&lt;p&gt;The&lt;strong&gt; Seattle Seahawks&lt;/strong&gt; are one of the best teams in the NFL in the 2025 season. The NFC West moved on from Geno Smith and signed Sam Darnold in free agency, kickstarting a new era in Mike Macdonald’s second season as head coach.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After a big 38-37 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16, they boast a 12-3 record and the&lt;strong&gt; No. 1 seed in the NFC. &lt;/strong&gt;They have a dynamic offense and a solid defense that make fans dream about a potential Super Bowl run. Darnold has found the perfect partner in third-year wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“JSN” has elevated his game this season, recording&lt;strong&gt; 104 receptions for 1,637 yards and 10 touchdowns&lt;/strong&gt;. He is one of the best wide receivers in the league, and his performances put him in a solid position to compete for major NFL awards.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Jaxon Smith-Njigba gets MVP buzz&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Sports Illustrated has Smith-Njiba among its MVP candidates. It has Rams’ Matthew Stafford, Patriots’ Drake Maye, Bills’ Josh Allen, and Chargers’ Justin Herbert.&lt;strong&gt; He is the only wide receiver on the list,&lt;/strong&gt; which sums up how impactful he has been this campaign.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Smith-Njigba has been dominant all season and has played a pivotal role in the Seahawks being the No. 1 seed in the NFC with two regular-season games left,”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; SI writes. &lt;em&gt;“He won’t win MVP, but he deserves consideration from voters for his impressive body of work. He has a league-high 1,637 receiving yards, along with 10 touchdowns and 104 catches, averaging 15.7 yards per reception.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Seahawks have a strong case to win the&lt;strong&gt; Super Bowl&lt;/strong&gt; this season. They are en route to secure the No. 1 seed in the conference, which would bolster Smith-Njigba’s case to win the coveted award.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Cincinnati Bengals icon Chad Johnson has been high on the&lt;strong&gt; Carolina Panthers &lt;/strong&gt;for a hot minute. The former player turned analyst had high expectations for the NFC South team before the start of the season, naming them the team with the most chances to surprise NFL fans.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;I say the Panthers,” &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Johnson told The U.S. Sun. “&lt;em&gt;I’m only high on the Panthers because what they’re doing is special.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;He mentioned quarterback &lt;strong&gt;Bryce Young &lt;/strong&gt;as one of the reasons, noting that the former No. 1 overall pick was benched and came back stronger in 2024.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Bryce Young got benched,”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Johnson said. &lt;em&gt;“He got benched, but he came back. I don’t know what he ate, I don’t know what prayer he said.&lt;strong&gt; But he came back out this world… phenomenal.”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Sixteen weeks into the 2025 season, the Panthers have real chances to win the NFC South and dethrone the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. &lt;strong&gt;They sit at 8-7 with two games left,&lt;/strong&gt; and Johnson remains high on the team.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Chad Johnson notes why the Panthers are building something special&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;During Monday’s edition of his joint “Nightcap” show with Shannon Sharpe, Johnson lauded the Panthers for&lt;strong&gt; pulling off wins while dealing with injuries&lt;/strong&gt; and using an offense that could produce much more.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251227_BUS_551692_bryce-young-2_7ca4e0e0.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Bryce Young&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-519597&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Offensively, goddamn; Bryce Young, they’re not even in their bag yet,”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Johnson said. “&lt;em&gt;They’re not even using everybody at their disposal like they should. And they’re still pulling off these wins, upsetting these teams that, most of the time, if you were a betting man, you’d bet the other team was going to beat them!”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Panthers will take on the&lt;strong&gt; Seattle Seahawks&lt;/strong&gt; in Week 17, hoping to get a new win that would put them closer to the division title.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The Arizona Cardinals haven’t had the best 2025 NFL season despite having a promising 2-0 start. The NFC West team holds a 3-12 record after 16 weeks, which makes them one of the worst teams in the league. They have been close to winning multiple games, but missed opportunities&lt;strong&gt; have brought them to this point.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Amid a &lt;strong&gt;seven-game losing streak,&lt;/strong&gt; the Cardinals compete for a top draft pick instead of a playoff berth. They have found a new spark with Jacoby Brissett as their starting quarterback, but their defense hasn’t been the strongest unit.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Edge rusher Josh Sweat is one of the few bright spots the Cardinals have to show this season. However, he is the only player with &lt;strong&gt;double-digit sacks (11) out of the 2025 Pro Bowl Games.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Josh Sweat makes strong admission about Pro Bowl snub&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Speaking on his absence&lt;strong&gt; in the upcoming Pro Bowl Games, &lt;/strong&gt;Sweat said he was upset, noting that it wasn’t the first time they took it away from him.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;I’m upset because there’s only two individual things that you can get, and it’s Pro Bowl and All-Pro,”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Sweat said Wednesday, via Josh Weinfuss of ESPN. &lt;em&gt;“And I got one taken away from me. I’m just flat out saying it was taken away from me — and it ain’t the first time.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;He added that fans supported him, but&lt;strong&gt; it wasn’t enough to grant him a spot.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;It’s like I don’t know what else I could have done at that point&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;,” Sweat said.&lt;em&gt; “I don’t know what else I could have done. Now previous years, maybe you could have said he didn’t have the popularity, maybe he didn’t get the fan vote. This year, I was second in fan voting [at outside linebacker] for [the] NFC. It’s like, what else did they want me to do? The popularity was there. You could say losing team. It didn’t matter; I had the popularity.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Sweat is playing his first season with the Cardinals in 2025. He has tallied 27 tackles, 11 sacks, four forced fumbles, one fumble recovery for two yards,&lt;strong&gt; and one interception for 42 yards.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Philip Rivers&lt;/strong&gt; has made a solid impression in his return to the NFL after five years. The 44-year-old quarterback signed with the Indianapolis Colts for the remainder of the season to replace Daniel Jones, who suffered a season-ending Achilles injury against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 14.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Rivers has yet to win his first game in his return, but he has shown that he still has it. &lt;strong&gt;The Colts (8-7) &lt;/strong&gt;are in danger of missing the playoffs after losing five consecutive games, and the veteran wants to see something different from his teammates.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Colts will take on the Jaguars again this weekend, hoping to stay alive in the AFC South race and put pressure on this week’s opponents and the Houston Texans. However, &lt;strong&gt;they have work to do to achieve their goal.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Philip Rivers sends clear message to Colts teammates&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Philip Rivers exhorted his team’s defense to play better on Tuesday. He notes that the offense knows how to do its job,&lt;strong&gt; but they need more from the defense.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;We gotta hold them. Defensively, we should speak up,&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;” Rivers said. &lt;em&gt;“We’ve gotta hold them to one less than our offense can score, and offensively, we need to say that we have to score one point more than the defense gives up. And it’s not this whole ‘who should’ve done what’—I don’t sense that from the guys at all. It just hurts. Shoot, I’ve been here for 13 days and it hurts because I care about these guys in this team, coach, organization—everything these guys have been through since May, June. The time put in… it makes you feel it hurts.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Rivers has gone &lt;strong&gt;41 of 62 for 397 yards and three touchdowns with two interceptions &lt;/strong&gt;in two games. The Colts will close out the season against the Houston Texans next week.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Tennessee Titans &lt;/strong&gt;appear to have found their quarterback for the future. Cam Ward has shown promise this year, but he hasn’t had consistent receivers. Calvin Ridley is recovering from a broken fibula, leaving tight end Chig Okonkwo, Chimere Dike, Elic Ayomanor and Gunnar Helm as Ward’s top targets.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Titans come off &lt;strong&gt;a dominating 26-9 win over the Kansas City Chiefs&lt;/strong&gt; in Week 16, with Ward going 21 of 28 for 228 yards and two touchdowns. He connected with Ayomanor (58 yards on three receptions), Okonkwo (44 yards and one touchdown on six receptions) and Chimere Dike (40 yards and one touchdown on three receptions).&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After firing Brian Callahan earlier this season, they will search for a new head coach in the offseason. Additionally, &lt;strong&gt;they would try to bring a new WR1 to replace Ridley.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Gorge Pickens could end up with Cam Ward, Titans&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton detailed the multiple paths Dallas Cowboys wide receiver &lt;strong&gt;George Pickens &lt;/strong&gt;could have in the 2025 offseason. The Titans would be among the options for the former Pittsburgh Steelers wideout.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Despite an underwhelming pass-catching group, rookie quarterback Cam Ward has shown promise in recent weeks, throwing for six touchdowns and just one interception in his last three outings. &lt;strong&gt;Pickens may not have Tennessee circled as a primary destination among his desired landing spots, but he may consider it given Ward’s progress and the potential target volume atop the Titans’ depth chart,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; he wrote. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;George Pickens&lt;strong&gt; is having the best season of his four-year NFL career&lt;/strong&gt;. He has caught 88 passes for 1,342 yards and nine touchdowns in Dallas.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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



&lt;p&gt;According to the latest official &lt;a href=&quot;https://official.nba.com/nba-injury-report-2025-26-season/&quot;&gt;NBA injury report&lt;/a&gt; for Saturday, December 27, the Mavericks have listed Davis as &lt;strong&gt;questionable&lt;/strong&gt; due to right adductor soreness, for tonight’s matchup in Sacramento.&lt;/p&gt;



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



&lt;p&gt;After being evaluated in the locker room by the team’s medical staff, he was officially ruled out for the remainder of the contest with what the team described as groin spasms.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251227_BUS_552213_davis-green_07db6868.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-552278&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Anthony Davis during Christmas Day game against the Warriors. (Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



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



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


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



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



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



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

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



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



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



&lt;p&gt;All eyes will be on the injury report to determine if Embiid and Edgecombe take the court. Coming off Tuesday’s loss to the Nets, &lt;strong&gt;Embiid led the team with 27 points, six rebounds, and four assists&lt;/strong&gt;, while Paul George added 19 points and four rebounds.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;How the Bulls arrive&lt;/h2&gt;



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


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



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



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

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&lt;p&gt;The health of &lt;strong&gt;Anthony Davis&lt;/strong&gt; remains a recurring concern for the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks&quot;&gt;Dallas Mavericks&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, whether for purely sporting reasons or to maintain his market value in the &lt;strong&gt;NBA&lt;/strong&gt;. The star big man went down during a fast break in the Mavericks’ Christmas Day clash against the Golden State Warriors, sparking concern across the team and fans alike.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Shams Charania &lt;strong&gt;reported that this time it is a “minor setback.”&lt;/strong&gt; The issue is not just this particular injury, but a series of &lt;strong&gt;physical problems that continue to interrupt Davis’ rhythm&lt;/strong&gt;. The forward has struggled to find consistency this season, posting numbers below his usual standards when fully healthy.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Davis is expected to miss a &lt;strong&gt;“few games”&lt;/strong&gt;, according to Charania. While the term suggests only a short absence, Davis’s history with recurring injuries makes the situation unpredictable.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The groin has flared up again, forcing Davis to sit out an undefined number of games.&lt;strong&gt; His groin had been mostly problem-free since April&lt;/strong&gt;, though he missed several matches in the first quarter of the year due to the same issue. Earlier this season, &lt;strong&gt;his absences were mainly related to calf problems&lt;/strong&gt;, causing him to miss &lt;strong&gt;16 of the Mavericks’ 32 games so far&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;What happened to Davis during the game?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While sprinting on a fast break in the second quarter on Thursday, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis&quot;&gt;Davis&lt;/a&gt; suddenly stopped&lt;/strong&gt;, clutching his groin as a pass from Naji Marshall sailed out of bounds. &lt;strong&gt;Grimacing in pain, Davis walked to the Dallas bench&lt;/strong&gt; and was evaluated by the team’s medical staff during the timeout before limping to the locker room.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;He did not return to the bench and &lt;strong&gt;was ruled out at the start of the second half due to right groin spasms&lt;/strong&gt;. Mavericks coach Jason Kidd did not provide an update on Davis after the game.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Davis’ numbers so far&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Before Thursday’s matchup, &lt;strong&gt;Davis had scored over 30 points in two consecutive games&lt;/strong&gt;. He posted 31 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and three steals in the Mavericks’ win over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Davis missed significant time last &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt; season with groin and abdomen injuries and has appeared in only 16 of Dallas’ 32 games this season. In those appearances, he is averaging &lt;strong&gt;20.5 points, 10.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.6 blocks per game&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

Is Joel Embiid playing today, December 26, for the Philadelphia 76ers vs Chicago Bulls?

Anthony Davis injury update: Reportedly, there is bad news for the Mavericks regarding the star’s status - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Philadelphia 76ers&lt;/strong&gt; visit the &lt;strong&gt;Chicago Bulls&lt;/strong&gt; tonight at the United Center for &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt; regular season action, but the status of superstar &lt;strong&gt;Joel Embiid&lt;/strong&gt; remains the primary concern for the traveling squad.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to the latest official &lt;a href=&quot;https://official.nba.com/nba-injury-report-2025-26-season/&quot;&gt;NBA injury report&lt;/a&gt; for Friday, December 26, the 76ers have listed Joel Embiid as &lt;strong&gt;questionable&lt;/strong&gt; due to right knee injury management for tonight’s matchup in Chicago.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The 2022-23 MVP is coming off a productive but harrowing performance in Tuesday’s 114-106 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joel-embiid&quot;&gt;Embiid&lt;/a&gt; logged &lt;strong&gt;27 points, six rebounds&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;four assists&lt;/strong&gt;, but gave Philadelphia fans a scare when he went down in the third quarter with an apparent knee injury. Although he briefly retreated to the locker room, he eventually returned to finish the contest.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Following the game, the big man provided a cautious but optimistic update on his condition. “&lt;em&gt;Just hyperextended it. Went to the locker room, then they checked it out. &lt;strong&gt;We’ll see how it feels&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;,” Embiid told reporters, via &lt;em&gt;Sports Illustrated&lt;/em&gt;. Despite the scare, he noted a general improvement in his physical state. &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;Joel Embiid went down with an apparent knee injury on this play in Sixers-Nets.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Hope he&apos;s okay 🙏&lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/msZPKIOjpc&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/msZPKIOjpc&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/2003643046999785913?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;December 24, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt; 



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;Feels good. &lt;strong&gt;I’m starting to feel better, obviously&lt;/strong&gt;… but I feel like, body-wise, some of the main issues coming into the season, my body feels pretty good. I’m moving much better. Offensively and defensively, I’m able to trust myself even more. So I think now the next step is just being consistent, as far as getting game action, and I’ll be back to myself,&lt;/em&gt;” he added.&lt;/p&gt;



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


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers&quot;&gt;Philadelphia&lt;/a&gt; enters the United Center with several other rotation questions. Along with Embiid, the Sixers have listed &lt;strong&gt;VJ Edgecombe, Dominick Barlow&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;Quentin Grimes&lt;/strong&gt; as &lt;strong&gt;questionable&lt;/strong&gt; as they continue to recover from a lingering illness that forced them to miss Tuesday’s game. &lt;strong&gt;Kelly Oubre Jr.&lt;/strong&gt; (knee) and &lt;strong&gt;Trendon Watford&lt;/strong&gt; (adductor) have both been &lt;strong&gt;ruled out&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bulls&quot;&gt;Bulls&lt;/a&gt;, meanwhile, enter the matchup in hot form, riding a &lt;strong&gt;four-game winning streak&lt;/strong&gt;. Their injury report is relatively clean: &lt;strong&gt;Noa Essengue&lt;/strong&gt; is &lt;strong&gt;out&lt;/strong&gt; following shoulder surgery, while &lt;strong&gt;Patrick Williams&lt;/strong&gt; is considered &lt;strong&gt;questionable&lt;/strong&gt; due to illness.&lt;/p&gt;

Is Joel Embiid playing today, December 26, for the Philadelphia 76ers vs Chicago Bulls? - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Miami Heat&lt;/strong&gt; (15-15) visit the &lt;strong&gt;Atlanta Hawks&lt;/strong&gt; (15-16) tonight at State Farm Arena for &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt; regular season action, but the availability of star center &lt;strong&gt;Bam Adebayo&lt;/strong&gt; remains the biggest question mark for the road team.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to the latest official &lt;a href=&quot;https://official.nba.com/nba-injury-report-2025-26-season/&quot;&gt;NBA injury report&lt;/a&gt;, the Heat have downgraded Bam Adebayo to &lt;strong&gt;doubtful&lt;/strong&gt; due to lower back soreness. While not yet officially ruled out, the downgrade suggests the three-time All-Star is unlikely to suit up for tonight’s matchup.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Heat are mired in a mid-season slump, having dropped three straight games and managing just two wins over their last 10 outings. &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bam-adebayo&quot;&gt;Adebayo&lt;/a&gt;’s potential absence headlines a crowded injury report for Miami. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While the star center is doubtful, the team expects some reinforcements as &lt;strong&gt;Nikola Jovic&lt;/strong&gt; (elbow), &lt;strong&gt;Pelle Larsson&lt;/strong&gt; (ankle), and &lt;strong&gt;Keshad Johnson&lt;/strong&gt; (illness) are all listed as &lt;strong&gt;probable&lt;/strong&gt; for the matchup in Atlanta.&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_20251226_BUS_551750_adebayo-heat_c912052b.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-551765&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Bam Adebayo dribbles the ball during a game. (Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat&quot;&gt;Heat&lt;/a&gt; remain without their top perimeter threat, &lt;strong&gt;Tyler Herro&lt;/strong&gt;. The All-Star guard has been &lt;strong&gt;ruled out for his sixth consecutive game&lt;/strong&gt; as he continues to recover from a persistent right big toe contusion.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Adebayo facing mid-season struggles&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The Heat’s current slide is mirrored by the uncharacteristic struggles of their captain. Bam Adebayo has looked like a shadow of the dominant force the league is accustomed to seeing.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“It sucks,&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;” Adebayo told reporters following a recent loss to the Raptors, per &lt;em&gt;Zachary Weinberger. “&lt;strong&gt;But it’s part of the NBA&lt;/strong&gt;; it’s a long season. So, fighting through whatever I’ve got to fight through, figuring out how I can impact winning, and doing that instead of focusing on shots not falling. &lt;strong&gt;Just play basketball and shots will eventually start falling”.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While there is plenty of basketball left to be played, the numbers are concerning. Adebayo is currently on pace for his &lt;strong&gt;lowest scoring average&lt;/strong&gt; since the 2019-20 campaign with &lt;strong&gt;18 points per game&lt;/strong&gt; and is shooting a &lt;strong&gt;career-low&lt;/strong&gt; 46.6% from the field.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;It is critical for the Heat to get Adebayo back to his dominant form. Miami currently sits at 15-15 on the season and is desperate to avoid falling below the .500 mark as they battle to stay in the Eastern Conference playoff picture.&lt;/p&gt;

Is Bam Adebayo playing today, December 26, for the Miami Heat vs Atlanta Hawks? - Bolavip US

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



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



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



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



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



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


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



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


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


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


        

        

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NY Yankees reportedly face setback after $56 million ace removed from trade discussions - Bolavip US

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



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



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



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



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



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



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


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



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

Former Cubs player makes major admission about Alex Bregman’s future with the Red Sox

Former Cubs player makes major admission about Alex Bregman’s future with the Red Sox - Bolavip US

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



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



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



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



&lt;p&gt;JJ Bleday is coming off a challenging 2025 campaign with the Athletics, where &lt;strong&gt;he posted a .212 batting average, 14 home runs, 39 RBIs, and a .698 OPS across 98 games.&lt;/strong&gt; Despite the statistical dip from his breakout 2024 season, he remains an intriguing addition for the Cincinnati Reds, who recently signed him to a one-year, $1.4 million deal. &lt;/p&gt;



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


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



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



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



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



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

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

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

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



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



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



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



&lt;p&gt;Despite a few re-signings, critics argue that the team’s pace is frustrating, especially given other franchises making bold moves. Thomas Carannante of &lt;em&gt;Yanks Go Yard&lt;/em&gt; noted that the Yankees’ slow action contrasts sharply with small-market teams like the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-pirates&quot;&gt;Pittsburgh Pirates&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, who have already bolstered their roster.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251227_BUS_552101_Cody-Bellinger-throwing-a-ball_e35d6bef.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Cody Bellinger &quot; class=&quot;wp-image-469976&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Cody Bellinger #35 of the Yankees in action during the game against the Astros. Ishika Samant/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



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


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


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


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

        

        

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

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



&lt;p&gt;Last winter reshaped the New York baseball landscape, as the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;New York Mets&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; aggressively pulled key talent away from their crosstown rivals. That context alone has fueled speculation that Bellinger could be the next headline name to cross borough lines, especially with the Mets again searching for outfield reinforcements.&lt;/p&gt;



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



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



&lt;p&gt;That confidence was reinforced by veteran MLB insider Jon Heyman, who addressed the situation directly while discussing the Yankees’ offseason priorities. &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;The Yankees have made him their priority and seem pretty confident that, unlike superstar Juan Soto, he won’t skip to Queens&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Heyman wrote, pushing back on the idea that the Mets pose a serious threat in this pursuit.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251227_BUS_552012_cody-bellinger-yankees-3_d4f537da.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-552018&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Cody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees slides into home plate to score a run. Ishika Samant/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



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


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


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


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


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


        

        

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



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



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



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



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



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



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


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

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

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

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nigeria&quot;&gt;Nigeria&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;will square off with&lt;strong&gt; Tunisia &lt;/strong&gt;in the Matchday 2 of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/africa-cup-of-nations&quot;&gt;2025 Africa Cup of Nations&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;group stage. Here’s all the key information, including the match date, kickoff time, and streaming options for fans in the United States.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/stream/live/preview/bein-sports/?title=Watch+the+Africa+Cup+of+Nations+Online+with+fuboTV&amp;amp;irad=638202&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;[Watch Nigeria vs Tunisia online in the US on Fubo]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Nigeria vs Tunisia in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Catch this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025 Africa Cup of Nations&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;clash between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Nigeria &lt;/strong&gt;and &lt;strong&gt;Tunisia &lt;/strong&gt;live in the USA, streaming on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/stream/live/preview/bein-sports/?title=Watch+the+Africa+Cup+of+Nations+Online+with+fuboTV&amp;amp;irad=638202&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;Fubo&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Other options: Fanatiz USA, &lt;a&gt;beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español and beIN SPORTS Connect&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

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

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

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



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



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



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ronaldo’s two-goal performance highlights his continued impact on Al Nassr&lt;/strong&gt;, offering both scoring prowess and leadership as the team chases another league title. His consistency keeps the spotlight firmly on the superstar as he adds to his staggering career tally.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot; data-width=&quot;500&quot; data-dnt=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;GOATTTTTTTTTT🐐🐐🐐&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/2uxxlr8kv7&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/2uxxlr8kv7&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— The Nassr Tribune™️ (@AlNassrTribune) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/AlNassrTribune/status/2004937153697230975?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;December 27, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;script async=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js&quot; charset=&quot;utf-8&quot;&gt;&lt;/script&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;How did Ronaldo score?&lt;/h2&gt;



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


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



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



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&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot; data-width=&quot;500&quot; data-dnt=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;Cristiano’s 2nd goal from the stands!&lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/AGP9b2RbG7&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/AGP9b2RbG7&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Al Nassr Zone (@TheNassrZone) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/TheNassrZone/status/2004942600873410711?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;December 27, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;script async=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js&quot; charset=&quot;utf-8&quot;&gt;&lt;/script&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;The comfortable win reinforces &lt;strong&gt;Al Nassr’s position at the top of the table&lt;/strong&gt;, with Ronaldo’s goals once again serving as the foundation for a dominant league performance.&lt;/p&gt;


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

        

        

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

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

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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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

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

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

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



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



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



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



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



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Arsenal &lt;/strong&gt;face&lt;strong&gt; Brighton &lt;/strong&gt;this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Saturday, December 27&lt;/strong&gt;, for the 2025/2026&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Premier League&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Matchday 18. Kickoff is set for&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;10:00 AM (ET).&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1084&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251227_BUS_551877_Yasin-Ayari_45b9dc40.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1084&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-551887&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Yasin Ayari of Brighton &amp;amp; Hove – Steve Bardens/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



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



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



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



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

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

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

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