt;So we’re just going to have a good game and get back on track”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251210_BUS_542817_mike-sullivan-1-1_5d3c18e4.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Mike Sullivan speaking to reporters&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-524495&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Mike Sullivan at the White House after the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2016 Stanley Cup &lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Both Hawks and Rangers enter with losing streaks&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Chicago and &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers&quot;&gt;New York&lt;/a&gt; will both be looking to end their two-game losing hexes when facing off at center-ice of the United Center. However, that’s about as much similarities as there have been for both sides in their last couple of outings.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;On the one hand, &lt;strong&gt;the Blackhawks have been dismantled for all to see&lt;/strong&gt;, exposing the glaring weaknesses of the league’s third-youngest roster by average age. Meanwhile, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-sullivan&quot;&gt;Sullivan&lt;/a&gt; and the Rangers are coming off &lt;strong&gt;back-to-back overtime losses&lt;/strong&gt; at Madison Square Garden. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Thus, as the Broadway Blueshirts head to Chicago for a special premiere in The Loop, they’ll be leaning on their greatest advantage: playing on the road. &lt;strong&gt;New York owns a 12-4-1 record away&lt;/strong&gt; from The Big Apple, compared to the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nhl&quot;&gt;NHL&lt;/a&gt;’s worst 3-8-3 mark on home ice.&lt;/p&gt;

NHL News: Blackhawks star Connor Bedard fires sarcastic shot ahead of matchup with Mike Sullivan’s NY Rangers

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Blackhawks’ Bedard fires sarcastic shot ahead of game vs Sullivan’s Rangers

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/auston-matthews&quot;&gt;Auston Matthews&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;Toronto Maple Leafs&lt;/strong&gt; knew this was coming. Following &lt;strong&gt;Bobby McMann’s&lt;/strong&gt; high-stick hit against the &lt;strong&gt;Tampa Bay Lightning&lt;/strong&gt;, the &lt;strong&gt;NHL’s Department of Player Safety&lt;/strong&gt; has responded with harsh supplementary discipline.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Toronto’s Bobby McMann has been &lt;strong&gt;suspended for one game&lt;/strong&gt; for high-sticking Tampa Bay’s Oliver Bjorkstrand,” &lt;/em&gt;the NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced through its X account.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nhl&quot;&gt;NHL&lt;/a&gt; explained, there were two key points driving the decision behind the one-game suspension. On the one hand, there was the unquestionable fact that McMann committed an &lt;strong&gt;intentional high-sticking infraction&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On the other hand, balancing out the punishment was the fact that &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-maple-leafs&quot;&gt;Toronto&lt;/a&gt;’s &lt;strong&gt;McMann has no history of past infractions&lt;/strong&gt;. Thus, the Department of Player Safety determined the length of the suspension was appropriate.&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;Subsequently, Bobby McMann received a match penalty for this slash on Oliver Bjorkstrand 😳 &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/8QAnwAAoGe&quot;&gt;https://t.co/8QAnwAAoGe&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/UyFFWwVSKb&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/UyFFWwVSKb&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/GinoHard_/status/1998224494788571347?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;December 9, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt; 



&lt;h2&gt;Maple Leafs fans are not happy&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Though a one-game suspension is not the end of the world, missing McMann does complicate Matthews and the rest of the Leafs as they look to build momentum in the 2025-26 NHL season. On that note, many fans in social media argued the penalty was exaggerated. Especially as &lt;strong&gt;McMann had already been assessed a match penalty&lt;/strong&gt; during the game.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Some called for supplementary discipline to be passed down on &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tampa-bay-lightning&quot;&gt;Tampa Bay&lt;/a&gt;’s Gage Goncalves, who &lt;strong&gt;delivered a knee-on-knee&lt;/strong&gt; hit during the game on defenseman Dakota Mermis. Goncalves was assessed a five-minute major and a game misconduct.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Controversial precedent&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Moreover, others moved the clock’s arms back in time, bringing up a high-sticking infraction committed by (then) New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba on (then) Boston Bruins forward Trent Frederic. Back then, the NHL &lt;strong&gt;decided a $5,000 fine was sufficient&lt;/strong&gt; for the Rangers captain, but no suspension was issued.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, that incident took place during the 2023-24 campaign. &lt;strong&gt;Much has changed since&lt;/strong&gt;, and the criteria have seemingly been different this time around. Still, the fanbase in Hogtown can’t help but believe they are receiving different treatment because of the Maple Leafs logo on the front of McCann’s jersey.&lt;/p&gt;

NHL imposes harsh punishment for Auston Matthews’ teammate after candid reaction during Maple Leafs-Lightning

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NHL imposes harsh punishment for Matthews’ teammate after Leafs-Lightning

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-sullivan&quot;&gt;Mike Sullivan&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;New York Rangers&lt;/strong&gt; have struggled to build consistency in the &lt;strong&gt;NHL&lt;/strong&gt;. However, if there’s one team that has clearly gotten it worse, it’s the &lt;strong&gt;Vancouver Canucks&lt;/strong&gt;, who are now facing anxious hours on &lt;strong&gt;Quinn Hughes&lt;/strong&gt;’ future.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In what could be a major plot twist in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Rangers may swoop in for &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/quinn-hughes&quot;&gt;Hughes&lt;/a&gt;, who appears to be &lt;strong&gt;running out of patience&lt;/strong&gt; with Vancouver’s mounting embarrassments. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers&quot;&gt;New York&lt;/a&gt; wasn’t considered a serious contender in the Hughes sweepstakes—most rumors have long pointed to the Metro rival &lt;strong&gt;New Jersey Devils&lt;/strong&gt; as the clear favorite. However, a new report has shifted the spotlight toward Sullivan’s Broadway Blueshirts.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;Another team to look out for is the New York Rangers&lt;/strong&gt;,” &lt;/em&gt;reported David Pagnotta on &lt;em&gt;The Fourth Period. “It wouldn’t shock me to see the Blueshirts taking a swing.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251209_BUS_542570_quinn-hughes-1-1_a7d04ac0.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Quinn Hughes&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-542038&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Quinn Hughes during the 2024 NHL All-Star Skills Competition &lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Why the move would make sense for the Rangers&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In many ways, trading for Hughes could be exactly what the Rangers need in the 2025–26 season. Acquiring him would revamp their aspirations of hoisting their fifth Stanley Cup (first since 1994). Moreover, &lt;strong&gt;with Adam Fox out with an injury&lt;/strong&gt;, bringing Hughes into the lineup would be the perfect replacement—and could create the best defensive pairing in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nhl&quot;&gt;NHL&lt;/a&gt; once Fox returns to the ice.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Though not strictly related to the on-ice product and New York’s Stanley Cup aspirations, the Rangers would also get a sugar rush from &lt;strong&gt;snatching the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-jersey-devils&quot;&gt;Devils&lt;/a&gt;’ top target away from them&lt;/strong&gt;. Ever since drafting Jack and Luke Hughes, fans in the Garden State have daydreamed about boasting all three Hughes brothers in the lineup.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vancouver-canucks&quot;&gt;Canucks&lt;/a&gt; languishing at the bottom of the standings&lt;/strong&gt; and Quinn Hughes making his frustration crystal clear with the state of the franchise, now seems like the best time for New Jersey to pounce and complete the Hughes gauntlet.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Will Vancouver trade Quinn Hughes?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;It’s unclear whether Vancouver will be willing to deal its best defenseman—and arguably the best in the league—just yet. If the Canucks did trade Hughes away, it would seem as if they were &lt;strong&gt;waving the white flag on their season—and even on their long-term hopes&lt;/strong&gt;. For fans in Vancity, Hughes is the biggest beacon of hope.&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_20251209_BUS_542570_quinn-hughes-jack-hughes_70c28e4f.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-542037&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes during 2024 NHL All-Star&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Watching the best player on the team move on would be the straw that broke the camel’s back for the fanbase in British Columbia. General manager Patrik Allvin and president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford are &lt;strong&gt;currently standing on thin ice&lt;/strong&gt;, and pulling the trigger on such a move could very well be their last decision as employees of the Canucks organization.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Is Quinn Hughes a free agent next season?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;No, Quinn Hughes is playing through the fifth season of his &lt;strong&gt;six-year, $47.10 million extension&lt;/strong&gt; with the Vancouver Canucks. Thus, Hughes won’t become an unrestricted free agent until after the 2026-27 NHL campaign.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Therefore, the only shot the Rangers, Devils, or any team has of acquiring him at the moment is through a trade with the Canucks. If not, the rest of the league must wait until the 2027 free agency. Whether Hughes will want out of Vancouver by then remains to be seen.&lt;/p&gt;


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NY Rangers reportedly a dark horse in race for Canucks star Quinn Hughes

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-bruins&quot;&gt;Boston Bruins&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are heading out on a three-game road trip, bringing some positive news for fans as defenseman &lt;strong&gt;Charlie McAvoy&lt;/strong&gt; travels with the team for the first time since suffering a serious facial injury in mid-November. Head coach &lt;strong&gt;Marco Sturm&lt;/strong&gt; also noted that forward &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/david-pastrnak&quot;&gt;David Pastrnak&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; would be joining the team after his own absence.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;McAvoy, 27, underwent &lt;strong&gt;facial surgery&lt;/strong&gt; following a slap shot from Noah Dobson that fractured the left side of his face. The&lt;strong&gt; Bruins have gone 5–5–0&lt;/strong&gt; since McAvoy’s injury, highlighting the impact of losing a key defensive leader.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In his first full update since Thanksgiving, McAvoy, via &lt;em&gt;Scott McLaughlin&lt;/em&gt;, described his recovery: &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;Getting it back. One day at a time, but every day I feel better, so keep doing that. &lt;/strong&gt;We’re getting the chance to do more, skate more, skate longer, and work out off the ice. All those things.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;McAvoy reflects on the injury and recovery&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The initial aftermath of the injury was particularly challenging. McAvoy revealed he immediately realized the severity, learning he had sustained a &lt;strong&gt;linear fracture&lt;/strong&gt; and lost several bottom teeth.&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_20251209_BUS_542286_bruins_16845331.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-542399&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Geekie #39 of the Bruins, center, celebrates with Zacha #18 and McAvoy #73 after scoring. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;He was limited to liquid foods for weeks, losing 20 pounds before regaining roughly half that weight and strength. &lt;em&gt;“It’s been one of the weirdest injuries I’ve ever had,”&lt;/em&gt; McAvoy said. &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;The feeling of having so much trauma in your mouth. It’s a wild feeling.&lt;/strong&gt;“&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Bruins hopeful for McAvoy’s return to action&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;McAvoy and Pastrnak will join the Bruins on their upcoming stops in &lt;strong&gt;St. Louis, Winnipeg, and Minnesota&lt;/strong&gt;, with McAvoy hopeful for game action at some point during the trip. Before the injury, he had&lt;strong&gt; 14 points (all assists) in 19 games and led the team in ice time at 23:46 per night.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“We’ll see,”&lt;/em&gt; McAvoy said. &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;Going on the trip with the expectation and hoping that at some point along the way on the trip I’ll be able to get back in.&lt;/strong&gt;“&lt;/em&gt; The Bruins will face the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/st-louis-blues&quot;&gt;St. Louis Blues&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; on Tuesday, with puck drop scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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Bruins' McAvoy provides first recovery update ahead of road trip

&lt;p&gt;For as much hype as &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arch-manning&quot;&gt;Arch Manning&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;Texas Longhorns&lt;/strong&gt; had coming into the 2025 &lt;strong&gt;NCAA &lt;/strong&gt;season, the burnt orange fell well short of expectations. Now, the school has decided to make bold tweaks to &lt;strong&gt;Steve Sarkisian’s&lt;/strong&gt; coaching staff.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Coming into the year, Manning, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/steve-sarkisian&quot;&gt;Sarkisian&lt;/a&gt;, and Texas expected to compete for a National Championship come January. However, the Longhorns will see &lt;strong&gt;their season end before the ball drops in Times Square&lt;/strong&gt; to ring in 2026. Needless to say, this isn’t how anyone in Austin expected the campaign to turn out. Now, it’s time to address certain areas and regroup. On that note, an assistant coach on Sarkisian’s staff has been relieved of his duties, as reported by &lt;em&gt;Inside Texas&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Assistant coach Chad Scott’s time with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-longhorns&quot;&gt;Longhorns&lt;/a&gt; was short-lived&lt;/strong&gt;. The 44-year-old had been hired by Texas in February 2025 to be the program’s running backs coach. Less than one year after, he has been shown the exit door at The Forty Acres. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Last season, Scott had been named the interim head coach for the West Virginia Mountaineers. &lt;strong&gt;Scott had spent five &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa&quot;&gt;NCAA&lt;/a&gt; seasons with the school in Morgantown&lt;/strong&gt;, serving as co-offensive coordinator, run-game coordinator, offensive coordinator, and running backs coach.&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_20251209_BUS_542677_chad-scott_f8466254.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-542681&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Chad Scott during a game with the West Virginia Mountaineers&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Texas’ run game struggled under Scott&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;There are several signs that help &lt;strong&gt;paint a clear picture&lt;/strong&gt; on why Scott has now been fired by Texas. Redshirt sophomore &lt;strong&gt;CJ Baxter opting to enter the transfer portal&lt;/strong&gt; may as well be one of them. However, it doesn’t end there. &lt;/p&gt;


        

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&lt;p&gt;Through 12 games in the 2025 NCAA campaign, the Longhorns have registered a total of 1,556 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns—&lt;strong&gt;both marks are the lowest since Sarkisian took over as head coach&lt;/strong&gt; ahead of the 2021 season. Moreover, the fact that Manning was the team’s second-place rushing leader with 244 yards on the ground can’t be overlooked. It was the first time in Sarkisian’s Texas tenure that the Longhorns had a quarterback finish among the rushing podium.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Some may make the case that the Longhorns’ low rushing totals are a consequence of the SEC being a pass-first environment. But Texas still ranks among the bottom-five in the conference in &lt;strong&gt;average rushing yards per game—129.67&lt;/strong&gt; yards on average—only standing above LSU, South Carolina, Alabama, and Oklahoma.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Rumor mill around Texas’ next RB coach&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Though still a long way out from the 2026 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football&quot;&gt;college football&lt;/a&gt; season, Sarkisian and Texas would like to fill the vacant spot on the staff as soon as possible. On that note, several reports have emerged naming potential candidates to replace Scott at the RB coach position. One name gaining significant traction as of late is former Florida Gators running backs coach and associate head coach &lt;strong&gt;Jabbar Juluke&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251209_BUS_542677_steve-sarkisian-2-1_d7b5f02d.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Steve Sarkisian&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-528908&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt; Head coach Steve Sarkisian of the Texas Longhorns.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Although the Gators’ rushing stats from the past season are far from mind-blowing, the ground game’s struggles can also be credited to the overall chaos that characterized Florida’s year. Most importantly, the &lt;strong&gt;inconsistent passing offense frequently took the wind out of the running attack’s sails&lt;/strong&gt;. When the opposing defense has nothing to fear through the air, it’s much easier to stack the box and neutralize the ground game. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Still, despite the offensive woes, Juluke has shown great ability in helping Jadan Baugh blossom into a star in college football. After Texas watched Baxter enter the portal, the Horns could have great use for a coach who can help star talents reach their full potential. Needless to say, &lt;strong&gt;Manning and the offense would greatly benefit from having a bona fide RB1&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

Arch Manning’s Texas Longhorns part ways with Steve Sarkisian assistant coach less than one year after being hired

Overlooked Arch Manning teammate leaves Texas after missing College Football Playoffs

Arch Manning’s Texas Longhorns part ways with Steve Sarkisian assistant coach less than one year after being hired - Bolavip US

Manning’s Longhorns part ways with Sarkisian assistant coach

&lt;p&gt;Though &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arch-manning&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Arch Manning&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; has yet to confirm it, all signs indicate the sophomore quarterback will stay another year in &lt;strong&gt;college football&lt;/strong&gt;. However, even if he were to declare for the &lt;strong&gt;2026 NFL Draft&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Steve Sarkisian&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;Texas Longhorns&lt;/strong&gt; are seemingly set at the quarterback position, leading a former four-star talent to set his sights on a fresh start.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Many fans in Austin are still upset about &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football/why-are-arch-manning-and-texas-longhorns-not-playing-the-2025-college-football-playoffs&quot;&gt;Manning and the Longhorns not playing in the College Football Playoff&lt;/a&gt;. However, others have seemingly made their peace with that fact. On that note, some players on the program are now looking to make the best decision for their careers in the &lt;strong&gt;NCAA&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On that note, quarterback &lt;strong&gt;Trey Owens&lt;/strong&gt; has decided it’s best for him to search for a fresh start in college football. The former four-star quarterback recruit out of Cy-Fair High School in Cypress, Texas, has now told &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/steve-sarkisian&quot;&gt;Sarkisian&lt;/a&gt; and company &lt;strong&gt;he plans to enter the NCAA’s transfer portal&lt;/strong&gt;, as reported by &lt;em&gt;On3&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Wasn’t to be for Owens in Texas&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;A five-hour drive separates Cypress from Austin. For a kid born and raised in the Lone Star State, playing for the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-longhorns&quot;&gt;Texas Longhorns&lt;/a&gt; was a dream come true. However, Owens &lt;strong&gt;could never establish himself at The Forty Acres&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251208_BUS_541959_trey-owens_76983f22.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-541989&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Trey Owens warming up before a game in the 2024 NCAA season&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;A member of the 2024 recruiting class, Owens was behind Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning on the depth chart during his freshman season. He registered two appearances during his first year in college football, but that was about it.  Following the arrival of Troy transfer Matthew Caldwell prior to the 2025 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa&quot;&gt;NCAA&lt;/a&gt; season, Owens’ playing opportunities shrunk even further. As a result, &lt;strong&gt;he never stepped on the field in the 2025 campaign.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Owens is making his decision before Manning confirms his&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Ahead of the 2026 campaign, Manning is expected to stay in college. But even if the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football/arch-mannings-relationship-to-nfl-legends-peyton-and-eli-manning-a-look-at-their-family-legacy&quot;&gt;heir to football’s royal QB family&lt;/a&gt; surprisingly declared for the Draft, &lt;strong&gt;the arrival of five-star quarterback Dia Bell&lt;/strong&gt; would mean Owens would have to start from behind to compete for the starting job again.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Instead, the redshirt freshman is opting to transfer to a new program for his sophomore season. Owens will have &lt;strong&gt;three years of eligibility remaining&lt;/strong&gt; in &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football&quot;&gt;college football&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

Texas Longhorns lose former 4-star QB amid uncertainty around Arch Manning's future

With Arch Manning's NFL Draft decision unclear, Steve Sarkisian learns a Longhorns QB is leaving Texas - Bolavip US

With Manning's NFL Draft decision unclear, Sarkisian learns a QB is leaving Texas

With Arch Manning’s NFL Draft decision unclear, Steve Sarkisian learns a Longhorns QB is leaving Texas

&lt;p&gt;In one shocking turn of events, the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/notre-dame&quot;&gt;Notre Dame Fighting Irish&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; were left out of the &lt;strong&gt;College Football Playoff&lt;/strong&gt;. In their place, in came the &lt;strong&gt;Miami Hurricanes&lt;/strong&gt;. Folllowing the controversial decision, Athletic Director &lt;strong&gt;Pete Bevacqua&lt;/strong&gt; has taken a vivid shot at the &lt;strong&gt;Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The school in South Bend, Indiana, is making its frustration visible after the Fighting Irish (10-2) were left out of the College Football Playoff for the 10-2 (6-2 ACC) &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-hurricanes&quot;&gt;Hurricanes&lt;/a&gt;. At the end of the day, the head-to-head record was the tiebreaker between the two rival schools. In addition to the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football/notre-dame-makes-strong-decision-after-being-left-out-of-2025-college-football-playoffs&quot;&gt;strong decision made by Notre Dame after being left out of the CFP&lt;/a&gt;, Bevacqua is now  aiming at the entire Atlantic Coast Conference now. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I have tremendous respect for Miami and every team in the ACC. &lt;strong&gt;We were mystified by the actions of the conference&lt;/strong&gt;… to attack their biggest business partner in football and a member of their conference in 24 other sports,” Bevacqua stated, via The Dan Patrick Show. “They have certainly &lt;strong&gt;done permanent damage to the relationship&lt;/strong&gt; between the conference and Notre Dame. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;We didn’t appreciate the fact we were singled out repeatedly and compared to Miami. Not by Miami. Miami has every right to do that. But it raised a lot of eyebrows here that &lt;strong&gt;the conference was taking shots at us&lt;/strong&gt;.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251208_BUS_541856_marcus-freeman_b86f8d9f.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Marcus Freeman arriving for a game&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-513277&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Marcus Freeman at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas. &lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Safe to say Notre Dame is staying independent&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As Notre Dame is one of a select group of independent schools in &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football&quot;&gt;college football&lt;/a&gt;, Bevacqua’s statements &lt;strong&gt;carry much more weight and symbolism&lt;/strong&gt;. While many fans are angry at the Selection Committee, the AD in South Bend shined a light on the ACC, hinting the conference tipped the scale in favor of Miami. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Now, it’s safe to assume &lt;strong&gt;Notre Dame football program won’t be joining the Atlantic Coast Conference any time soon&lt;/strong&gt;—at least not while the wounds are still fresh and open from what some believe to be a betrayal by the ACC toward the Irish.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;It’s a tale as old as time in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa&quot;&gt;NCAA&lt;/a&gt;. Notre Dame knows what it wins and loses by staying independent. This time, the Fighting Irish have gotten the short end of the stick. As for the ACC, the conference vouched for a member school to make the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football/cfp-final-rankings-and-bracket-revealed-which-teams-are-playing-the-2025-college-football-playoffs&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;CFP bracket&lt;/a&gt; instead of an independent program in college football, so it really can’t be blamed. However, the story might be seen quite differently in South Bend.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Bevacqua confirms eyebrow-raising clause&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While the Fighting Irish are irate at the latest CFP decision, pointing the finger at collusion by the conferences, they are proving to be once bitten twice shy. Now, a report has come out indicating Notre Dame has &lt;strong&gt;signed a term protecting itself from ever being in the same spot again.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I don’t want to say too much about the memorandum of understanding, but that’s certainly been reported and it’s out there, and &lt;strong&gt;what you said is accurate&lt;/strong&gt;,” &lt;/em&gt;Bevacqua said on&lt;em&gt; The Dan Patrick Show. “Correct, [if Notre Dame is ranked in the top-12 next year, the school is automatically in].”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to a report from a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed between the CFP and Notre Dame, the independent school automatically clinches a playoff berth if it’s ranked 12 or higher in the final college football rankings. Though the report made much noise around the country, Bevacqua has now confirmed it. Needless to say, it didn’t take long for fans to point at &lt;strong&gt;what many call preferential treatment for Notre Dame.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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Not Marcus Freeman: Notre Dame key figure fires candid shot at ACC after CFP snub for Miami

Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua fires candid shot at ACC after CFP snub for Miami - Bolavip US

Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua fires candid shot at ACC after CFP snub for Miami

&lt;p&gt;Despite their best effort, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arch-manning&quot;&gt;Arch Manning&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;Texas Longhorns&lt;/strong&gt; didn’t pass the eye test for the Selection Committee to send them to the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football/cfp-final-rankings-and-bracket-revealed-which-teams-are-playing-the-2025-college-football-playoffs&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;College Football Playoff&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Now, the Horns have one last game left before calling it a wrap and moving on to the 2026 &lt;strong&gt;NCAA &lt;/strong&gt;season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Though Manning could still declare for the 2026 NFL Draft, all signs indicate the redshirt sophomore quarterback &lt;strong&gt;will give it another go&lt;/strong&gt; with &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-longhorns&quot;&gt;Texas&lt;/a&gt; next year. However, the Longhorns have learned another key offensive player is stepping away from the program.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As reported by insider Pete Thamel, &lt;strong&gt;running back CJ Baxter is entering the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa&quot;&gt;NCAA&lt;/a&gt;’s transfer portal&lt;/strong&gt;, putting an end to his three-year stay with the Longhorns. The sophomore tail-back took on a secondary role on Steve Sarkisian’s offense in the past season, leading him to search for a fresh start in college football.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Freshman season wonder&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Upon arrival in Austin, Baxter—born and raised in Orlando, Florida—took the league by storm. Only a freshman, Baxter rushed for 659 yards and 5 touchdowns in the 2023 NCAA campaign. The first-year student earned the &lt;strong&gt;Big 12’s Newcomer of the Year award in 2023&lt;/strong&gt;. However, injuries have hindered his availability and production since. &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_20251208_BUS_541833_cj-baxter_3aafe6e7.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-541842&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;CJ Baxter playing during the 2023 season&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Transitioning to the SEC did Baxter no favors, either. After making a lone appearance in the 2024 season, Manning and the Longhorns hoped Baxter could bounce back in 2025. However, the running back &lt;strong&gt;served as a backup to Quintrevion Wisner&lt;/strong&gt;, registering just 237 scrimmage yards and one touchdown on the year.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;When does transfer portal open?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Though Baxter has now made up his mind to search for a new home for the 2026 NCAA season, the transfer portal won’t open until the new year—&lt;strong&gt;more precisely, on January 2&lt;/strong&gt;. The transfer frenzy in &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football&quot;&gt;college football&lt;/a&gt; will last two weeks, all while several programs compete to make the 2026 National Championship Game in Miami. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Texas’ bowl game confirmed&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If any good came to Texas from missing the College Football Playoff, it’s the fact the Longhorns won’t have to deal with that noise while playing for their lives. Instead, Texas will play its season finale &lt;strong&gt;against the Michigan Wolverines on Dec. 31&lt;/strong&gt; at the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;In a shocking turn of events, Marcus Freeman’s &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/notre-dame&quot;&gt;Notre Dame Fighting Irish&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; were left out of the &lt;strong&gt;College Football Playoffs&lt;/strong&gt; on Selection Day. Shortly after, the program reacted with a blunt decision in the 2025 &lt;strong&gt;NCAA &lt;/strong&gt;season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Following the controversial decision by the CFP Selection Committee to leave Notre Dame out of the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football/cfp-final-rankings-and-bracket-revealed-which-teams-are-playing-the-2025-college-football-playoffs&quot;&gt;12-team College Football Playoffs bracket&lt;/a&gt;, the Fighting Irish (10-2) have decided to &lt;strong&gt;opt out of their bowl game&lt;/strong&gt; in the 2025 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa&quot;&gt;NCAA&lt;/a&gt; campaign. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“As a team, we’ve decided to withdraw out name from consideration for a bowl game following the 2025 season. We appreciate all the support from out families and fans, and we’re hoping to bring the 12th national title to South Bend in 2026,” &lt;/em&gt;the school’s official statement read.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Controversial decision to leave Notre Dame out&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Coming into Conference Championship Saturday in &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football&quot;&gt;college football&lt;/a&gt;, the &lt;strong&gt;Selection Committee had Notre Dame ranked above the Miami Hurricanes&lt;/strong&gt;. However, after a weekend in which neither school played, the Committee suddenly changed its mind and decided the Canes were more deserving of the postseason berth than the Irish. In the end, the head-to-head result played a major role, with Miami’s Week 1 win over Notre Dame reigning supreme. &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_20251207_BUS_541303_Marcus-Freeman-14_3c0c01fe.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Marcus Freeman Notre Dame HC&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-371693&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Marcus Freeman of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in South Bend, Indiana.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While that’s a reasonable argument, there was no explanation as to what actually changed during the week for the Hurricanes to be sent to the playoffs instead of the Fighting Irish. The CFP Selection Committee eventually &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football/cfp-breaks-silence-on-choosing-miami-alabama-over-notre-dame-for-the-playoffs&quot;&gt;broke its silence on the decision to send Alabama and Miami over Notre Dame&lt;/a&gt;, but fans in South Bend are far from satisfied with the explanation.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;When was the last time Notre Dame didn’t play a bowl game?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;College football fans may firmly oppose Notre Dame’s longtime stance on not joining a conference, but it has undeniably led to plenty of success for the program in Indiana. As a result, &lt;strong&gt;six-win seasons are virtually a gimme&lt;/strong&gt; for the Fighting Irish.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Though for very different reasons, Notre Dame is now ending a long streak of consecutive bowl appearances. The last time the Irish finished an NCAA campaign without making a postseason appearance was in 2016, when they closed the year with a &lt;strong&gt;4-8 record under Brian Kelly&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;


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Notre Dame makes strong decision after being left out of 2025 College Football Playoffs

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