&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bill-belichick&quot;&gt;Bill Belichick&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; could be back in the NFL very soon. After winning the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; six times with the Patriots and moving to college football as head coach at North Carolina, a report from Josina Anderson confirms interest from several teams.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I’m told there’s been recent interest expressed, at the very least, in speaking with Bill Belichick on a exploratory basis from two teams, per league source. My understanding is Belichick has upper-level personnel still fond of him in Atlanta, New York, Cleveland, whilst all struggling teams going through customary evaluations this time of year. Additionally, I’m told up to 7 more teams are monitoring potential change at head coach (Giants and Titans are open), and up to 3-4 more teams are considering change at general manager, at this time. The Miami Dolphins already have a GM vacancy.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Belichick has strong reasons for an epic comeback. One is to reach Don Shula’s all-time wins record, and the other is to prove that he can win a championship without &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady&quot;&gt;Tom Brady&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; as his quarterback.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Is Bill Belichick retired?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;No. Bill Belichick is not retired and is currently the head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels in college football. Although he publicly said in recent months that he was not interested in the New York Giants, everything could change.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;Does Bill Belichick want to leave North Carolina?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Bill Belichick could leave North Carolina if an attractive NFL offer comes along. The New York Giants are a very interesting destination, as they already have their quarterback of the future in Jaxson Dart.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Anderson notes that Belichick has been on the radar of many teams for a long time. &lt;em&gt;“And with some of these teams, they’re already beyond isolated evaluations and are already charting the Carousel schedule ahead. Again, none of this stuff happens last minute, as I have said every year.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philip-rivers&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Philip Rivers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; has made a surprising return to the NFL at &lt;strong&gt;age 44&lt;/strong&gt;. Now, a report has revealed the &lt;strong&gt;details of his contract&lt;/strong&gt; with the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/indianapolis-colts&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Indianapolis Colts&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, including a &lt;strong&gt;little-known clause&lt;/strong&gt; that may have influenced his decision to come out of retirement.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;When the Colts announced Rivers’ return, many fans initially thought it was a joke. However, the veteran quarterback was &lt;strong&gt;genuinely interested in playing again&lt;/strong&gt;—not only because of his love for football, but also due to a financial and personal incentive tied to the move.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Clearly, Rivers did not sign with Indianapolis purely for sentimental reasons. His return not only &lt;strong&gt;adds to his career earnings&lt;/strong&gt; but also provides an important benefit that extends beyond the football field.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Philip Rivers’ contract details with the Indianapolis Colts&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Bleacher Report, Rivers will earn a prorated veteran minimum of &lt;strong&gt;$278,889 for four regular-season games&lt;/strong&gt;. Considering his &lt;strong&gt;estimated career earnings of $244,223,210&lt;/strong&gt;, the financial payout alone suggests &lt;strong&gt;money was not the primary motivation&lt;/strong&gt; behind his return.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Every NFL player&lt;/strong&gt; receives &lt;strong&gt;league-provided health insurance&lt;/strong&gt;, which &lt;strong&gt;expires five years after retirement&lt;/strong&gt;. Rivers originally hung up his cleats in 2020, meaning that &lt;strong&gt;coverage had recently lapsed&lt;/strong&gt;. By returning to the league, he has effectively &lt;strong&gt;reinstated his health insurance&lt;/strong&gt; benefits.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Rivers’ comeback is expected to be short-lived, with &lt;strong&gt;another retirement likely after the 2025 NFL season&lt;/strong&gt;. Should that happen, his &lt;strong&gt;health insurance coverage would reset for another five years&lt;/strong&gt;. If the trend were to continue, it even raises the tongue-in-cheek question of &lt;strong&gt;whether he might return again in 2030 just to restart the clock&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Can the Colts make the 2026 playoffs?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After a strong start to the 2025 NFL season, the &lt;strong&gt;Colts have struggled in the second half&lt;/strong&gt; and currently find themselves &lt;strong&gt;outside of playoff contention&lt;/strong&gt;. Indianapolis no longer controls its own destiny.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Jacksonville Jaguars lead the AFC South&lt;/strong&gt; with a 10–4 record. The &lt;strong&gt;Colts’ best path&lt;/strong&gt; to the postseason is through a &lt;strong&gt;Wild Card berth&lt;/strong&gt;, but that would &lt;strong&gt;require the Houston Texans to stumble down&lt;/strong&gt; the stretch in order for Indianapolis to leapfrog them into a playoff spot.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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&lt;p&gt;Thursday Night Football of Week 16 presents a must-watch game between the two best teams in the NFC. The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Los Angeles Rams&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; visit the &lt;strong&gt;Seattle Seahawks&lt;/strong&gt; but there is one huge doubt: will wide receiver &lt;strong&gt;Davante Adams&lt;/strong&gt; play tonight?&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic&lt;strong&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/davante-adams&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Adams&lt;/a&gt; has been labeled as doubtful for tonight’s game vs. the Seahawks&lt;/strong&gt;. He hasn’t practiced all week due to a hamstring injury that has lingered Adams throughout the season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Seahawks&lt;/a&gt; would love it if Adams indeed doesn’t play. After all, &lt;strong&gt;Adams leads the NFL in touchdowns with 14&lt;/strong&gt;. Not having to stop him is as good as a relief as it gets for Seattle. In fact, the Seahawks already suffered the Adams effect as he already scored against them.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Tutu Atwell is the next man up&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Atwell is in his fifth year as an &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; pro. His relevance in this team has been going downhill since Adams arrived. The 2024 season was his best with 562 yards and 42 receptions. This season, the 26-year-old has only played seven games and has only five catches for 173 yards. However, with Adams doubtful, if he doesn’t play, &lt;strong&gt;Atwell will have the chance to shine once again&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_20251218_BUS_547705_tutu-atwell_a0a6334f.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Tutu Atwell #5 of the Los Angeles Rams&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-547724&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Tutu Atwell #5 of the Los Angeles Rams&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Atwell is actually a very decent wideout. Of course, he is not Davante Adams, but he is a really good weapon, too. To be fair with Atwell, while he has only five receptions, &lt;strong&gt;he is averaging a career-high 34.6 yards per catch&lt;/strong&gt;, including a league-leading longest reception with 88 yards. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Stafford also has other weapons&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-stafford&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Matthew Stafford&lt;/a&gt;‘s primary weapon is of course, Puka Nacua&lt;/strong&gt;. However, the Rams have a plethora of different weapons to exploit. The QB will also have Atwell, yes, but it doesn’t stop there.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The running game with Kyren Williams and Blake Corum is becoming more and more effective&lt;/strong&gt;. Also, the Rams have Colby Parkinson, Davis Allen, and Terrance Ferguson as tight ends and they all are very talented.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Andy Reid said he does not believe the starting quarterback job of the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs&quot;&gt;Kansas City Chiefs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; is up for grabs after &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes&quot;&gt;Patrick Mahomes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; suffered a serious left knee injury. Although he admits that Gardner Minshew has an important audition in these three games for his future, the head coach believes Mahomes will be ready for the start of the 2026 season. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“We’ll cross that as we go. Brett Veach thinks of everything. I mean, he jumps in on it. He’s well ahead of all of it. I’m not worried about it. That part of it. And then Patrick, you never know on these rehabs, how they go. I just know he’s got good people that he’ll be working with. I know how aggressive he is on things and, as long as the surgery goes well and as expected, then I would expect a fairly quick recovery for him. Just because of those factors.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Chiefs are officially eliminated from the playoffs after losing to the Chargers, and with Mahomes out for several months, the current priority is to begin a rebuilding process that turns them into &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; contenders once again.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Who is the backup QB for the Chiefs?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Gardner Minshew is the Chiefs’ backup quarterback, and he will take over as QB1 after Patrick Mahomes’ injury. Andy Reid has full confidence that he will do well. &lt;em&gt;“I’ve watched him play with these other teams. He has started in the league. Our guys have confidence in him.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;Were the Chiefs eliminated from the playoffs?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Yes. The Chiefs were eliminated from the playoffs after losing to the Chargers last week. With a 6-8 record, they can no longer catch the Bills, Jaguars, or Los Angeles in the race for a Wild Card spot.&lt;/p&gt;


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Andy Reid confirms to Gardner Minshew that Chiefs QB job for next season is not available after Patrick Mahomes injury

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/gardner-minshew&quot;&gt;Gardner Minshew&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; spent much of the 2025 &lt;strong&gt;NFL&lt;/strong&gt; season on the bench, but &lt;strong&gt;Patrick Mahomes&lt;/strong&gt;‘ injury is now forcing &lt;strong&gt;Andy Reid&lt;/strong&gt; to rely on the seasoned backup. The 29-year-old, however, is aware that he has &lt;strong&gt;big shoes to fill in&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Speaking to reporters after his short cameo in the 13-16 Week 16 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, Minshew &lt;strong&gt;dropped an absolutely honest admission on the importance&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes&quot;&gt;Mahomes&lt;/a&gt; has for Reid and the Chiefs.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;Yeah, it’s very frustrating. It’s been hard to watch for Pat (Mahomes). That dude (Patrick Mahomes) puts so much into it. &lt;strong&gt;I don’t think I’ve ever respected anybody I’ve played with more&lt;/strong&gt;,&lt;/em&gt;” Minshew admitted.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;I’ve never seen anybody I’ve played with give so much of themselves to the team&lt;/strong&gt;, and to not get the results is hard, but I have more confidence in him than anybody to come back and be better than ever.”&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_20251218_BUS_546951_Mahomes-and-Minshew_e5fbc288.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Patrick Mahomes and Gardner Minshew after a Chiefs-Raiders game in 2024.&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-359992&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Patrick Mahomes and Gardner Minshew after a Chiefs-Raiders game in 2024.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Minshew knows replacing Mahomes is a tall task&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/gardner-minshew-puts-andy-reid-on-notice-about-chiefs-qb-role-after-patrick-mahomes-injury&quot;&gt;Minshew also let Reid know he felt comfortable playing as the Chiefs’ QB after Mahomes’ injury&lt;/a&gt; on Sunday, even though he &lt;strong&gt;regrets his last intercepted pass&lt;/strong&gt;, which sealed the Chiefs’ loss and elimination from playoff contention.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Either way, the veteran journeyman &lt;strong&gt;knows how much&lt;/strong&gt; Mahomes means to &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid&quot;&gt;Reid&lt;/a&gt; and the team: &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;He just shows up every day&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;. &lt;em&gt;You know, every play, every work day, just giving it his best, trying to lead. &lt;strong&gt;And, yeah, he’s the best&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/em&gt;”&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Minshew’s opportunity to keep the Chiefs QB job until Mahomes recovers&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Mahomes is out until next year with a torn ACL, allowing his backup to finish the 2025 season as Kansas City’s starting quarterback. &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/andy-reid-sends-clear-message-to-gardner-minshew-about-chiefs-qb-job-after-patrick-mahomes-injury&quot;&gt;Reid made it clear that Minshew has full support to be the Chiefs QB&lt;/a&gt; in the next few weeks, in what will probably be &lt;strong&gt;an audition for 2026&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;After one-and-done stops with the Indianapolis Colts (2023) and Las Vegas Raiders (2024)&lt;/strong&gt;, Minshew joined Reid and company also on a one-year deal in the offseason &lt;strong&gt;to fill the gap left by Carson Wentz&lt;/strong&gt;, who ended up joining the Minnesota Vikings after serving as Mahomes’ backup in 2024.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Minshew knew he would warm the bench, but Mahomes’ injury &lt;strong&gt;has changed things&lt;/strong&gt;. The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs&quot;&gt;Chiefs&lt;/a&gt; may not have much to play for in 2025, &lt;strong&gt;but Minshew does&lt;/strong&gt;. His future at Arrowhead might be at stake, since the Chiefs &lt;strong&gt;could use a signal-caller with his experience&lt;/strong&gt; until Mahomes comes back.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-knicks&quot;&gt;New York Knicks&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; face&lt;strong&gt; the Indiana Pacers&lt;/strong&gt; in an &lt;strong&gt;NBA &lt;/strong&gt;regular-season matchup, with the Knicks arriving in their best moment of the season. Fresh off winning the NBA Cup, they position themselves as one of the top championship contenders, but staying healthy remains essential. That reality raises a key question: Will &lt;strong&gt;Karl-Anthony Towns&lt;/strong&gt; play tonight?&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://ak-static.cms.nba.com/referee/injury/Injury-Report_2025-12-18_08AM.pdf&quot;&gt;Towns is officially listed as questionable&lt;/a&gt; for Thursday night’s game due to knee soreness&lt;/strong&gt;. He is one of several Knicks appearing on the injury report, alongside Mitchell Robinson, OG Anunoby, and Josh Hart, all of whom are also listed as questionable, creating uncertainty around the rotation.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;There is a strong possibility that Towns does not play, g&lt;strong&gt;iven the demanding schedule the Knicks currently face&lt;/strong&gt;. This game represents the front end of a back-to-back set, and workload management becomes a factor as the season continues to intensify.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Knicks are on the road against &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/indiana-pacers&quot;&gt;Indiana&lt;/a&gt; tonight, return home to face &lt;strong&gt;Philadelphia on Friday&lt;/strong&gt;, and then travel again to take on the &lt;strong&gt;Miami Heat on Sunday&lt;/strong&gt;. After playing an additional game in Las Vegas, the Knicks now navigate three games in four nights, putting added strain on the roster.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-large&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; data-id=&quot;516938&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251218_BUS_547665_Karl-Anthony-Towns-dribbling_6ddda8e5.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Karl-Anthony Towns dribbling&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-516938&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks drives ahead.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Towns’ numbers&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/karl-anthony-towns&quot;&gt;Towns&lt;/a&gt; appears on the injury report several times this season, but he misses only one of the team’s first 25 games. The All-Star big man averages &lt;strong&gt;22.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game&lt;/strong&gt;, while shooting 47.4 percent from the field and 36.0 percent from three-point range.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;His impact remains significant thanks to his scoring efficiency and floor spacing ability. &lt;strong&gt;Towns consistently creates matchup problems for opposing defenses&lt;/strong&gt;, making his availability a major factor in how the Knicks approach this stretch.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Knicks as NBA Cup champions&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On Tuesday, the Knicks extended their winning streak to five games by defeating the &lt;strong&gt;San Antonio Spurs 124–113 to capture the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt; Cup&lt;/strong&gt;. Jalen &lt;strong&gt;Brunson earned MVP&lt;/strong&gt; honors, but Towns’ performance also played a key role in the title run.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Towns delivered a solid outing in the final, posting &lt;strong&gt;16 points, 11 rebounds, and one assist in 30 minutes of action&lt;/strong&gt;. He contributes on both ends of the floor, helping stabilize the Knicks defensively while reinforcing why his presence remains crucial as the team pushes forward in the regular season.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Rebounds&lt;/strong&gt; have long been one of the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;National Basketball Association&lt;/a&gt;’s clearest &lt;strong&gt;indicators of control inside the paint&lt;/strong&gt;, often reflecting pace, physicality, roster construction and the strategic priorities of each era.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Throughout the league’s history, certain seasons produced rebounding totals that clearly separated themselves from the rest, shaped by faster tempos, heavier minutes and interior dominance that defined entire teams.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Those &lt;strong&gt;standout campaigns&lt;/strong&gt; established an all-time single-season benchmark, a record born from a very different NBA and one that still looms large in historical comparisons.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Who holds the record for most rebounds in one NBA season?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The all-time NBA record for most rebounds in a single season belongs to &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/wilt-chamberlain&quot;&gt;Wilt Chamberlain&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, who pulled down &lt;strong&gt;2,149 rebounds for the Philadelphia Warriors&lt;/strong&gt; in the 1960-61 season. This mark stands as the highest total ever recorded in a single regular season in NBA history.&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_20251218_BUS_547621_Wilt-Chamberlain-7_11c88c3f.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-547643&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Wilt Chamberlain (Source: NBA)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;His performance that year also translated to an eye-popping &lt;strong&gt;average of 27.2 rebounds per game&lt;/strong&gt;, another historic benchmark that has proven exceptionally hard to approach in any modern era context.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;When &lt;strong&gt;he was playing in the early 1960s&lt;/strong&gt;, the pace of NBA games was significantly faster than it is today, meaning more shot attempts and more opportunities for rebounds. &lt;strong&gt;The league itself had only begun tracking rebounds officially in the 1950-51 season&lt;/strong&gt;, making him among the earliest statistical trailblazers in this category.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In that &lt;strong&gt;1960-61 campaign&lt;/strong&gt;, he not only led the league — he redefined what dominance on the boards looked like. His sheer size, athleticism and positioning enabled him to out-rebound almost every opponent night after night, crafting totals that modern stars rarely flirt with.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Even the &lt;strong&gt;NBA’s best rebounders&lt;/strong&gt; in recent seasons generally total well under 1,500 rebounds in a full season, illustrating just how distant his benchmark remains. Part of his legendary status comes not just from the season total, but from his overall rebounding prowess throughout his career.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-table is-style-stripes&quot;&gt;&lt;table&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Player&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Rebounds&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Season&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Team&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Wilt Chamberlain&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2,149&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1960-61&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Philadelphia Warriors&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Wilt Chamberlain&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2,052&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1961-62&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Philadelphia Warriors&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Wilt Chamberlain&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,957&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1966-67&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Philadelphia 76ers&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Wilt Chamberlain&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,952&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1967-68&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Philadelphia 76ers&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Wilt Chamberlain&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,946&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1962-63&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;San Francisco Warriors&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Wilt Chamberlain&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,943&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1965-66&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Philadelphia 76ers&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Wilt Chamberlain&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,941&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1959-60&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Philadelphia Warriors&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Bill Russell&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,930&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1963-64&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Boston Celtics&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Bill Russell&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,878&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1964-65&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Boston Celtics&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Bill Russell&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,868&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1960-61&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Boston Celtics&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Bill Russell&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,843&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1962-63&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Boston Celtics&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Bill Russell&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,790&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1961-62&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Boston Celtics&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Wilt Chamberlain&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,787&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1963-64&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;San Francisco Warriors&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Bill Russell&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,779&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1965-66&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Boston Celtics&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Bill Russell&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,778&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1959-60&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Boston Celtics&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Wilt Chamberlain&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,712&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1968-69&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Los Angeles Lakers&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Bill Russell&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,700&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1966-67&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Boston Celtics&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Wilt Chamberlain&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,673&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1964-65&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;TOT&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Jerry Lucas&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,668&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1965-66&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Cincinnati Royals&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Bill Russell&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,612&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1958-59&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Boston Celtics&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Wilt Chamberlain&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,572&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1971-72&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Los Angeles Lakers&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Bill Russell&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,564&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1957-58&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Boston Celtics&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Jerry Lucas&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,560&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1967-68&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Cincinnati Royals&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Jerry Lucas&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,547&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1966-67&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Cincinnati Royals&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Bob Pettit&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,540&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1960-61&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;St. Louis Hawks&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;(Source: Statmuse)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;

Chasing the impossible: NBA records that will forever hold their ground

Which NBA players have scored the most points in a single season and who holds the record?

NBA players with the most rebounds in a single season: Who holds the all-time mark? - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/giannis-antetokounmpo&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Giannis Antetokounmpo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; is at the center of speculation regarding his future with the &lt;strong&gt;Milwaukee Bucks&lt;/strong&gt; due to various developments in recent weeks. As uncertainty grows, concerns about Antetokounmpo’s continued commitment to the team have intensified.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This situation isn’t primarily driven by a deluge of offers for Giannis, but rather by the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/milwaukee-bucks&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Bucks&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;‘ determined pursuit of a high-caliber player to complement him. According to &lt;em&gt;Jack L. Fisher from The Stein Line&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;the Bucks are actively seeking a significant addition to enhance their roster&lt;/strong&gt; in hopes of securing Antetokounmpo’s future.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“The Milwaukee Bucks are doing everything in their power to convince Giannis to stay and &lt;strong&gt;have expressed interest in Zach LaVine and Jerami Grant&lt;/strong&gt;, as well as players like Andrew Wiggins, Marcus Smart, and Dejounte Murray in the past,” &lt;/em&gt;Fisher revealed.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With this strategy in motion, &lt;strong&gt;the Bucks are reportedly preparing to make a significant announcement designed to persuade Giannis.&lt;/strong&gt; His competitive nature and desire to win are believed to be key factors fueling his recent expressions of discontent.&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_20251216_BUS_546739_giannis-antetokounmpo-bucks-1_ffac8e89.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-520459&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;LaVine could be a leading contender&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As the Bucks face challenges this season, the Sacramento Kings are similarly struggling with a 6-20 record. The Kings possess a player whom the Bucks might consider bringing in &lt;strong&gt;to provide Giannis with the support he needs on the court.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/nba/nba-rumors-warriors-reportedly-contemplating-trading-a-star-player-to-the-bucks-in-exchange-for-giannis-antetokounmpo&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;If this deal materialize by the trade deadline, the Bucks could potentially field two strong leaders, &lt;strong&gt;enhancing their prospects for a successful playoff run and their quest to reclaim the championship title.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Meanwhile, the Bucks are anticipating Giannis’s return following his calf injury. However, rumors persist about his future with Milwaukee, &lt;strong&gt;the organization he has spent his entire career with in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;6941dd75e2d53b59fb2f05da&quot; data-title=&quot;Do you think Antetokounmpo will continue his career in the Bucks this season?&quot; data-options=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

NBA Rumors: Bucks' reported strategy to retain Giannis Antetokounmpo by targeting five NBA stars - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;With a 6-20 record in the regular season so far, the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sacramento-kings&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Sacramento Kings&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; have faced substantial criticism from their fanbase. Several reasons have been suggested by supporters to explain the team’s struggles this season, one being the swirling rumors concerning radical changes to the roster.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to a report from &lt;em&gt;Marc J. Spears in The Stein Line&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;involving players like DeMar DeRozan, Russell Westbrook, and Zach LaVine&lt;/strong&gt;, a disconnect is allegedly growing between the veteran players and the coaching staff. Spears elaborated on the current situation that is reportedly unfolding within the team.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As the Kings strive to make a strong impact in the upcoming season, partly by considering significant roster changes, the fanbase eagerly awaits potential new additions. &lt;strong&gt;Speculation abounds on whether the team will pursue trades for DeRozan, Westbrook, and LaVine in an attempt to bounce back.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Of course, such a comprehensive overhaul of a talent-laden roster is not a straightforward endeavor. Careful analysis is necessary to ensure that any potential replacements &lt;strong&gt;provide a meaningful impact not only in the current season but in future ones as well.&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_20251216_BUS_546552_DeMar-DeRozan-Domantas-Sabonis-and-Zach-LaVine_93063fb7.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;DeMar DeRozan, Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-524724&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;DeMar DeRozan #10, Domantas Sabonis #11, and Zach LaVine #8 of the Sacramento Kings sit.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;DeRozan: The player most likely to be traded&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Further reports about the future of each player hinge on which teams express interest as the trade deadline approaches. &lt;strong&gt;The situation appears especially challenging for Westbrook and Domantas Sabonis&lt;/strong&gt;, but &lt;em&gt;Sam Amick of The Athletic&lt;/em&gt; noted that DeRozan might be a more tradable asset.&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/nba/nba-rumors-los-angeles-clippers-eye-key-sacramento-kings-player-as-potential-addition&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“DeMar DeRozan could find a new home, but it will be difficult to move Zach LaVine’s and Domantas Sabonis’ contracts,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; Amick revealed on Run It Back. This statement adds to the uncertainty surrounding the future of two of the NBA’s most renowned players today.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Under these circumstances, Kings supporters anticipate discovering the best available options in the offseason&lt;strong&gt; to significantly influence the regular season’s upcoming games.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;6941d2bae2d53b59fb2f05d6&quot; data-title=&quot;Do you think Westbrook and Sabonis would find a new destination in the NBA this season?&quot; data-options=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

NBA Rumors: Kings reportedly seeking trade options for three key roster players

NBA Rumors: Kings reportedly seeking trade options for three key roster players - Bolavip US

NBA teams with the most playoff appearances: Which franchises have reached the postseason more times?

Most blocks in an NBA season: Players who hold the record

NBA teams with fewer playoff appearances: Which franchises rarely reach the postseason?

NBA teams with the most playoff appearances: Which franchises have reached the postseason more times? - 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; are a busy team in the &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; offseason. After re-signing none other than &lt;strong&gt;Kyle Schwarber&lt;/strong&gt;, the team is now trying to get a hold on what an All-Star will do.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After re-signing with Kyle Schwarber, adding Adolis Garcia and Brad Keller, &lt;strong&gt;now the Phillies are focusing on the situation of &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jt-realmuto&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;JT Realmuto&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. The catcher has started for the Phillies since 2019, and he’s been a multiple time All-Star for the team.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Realmuto can also play first base&lt;/strong&gt;. According to Robert Murray of FanSided, the Phillies want to re-sign him. However, Realmuto is not guaranteed to return. As per Murray, &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;It’s no guarantee [Realmuto] returns, but it’s clear they want him&lt;/strong&gt;. I’ve mentioned it with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-dodgers&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Dodgers&lt;/a&gt; whenever they pursue star players, and I’ll say it with the Phillies, too. When they really want a player, how often do they miss?”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Realmuto is not in his prime, but still very productive&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;A three-time All-Star, &lt;strong&gt;Realmuto is 34 years old and might have signs of a slight decline.&lt;/strong&gt; He slashed .257/.315/.384 with 12 home runs and 52 RBIs in over 550 plate appearances for Philly. &lt;strong&gt;All those are lower numbers compared to the 2024&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_20251218_BUS_547804_JT-Realmuto-celebrating_eee93ed9.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-546025&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Phillies are urged to keep Realmuto on their roster as &lt;strong&gt;they have no internal alternatives nor are there any top-tier backstops available in free agency&lt;/strong&gt;. To make it worse, finding catchers on the trade market is not an easy feat whatsoever.&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/mlb/mlb-rumors-key-phillies-player-nick-castellanos-faces-reported-setback-regarding-his-mlb-future&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;h2&gt;Realmuto’s aspirations might not be in line with Philadelphia&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;It’s been reported that Realmuto’s contract aspirations are a bit hefty. &lt;strong&gt;He is seeking a multi-year contract worth $15 million per annum&lt;/strong&gt;. Philadelphia is clearly being careful with the payroll, so these two parts might not align.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, given the situation, the Phillies might not have any other option unless they are willing to really downgrade the quality of their catcher. &lt;strong&gt;Realmuto has all the leverage to get the deal he wants.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Phillies are on the fence regarding potential All-Star move after re-signing Kyle Schwarber

Phillies are on the fence regarding potential All-Star move after re-signing Kyle Schwarber - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;In their ongoing pursuit to bolster the roster for the upcoming season, the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; have reportedly made a significant decision concerning a pitcher from last year’s lineup. With various names emerging as potential additions, the organization appears to be making room for these new players to join the squad next season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As reported by&lt;em&gt; Joel Sherman of the New York Post&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;pitcher Allan Winans has been granted permission to pursue opportunities overseas.&lt;/strong&gt; This suggests that, should a viable opportunity present itself, the team is willing to facilitate his move, as Winans reportedly seeks a new environment to continue his career.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Winans’ tenure with the Yankees lasted just one season, during which he was unable to fully showcase his talent on the mound, largely due to limited playing time. He participated in only three games during the 2025 MLB season, &lt;strong&gt;highlighting the challenges he faced in making a significant impact.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Throughout those three appearances with the Yankees, &lt;strong&gt;Winans allowed 11 hits, 13 runs, 2 home runs, and 3 bases on balls, while recording 6 strikeouts.&lt;/strong&gt; Although he is set to reach free agency in 2032, he remains arbitration-eligible through 2026.&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_20251218_BUS_547659_Allan-Winans-pitching_3b6c1ced.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Allan Winans pitching&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-547807&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Allan Winans #62 of the New York Yankees pitches.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Yankees’ reported list of interested players&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With the Yankees seemingly willing to allow Winans to explore opportunities with other MLB franchises, &lt;strong&gt;his potential departure could create space for the Bronx Bombers to engage in deals &lt;/strong&gt;with other available players during the offseason.&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/mlb/mlb-rumors-former-ny-yankees-and-red-sox-player-reportedly-on-phillies-radar-for-next-season&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Cody Bellinger, OF/1B – Top Priority&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Kyle Tucker, OF – Primary Target&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Tatsuya Imai, SP – High Interest&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Michael King, SP – Rumored Reunion&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Michael Kopech, RP – Bullpen Depth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bo Bichette, SS (Blue Jays)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Steven Kwan, OF (Guardians)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Freddy Peralta, SP (Brewers)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Sandy Alcantara, SP (Marlins)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Kazuma Okamoto, 3B/1B&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Munetaka Murakami, 3B/1B&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Given this scenario, Yankees fans eagerly anticipate the potential new players joining the roster for the upcoming season. With Winans poised to depart, the organization&lt;strong&gt; is prepared to accommodate others who can enhance the team’s performance.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;6944396be2d53b59fb2f0621&quot; data-title=&quot;Which player are the Yankees going to sign for the next season?&quot; data-options=&quot;11&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

Yankees rumors: Pitcher reportedly granted permission to explore overseas opportunities

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arizona-diamondbacks&quot;&gt;Arizona Diamondbacks&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; were not expected to enter the conversation for &lt;strong&gt;Alex Bregman&lt;/strong&gt;, but their name has quietly surfaced as negotiations between the third baseman and the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-red-sox&quot;&gt;Boston Red Sox&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; remain unresolved. The market has moved slower than anticipated, keeping several possibilities open for the former &lt;strong&gt;World Series&lt;/strong&gt; champion.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While a return to Fenway Park is still in play, the lack of momentum has allowed unexpected teams to explore the situation. According to league insiders, Arizona has begun evaluating whether a move for &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-bregman&quot;&gt;Bregman&lt;/a&gt; could make sense within its current roster structure.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The obstacle is clear. Any serious pursuit would likely require the Diamondbacks to create financial flexibility, placing &lt;strong&gt;Ketel Marte&lt;/strong&gt; at the center of a complicated decision that could reshape the infield.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Why Ketel Marte is central to Arizona’s plans&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;MLB insider &lt;em&gt;Bob Nightengale&lt;/em&gt; reported that &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-alex-bregman-draws-interest-from-unexpected-nl-suitor&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Arizona has emerged as a surprise suitor for Bregman&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, but noted that trading Marte may be the only realistic path to make the numbers work. &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_20251218_BUS_547708_Alex-Bregman-2_6db23c62.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Alex Bregman &quot; class=&quot;wp-image-369450&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after hitting a two-run home run. Greg Fiume/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Ken Rosenthal &lt;/em&gt;added that signing Bregman before moving Marte could weaken the Diamondbacks’ leverage. &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;The deferrals in Marte’s contract lower his average annual value for luxury-tax purposes&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Rosenthal explained, highlighting why timing remains critical.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;What this means for the Diamondbacks moving forward&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Marte remains a valuable asset, with teams like the &lt;strong&gt;Red Sox&lt;/strong&gt; reportedly monitoring his availability. If Arizona pivots toward Bregman, younger infielders such as &lt;strong&gt;Jordan Lawlar&lt;/strong&gt; or &lt;strong&gt;Blaze Alexander&lt;/strong&gt; could see expanded roles.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;69442915e2d53b59fb2f061f&quot; data-title=&quot;Should the Diamondbacks trade Ketel Marte to pursue Alex Bregman?&quot; data-options=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;For now, the&lt;strong&gt; Diamondbacks’ interest adds intrigue to a free-agent market &lt;/strong&gt;still searching for clarity, with Arizona weighing whether a bold move fits its long-term vision.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Luke Weaver&lt;/strong&gt; is the new piece on the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;New York Mets&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; bullpen, but there is a baffling decision that the &lt;strong&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/strong&gt; made before the move happened that might have been what actually boosted everything that catapulted the signing of the pitcher to the other Big Apple team.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Joel Sherman of The Post reported that &lt;strong&gt;the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Yankees&lt;/a&gt; didn’t even bid to try to retain Luke Weaver&lt;/strong&gt;, who is signing a two-year, $22 million deal with the Mets. The deal won’t include option years or opt-outs.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The fact that the Yankees didn’t even bid for Weaver is baffling, as they needed his closing services. Now, &lt;strong&gt;three former Yankees closers play for the Mets&lt;/strong&gt;. Weaver, alongside Devin Williams and Clay Holmes, are all playing in Queens now.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;That’s not the only former Yankee to play for the Mets&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The fact that the Mets are poaching pitchers from the Yankees is one thing, but &lt;strong&gt;the Mets have been stealing major talent from the Yankees in other parts of the diamond as well&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_20251218_BUS_547673_juan-soto-3_20640a3d.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-404661&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/juan-soto&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Juan Soto&lt;/a&gt; is the biggest case of this happening, as &lt;strong&gt;after playing one year with the Yankees, he signed the most lucrative contract in baseball with the Mets&lt;/strong&gt;. Soto had 43 home runs last season and led the NL in stolen bases with 38 and led all major leagues in bases on balls.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;The Yankees rotation is shaky&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While Weaver didn’t have the best of years in 2025, &lt;strong&gt;the reality is that him leaving also leaves a hole on the Yankees bullpen&lt;/strong&gt;. Despite having names like Tim Hill, David Bednar, and Camilo Doval, they do need to fill some gaps.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Yankees need at least two more pitchers right now. In fairness, &lt;strong&gt;the Yankees should look for another lefty so Tim Hill doesn’t get too much of a workload&lt;/strong&gt;. Also, a right-hander that possesses a big swing-or-miss quality to him could also help the team massively.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-phillies&quot;&gt;Philadelphia Phillies&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; have made significant moves this offseason, re‑signing &lt;strong&gt;Kyle Schwarber&lt;/strong&gt; and reportedly pursuing top free agent &lt;strong&gt;Cody Bellinger &lt;/strong&gt;to bolster their lineup. However, president of baseball operations &lt;strong&gt;Dave Dombrowski &lt;/strong&gt;emphasized that securing the team’s key targets remains the primary focus heading into the 2026 &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Yet one major piece remains unresolved: the catcher position. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jt-realmuto}&quot;&gt;J.T. Realmuto&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, Philadelphia’s starting catcher since 2019, became a free agent after the 2025 season and is the team’s primary target to re-sign.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dombrowski&lt;/strong&gt; emphasized the importance of the position during a recent Zoom call. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Catcher is really our main focus,”&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;he said, highlighting the urgency to finalize the backstop situation before the season begins.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How crucial is J.T. Realmuto to the Phillies?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Realmuto, entering his age‑35 season in 2026, has seen a slight decline at the plate, but his durability, defensive skills, and leadership remain highly valued.&lt;br&gt;His stability behind the dish is something the Phillies’ staff relies on, a point echoed by Dombrowski: “&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;We consistently talk about trying to sign J.T., and we remain that way. But we haven’t been able to get it done so far.”&lt;/em&gt;&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_20251218_BUS_547629_realmuto-1_10217726.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;J.T. Realmuto&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-544634&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after a run. Emilee Chinn/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What’s next for Philadelphia’s roster?&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Amid Realmuto discussions, Dombrowski also mentioned left-hander &lt;strong&gt;Ranger Suárez&lt;/strong&gt; as a potential free-agent target and noted the ongoing need for possibly one more bullpen arm. Still, neither appears as immediate a concern as the catcher situation.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Other than catcher, the Phillies appear largely set across their everyday positions. While the club continues to be linked to impact names on the market, including &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cody-bellinger&quot;&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Dombrowski made it clear that stabilizing the catching position takes priority&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;‘s &lt;strong&gt;Argentina&lt;/strong&gt; already have a clear roadmap for 2026, beginning with &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/lionel-messis-argentina-have-date-and-venue-confirmed-for-finalissima-vs-spain-before-2026-world-cup&quot;&gt;the &lt;strong&gt;Finalissima &lt;/strong&gt;against &lt;strong&gt;Spain &lt;/strong&gt;with a confirmed date and venue&lt;/a&gt;. However, as they prepare for the World Cup, the reigning champions also line up additional preparation, including a confirmed international friendly.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Nani Senra, &lt;strong&gt;Argentina face Qatar in a friendly match on March 31, just days after the Finalissima&lt;/strong&gt; against &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/spain&quot;&gt;Spain&lt;/a&gt;. While the opponent may appear less demanding for the current world champions, the match follows an intense showdown against Spain that is expected to test the squad at the highest level.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The friendly is &lt;strong&gt;expected to be played in Qatar, allowing Argentina to remain in the same country&lt;/strong&gt; after the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/finalissima&quot;&gt;Finalissima&lt;/a&gt;. The setting carries positive memories, as it is where they captured the World Cup title in 2022, a tournament that remains central to the identity of this generation.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;These friendlies play a key role in measuring form and readiness ahead of the World Cup. Argentina are projected into &lt;strong&gt;Group J alongside Algeria, Austria, and Jordan&lt;/strong&gt;, a group that appears manageable on paper, though history consistently shows that surprises are part of soccer.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-large&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; data-id=&quot;416855&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251218_BUS_547755_lionel-messi-argentina_fa5fc1a1.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Lionel Messi during a Qualifier game&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-416855&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Lionel Messi of Argentina looks on during a World Cup Qualifier match.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Argentina vs Qatar history&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Argentina and Qatar met twice in official competition, with both matches ending in victories for Argentina&lt;/strong&gt;. They won a pre-tournament friendly 3–0 and later defeated Qatar 2–0 in the group stage of the 2019 Copa America, with goals from Lautaro Martinez and Sergio Aguero.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;World Cup outlook favors Argentina&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/argentina&quot;&gt;Argentina&lt;/a&gt; enter the World Cup group stage as favorites not only because they are the reigning world and continental champions,&lt;strong&gt; but also due to their consistency against teams from different confederations&lt;/strong&gt;. Their position near the top of the FIFA rankings further reinforces that status.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Historically, Argentina faced European teams more than any other confederation, playing &lt;strong&gt;59 matches with 24 wins, 16 draws, and 19 losses&lt;/strong&gt;. In those games, they&lt;strong&gt; scored 84 goals and conceded 73&lt;/strong&gt;, reflecting a competitive but balanced record against UEFA opposition.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Against African teams, Argentina played eight matches, recording &lt;strong&gt;six wins and two losses&lt;/strong&gt;, with &lt;strong&gt;12 goals scored and seven conceded&lt;/strong&gt;. Versus Asian teams, they play &lt;strong&gt;five times and lose only once, scoring 10 goals and allowing just three&lt;/strong&gt;, numbers that underline their strong historical performance ahead of the 2026 World Cup.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/finalissima&quot;&gt;Finalissima&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; between &lt;strong&gt;Spain&lt;/strong&gt;, as European champions, and &lt;strong&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/strong&gt;‘s &lt;strong&gt;Argentina&lt;/strong&gt;, as South American champions, is set to be played on &lt;strong&gt;March 27, 2026&lt;/strong&gt;, at &lt;strong&gt;Lusail Stadium&lt;/strong&gt; in Qatar before the &lt;strong&gt;2026 World Cup&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;CONMEBOL and UEFA, along with the Royal Spanish Football Federation and the Argentine Football Association, &lt;a href=&quot;https://rfef.es/es/noticias/espana-y-argentina-pelearan-en-catar-por-la-finalissima-2026&quot;&gt;confirmed the date and venue through an official statement&lt;/a&gt;. The match &lt;strong&gt;kicks off at 9:00 p.m. local time in Qatar, which corresponds to 1:00 p.m. ET&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The stadium in Lusail carries special significance for Argentina, as it is the same venue&lt;strong&gt; where captain &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/a&gt; lifted the nation’s third World Cup trophy in December 2022&lt;/strong&gt;. Eighteen months later, the South American side reinforced its continental dominance by defeating Colombia 1–0 in the 2024 Copa America final in the United States.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Spain enters the matchup as the &lt;strong&gt;top-ranked team in the FIFA rankings, just ahead of Argentina&lt;/strong&gt;, and as the reigning European champion. La Roja secured the Euro 2024 title with a 2–1 victory over England in the final played in Germany, confirming its status as one of the most consistent teams in international soccer.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-large&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; data-id=&quot;411742&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251218_BUS_547685_messi-argentina_2d892424.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Lionel Messi prior to a game with Argentina&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-411742&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Lionel Messi of Argentina.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;A battle of generations&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;One of the main attractions of the Finalissima is the on-field meeting between &lt;strong&gt;Messi and Spanish prodigy Lamine Yamal, representing two generations linked by FC Barcelona.&lt;/strong&gt; The young winger, a central figure in Spain’s European title, frequently draws comparisons to Messi early in his elite-level career.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The Spanish federation notes that the rivalry remains perfectly balanced, &lt;strong&gt;with both teams facing each other 14 times in official matches&lt;/strong&gt;. Each side records&lt;strong&gt; six wins, along with two draws&lt;/strong&gt;, highlighting the historical parity that defines this intercontinental clash.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/argentina&quot;&gt;Argentina&lt;/a&gt; and Spain now meet in the fourth edition of the competition, and it marks &lt;strong&gt;Spain’s first appearance in a Finalissima&lt;/strong&gt;. Previous editions were played under the name Copa Artemio Franchi in 1985 and 1993, titles claimed by France and Argentina, respectively.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Does Spain arrive as the favorite?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/spain&quot;&gt;Spain&lt;/a&gt; enters the showdown against the squad coached by Lionel Scaloni not only as the reigning European champion, but also as the current No. 1 team in the FIFA rankings. Their most recent meeting came in March 2018, &lt;strong&gt;when Spain recorded a commanding 6–1 friendly victory in Madrid&lt;/strong&gt;, a result that still adds context ahead of this high-profile Finalissima.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/napoli&quot;&gt;Napoli&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; AC Milan &lt;/strong&gt;are set to square off in the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025/2026 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/supercoppa-italiana&quot;&gt;Supercoppa Italiana&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;semifinal. Fans in the USA can find here the broadcast and streaming details to stay tuned for every moment of this highly anticipated clash.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/3119684/1007317/3065&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;[Watch Napoli vs AC Milan online in the US on Paramount+]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;One of the marquee matchups on the Italian calendar brings together two of &lt;strong&gt;Serie A&lt;/strong&gt;’s top performers, with a spot in the &lt;strong&gt;Supercoppa Italiana&lt;/strong&gt; final at stake in what shapes as a high-stakes showdown. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ac-milan&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;AC Milan&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; enter after a draw with &lt;strong&gt;Sassuolo &lt;/strong&gt;that saw them slip to second place, sitting one point behind Inter.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Napoli&lt;/strong&gt;, meanwhile, arrive looking to bounce back following a loss to &lt;strong&gt;Udinese &lt;/strong&gt;that left them two points off the pace. With both clubs boasting championship-level talent and plenty to prove on a neutral stage, this semifinal has all the ingredients of a tight, entertaining contest that fans won’t want to miss.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Napoli vs AC Milan match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Napoli &lt;/strong&gt;will take on&lt;strong&gt; AC Milan &lt;/strong&gt;in the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025/2026 Supercoppa Italiana&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;semifinal this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Thursday, December 18.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;The match is set to kick off at&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;2:00 PM (ET).&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



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&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 Napoli vs AC Milan in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025/2026 Supercoppa Italiana&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;game between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Napoli &lt;/strong&gt;and &lt;strong&gt;AC Milan &lt;/strong&gt;will be broadcast live in the USA on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/3119684/1007317/3065&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;Paramount+&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

Where to watch Napoli vs AC Milan live for free in the USA: 2025/2026 Supercoppa Italiana

Where to watch Napoli vs AC Milan live for free in the USA: 2025/2026 Supercoppa Italiana - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paris-saint-germain&quot;&gt;Paris Saint‑Germain&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; face &lt;strong&gt;Flamengo&lt;/strong&gt; in the &lt;strong&gt;FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 &lt;/strong&gt;final with one notable absence in their starting lineup. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ousmane-dembele&quot;&gt;Ousmane Dembele&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, recently &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/ousmane-dembele-wins-fifa-the-best-2025-how-many-do-messi-and-ronaldo-boast&quot;&gt;crowned &lt;strong&gt;FIFA The Best 2025&lt;/strong&gt; winner&lt;/a&gt;, will not feature from the outset despite being one of the team’s most decisive attacking weapons.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The absence of their star winger adds intrigue to the clash, forcing &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luis-enrique&quot;&gt;Luis Enrique&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; to rely on PSG’s squad depth. Flamengo may look to exploit the change, but the French side has several creative and experienced players ready to maintain pressure in attack.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite this challenge, PSG remain confident. Players like &lt;strong&gt;Khvicha Kvaratskhelia&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Lee Kang-In&lt;/strong&gt; are expected to lead the offensive effort, supporting the team’s dynamic structure and helping bridge the gap left by Dembele.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Confirmed replacement for Dembele&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;To cover for &lt;strong&gt;Dembele&lt;/strong&gt;’s absence, Luis Enrique has entrusted &lt;strong&gt;Desire Doue&lt;/strong&gt; with a starting role on the wing. PSG aim to leverage Doue’s agility and energy to retain width and pace in attack, integrating him seamlessly into the 4‑3‑3 formation.&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_20251217_BUS_547110_Dembele_8822f240.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Ousmane Dembele&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-433180&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Ousmane Dembele of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates the team’s fourth goal during the UEFA Champions League.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Here is PSG’s confirmed XI for today’s game against &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/flamengo&quot;&gt;Flamengo&lt;/a&gt;: &lt;strong&gt;Safonov; Nuno Mendes, Willian Pacho, Marquinhos, Warren Zaire‑Emery; Fabian, Vitinha, Joao Neves; Lee Kang-In, Desire Doue, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Farense &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/benfica&quot;&gt;Benfica&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;will face each other in the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025/2026&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/taca-de-portugal&quot;&gt;Taca de Portugal&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;round of 32. As excitement builds, make sure to note the match date, kickoff time, and 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.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/9223539?irad=391736&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;[Watch Farense vs Benfica online in the US on Fubo]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Benfica &lt;/strong&gt;enter this &lt;strong&gt;Taca de Portugal&lt;/strong&gt; showdown with urgency, as a sluggish start to the &lt;strong&gt;Primeira Liga &lt;/strong&gt;campaign has left the Lisbon giants well off the pace in the title race and still battling for &lt;strong&gt;Champions League&lt;/strong&gt; qualification, even after back-to-back wins.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With silverware elsewhere looking uncertain, the &lt;strong&gt;Taca &lt;/strong&gt;shapes up as their clearest path to a trophy, adding extra edge to this game against &lt;strong&gt;Farense&lt;/strong&gt;, a mid-table side from &lt;strong&gt;Liga Portugal 2&lt;/strong&gt;. Farense arrive knowing the odds are stacked against them, but they will try to surprise &lt;strong&gt;Benfica&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the&amp;nbsp;Farense vs Benfica match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Farense &lt;/strong&gt;play against&lt;strong&gt; Benfica &lt;/strong&gt;in the&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;2025/2026 Taca de Portugal&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;round of 32 this&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Tuesday, December 16,&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;with kickoff set for&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;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_20251217_BUS_546183_Nicolas-Otamendi_b2a93257.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-546192&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Nicolas Otamendi of SL Benfica – Gualter Fatia/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Farense vs Benfica: 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 Farense vs Benfica in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Catch this 2025-26&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Taca de Portugal&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;clash between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Farense &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Benfica &lt;/strong&gt;live in the United States 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;. Other options: Fanatiz, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS CONNECT and RTPi.&lt;/p&gt;

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Where to watch Farense vs Benfica live in the USA: 2025/2026 Taca de Portugal - Bolavip US

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