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&lt;p&gt;In many cases, those records grew during extended rebuilds, unstable ownership periods, or eras when talent gaps were impossible to close quickly. &lt;strong&gt;The losses accumulated season after season&lt;/strong&gt;, often masking the complexity behind them.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This side of the league’s history reveals how &lt;strong&gt;longevity can exist without success&lt;/strong&gt;. It traces careers built on persistence, circumstance and difficult assignments, offering a quieter but revealing portrait of life on an NFL sideline.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Who are the coaches with the most losses in the NFL?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;When the history of the NFL is measured by wins and losses, it often highlights the game’s greats, but it also tells another story: &lt;strong&gt;one of coaches who stuck around long enough to collect the most defeats&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Longevity at the highest level almost inevitably leads to harsh cumulative numbers, especially when combined with rebuilding years, franchise instability and regular season grind. In that sense, a handful of names stand out for having lost more games than any other head coaches in league history. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;At the top of the list and in a somewhat ironic twist is &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bill-belichick&quot;&gt;Bill Belichick&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, who, despite being one of the most successful coaches in NFL history, also ranks among those with the most career losses, accumulated primarily during his long tenure with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots&quot;&gt;New England Patriots&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;His career regular-season losses reached 165&lt;/strong&gt;, tying him with &lt;strong&gt;Dan Reeves&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Jeff Fisher&lt;/strong&gt; for the most in NFL history by the end of the 2024 season. Including postseason losses pushes that total even higher, tying him with &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-landry&quot;&gt;Tom Landry&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; at 178 overall.&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_20251223_BUS_550272_Bill-Belichick-2-1_de1d706e.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-550304&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Bill Belichick (Source: Al Bello/Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Reeves and Fisher also occupy prominent spots on this list, each with long careers that spanned multiple teams and decades. Dan compiled his losses across stops with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-broncos&quot;&gt;Broncos&lt;/a&gt;, Giants and Falcons, while Jeff’s total came from an extended run in Tennessee and with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams&quot;&gt;Rams&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Their high loss totals reflect not just struggles but sheer tenure: both coached more than two decades in the league, allowing their &lt;strong&gt;cumulative records to grow larger than almost anyone else’s&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Taken together, these coaches illustrate how NFL history rewards endurance and sometimes punishes it statistically, even for those who are among the most recognized names in the sport. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Longevity, in many cases, is inseparable from being counted among the “leaders” in losses, simply because coaching in the NFL for decades means facing dozens of elite teams year after year.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The playoffs are now a reality for the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-francisco-49ers&quot;&gt;San Francisco 49ers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, and their Monday Night Football win over the Colts opened the door for three other teams to clinch a postseason berth. &lt;strong&gt;George Kittle&lt;/strong&gt; was one of the night’s standout performers, though he was unable to finish the game at full strength.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Midway through the second quarter of the game, the TE suffered a scare when one of his ankles appeared to get caught in the turf while running a route. &lt;strong&gt;Defensive coverage and the artificial surface were among the factors that may have contributed to the setback.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“My concern level? &lt;strong&gt;I don’t think it’s a high-ankle sprain&lt;/strong&gt;, so we’ll take it one day at a time and go from there,”&lt;/em&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/george-kittle&quot;&gt;Kittle&lt;/a&gt; said during his press conference. &lt;em&gt;“It happened in the second quarter. I feel like I got hip dropped, &lt;strong&gt;ankle got stuck in the grass or the turf, the cork turf, really weird field&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Tried to tape it up, went in in the third quarter, really got worse from there. If I can’t run very fast or plant I think it’s better to have other tight ends in there making plays.”&lt;/em&gt;&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;George Kittle –&lt;br&gt;Aggravated a left ankle sprain here while trying to cut. Pretty sure he injured it earlier in the game and has been trying to play through it.&lt;br&gt;Feeling it out on the sideline now but deemed Questionable &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/k7LfpqNHdY&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/k7LfpqNHdY&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Jeff Mueller, PT, DPT (@jmthrivept) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/jmthrivept/status/2003309375637889321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;December 23, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt; 



&lt;h2&gt;George Kittle’s season in the Bay&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;George Kittle continues to be a vital asset for the San Francisco 49ers’ offense this season, showcasing his elite playmaking ability and reliability. With &lt;strong&gt;52 receptions for 599 receiving yards&lt;/strong&gt;, he has consistently moved the chains while maintaining a solid average of 11.5 yards per catch. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Furthermore, his 7 touchdowns highlight his efficiency as a premier red-zone threat, proving once again why he remains one of the most dominant tight ends in the league.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The race for the NFC’s No. 1 seed&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The San Francisco &lt;strong&gt;49ers control their own destiny in a high-stakes race for the NFC West and the conference’s top seed&lt;/strong&gt;. Currently battling the Seahawks, Rams, Eagles and Bears for positioning, San Francisco will look to capitalize on its final two games at Levi’s Stadium. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;By hosting both the Bears and the Seahawks at home, &lt;strong&gt;the 49ers have a golden opportunity to leapfrog their rivals&lt;/strong&gt; and secure home-field advantage for the postseason.&lt;/p&gt;

George Kittle provides major injury update following 49ers’ MNF victory

George Kittle provides major injury update following 49ers’ MNF victory - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/video-dk-metcalf-throws-punch-to-fan-during-lions-vs-steelers&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DK Metcalf&lt;/strong&gt; got in the eye of the storm by &lt;strong&gt;throwing a punch at a fan&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; during the &lt;strong&gt;Pittsburgh Steelers&lt;/strong&gt;‘ win over the &lt;strong&gt;Detroit Lions&lt;/strong&gt; on Sunday, and it didn’t take long for the &lt;strong&gt;NFL&lt;/strong&gt; to take action.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On Monday, the league announced its decision to &lt;strong&gt;hand the wide receiver a two-game suspension for “conduct detrimental to the NFL,”&lt;/strong&gt; which could leave &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers&quot;&gt;Aaron Rodgers&lt;/a&gt; without a key weapon&lt;/strong&gt; to finish the regular season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;Metcalf’s actions violate league policy, which specifies that ‘players may not enter the stands or otherwise confront fans at any time on game day&lt;/strong&gt; and…if a player makes unnecessary physical contact with a fan in any way that constitutes unsportsmanlike conduct or presents crowd-control issues and/or risk of injury, he will be held accountable&lt;/em&gt;‘,” the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; explained in a statement.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Adam Schefter of &lt;em&gt;ESPN&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dk-metcalf&quot;&gt;Metcalf&lt;/a&gt; &lt;strong&gt;plans to appeal the suspension&lt;/strong&gt;, hoping to reduce its length. However, if the two-game ban stands, the wideout &lt;strong&gt;would miss two crucial games&lt;/strong&gt; for the Steelers.&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;Here’s another angle of the altercation between DK Metcalf and Lions fan Ryan Kennedy, who is seen moving down from his seat to the front row in order to confront Metcalf — one of several videos that are likely to be part of the appeal. &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/TyNKlHYE9l&quot;&gt;https://t.co/TyNKlHYE9l&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/Q3iS3FqcDt&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/Q3iS3FqcDt&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/2003230823219335654?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;December 22, 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;Which games would Metcalf miss with Rodgers’ Steelers?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Week 17&lt;/strong&gt; will see Pittsburgh hit the road to take &lt;strong&gt;on the Cleveland Browns&lt;/strong&gt;, whereas the regular season finale sets up a &lt;strong&gt;home clash against division rivals Baltimore Ravens&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers&quot;&gt;Steelers&lt;/a&gt; could clinch a playoff spot with a Ravens loss to the Green Bay Packers on Saturday, but a win over the Browns on Sunday will also be enough. Even so, missing Metcalf would be a significant blow for Rodgers.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This season, the former Seattle Seahawks star &lt;strong&gt;has been quite a reliable weapon for the veteran quarterback&lt;/strong&gt;, with Metcalf recording &lt;strong&gt;59 catches for 850 yards and six touchdowns&lt;/strong&gt; in 2025.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How much money would Metcalf lose by the suspension?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Schefter, the two-game suspension would cost Metcalf &lt;strong&gt;$277,778 per game, making it $555,556 in total&lt;/strong&gt; for the two games. Therefore, his intention to appeal is not only to help Rodgers and the Steelers secure a postseason berth, but also to avoid losing a significant amount of money.&lt;/p&gt;

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NFL punishes DK Metcalf for altercation with fan during Steelers’ win over Lions

&lt;p&gt;When naming contenders ahead of any &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; season, the &lt;strong&gt;Dallas Cowboys&lt;/strong&gt;’ name can’t be overlooked. However, for some time now, &lt;strong&gt;Jerry Jones&lt;/strong&gt;’ team has struggled to reach the decisive stages, even with a great quarterback like &lt;strong&gt;Dak Prescott&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This season was no exception, &lt;strong&gt;even without securing a playoff berth&lt;/strong&gt;, and perhaps recognizing that new names leading the first team—like &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brian-schottenheimer&quot;&gt;Brian Schottenheimer&lt;/a&gt;—were part of a restructuring process for America’s Team.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In recent comments to the press reported by insider Jon Machota via his X account, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dak-prescott&quot;&gt;Prescott&lt;/a&gt; made an important statement about the team’s top executive, saying &lt;strong&gt;he will do everything in his power to help build an even more competitive squad.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Maybe as much here recently as I’ve seen. Whether it’s him against the clock and him knowing, which he’ll tell you that …&lt;strong&gt;You can tell he’s excited to help this team to make moves and do whatever he can in his power&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; the QB stated.&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_20251222_BUS_549999_jerry-jones-dak-prescott_67186a8a.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Dak Prescott and Jerry Jones&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-550031&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Quarterback Dak Prescott #4 and team owner Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Jones aims for fourth ring with the Cowboys&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Looking ahead to the next season, the Dallas Cowboys remain focused on securing their fourth Super Bowl ring under the ownership of Jerry Jones. While Jones led the franchise to a legendary dynasty in the 1990s—&lt;strong&gt;capturing three championships in 1993, 1994, and 1996 (Super Bowls XXVII, XXVIII, and XXX&lt;/strong&gt;)—the team has faced a long title drought since then. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;As the Cowboys enter 2026, the organization is under immense pressure to build a roster capable of ending that streak and cementing &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jerry-jones&quot;&gt;Jerry Jones&lt;/a&gt;‘ legacy with a long-awaited fourth Lombardi Trophy.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Looking to strengthen key areas&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Heading into the 2026 offseason, &lt;strong&gt;the Cowboys may prioritize finding an elite edge rusher&lt;/strong&gt; to fill the massive void left by their top defensive star Micah Parsons. Beyond the pass rush, the front office is expected to target a reliable starting offensive tackle to stabilize the line and a shutdown cornerback to solidify a secondary that has struggled with consistency throughout the year.&lt;/p&gt;

Dak Prescott makes something clear about Jerry Jones ahead of next Cowboys season

Dak Prescott makes something clear about Jerry Jones ahead of next Cowboys season - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Kansas City Chiefs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; will enter a whole new era. That will include moving out of the legendary &lt;strong&gt;Arrowhead &lt;/strong&gt;Stadium, with a date set for the relocation. New information has come out regarding this topic.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On Monday, &lt;strong&gt;the Chiefs announced an agreement with the State of Kansas to play their games there from 2031 and onwards&lt;/strong&gt;. After months of speculation, team owner and CEO &lt;strong&gt;Clark Hunt&lt;/strong&gt; confirmed the decision.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Today we are excited to take another momentous step for the future of the franchise&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://newstadium.chiefs.com/&quot;&gt;Hunt said in an official statement&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;em&gt;“In the years ahead, we look forward to designing and building a state-of-the-art domed stadium and mixed-use district in Wyandotte County, and a best-in-class training facility, team headquarters, and mixed-use district in Olathe, &lt;strong&gt;totaling a minimum of $4 billion of development in the State of Kansas.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;“&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;It’s a bigger relocation than expected&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Not only are the Chiefs leaving an iconic venue, but they are leaving the state of Missouri altogether. They are leaving a football stadium to build a “&lt;em&gt;state-of-the-art” &lt;/em&gt;venue in Kansas. Not only that, &lt;strong&gt;they will host a major year-round carrousel of events.&lt;/strong&gt; It’s a huge change for one of the most prominent teams in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&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_20251222_BUS_550039_Arrowhead-Stadium_06407bff.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Arrowhead&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-498836&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Arrowhead Stadium.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Chiefs also announced that the new facility will &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;rival that of any sports-anchored developmente anywhere in the country&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;.” Hunt announced that it will bring plenty of top-tier talent to the Chiefs and the whole state of Kansas.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How will this affect Chiefs Kingdom?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Hunt, &lt;strong&gt;Chiefs Kingdom “&lt;em&gt;is the heartbeat of this organization&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;. You are the reason we do what we do. And I can’t wait to stand beside you as we approach this next chapter in Chiefs history&lt;/em&gt;.” However, the Chiefs are in Missouri. Hence, how this translates to when the team goes to Kansas will be a sight to see.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Chiefs have a 257-163-1 regular season record at Arrowhead&lt;/strong&gt;. They also have a 14-8 record in the playoffs playing there as well. It’s the loudest stadium in America and it will be weird to see them playing elsewhere.&lt;/p&gt;

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When are the Chiefs leaving Arrowhead? Clark Hunt confirms final decision - Bolavip US

When are the Chiefs leaving Arrowhead? Clark Hunt confirms final decision

&lt;p&gt;The impressive numbers posted by &lt;strong&gt;Munetaka Murakami&lt;/strong&gt; during his tenure with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows drew the attention of &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; powerhouses such as 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;, &lt;strong&gt;New York Mets&lt;/strong&gt;, and the &lt;strong&gt;Philadelphia Phillies&lt;/strong&gt;. Ultimately, and against all odds, the Japanese star opted to pass on those opportunities and became the newest member of the &lt;strong&gt;Chicago White Sox&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;His decision was far from random. Murakami revealed in a recent interview with Chris Getz on the &lt;em&gt;White Sox Podcast&lt;/em&gt; that &lt;strong&gt;he felt destined to arrive on the South Side of Chicago&lt;/strong&gt;, where he believes the young talent around him will help lead to major success.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I feel &lt;strong&gt;there are lot of exciting young players here&lt;/strong&gt;. Just as my career panned out in Japan, I went to a team that was very young and we got to the promised land of winning the championship there. I kinda feel something similar here, &lt;strong&gt;I feel like I’m destined to be here&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; he said through his translator, via Chuck Garfien of &lt;em&gt;CHSN&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Murakami leaves the NPB after eight years and &lt;strong&gt;joins the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-white-sox&quot;&gt;White Sox&lt;/a&gt; on a two-year, $34 million deal&lt;/strong&gt;. From now on, all eyes will be on what the Japanese star can do to help the team improve on last season’s performance.&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;Munetaka Murakami on why he chose to sign with the White Sox:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;“I feel like I’m destined to be here.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Interviews with Murakami and Chris Getz on the White Sox Podcast:&lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/gHXRk5P6n6&quot;&gt;https://t.co/gHXRk5P6n6&lt;/a&gt; 🎙🎧 &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/0eFeJqhbae&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/0eFeJqhbae&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Chuck Garfien (@ChuckGarfien) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/ChuckGarfien/status/2003291653960806805?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;December 23, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Murakami’s incredible numbers in the NPB&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;During his eight-year tenure with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows, Murakami has solidified his status as Japan’s premier power-hitting corner infielder. Across seven full seasons in the NPB, &lt;strong&gt;he launched a staggering 246 home runs&lt;/strong&gt;, highlighted by a historic 2022 campaign where&lt;strong&gt; he belted 56 long balls&lt;/strong&gt; to break the single-season record for a Japanese-born player.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;His consistent production and elite slugging ability have not only made him a superstar in the NPB but also one of the most feared hitters in international baseball.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Passing on major alternatives&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Before choosing to sign with the Chicago White Sox, Munetaka Murakami was the subject of an intense bidding war involving several major franchises. While the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;Mets&lt;/a&gt;, Yankees, and &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-phillies&quot;&gt;Phillies&lt;/a&gt; emerged as the primary candidates for his services&lt;/strong&gt;, he ultimately turned down their offers. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Additionally, several other teams—including the Padres, Diamondbacks, Angels, and Giants—were among those that inquired about his conditions and expressed strong interest in the Japanese slugger before he made his final decision.&lt;/p&gt;

Munetaka Murakami explains why he chose White Sox despite NY Yankees, NY Mets, and Phillies interest

Munetaka Murakami explains why he chose White Sox despite NY Yankees, NY Mets, and Phillies interest - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-blue-jays&quot;&gt;Toronto Blue Jays&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; may no longer be in pole position to sign &lt;strong&gt;Kyle Tucker&lt;/strong&gt;, despite early optimism surrounding their pursuit of the star outfielder. Toronto had been viewed as a serious contender after showing strong interest early in the offseason, but recent reporting suggests the situation is evolving.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As free agency unfolds, the &lt;strong&gt;Blue Jays appear to be reassessing their roster priorities&lt;/strong&gt;. While adding a middle-of-the-order bat remains a goal, internal needs could push the front office in a different direction than originally expected.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;That shift was highlighted by MLB insider &lt;em&gt;Ken Rosenthal&lt;/em&gt;, who suggested Toronto’s focus may now be centered more heavily on infield upgrades rather than the outfield. &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;Their greater need is in the infield,&lt;/strong&gt;”&lt;/em&gt; Rosenthal said, noting that while Tucker remains in play, the Blue Jays’ roster construction points elsewhere.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Infield focus could alter Toronto’s plans&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Rosenthal explained that &lt;strong&gt;Toronto’s interest in Tucker and other outfielders has not disappeared&lt;/strong&gt;, but positional needs may dictate how aggressively the club pursues them. If the Blue Jays prioritize addressing the infield, it could significantly reduce their chances of landing Tucker.&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_20251223_BUS_550208_Kyle-Tucker-6_d63ad023.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-550209&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Kyle Tucker #30 with the Cubs high fives teammates during pregame. Michael Reaves/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Blue Jays have been linked to high-profile infield options such as &lt;strong&gt;Bo Bichette&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-bregman&quot;&gt;Alex Bregman&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, both of whom could reshape the lineup and defensive alignment. Adding either player would likely require a major financial commitment and could effectively remove Toronto from the Tucker sweepstakes.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Tucker remains one of the top talents available, coming off a season in which he hit&lt;strong&gt; .266 with 22 home runs and 73 RBIs.&lt;/strong&gt; However, fit and roster balance may ultimately outweigh pure star power in Toronto’s decision-making.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Tucker’s visit is still viewed positively&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Earlier this offseason, Tucker visited the Blue Jays’ spring training facility in Dunedin, Florida, a meeting that was described as productive by manager &lt;strong&gt;John Schneider&lt;/strong&gt;. The conversation focused on the organization’s long-term direction and competitive outlook.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;694a70dde2d53b59fb2f069b&quot; data-title=&quot;What should the Blue Jays prioritize this offseason?&quot; data-options=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;It was very productive&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Schneider said. &lt;em&gt;“Great, great player. And it’s not a surprise his skillset fits exactly what we’re doing. So, we’ll see where the next couple (of) weeks lead.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

MLB Rumors: Blue Jays receive concerning update on Kyle Tucker free agency pursuit

NY Yankees, Cubs and other teams warned as deadline nears in MLB pursuit of Tatsuya Imai, Okamoto and Takahashi

Phillies poach big-time talent who played for the Braves as part of their new idea of success going forward

MLB Rumors: Blue Jays receive concerning update on Kyle Tucker free agency pursuit - Bolavip US

Blue Jays receive concerning update on Tucker free agency pursuit

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-dodgers&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Los Angeles Dodgers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; have set their sights on defending their World Series title in 2025. With changes in the roster and anticipated major announcements regarding players such as Cody Bellinger or Kyle Tucker during the offseason, &lt;strong&gt;Andrew Friedman&lt;/strong&gt;, their President of Baseball Operations, has hinted at the possibility of re-signing notable players for the upcoming season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to &lt;em&gt;Dodgers Nation&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Friedman addressed the potential return of Evan Phillips to the Dodgers next year.&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;em&gt;“We’ve had several discussions with Evan and his agent. With him recovering from surgery, he will take some time and look to sign after he starts throwing off the mound as his rehab progresses,”&lt;/em&gt; Friedman stated.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With Friedman’s comments, expectations are for the Dodgers to re-sign Phillips by mid-2026 when he becomes a free agent. &lt;strong&gt;The team plans to negotiate once he’s fully recovered from his injury.&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;em&gt;“Evan has played a crucial role in our past successes, and we remain in dialogue about his return,”&lt;/em&gt; Friedman added, referencing the potential rejoining of Phillips.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What’s the injury that Phillips is dealing with?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Phillips is currently recovering from Tommy John surgery, which was necessitated by a damaged ulnar collateral ligament requiring reconstruction. This situation leaves&lt;strong&gt; some uncertainty regarding the return of the 31-year-old right-handed pitcher.&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_20251223_BUS_550239_Evan-Phillips_8e3957ef.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Evan Phillips&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-259685&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Evan Phillips.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, if he recovers in time, Phillips could significantly bolster the Dodgers’ roster during the latter part of the regular season. Given &lt;strong&gt;the length of the season and his past performance with the team, he could be a valuable asset.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Phillips reportedly has another suitor for the next season&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While Phillips continues his recovery, reports suggest that the Dodgers are not the only team interested in adding him to their roster. &lt;strong&gt;The Boston Red Sox have also expressed interest in signing him for the 2026 MLB season&lt;/strong&gt;, according to &lt;em&gt;Tim Healey of the Boston Globe&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite the challenges of Phillips’ return to the reigning champions’ roster next year, Friedman’s statements and the Red Sox’s interest &lt;strong&gt;could bode well for his comeback to the MLB following his difficult injury.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;694a9cd4e2d53b59fb2f069e&quot; data-title=&quot;Which decision do you think Phillips is going to make?&quot; data-options=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

Andrew Friedman reveals Dodgers’ potential re-signing announcement for next year

Andrew Friedman reveals Dodgers' potential re-signing announcement for next year - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-phillies&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Philadelphia Phillies&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; stand as one of the franchises eager to make a strong comeback in Major League Baseball. The disappointing end to last season left their fanbase anxious about the franchise’s chances of securing a World Series title in the near future. However, the Phillies have demonstrably committed to doing everything possible to achieve this goal, with numerous new additions to their roster.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Among these new additions is Brad Keller, who joined the Phillies during the offseason. He shared insights into one of the key factors that influenced his decision: pitching coach Caleb Cotham. &lt;strong&gt;In an interview with &lt;em&gt;Bleacher Report’s Tim Kelly&lt;/em&gt;, Keller discussed Cotham’s impact.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I heard amazing things about Caleb,”&lt;/em&gt; Keller stated. &lt;em&gt;“I’ve played with Drew Pomeranz, who is really close with him, and he’s spoken about Caleb before. We had a substantial conversation on Wednesday, and &lt;strong&gt;it was great to hear his thoughts because he thinks very similarly to how I think about things.&lt;/strong&gt;“&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In these comments, Keller expressed his enthusiasm for being coached by Cotham and appreciated how he interacts with the team. In addition to his discussion about Caleb, Keller noted that talking to Pomeranz was pivotal in his decision-making process. &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“It really helped me out to feel like I was comfortable landing here,” &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;Keller remarked.&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_20251223_BUS_549972_Brad-Keller-pitching-1_b171549f.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Brad Keller pitching&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-550235&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Brad Keller #40 of the Chicago Cubs delivers a pitch.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Keller’s main Reason for signing with the Phillies&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Apart from the coaching staff, Keller revealed in an interview with &lt;em&gt;MLB insider Jeff Skversky&lt;/em&gt; that &lt;strong&gt;his primary motivation to play for the Phillies next season is his championship aspirations with the team.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Once you get a taste of what winning is really like, you want to go for all. So the Phillies &lt;strong&gt;have a track record that speaks for itself.&lt;/strong&gt; It’s always a team that’s competitive on the field,”&lt;/em&gt; Keller explained.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Keller’s stats in the last season with the Cubs&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Having reached the postseason with his team, Keller’s motivation translated into impressive statistics during the 2025 MLB season. He recorded a 2.07 ERA, &lt;strong&gt;allowing just four home runs, 18 runs, and 45 hits in 69.1 innings pitched, with 75 strikeouts and a 0.962 WHIP.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;These numbers serve as a strong introduction for the 30-year-old pitcher, who aspires to become an MLB champion and sees the Phillies &lt;strong&gt;as having the potential to achieve this in the 2026 MLB season.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;694a9326e2d53b59fb2f069d&quot; data-title=&quot;Can Keller help the Phillies to win the World Series next year?&quot; data-options=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

Phillies’ new acquisition Brad Keller adds to Philadelphia’s appeal among other destinations

Phillies' new acquisition Brad Keller adds to Philadelphia's appeal among other destinations - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;New York Mets&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;continue to reshape their roster as one of the most active teams of the offseason, and their latest move could open the door to another high-profile addition. &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/ny-mets-make-key-move-with-sights-on-the-future-after-trade-with-athletics&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York traded longtime infielder Jeff McNeil to the Oakland Athletics&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; on Monday, marking yet another significant change for a team undergoing a notable transformation.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;McNeil’s departure followed a series of roster shifts that have altered the Mets’ core over the past two months. The club also traded outfielder &lt;strong&gt;Brandon Nimmo &lt;/strong&gt;earlier in the offseason, while &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pete-alonso&quot;&gt;Pete Alonso&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; signed with the &lt;strong&gt;Baltimore Orioles&lt;/strong&gt; and closer&lt;strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/edwin-diaz&quot;&gt;Edwin Díaz&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;joined the&lt;strong&gt; Los Angeles Dodgers &lt;/strong&gt;in free agency, leaving multiple holes across the lineup.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Shortly after McNeil was dealt, reports emerged suggesting the Mets may already be exploring options to address the vacancy in the infield. According to MLB insider Francys Romero, &lt;em&gt;“With Jeff McNeil gone, the &lt;strong&gt;Mets are believed to be exploring Ketel Marte&lt;/strong&gt;, or at least discussing him in trade talks, per an industry source,”&lt;/em&gt; a report that immediately drew attention across the league.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Why Ketel Marte fits the Mets’ needs&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Marte remains one of the most accomplished second basemen in baseball &lt;/strong&gt;and brings a résumé that includes three All-Star selections, two Silver Slugger Awards, and the 2023 NLCS MVP honor during Arizona’s run to the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/world-series&quot;&gt;World Series&lt;/a&gt;. His switch-hitting ability and postseason experience would provide immediate stability to a Mets lineup that has lost several veteran contributors this winter.&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_20251223_BUS_550201_marte-1_202cd0f1.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-550202&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Ketel Marte #4 of the Arizona Diamondbacks spits as he hits a RBI double. C. Morgan Engel/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The 31-year-old also offers defensive versatility&lt;/strong&gt;, having logged time at both second base and in the outfield, which could appeal to a Mets front office focused on roster flexibility as it reshapes the team for 2026.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Arizona’s position and trade outlook&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Although&lt;strong&gt; Marte signed a six-year, $116.5 million extension&lt;/strong&gt; with the Diamondbacks in April and expressed a desire to remain in Arizona long-term, the organization has reportedly listened to inquiries this offseason.&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-alex-bregman-draws-interest-from-unexpected-nl-suitor&quot;&gt; Arizona has also emerged as a surprise suitor for Alex Bregman&lt;/a&gt;,&lt;/strong&gt; signaling a willingness to explore multiple roster paths.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;694a66efe2d53b59fb2f069a&quot; data-title=&quot;Should the Mets pursue a trade for Ketel Marte this offseason?&quot; data-options=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;For now, any potential deal involving the Mets appears to be exploratory rather than imminent. Still, with several lineup gaps to address and the offseason far from over, &lt;strong&gt;New York’s interest in Marte &lt;/strong&gt;underscores its intent to remain aggressive as it looks to retool for the upcoming season.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

NY Mets reportedly exploring trade for 3-time All-Star after Jeff McNeil deal

NY Mets reportedly searching for a player with two key traits for the 2026 MLB season

NY Mets reportedly exploring trade for 3-time All-Star after Jeff McNeil deal - Bolavip US

NY Mets reportedly exploring trade for 3-time All-Star after McNeil deal

&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; Tanzania &lt;/strong&gt;in the Matchday 1 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; &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 Tanzania online in the US on Fubo]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Group C opens play at the&lt;strong&gt; 2025 Africa Cup of Nations&lt;/strong&gt; with one of the tournament’s most demanding lineups, led by &lt;strong&gt;Nigeria&lt;/strong&gt;’s attempt to bounce back from a shocking exit in &lt;strong&gt;2026 World Cup qualifying&lt;/strong&gt; after losing the African playoff final to &lt;strong&gt;RC Congo&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Still a continental heavyweight, the &lt;em&gt;Super Eagles&lt;/em&gt; are focused on restoring their reputation, while &lt;strong&gt;Tanzania &lt;/strong&gt;enters looking to build momentum despite an uneven qualifying run and seize the opportunity to challenge a clear favorite right out of the gate.&lt;/p&gt;



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



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nigeria &lt;/strong&gt;take on&lt;strong&gt; Tanzania &lt;/strong&gt;for the Matchday 1 of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025/2026&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Africa Cup of Nations &lt;/strong&gt;group stagethis&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Tuesday, December 23&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;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251223_BUS_550118_Novatus-Miroshi-of-Shakhtar-Donetsk_f6c3c0b5.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-550133&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Novatus Miroshi of Tanzania in a game with Shakhtar Donetsk – Selim Sudheimer/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



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



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



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



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

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

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

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/bad-news-for-cristiano-ronaldo-as-fifa-hits-al-nassr-with-strong-punishment&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Al Nassr&lt;/strong&gt; had received troubling news in recent days&lt;/a&gt; ahead of the upcoming season, a development that effectively left them without room to operate in the transfer window and limited their ability to add reinforcements around &lt;strong&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/strong&gt; in Saudi Arabia.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;That situation changed after new clarification from &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/fifa&quot;&gt;FIFA&lt;/a&gt;. According to Fabrizio Romano, &lt;strong&gt;FIFA officially cleared Al Nassr of any irregularities&lt;/strong&gt;, confirming the club now fully complies with regulations and is once again eligible to register new players.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The registration ban that had affected the Saudi Pro League side was &lt;strong&gt;permanently lifted, and the case was formally closed&lt;/strong&gt;. The sanction dated back to an unresolved financial dispute linked to a past transfer, &lt;strong&gt;which had prevented Al Nassr from registering new signings&lt;/strong&gt; despite being active in the market.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;That issue was fully resolved after the club met FIFA’s requirements, removing all remaining restrictions. &lt;strong&gt;The ruling represents a significant boost for Al Nassr&lt;/strong&gt;, which continue moving forward with their sporting and recruitment plans ahead of 2026 and can now operate normally in upcoming transfer windows.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;A title celebrated by Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Al Nassr are scheduled to play in the 2025–26 AFC Champions League Two against Al Zawraa SC. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo&quot;&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/a&gt; is not expected to feature in that match&lt;/strong&gt; and is projected to return for the Saudi Pro League clash against Al Okhdood Club on Saturday, December 27.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;While waiting to rejoin domestic competition, &lt;strong&gt;Ronaldo still had reason to celebrate success linked to the club.&lt;/strong&gt; Although he had not yet lifted an official title with the men’s team, he did celebrate silverware achieved by another Al Nassr squad.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Riyadh-based club’s women’s team &lt;strong&gt;won the Women’s Premier Challenge Cup after defeating Al Ahli 2–0 in the final&lt;/strong&gt;, securing the trophy and drawing attention across the organization.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;art&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/FKTARJRPof&quot;&gt;https://t.co/FKTARJRPof&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/Cristiano/status/2002726115643998243?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;December 21, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Ronaldo acknowledged the achievement on social media, &lt;strong&gt;reacting with applause emojis on his official X account&lt;/strong&gt;. The club responded by thanking him for his continued support, as the Portuguese star remains focused on the objective of capturing his first official title with &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/al%20nassr&quot;&gt;Al Nassr&lt;/a&gt;, a goal that now appears more attainable with transfer restrictions removed.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Since the arrival of &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Inter Miami&lt;/strong&gt; have become a squad with strong &lt;strong&gt;Argentine&lt;/strong&gt; presence, with players such as &lt;strong&gt;Rodrigo De Paul&lt;/strong&gt; already on the roster. Now, Inter are looking to add another high-profile name to that list as they continue to build a competitive project around their core stars.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Herons are showing strong interest &lt;strong&gt;in signing Giovani Lo Celso&lt;/strong&gt; ahead of the next transfer window. According to journalist Gaston Edul, Inter Miami &lt;strong&gt;are monitoring the situation closely and are willing to submit a formal offer&lt;/strong&gt;. At this stage, however, negotiations have not progressed and no proposal has reached Real Betis.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Rosario-born midfielder started the current season as a regular contributor, although he has lost prominence in recent weeks. &lt;strong&gt;He has already appeared in 20 matches, scoring two goals and providing two assists&lt;/strong&gt;, remaining a useful option within the Betis midfield rotation under Manuel Pellegrini.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Significant Argentine presence at Inter Miami&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If the move goes through, &lt;strong&gt;Lo Celso would become the eighth Argentine on Inter Miami’s roster&lt;/strong&gt;, joining Messi, Tadeo Allende, Mateo Silvetti, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/rodrigo-de-paul&quot;&gt;Rodrigo De Paul&lt;/a&gt;, Gonzalo Lujan, Tomas Aviles, and Oscar Ustari. The Argentine core continues to shape the identity of the squad as the club prepares for the upcoming season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped&quot;&gt;
&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-large&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; data-id=&quot;549954&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251222_BUS_549925_lo-celso_e02afcea.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Giovani Lo Celso of Real Betis.&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-549954&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Giovani Lo Celso of Real Betis.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;It is also worth noting that the loan deals of &lt;strong&gt;Rocco Rios Novo, Baltasar Rodriguez, and Marcelo Weigandt have already ended&lt;/strong&gt;. In addition, the Herons are exploring the possibility of adding Facundo Mura, who is also drawing interest from River Plate.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Lo Celso’s need for playing time&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While talks remain quiet, a path forward could open quickly due to &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/giovani-lo-celso&quot;&gt;Lo Celso&lt;/a&gt;’s situation at Sevilla. At 29, &lt;strong&gt;after a strong 2024, his 2025 campaign is marked by inconsistency and muscular injuries that limit his continuity&lt;/strong&gt;. He logged just 83 minutes across the last four matches, a scenario that could ease a potential exit.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Beyond sporting reasons, Betis are also &lt;strong&gt;looking to free up salary space to pursue a new striker&lt;/strong&gt;, making Lo Celso’s sale a viable financial solution. For the midfielder, a move to the United States offers a clear incentive, as it would allow him to reunite daily with Messi and De Paul while regaining the competitive rhythm needed &lt;strong&gt;to stay on the radar of Lionel Scaloni ahead of the 2026 World Cup&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami&quot;&gt;Inter Miami&lt;/a&gt; are viewed as a destination that could provide immediate starts. The club sees Lo Celso as a potential replacement for Tadeo Allende, &lt;strong&gt;who is set to return to Celta de Vigo after his loan spell&lt;/strong&gt;, and as part of a roster that continues to add depth. The Herons have already completed the signing of Sergio Reguilon and are close to securing Canadian goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair, reinforcing a squad that shows no signs of slowing down.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The 2025 calendar year came to a close with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://inside.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/men&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;release of the final&lt;strong&gt; FIFA World Rankings&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, a snapshot that reflected how the top national teams finished the year, including &lt;strong&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/strong&gt;’s &lt;strong&gt;Argentina&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo&quot;&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;’s &lt;strong&gt;Portugal&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Argentina played just one match during the November international window.&lt;strong&gt; A 2–0 victory over Angola in Luanda proved sufficient for &lt;em&gt;La Scaloneta&lt;/em&gt; to hold onto second place&lt;/strong&gt; in the FIFA rankings. France remained third despite recording emphatic wins over Ukraine and Azerbaijan, while Spain stayed firmly at the top.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With a veteran Cristiano Ronaldo, &lt;strong&gt;Portugal closed the year in sixth place&lt;/strong&gt;. The team posted mixed results in November, falling 2–0 to Ireland before responding with a dominant 9–1 win over Armenia. &lt;strong&gt;Those performances allowed Portugal to remain steady in the upper tier of the standings&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Spain maintained their position at the summit &lt;strong&gt;after defeating Georgia 4–0 and drawing 2–2 with Turkiye in their final European World Cup Qualifiers&lt;/strong&gt;. Those results not only secured first place but also set the stage for the already confirmed Finalissima against Argentina, a highly anticipated showdown between Lamine Yamal and &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/a&gt; ahead of the 2026 World Cup.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Teams chasing in the rankings&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;England finished fourth, and Brazil ended the year in fifth place&lt;/strong&gt;. England became the first European nation to secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup after closing the campaign with back-to-back 2–0 victories over Serbia and Albania. Brazil followed with a 2–0 win against Senegal and a 1–1 draw with Tunisia in their final fixtures of the year.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The rest of the top ten was completed by &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portugal&quot;&gt;Portugal&lt;/a&gt;, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and Croatia&lt;/strong&gt;. FIFA confirmed that the next ranking update will be released in January due to the Africa Cup of Nations, with additional changes expected after the March and June international windows ahead of the World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Morocco continued climbing in the FIFA rankings&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Morocco &lt;strong&gt;continued to establish itself as Africa’s strongest national team&lt;/strong&gt;. After lifting the Arab Cup with a final victory over Jordan, Morocco climbed to 11th place. That rise positioned them within striking distance of the top ten, particularly with the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, which they will host.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Top 10 of the FIFA World Rankings&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;Spain – &lt;strong&gt;1877.18&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/argentina&quot;&gt;Argentina&lt;/a&gt; – &lt;strong&gt;1873.33&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;France – &lt;strong&gt;1870.00&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;England – &lt;strong&gt;1834.12&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Brazil – &lt;strong&gt;1760.46&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Portugal – &lt;strong&gt;1760.38&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Netherlands – &lt;strong&gt;1756.27&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Belgium – &lt;strong&gt;1730.71&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Germany – &lt;strong&gt;1724.15&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Croatia – &lt;strong&gt;1716.88&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;

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Messi's Argentina, Ronaldo's Portugal unchanged in last FIFA Ranking update of 2025

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/benfica&quot;&gt;Benfica&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;will square off with&lt;strong&gt; Famalicao &lt;/strong&gt;in the Matchday 15 showdown of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025/2026&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/primeira-liga&quot;&gt;Primeira Liga&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;season. Fans in the USA can find all the essential details here, including kickoff times, TV channels, and streaming options 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.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/9223539?irad=391736&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;[Watch Benfica vs Famalicao online in the US on Fubo]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;A pivotal &lt;strong&gt;Primeira Liga&lt;/strong&gt; clash could shape the race near the top of the standings, with &lt;strong&gt;Benfica &lt;/strong&gt;entering third on 32 points, eight behind leaders &lt;strong&gt;Porto &lt;/strong&gt;and three back of second-place &lt;strong&gt;Sporting &lt;/strong&gt;in the &lt;strong&gt;Champions League&lt;/strong&gt; hunt.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With little room for mistakes, &lt;em&gt;As Aguias&lt;/em&gt; know victories are essential, but they’ll be challenged by a determined &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/famalicao&quot;&gt;Famalicao&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;side sitting three points behind &lt;strong&gt;Gil Vicente&lt;/strong&gt; for the final continental qualification spot, giving both teams plenty at stake in this matchup.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Benfica vs Famalicao match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Benfica &lt;/strong&gt;host&lt;strong&gt; Famalicao &lt;/strong&gt;in a Matchday 15 clash of the 2025/2026&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Primeira Liga&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Monday, December 22&lt;/strong&gt;, with kickoff scheduled for&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;3:45 PM (ET).&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251222_BUS_549521_Enzo-Barrenechea_68613b88.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-549534&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Enzo Barrenechea of SL Benfica – Gualter Fatia/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Benfica vs Famalicao: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ET&lt;/strong&gt;: 3:45 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CT&lt;/strong&gt;: 2:45 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MT&lt;/strong&gt;: 1:45 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PT&lt;/strong&gt;: 12:45 PM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Benfica vs Famalicao in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Catch this 2025-26&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Primeira Liga&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;clash between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Benfica &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Famalicao &lt;/strong&gt;in the USA on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/9223539?irad=391736&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;Fubo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Additional viewing options include Fanatiz, GOLTV, Benfica TV INT. and GolTV Espanol.&lt;/p&gt;

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Where to watch Benfica vs Famalicao live for in the USA: 2025/2026 Primeira Liga - Bolavip US

SOCCER

&lt;p&gt;&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; have been through the wringer in the 2025 &lt;strong&gt;college football&lt;/strong&gt; season. With one game left on the schedule, Texas is already putting together its roster for next year. On that note, &lt;strong&gt;DeAndre Moore Jr. &lt;/strong&gt;has made up his mind, announcing his decision to the program in Austin.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Moore Jr. struggled to establish himself as a bona fide No. 1 wide receiver in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-longhorns&quot;&gt;Longhorns&lt;/a&gt;’ offense. With Manning and company having a tough time at different stages of the &lt;strong&gt;NCAA &lt;/strong&gt;season, it was only logical for the junior wideout to be inconsistent week in and week out.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As the 2025 campaign reached an early end for the Longhorns, Moore Jr. faced a crucial decision. The 21-year-old could declare for the &lt;strong&gt;2026 NFL Draft &lt;/strong&gt;or stay for another season in &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football&quot;&gt;college football&lt;/a&gt;. One thing seemed clear: &lt;strong&gt;Moore Jr. wasn’t returning to The Forty Acres&lt;/strong&gt;. Now, that’s been confirmed.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Texas WR DeAndre Moore plans to &lt;strong&gt;enter the NCAA transfer portal&lt;/strong&gt;,” &lt;/em&gt;as reported by &lt;em&gt;On3&lt;/em&gt;. Moore has one year of eligibility remaining, as he was a member of the 2023 recruit class.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Moore Jr.’s stats&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Moore Jr. reeled in 38 catches for &lt;strong&gt;532 receiving yards (second-best on the Longhorns roster) and four touchdowns&lt;/strong&gt; during the 2025 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa&quot;&gt;NCAA&lt;/a&gt; season—his second full campaign in college football. His production was quite similar to his totals from 2024. &lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/college-football/arch-manning-receives-important-statement-from-longhorns-key-teammate-after-his-first-season-as-a-starter-in-the-ncaaf&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;Last year, Moore Jr. caught 37 passes for 456 yards and seven touchdowns. The biggest drop came in the scoring department, along with the fact that Moore Jr. &lt;strong&gt;couldn’t evolve into a clear-cut WR1&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Now, he will transfer to another program, where he hopes to chase silverware while further improving his draft stock. Still, the WR1 title in the 2027 class is virtually secured by Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Moore Jr. couldn’t take over&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Coming off a strong sophomore year in 2024, many believed Moore Jr. was poised for a stellar season with Manning under center. Moore Jr. had been the best receiver outside of Matthew Golden, Isaiah Bond, and tight end Gunnar Helm. &lt;strong&gt;With all three leaving for the NFL&lt;/strong&gt;, it was only reasonable to believe Moore would pick up the slack and take advantage of the opportunity. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, he wasn’t as electric as the Longhorns had hoped, nor was Texas as well-rounded as Moore Jr. would have liked. In the end, a &lt;strong&gt;fresh start might be the best decision&lt;/strong&gt; for both sides. Now, Moore Jr. will draw interest from several powerhouses in college football.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-state&quot;&gt;Washington State&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;will square off with&lt;strong&gt; Utah State &lt;/strong&gt;inthe&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. &lt;/strong&gt;Here you’ll find all the key details, including the official game date, kickoff time, and streaming information, so you don’t miss a moment of this marquee showdown.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/191261?irad=399332&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;[Watch Washington State vs Utah State online in the US on Fubo]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/utah-state&quot;&gt;Utah State&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;’s focus is firmly on the present as it looks to secure its first winning season since 2021 under first-year head coach &lt;strong&gt;Bronco Mendenhall&lt;/strong&gt;, who has stabilized the program despite late-game miscues that limited its progress.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Aggies &lt;/strong&gt;bring sideline continuity into this matchup, while &lt;strong&gt;Washington State&lt;/strong&gt; is navigating transition after &lt;strong&gt;Jimmy Rogers&lt;/strong&gt;’ departure and aiming to reach a winning record before incoming head coach &lt;strong&gt;Kirby Moore&lt;/strong&gt; takes over, setting up an urgency-filled showdown with plenty on the line that fans won’t want to miss.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Washington State vs Utah State match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Washington State &lt;/strong&gt;face&lt;strong&gt; Utah State &lt;/strong&gt;in the&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;2025 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl &lt;/strong&gt;this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Monday, December 22,&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;with kickoff scheduled for&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;2:00 PM (ET).&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251222_BUS_546784_Bryson-Barnes_0d0e3f1c.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-546788&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Bryson Barnes of the Utah State Aggies – Chris Gardner/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Washington State vs Utah State: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



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



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Washington State vs Utah State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Don’t miss the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025 college football&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;showdown between&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Washington State &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Utah State, &lt;/strong&gt;streaming live on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/191261?irad=399332&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;Fubo&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;You can also catch the action on ESPN.&lt;/p&gt;

Where to watch Washington State vs Utah State live in the USA: 2025 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

Where to watch Washington State vs Utah State live in the USA: 2025 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Oregon Ducks&lt;/strong&gt; are set to kick off their 2025 College Football Playoff journey today in a first-round clash against &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-madison&quot;&gt;James Madison&lt;/a&gt;. While the Ducks enter as heavy favorites in front of a raucous home crowd, they face two distinct paths: a &lt;strong&gt;win keeps their national title dreams alive&lt;/strong&gt;, while a loss, though not the literal end of the world, would be a bitter pill to swallow in the high-stakes world of the 12-team playoff.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;A victory at Autzen Stadium would send &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/oregon&quot;&gt;Oregon&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; to the Quarterfinals for a date with Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl.&lt;/strong&gt; This is the outcome the Eugene faithful are banking on; coming off an impressive 11-1 regular season, the Ducks appear poised for a deep postseason run.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, should disaster strike and Oregon fall to the Dukes,&lt;strong&gt; it would mark a heartbreaking end to their campaign.&lt;/strong&gt; For head coach Dan Lanning, currently in his fourth season, an early exit would be a crushing disappointment after the immense effort poured into building this year’s powerhouse roster.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;A historic first meeting&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Remarkably,&lt;strong&gt; this marks the first-ever meeting between Oregon and James Madison&lt;/strong&gt;. While they are newcomers to the matchup, the Dukes are no pushovers. Boasting a 12-1 record and a Sun Belt Championship trophy after defeating Troy, JMU has quickly become a force to be reckoned with since joining the FBS in 2022.&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;Dan Lanning leads &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/oregonfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;@oregonfootball&lt;/a&gt; on the March to Victory 🤩 &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/qrzVrb3TcT&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/qrzVrb3TcT&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/B1Gfootball/status/2002505906714812896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;December 20, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt; 



&lt;p&gt;Oregon knows that being a home favorite is a double-edged sword. That said, the Ducks have been untouchable at Autzen this season,&lt;strong&gt; including a dominant 42-27 win over USC&lt;/strong&gt;. In fact, they’ve essentially dismantled every opponent that has stepped onto their turf this year.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“PFSN Analyst Ryan Guthrie says that Oregon is one of the most complete teams in the field, &lt;strong&gt;built to make a legitimate title run with elite balance,&lt;/strong&gt; physicality on both sides of the ball, and a competitive edge that starts at the top with head coach Dan Lanning,” wrote PFSN College on X.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

What happens if Oregon wins or loses against James Madison today in 2025 CFP?

What happens if Oregon wins or loses against James Madison today in 2025 CFP? - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;Numerically, the season undoubtedly fell short of the expectations for a &lt;strong&gt;Texas Longhorns&lt;/strong&gt; team that, at a minimum, aimed to make the Playoffs. However, perhaps the standout aspect of this campaign is that &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arch-manning&quot;&gt;Arch Manning&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; completed his first experience as a starting QB, helping many of his teammates elevate their game.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Michael Taffee was one of the key players under Steve Sarkisian, and the defensive standout not only highlighted the strong bond he shares with Manning but &lt;strong&gt;also praised his qualities within the team for supporting the squad.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“One of my best friends,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; Taaffe told &lt;em&gt;On3&lt;/em&gt; via Zoom. &lt;em&gt;“He’s always encouraging me to get better and I’m always encouraging him to never stop. He’s a really consistent guy, &lt;strong&gt;he’s a really thoughtful guy, he’s always caring&lt;/strong&gt;, he’s always doing things above and beyond himself.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Additionally, Taaffe commented on Manning’s decision to play for &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-longhorns&quot;&gt;Texas&lt;/a&gt; in 2026: &lt;em&gt;“He’s always got so much going on.&lt;strong&gt; I think he truly believes that significance is more important than success. &lt;/strong&gt;He’s got one of the best platforms in all of college football. I think diving into himself as a leader and trying to give back to his teammates, being a disciple in the locker room, is really important to him.”&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_20251220_BUS_548719_michael-taaffe_dbbc7de9.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Michael Taaffe&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-548736&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Michael Taaffe #16 of the Texas Longhorns.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Arch Manning’s numbers this season at Texas&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Arch Manning has put together a stellar campaign in his first season as the starter for the Texas Longhorns, living up to the immense hype. He finished the regular season with &lt;strong&gt;2,942 passing yards, 24 touchdowns, and only 7 interceptions, proving to be both efficient and explosive. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;His impressive 70.6 QBR reflects his poise and high-level decision-making, solidifying his status as one of the premier quarterbacks in college football and leading Texas back into the national championship conversation.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;No. 16 in Texas&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;One of the most heartwarming stories of the Texas Longhorns’ season is the bond between Arch Manning and safety Michael Taaffe, who &lt;strong&gt;are best friends and both wear No. 16.&lt;/strong&gt; While Manning is the high-profile quarterback, Taaffe—a former walk-on turned All-American—shares the number as a tribute to their late friend and former Westlake teammate, Jackson Coker. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This shared jersey number symbolizes their &lt;em&gt;“annoyingly competitive”&lt;/em&gt; friendship and deep mutual respect, with Taaffe even joking about launching a community service initiative together centered around their common digit.&lt;/p&gt;

Arch Manning receives important statement from Longhorns’ key teammate after his first season as a starter in the NCAAF

Arch Manning receives important statement from Longhorns' key teammate after his first season as a starter in the NCAAF - Bolavip US

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