&lt;p&gt;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; expect &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes&quot;&gt;Patrick Mahomes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; to be ready for the start of the 2026 season after the surgical procedure on his left knee that was performed in Dallas. This was confirmed by Rick Burkholder, the team’s Vice President of Sports Medicine and Performance.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Every player is different. Every sport is different. With him, traditionally, he’s going after it so hard and he’s so in tune with what he does that he does it a little quicker. Ballpark on this thing is nine months. Could be a month or two less, a month or two more. You never know what goes on and everybody’s designed differently biomechanically.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After Mahomes’ injury, many rumors on social media suggested he could miss several Chiefs games next year. However, with this official timeline, Patrick has the possibility of being ready to compete for another &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What is the injury of Patrick Mahomes?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Chiefs confirmed that Patrick Mahomes suffered an ACL and LCL injury in his left knee. Burkholder announced the diagnosis. &lt;em&gt;“The MRI revealed an ACL injury and a lateral collateral ligament injury. Patrick agreed that the would go to Doctor Cooper in Dallas. Everything that he had in this injury was fixable and it was fixed on Monday night by Doctor Cooper. He had no artery damage, no nerve damage, no joint surface damage, no meniscal damage. He already started rehab down in Dallas.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;How long will Patrick Mahomes be out for?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Nine months. That is the estimated recovery time for Patrick Mahomes, although, as Burkholder noted, the individual and the recovery process could make it shorter or, in the worst-case scenario, longer.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;After a rough outing against the Chicago Bears, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shedeur-sanders&quot;&gt;Shedeur Sanders&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; is determined to right his wrongs in Week 16 of the &lt;strong&gt;NFL&lt;/strong&gt;. However, taking down Josh Allen and the 10-4 Buffalo Bills is way easier said than done. Ahead of the key matchup, Sanders made something clear to &lt;strong&gt;Kevin Stefanski&lt;/strong&gt; and the rest of the team.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Since declaring for the 2025 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; Draft, Shedeur Sanders has dealt with second-to-none pressure from fans and media to perform. The product out of the University of Colorado in Boulder (Jackson State transfer) has grown used to the spotlight, though.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Now, coming off a three-interception outing against the Bears, Sanders knows he has some ground to make up. Especially in the completion-percentage department. So far in the NFL, &lt;strong&gt;Sanders has completed just 52.2% of his throws&lt;/strong&gt;, which has been a source of concern. On that note, he voiced a blunt message for &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-stefanski&quot;&gt;Stefanski&lt;/a&gt; and the Browns.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I’m not really looking at the numbers. &lt;strong&gt;I’m looking at the wins&lt;/strong&gt;,” &lt;/em&gt;Shedeur Sanders stated during his media availability on Wednesday, via&lt;em&gt; Newsweek.com. “That achieves everything.”&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_20251217_BUS_547490_Kevin-Stefanski-head-coach-for-the-Browns_8e6466f8.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Kevin Stefanski, head coach for the Browns&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-472342&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Kevin Stefanski, head coach for the Browns&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Signs of progress&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Though Cleveland hasn’t exactly been on a tear since Sanders was named QB1, the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-browns&quot;&gt;Browns&lt;/a&gt; did look the best they did all season long in the NFL. &lt;strong&gt;For once, the offense actually showed its teeth&lt;/strong&gt;. It may not be enough to strike fear into the ret of the league, but it’s a step in the right direction. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;As a starter in the NFL, &lt;strong&gt;Sanders now has a 1-3 record&lt;/strong&gt;. After securing a 24-10 victory during his career debut, the Browns have lost three straight. Two of those defeats can be spared as they were to the San Francisco 49ers and Chicago Bears. However, losing to the Tennessee Titans doesn’t sit as right with the fanbase in Cleveland.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Sanders’s numbers so far&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Although Sanders stated he doesn’t pay attention to his stats, we will. The former sixth-round selection has appeared in five games (four as a starter). Though it’s a very small sample size, turnovers have been an issue, as has the number of sacks taken—&lt;strong&gt;two concerning factors coming out of college football&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, the talent is also there, and the highlights deserve as much emphasis as his mistakes. So far, Sanders has registered 956 passing yards, five passing touchdowns, and six interceptions. He has also rushed for one score on the ground.&lt;/p&gt;

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Shedeur Sanders puts Kevin Stefanski, Browns on notice with concise statement - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;Andy Reid and 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; could trade Trent McDuffie as part of their rebuilding process, according to a report from Jeremy Fowler. General Manager Brett Veach has huge problems with the salary cap, and this could be one of his first moves to free up space.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Another name on my radar is Chiefs corner Trent McDuffie. The last Kansas City corner eyeing a big extension, L’Jarius Sneed, was shipped to Tennessee for a draft pick. McDuffie would have value, and Tampa Bay would be a perfect spot for him.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The 2025 season is full of uncertainty for the Chiefs, as they need to make several adjustments and, of course, wait for &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes&quot;&gt;Patrick Mahomes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; to have a successful recovery after his left knee surgery.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Will the Chiefs make a trade?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Chiefs could trade Trent McDuffie in an effort to adjust to the salary cap. In the same report, Dan Graziano points out that Brett Veach is not prone to paying cornerbacks, although he doubts the team has a replacement ready.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“The Chiefs always seem to let cornerbacks go when it’s time to pay big money, but a big reason they’ve been able to get away with that is that they always have a replacement ready to go, as McDuffie was when they traded Sneed, and like Sneed was when they moved on from Charvarius Ward. I’m not sure they have that heir apparent on the roster, unless they think it’s Joshua Williams or Jaylen Watson.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Graziano also points out that a key factor could be the depth at the position in the 2026 Draft. &lt;em&gt;“When the rubber hits the road with McDuffie, it’ll be interesting to see whether that pattern is a result of how they value the position or is more about their confidence in drafting corners and Steve Spagnuolo’s ability to develop them. It’s also worth noting that Watson, Williams and safety Bryan Cook are all eligible for free agency after this season. The Chiefs have a lot of decisions to make about their secondary.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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Andy Reid and Chiefs could trade Patrick Mahomes key teammate

&lt;p&gt;Travis Kelce has sparked a new frenzy on social media after hinting at his retirement at the end of the season with 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;. During his New Heights podcast, while discussing &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes&quot;&gt;Patrick Mahomes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and his injury, the legendary tight end made a very intriguing statement.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“The surgery went well. He’s a warrior. I’m telling you. This guy has played through everything. Battled through everything. He has been crowned champion because he’s battled though everything and he’s going to battle through this. It’s the only way this guy is wired. He’s a fearless warrior when it comes to this football thing and he’s going to make sure that he comes back stronger than ever. Hopefully, the Chiefs can get him back as soon as possible.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;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; champion said, “Hopefully, THE Chiefs can get him back,” and did not use the word “we” as he frequently does when talking about his team. Whether that was a conscious choice or not, only time will tell.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Is Travis Kelce retiring?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Travis Kelce has not officially announced his retirement, but his choice of words regarding Patrick Mahomes’ situation and the tone in which he said them have sparked a lot of speculation about his future.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;p&gt;In fact, later in the podcast episode, Kelce spoke again about Mahomes’ injury and the quarterback’s recovery timeline as if he were not going to be part of the Chiefs for the 2026 season. This has only fueled the rumors even more.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I know right now is kind of right around that Week 1 or the beginning of the season next year. So, I know he’s going to be doing everything he can to get back out on that field for the Chiefs as soon as possible.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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Travis Kelce inadvertently suggests retirement from Chiefs

Travis Kelce inadvertently suggests retirement from Kansas City Chiefs is possible to start next chapter of his life with Taylor Swift

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-dolphins&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Miami Dolphins&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are moving on from &lt;strong&gt;Tua Tagovailoa&lt;/strong&gt; as their starting quarterback. After the team confirmed he will be &lt;strong&gt;relegated to a QB3 role&lt;/strong&gt;, the former Alabama standout &lt;strong&gt;spoke candidly about the decision&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On Wednesday, the Dolphins announced that &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tua-tagovailoa&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Tagovailoa&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; will be &lt;strong&gt;benched for the final three games&lt;/strong&gt; of the season. Addressing the media shortly afterward, the quarterback said he &lt;strong&gt;accepts the coaching staff’s decision&lt;/strong&gt; while also hinting that his future with the franchise may be uncertain.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Barry Jackson, Tagovailoa admitted he was &lt;strong&gt;disappointed about losing his starting job&lt;/strong&gt; and acknowledged that he &lt;strong&gt;does not know&lt;/strong&gt; whether he has already &lt;strong&gt;played his final game&lt;/strong&gt; with the &lt;strong&gt;Miami Dolphins&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Disappointed. I’m not happy about it… But it is something out of my control,”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; Tagovailoa said on Wednesday. &lt;em&gt;“I have to do my part right now, to &lt;strong&gt;help whoever the quarterback is going to be for this team&lt;/strong&gt;, to help him in whatever way I can and win on Sunday.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;An announced breakup&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;When the Dolphins handed Tua Tagovailoa a massive &lt;strong&gt;four-year, $212 million contract extension in 2024&lt;/strong&gt;, it came as a shock to many around the league. At the time, he had &lt;strong&gt;not fully proven himself worthy of such a deal&lt;/strong&gt;, but Miami believed he was the franchise quarterback it needed.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Just one year later, that &lt;strong&gt;confidence has seemingly vanished&lt;/strong&gt;. The Dolphins have relegated Tagovailoa to a third-string role, a clear indication that—barring something unexpected—&lt;strong&gt;he will not see the field again this season&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;While &lt;strong&gt;Tagovailoa’s statistics have not been disastrous&lt;/strong&gt;, they have &lt;strong&gt;fallen well short of what the Dolphins expected from a $212 million quarterback&lt;/strong&gt;. He is still owed $54 million in 2026, but at this point, Miami may prefer to move on rather than risk another disappointing season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I would say the &lt;strong&gt;biggest thing&lt;/strong&gt;, and it’s being honest with myself as well, has been &lt;strong&gt;my performance&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Tagovailoa said on why he was benched, rejecting that injuries had an impact on the decision. &lt;em&gt;“I &lt;strong&gt;haven’t been performing up to the level&lt;/strong&gt; and the capabilities that I have in the past.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Will Tua Tagovailoa be traded?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;From a roster-building standpoint, trading Tagovailoa appears to be the Dolphins’ best option. Around the league, he is &lt;strong&gt;still viewed as a capable starting quarterback&lt;/strong&gt;, and a &lt;strong&gt;change of scenery could help him&lt;/strong&gt; find the success that eluded him in Miami.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Rumors continue to suggest the Dolphins will actively explore trade options during the upcoming offseason. Given the &lt;strong&gt;significant investment they made in Tagovailoa&lt;/strong&gt;, the franchise is expected to &lt;strong&gt;seek a first-round pick in return&lt;/strong&gt;—an asking price that could prove too steep for many potential suitors.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-bregman&quot;&gt;Alex Bregman&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; has always been the top priority for the &lt;strong&gt;Boston Red Sox&lt;/strong&gt;. Re-signing the 31-year-old won’t be easy, however. Now, a report suggests the price went up after the &lt;strong&gt;New York Mets&lt;/strong&gt; showed their hand in &lt;strong&gt;MLB &lt;/strong&gt;offseason.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Bregman is still weighing his options. After opting out of the final two seasons of his &lt;strong&gt;three-year, $120 million deal&lt;/strong&gt; with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-red-sox&quot;&gt;Red Sox&lt;/a&gt;, the third baseman remains an unrestricted free agent in MLB. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;There was no shortage of suitors for him by the time he announced his decision to hit the market. However, much has changed since. &lt;strong&gt;Options are beginning to grow finite now.&lt;/strong&gt; But that doesn’t mean Bregman can’t use it as leverage in negotiations.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Less options, more money&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On that note, &lt;em&gt;ESPN &lt;/em&gt;insider David Schoenfield reports the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;Mets&lt;/a&gt; are highly unlikely to go after Bregman&lt;/strong&gt;, as New York remains committed to 26-year-old Brett Baty. Seeing as the Red Sox are emerging as the clear-cut favorite to sign him, Bregman may look to cash in on an even bigger paycheck. &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_547515_bregman_f4932ec2.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Alex Bregman&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-546482&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox &lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Schoenfield, Bregman was initially projected to sign a five-year, $160 million contract. However, inflation rates in Boston must now be at an all-time high, as &lt;em&gt;ESPN’s &lt;/em&gt;insider indicated Bregman is now &lt;strong&gt;expected to sign for five or six years and $170 million&lt;/strong&gt; with his next &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; club.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;In the end, a &lt;strong&gt;return to Boston still makes the most sense&lt;/strong&gt;,” &lt;/em&gt;Schoenfield stated. After all, missing out on Kyle Schwarber and Pete Alonso only fueled the Red Sox’s need for a right-handed power bat.&lt;/p&gt;



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



&lt;p&gt;In the 2025 MLB season, Bregman helped guide the Red Sox to an&lt;strong&gt; 89-73 record&lt;/strong&gt;. Though it wasn’t enough for Boston to make it past the AL Wild Card Round—falling to the New York Yankees—Bregman did impress enough for the Red Sox to want him back on the lineup. In 114 appearances, Bregman recorded 118 hits, scored 64 runs, and drove in 62 runs, while posting a &lt;strong&gt;.273 batting average&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;In what’s turning out to be the saga of the &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; offseason for the &lt;strong&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cody-bellinger&quot;&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; remains unsigned. Now, a report is signaling the &lt;strong&gt;New York Mets&lt;/strong&gt; may have taken the lead in the race for the star outfielder and first baseman.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot;&gt;Yankees&lt;/a&gt; are staying put on their penny-pinching strategy. Though fans in The Bronx are growing sick and tired of it, Hal Steinbrenner and Brian Cashman remain committed to the bit. However, just because the Mets share the New York market &lt;strong&gt;doesn’t mean Steve Cohen and David Stearns play by those rules&lt;/strong&gt;, too.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Now, an &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; insider indicates Bellinger’s &lt;strong&gt;next contract will be one that exceeds the Pinstripers’ budget&lt;/strong&gt;. Instead, it will be the Mets who make the offseason splash, signing yet another former Bronx Bomber to the squad in Queens.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;ESPN’s &lt;/em&gt;David Schoenfield predicts Bellinger will sign a &lt;strong&gt;six-year, $180 million contract with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;Mets&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;em&gt;“If they aren’t going to sign [Kyle] Tucker and if they’re not willing to give a long-term deal to a pitcher, Bellinger is the best fit for them at the top of the market,” &lt;/em&gt;Schoenfield 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_20251217_BUS_547474_cody-bellinger-2_a0b89710.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Cody Bellinger&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-546127&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Cody Bellinger at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The New York ‘Yankees-looking’ Mets&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As much as the two organizations in the Big Apple despise one another, they sure have an odd way of showing it. The Mets—who have historically been little brothered by the Yankees—are now &lt;strong&gt;undergoing a surprising roster shakeup&lt;/strong&gt;. On that note, the squad is now boasting several players with a Pinstriper background. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;In addition to &lt;strong&gt;Juan Soto&lt;/strong&gt;, the Mets followed it up by acquiring &lt;strong&gt;Clay Holmes&lt;/strong&gt; last season. Now, they have signed closers &lt;strong&gt;Devin Williams&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Luke Weaver&lt;/strong&gt; during the 2025 offseason, leaving &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/ny-yankees-fans-stunned-by-mets-after-losing-another-player-to-the-rivals&quot;&gt;Yankees fans stunned after losing yet another player to the Mets&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;They say orange is the new black, but in the City That Never Sleeps, it looks like &lt;strong&gt;Orange and Blue are the new Pinstripes&lt;/strong&gt;. If Bellinger follows the same path, then the saying “keep your enemies closer” may take on a whole new meaning for the Mets.&lt;/p&gt;

NY Yankees get concerning prediction about Cody Bellinger amid NY Mets push

NY Yankees get concerning prediction about Cody Bellinger amid NY Mets push - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; offseason is busier than usual, with many teams looking to strengthen their rosters ahead of the upcoming season. The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-mariners&quot;&gt;Seattle Mariners&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; were unable to re-sign &lt;strong&gt;Jorge Polanco&lt;/strong&gt;, who ultimately agreed to join the &lt;strong&gt;New York Mets&lt;/strong&gt;, and now they have two targets in mind to add to their roster.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to journalist Ken Rosenthal of &lt;em&gt;The Athletic&lt;/em&gt;, the Mariners’ primary targets are &lt;strong&gt;Ketel Marte&lt;/strong&gt;, currently with the Arizona Diamondbacks, and &lt;strong&gt;Brendan Donovan&lt;/strong&gt;, a player for the St. Louis Cardinals.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“The Mariners, seeking to rebound from the loss of free-agent infielder Jorge Polanco to the New York Mets, &lt;strong&gt;remain in the mix for the Diamondbacks’ Marte as well as the Cardinals’ Donovan&lt;/strong&gt;, according to people briefed on their pursuits,”&lt;/em&gt; the insider wrote.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;Donovan’s defensive versatility makes him in some ways a better fit for Seattle&lt;/strong&gt;,” &lt;/em&gt;Rosenthal also added. &lt;em&gt;“He mostly has played second and left field in the majors, but also has experience at every other position but catcher and center field. With a number of Mariners position prospects getting close to the majors, his ability to move to other spots would be especially valuable.”&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_20251217_BUS_547373_ketel-marte-brendan-donovan_c4dd0ce7.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Ketel Marte and Brendan Donovan&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-547469&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Ketel Marte left Brendan Donovan right.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If they manage to secure these two signings, it would undoubtedly provide a significant boost for a franchise that, despite its long history, has yet to win a World Series.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Polanco will be a Met&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The Seattle Mariners were unable to retain Jorge Polanco, &lt;strong&gt;who officially joined the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;New York Mets&lt;/a&gt; on a two-year, $40 million deal in December 2025.&lt;/strong&gt; Polanco is expected to bolster the Mets’ lineup as a versatile first baseman and designated hitter, providing much-needed depth following the high-profile departures of Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Polanco says goodbye to the Mariners&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With his trade to the Mets confirmed, &lt;strong&gt;Jorge Polanco dedicated a heartfelt message to Mariners&lt;/strong&gt; fans through his social media, emphasizing his gratitude for his time in Seattle.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“God first,”&lt;/em&gt; Polanco wrote. &lt;em&gt;“I cannot express with words how grateful me and my family are for the belief you had in me. First you traded for me and then you signed me when everyone else doubted me after surgery. You made me feel wanted and loved and I will be forever grateful for that. I became a better player and person because of you. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“You embraced by wife, kids, and me as one of your own…again, I will be forever grateful for that. You were an inspiration for me every night and I just wish we could have delivered you the trophy you deserve. I will always cherish my time with you…I will never forget these last two years because of you.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

MLB Rumors: Mariners have two targets after watching Jorge Polanco join NY Mets

MLB Rumors: Mariners have two targets after watching Jorge Polanco join NY Mets - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; offseason is going through a period of heavy movement, with two major franchises currently at the center of the spotlight. The &lt;strong&gt;New York Mets&lt;/strong&gt; have agreed to sign a former &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot;&gt;Yankee&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, a move that quickly sparked reactions from some fans.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Joel Sherman on his X account, &lt;strong&gt;Carlos Mendoza’s team agreed to sign Luke Weaver for next season&lt;/strong&gt;, meaning the pitcher will switch sides in the Big Apple next year.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Weaver made his MLB debut in 2016, wearing the St. Louis Cardinals uniform. He has also played for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Kansas City Royals, Cincinnati Reds, and Seattle Mariners before joining the Yankees.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Yankees fans react&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Weaver’s move to the Mets prompted many fans to react to the transaction, with social media platform X being where most of the comments emerged. Undoubtedly, it was a move that generated opinions of all kinds.&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_547257_luke-weaver_b86f8da6.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Luke Weaver&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-547346&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Luke Weaver #30.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“What’s up with the Mets signing all of this Yankee talent?,” @SectionHeel&lt;/em&gt; said. Meanwhile, &lt;em&gt;@yank_nyva&lt;/em&gt; went straight to the point: &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“The @Mets are working on becoming the @Yankees.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;@RichRicalde&lt;/em&gt; offered a brief analysis, expressing dissatisfaction with the deal: &lt;em&gt;“Did anyone see him in playoffs last year! He was brutal. I think he got 1 out and gave up 5 runs!! What are Nets doing. Signed williams and Weaver for 28 million a year. Could have Diaz and 5million guy instead. Awful.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Yankees moving to the Mets&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Devin Williams is officially taking the subway from the Bronx to Queens after signing a three-year, $51 million deal with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;New York Mets&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;following the exact same path as fellow reliever Luke Weaver&lt;/strong&gt;. Despite a rocky 2025 season with the Yankees where he posted a 4.79 ERA and 18 saves, Williams remains a strikeout machine, racking up 90 K’s in just 62 innings. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Much like Weaver—who recently joined the Mets on a two-year, $22 million contract—Williams will look to revitalize his career at Citi Field and provide the late-inning stability the Mets need after the departure of Edwin Diaz.&lt;/p&gt;

NY Yankees fans stunned by Mets after losing another player to the rivals

NY Yankees fans stunned by Mets after losing another player to the rivals - Bolavip US

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&lt;p&gt;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; have emerged as the frontrunners for former Toronto Blue Jays shortstop &lt;strong&gt;Bo Bichette&lt;/strong&gt;. However, the organization in Mass. faces competition from other clubs like the &lt;strong&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Los Angeles Dodgers&lt;/strong&gt;, who are weighing their options on the two-time All-Star in &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After his &lt;strong&gt;three-year, $33.6 million contract &lt;/strong&gt;with the Blue Jays came to an end, Bichette has become an unrestricted free agent in &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt;. However, most teams have shown concerns about the 27-year-old’s ability to play the shortstop position. Instead, the Red Sox and other potential suitors—with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot;&gt;Yankees&lt;/a&gt; and Dodgers among them—hoped he’d consider switching his place on the field.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to the latest reports in Major League Baseball, the two-time All-Star selection has accepted those terms and is now willing to play another position for his next team in the league.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to insider Mark Feinsand, Bichette is now telling teams he is willing to switch his position to &lt;strong&gt;become a second baseman during the 2026 MLB season&lt;/strong&gt;. Whether that’s just what the Red Sox hoped to hear—or the scale-tilting factor needed to convince the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-dodgers&quot;&gt;Dodgers&lt;/a&gt; or Yankees—remains to be seen..&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_547226_bo-bichette-with-the-toronto-blue-jays-_20abf398.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Bo Bichette plays second base against the Los Angeles Dodgers&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-519919&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Bo Bichette played 2B against the LA Dodgers in the 2025 World Series&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Bichette had his first experience at 2B&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;When the World Series is on the line, MLB players will go any distance to bring the hardware home. Though the Blue Jays &lt;strong&gt;ultimately came up short&lt;/strong&gt; of hoisting their third championship, it certainly wasn’t for a lack of effort.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Bichette was asked to play second base during the decisive round against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and&lt;strong&gt; he made quite a lasting impression&lt;/strong&gt;. Such was his impact at 2B that he is now using it as leverage in negotiations amid a busy offseason and a pending free agency decision.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The numbers behind Bichette’s year&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;During the 2025 MLB season, Bichette put together a mixed bag of strong outings and some shaky moments. Such polarized opinions on his game help explain why he remains unsigned, as the rest of the league continues to evaluate what to make of him and whether &lt;strong&gt;signing the Orlando native is an investment worth their while&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Bichette finished the campaign with 181 hits, 78 runs, 18 home runs, 94 runs batted in, and four stolen bases. Moreover, he posted a &lt;strong&gt;3.5 WAR, .357 OBP, .483 SLG, and .840 OPS.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Red Sox receive clear message from 2x MLB All-Star amid longshot NY Yankees, Dodgers rumors

Red Sox receive clear message from 2x MLB All-Star amid longshot NY Yankees, Dodgers rumors - 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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Why is Ousmane Dembele not starting for PSG vs Flamengo today in FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 final? - Bolavip US

Why is Ousmane Dembele not starting for PSG vs Flamengo today?

&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;

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

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

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Talavera CF &lt;/strong&gt;will face off against&lt;strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid&quot;&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;in the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025/2026&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/copa-del-rey&quot;&gt;Copa del Rey&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/3609994?irad=356366&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;[Watch Talavera CF vs Real Madrid online in the US on Fubo]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/strong&gt; will open their &lt;strong&gt;Copa del Rey&lt;/strong&gt; campaign as one of the heaviest favorites, a position reinforced not only by their championship pedigree, but also by a star-studded squad led by &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kylian-mbappe&quot;&gt;Kylian Mbappe&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Los Blancos&lt;/em&gt; are expected to start the tournament strongly against &lt;strong&gt;Talavera&lt;/strong&gt;, who sit near the bottom of their &lt;strong&gt;Primera Federacion&lt;/strong&gt; group, though the underdogs will be chasing a rare upset against one of Spain and Europe’s most powerful clubs.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the&amp;nbsp;Talavera CF vs Real Madrid match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Talavera CF &lt;/strong&gt;take on&lt;strong&gt; Real Madrid &lt;/strong&gt;in the&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;2025/2026 Copa del Rey&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;round of 32 this&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Wednesday, December 17,&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;with kickoff set for&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;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_20251217_BUS_546126_Kylian-Mbappe-of-Real-Madrid-celebrates-scoring-his-teams-first-goal-with-teammate-Vinicius-Junior_a10216c1.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-546138&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammate Vinicius Junior – Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Talavera CF vs Real Madrid: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



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



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Talavera CF vs Real Madrid in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Catch this 2025-26&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Copa del Rey&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;clash between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Talavera CF &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Real Madrid &lt;/strong&gt;live in the United States on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/3609994?irad=356366&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;Fubo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Other options: ESPN+, ESPN Select.&lt;/p&gt;

Where to watch Talavera CF vs Real Madrid live in the USA: 2025/2026 Copa del Rey

Where to watch Talavera CF vs Real Madrid live in the USA: 2025/2026 Copa del Rey - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 final&lt;/strong&gt; between &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; led by coach&lt;strong&gt; Luis Enrique&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;Flamengo&lt;/strong&gt; is set to be a high-stakes clash, but one key figure will be missing. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/achraf-hakimi&quot;&gt;Achraf Hakimi&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, PSG’s dynamic right-back, won’t feature after sustaining an ankle injury during the team’s match against &lt;strong&gt;Bayern Munich&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hakimi suffered the injury following a harsh tackle by&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luis-diaz&quot;&gt;Luis Diaz&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, which resulted in the Colombian’s red card. Since then, the Moroccan international has been focused on recovery, ruling him out for this decisive final.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Moroccan had enjoyed a strong season in the &lt;strong&gt;Champions League&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Ligue 1&lt;/strong&gt;, showcasing his ability to influence games at both ends of the pitch. Missing him for an international final is a notable setback for the team, testing PSG’s tactical flexibility and squad depth.&lt;/p&gt;



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



&lt;p&gt;PSG boast a roster abundant with talented players, offering options to cover Hakimi’s absence. For this vital encounter, coach &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luis-enrique&quot;&gt;Luis Enrique&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; will line up with &lt;strong&gt;Warren Zaire‑Emery&lt;/strong&gt;, filling the vacant role to preserve balance while compensating for Hakimi’s absence.&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_546839_achraf-hakimi-psg_9279f8fa.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-546842&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Achraf Hakimi of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates with the UEFA Super Cup trophy. Claudio Villa/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Here is PSG’s confirmed XI for today’s game: &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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Why is Achraf Hakimi not playing today for PSG vs Flamengo in FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 final? - Bolavip US

Why is Achraf Hakimi not playing today for PSG vs Flamengo?

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/manchester-city&quot;&gt;Manchester City&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Brentford &lt;/strong&gt;will face each other in the quarterfinals of the 2025/2026&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carabao-cup&quot;&gt;Carabao Cup&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Fans in the United States can find full broadcast details, kickoff times, and streaming options to watch the game live. Here’s everything you need to know to tune this game live.&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 Manchester City vs Brentford online in the US on Paramount+]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;One of the standout fixtures of the &lt;strong&gt;Carabao Cup&lt;/strong&gt; quarterfinals puts defending heavyweight &lt;strong&gt;Manchester City&lt;/strong&gt; on the pitch with a semifinal berth on the line, as &lt;strong&gt;Pep Guardiola&lt;/strong&gt;’s side looks to stay on track for another domestic trophy run.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;em&gt;Citizens &lt;/em&gt;enter as clear favorites, but there’s little room for complacency in a knockout setting, especially against a &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brentford&quot;&gt;Brentford&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;squad that may be struggling for consistency in &lt;strong&gt;Premier League&lt;/strong&gt; play yet remains dangerous when the stakes are high, making this a matchup that could be tighter than the odds suggest.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Manchester City vs Brentford match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Manchester City &lt;/strong&gt;play against&lt;strong&gt; Brentford &lt;/strong&gt;for the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025/2026 Carabao Cup&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;quarterfinals this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Wednesday, December 17. &lt;/strong&gt;The action is set to kick off at&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2:30 PM (ET)&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251217_BUS_546198_Nathan-Collins-of-Brentford-1_b8c8c270.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-546207&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Nathan Collins of Brentford – Ryan Pierse/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Manchester City vs Brentford: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ET&lt;/strong&gt;: 2:30 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CT&lt;/strong&gt;: 1:30 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MT&lt;/strong&gt;: 12:30 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PT&lt;/strong&gt;: 11:30 AM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Manchester City vs Brentford in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Catch this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025/2026 Carabao Cup&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;clash between&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Manchester City &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Brentford &lt;/strong&gt;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 Manchester City vs Brentford live in the USA: 2025/2026 Carabao Cup

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SOCCER

&lt;p&gt;Quinn Hughes’ trade to the Minnesota Wild may have flung the door wide open for blockbuster moves in the &lt;strong&gt;NHL&lt;/strong&gt;. After such a deal, not many trades can be as earthshaking, but the &lt;strong&gt;Toronto Maple Leafs&lt;/strong&gt; are still weighing their options. On that note, a report suggests &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/auston-matthews&quot;&gt;Auston Matthews&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and company could welcome a veteran blueliner amid a rocky year.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In the blink of an eye, the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-jersey-devils&quot;&gt;New Jersey Devils&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; could go from potentially acquiring Hughes to not only missing out on the third brother, but also losing veteran Dougie Hamilton. At least, that’s what a report around the NHL states as the Maple Leafs are among the teams interested in the 32-year-old blueliner.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;I’d be surprised if the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-maple-leafs&quot;&gt;Maple Leafs&lt;/a&gt; weren’t one of the teams that had inquired at some point in time over these last couple weeks about the &lt;strong&gt;availability, on a reduced pay scale, of Dougie Hamilton&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;,” insider Frank Seravalli commented on the &lt;em&gt;FAN Morning Show.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Hamilton’s contract&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Though injury concerns hinder his trade value in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nhl&quot;&gt;NHL&lt;/a&gt;, Hamilton can still become a key player for the Maple Leafs. The former first-round pick is currently playing in the fifth season of his &lt;strong&gt;seven-year, $63 million contract&lt;/strong&gt; with the Devils.&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_547445_dougie-hamilton-1_76d701bb.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Dougie Hamilton #7 of the New Jersey Devils looks on during the first period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Prudential Center on October 22, 2024 in Newark, New Jersey.&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-436656&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Dougie Hamilton #7 of the New Jersey Devils. &lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Needless to say, allocating Hamilton’s &lt;strong&gt;$9 million cap hit&lt;/strong&gt; is virtually impossible for the Maple Leafs. As it stands, Toronto only has $3.9 million available in cap space. Unless the two sides work around the edges, the math won’t add up.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Injury concerns&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Moreover, Toronto will most likely be unwilling to commit to such a contract for a veteran who has &lt;strong&gt;missed 104 games due to injuries since the 2021-22 campaign&lt;/strong&gt;. The way the season has gone for Matthews’ Buds, adding an injury-prone player like Hamilton might be the last thing they need. Thus, if the Maple Leafs want to explore a trade for the hometown native, the Devils—or a third party team—would have to eat up some of the cap hit. &lt;/p&gt;

Maple Leafs exploring blockbuster trade to help out Auston Matthews at a reduced price

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Maple Leafs exploring trade to help out Matthews at a reduced price

&lt;p&gt;After being late to a team meeting, &lt;strong&gt;Mika Zibanejad&lt;/strong&gt; served as a healthy scratch when the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers&quot;&gt;New York Rangers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; lost to the Anaheim Ducks at Madison Square Garden. After returning to the lineup during the 3-0 loss to the Vancouver Canucks, the Swedish veteran dropped a clear message for &lt;strong&gt;Mike Sullivan&lt;/strong&gt; and the rest of the team.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The 2025–26 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nhl&quot;&gt;NHL&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;season is proving to be a constant headache for Sullivan and the Rangers. If last year under Peter Laviolette wasn’t dramatic enough, the &lt;strong&gt;Broadway Blueshirts are now reliving their traumas&lt;/strong&gt;. Losing to the crestfallen, still-grieving Canucks by a score of 3–0 at home was only the latest item on a long list of massive letdowns for New York. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;For some reason, most of them take place in Manhattan. The Rangers look quite different on the road but can’t figure themselves out when playing in the Big Apple. &lt;strong&gt;That uncertainty and wandering style isn’t limited to the ice&lt;/strong&gt;, though. Zibanejad has seemingly lost track of the city he lives in by being late to a team meeting, which led to him being healthy scratched recently. Now, the 32-year-old forward has set the record straight.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“It’s my 10th season (with the Rangers). I know what the (traffic) challenges are and whatnot, but it was an unfortunate situation,” &lt;/em&gt;Zibanejad explained, via&lt;em&gt; The Athletic’&lt;/em&gt;s Vince Mercogliano on X. “&lt;em&gt;I got stuck… I’m just hoping everyone in that accident was fine. &lt;strong&gt;But rules are rules and I was late&lt;/strong&gt;, so there’s not much else to say, honestly.”&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_20251217_BUS_547157_mike-sullivan-3_492e2c0a.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Mike Sullivan of the New York Rangers&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-529581&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Mike Sullivan at the Prudential Center on September 21, 2025 in Newark, New Jersey.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Sullivan’s comment&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While Zibanejad opted to discuss the details behind his late arrival, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-sullivan&quot;&gt;Sullivan&lt;/a&gt; had previously issued a candid statement when asked about his decision to sideline the veteran winger for one game. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Listen, &lt;strong&gt;I’m not going to get into specifics&lt;/strong&gt; on why we make decisions the way we made them, OK? We believe strongly in a process that we’ve put in place here for our team, and &lt;strong&gt;it’s as simple as that&lt;/strong&gt;,” &lt;/em&gt;Sullivan had told reporters after&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt;the loss to the Ducks.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Polarized reactions to Zibanejad’s punishment&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With the Rangers enduring a rough campaign, Sullivan’s decision on Zibanejad raised eyebrows around Manhattan. For many, &lt;strong&gt;now was not the time&lt;/strong&gt; to make an example of a key contributor. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Right now, the Blueshirts need to get back on track by any means. Intentionally being short a key player may not be the wisest way to do so. However, as a first-year head coach in New York City, an argument can be made for Sullivan to &lt;strong&gt;prioritize establishing his authority and building discipline&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In more ways than one, the two-time Stanley Cup–winning head coach put the long game ahead of the immediate effect with his one-game suspension of Zibanejad. The Swede accepted it, but &lt;strong&gt;it has now set a precedent Sullivan must follow to a tee.&lt;/strong&gt; If not, rifts could soon appear in the locker room—and that’s the last thing New York can afford, having lost five of its last six outings.&lt;/p&gt;


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NY Rangers star Mika Zibanejad breaks silence on Mike Sullivan punishing him with sincere message

NY Rangers star Mika Zibanejad breaks silence on Mike Sullivan punishing him with sincere message - Bolavip US

Zibanejad breaks silence on Sullivan, NY Rangers’ punishment

&lt;p&gt;In the blink of an eye, the &lt;strong&gt;Chicago Blackhawks&lt;/strong&gt;’ worst nightmare became reality. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/connor-bedard&quot;&gt;Connor Bedard&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; went down with an injury that will keep him sidelined for considerable time in the 2025-26 &lt;strong&gt;NHL &lt;/strong&gt;season. Now, the star forward addressed his health with a sincere comment.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Bedard’s injury came with awful timing. With the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-blackhawks&quot;&gt;Blackhawks&lt;/a&gt; fighting to stay in the hunt for a playoff spot in the NHL, &lt;strong&gt;Bedard suffered a ‘freak accident’ in the dying seconds&lt;/strong&gt; of the Hawks’ 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues. Chicago must now figure out how to stay afloat without its best player.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Bedard, however, is staying cool, calm, and collected amid the uncertainty. On that note, Bedard dropped a sincere message on his injury, as he eyes a return to the lineup in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nhl&quot;&gt;NHL&lt;/a&gt; season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I guess [the medical issue] probably hasn’t come out yet, so &lt;strong&gt;I’ll keep it vague&lt;/strong&gt;. But yeah, just a shoulder thing,” &lt;/em&gt;Bedard stated on his injury during an appearance on the&lt;em&gt; 32 Thoughts Podcast. “But &lt;strong&gt;it’s feeling pretty good&lt;/strong&gt;. Just start that kind of rehab process and hopefully be back as soon as possible.”&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_20251216_BUS_546481_connor-bedard-4_cafe470c.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Connor Bedard #98 of the Chicago Blackhawks&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-537092&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Connor Bedard at the United Center on November 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Report confirms injury sustained by Bedard&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to NHL insider Kevin Weekes, Bedard &lt;strong&gt;suffered a separated shoulder&lt;/strong&gt;. The Blackhawks have placed him on Injured Reserve (IR), retroactive to Dec. 12. While head coach Jeff Blashill and the Hawks are&lt;strong&gt; listing him week-to-week&lt;/strong&gt;, Bedard would rather be considered day-to-day.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“He wants to be back next week. That’s the approach that he takes: &lt;strong&gt;he wants to be back&lt;/strong&gt;. He would’ve preferred I had said ‘day-to-day.’ But…the reality is we won’t let him do that before after the New Year,” &lt;/em&gt;Blashill stated, via&lt;em&gt; Chicago Sun-Times.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Message to Team Canada&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With the 2026 Olympics looming on the horizon, Bedard’s injury only adds to the drama surrounding Team Canada’s roster for the international contest. With that in mind, Bedard admitted &lt;strong&gt;no one from the national team has reached out to him&lt;/strong&gt; after suffering the shoulder injury. For some, it could be a sign Bedard is not expected to make the cut.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;Not to me personally&lt;/strong&gt;,” &lt;/em&gt;Bedard admitted.&lt;em&gt; “&lt;strong&gt;Maybe to [Blackhawks GM] Kyle [Davidson], my agent, or something&lt;/strong&gt;, but I’m not too sure about that. Obviously, I think that’s something they would do and just see. But I’m sure stuff comes out quick. You’ll probably get a text in about the exact day. I’ll be back, but yeah, I think maybe [Team Canada reached out to] them, but not to me personally.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Connor Bedard breaks silence on injury with clear message to Blackhawks, Team Canada

Connor Bedard breaks silence on injury with clear message to Blackhawks, Team Canada - Bolavip US

Bedard breaks silence on injury with clear message to Blackhawks, Team Canada

&lt;p&gt;Missing a team meeting is not a move met nicely by some coaches and that’s the case for &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-sullivan&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Mike Sullivan&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. After not attending one of those meetings, the &lt;strong&gt;New York Rangers&lt;/strong&gt; coach decided to take disciplinary actions against a huge name on the roster where &lt;strong&gt;JT Miller&lt;/strong&gt; also plays.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Vince Mercogliano of The Athletic, &lt;strong&gt;Mika Zibanejad won’t play tonight&lt;/strong&gt;. Mike Sullivan also opened up about it. “&lt;em&gt;There are logistical challenges the city presents”&lt;/em&gt; that caused Zibanejad’s lateness, Sullivan said. He then added, “&lt;em&gt;Mika understands the importance of the rules that we all expect of one another&lt;/em&gt;.”&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Sullivan said &lt;strong&gt;Zibanejad “&lt;em&gt;feels terribly. The one thing about Mika is he’s an honest person. He’s a great human being and he takes responsibility for it&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.” As long as we know, one game will be enough for Mika to learn not to skip &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Rangers&lt;/a&gt; meetings.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Will this affect the Rangers?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Not counting with Zibanejad is of course a hit to the team. He has played 33 games and scored 25 points so far this season. The Swedish star is the third-best scorer on the Rangers. &lt;strong&gt;In fact, he has scored five more points than &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jt-miller&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;JT Miller&lt;/a&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_20251215_BUS_545932_mika-zibanejad_bbc0b3fe.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-419866&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In the last five games, Zibanejad has scored five points. He has been great lately even if the team is 2-3 in that span, &lt;strong&gt;although three of those games were overtime matches. Two of those were losses.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;The excuse of transportation is not that credible&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If the Swede was new to the city or country, one could understand the “&lt;em&gt;logistical challenges&lt;/em&gt;” the city presents. However, &lt;strong&gt;Zibanejad has played for the Rangers since 2016&lt;/strong&gt;. It’s been a decade where he’s known every single place in New York City.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Besides, no other player on the roster was late, so it’s a tough one to believe. &lt;strong&gt;Mike Sullivan did show, however, he won’t take lightly any sign of uncommittment to the team.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Some &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nhl&quot;&gt;NHL&lt;/a&gt; seasons&lt;/strong&gt; stop feeling normal by midwinter. One player keeps showing up on the scoresheet, night after night, turning points into routine and making the pace of production impossible to ignore.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The league has seen eras of wide-open ice and tighter systems, yet a few campaigns broke through context. These weren’t just hot streaks, but sustained runs that bent expectations over months.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Those &lt;strong&gt;record-setting point&lt;/strong&gt; totals still anchor conversations about offense. They mark moments when talent, opportunity and timing aligned to produce seasons that refused to slow down.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Who is the player with the most points in a single season?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Way back in the mid-1980s, the NHL wasn’t just a league of high scoring, it was a stage for the most astonishing individual offensive output in the sport’s history. In the 1985–86 season, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/wayne-gretzky&quot;&gt;Wayne Gretzky&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; etched his name into the record books by piling up an unprecedented 215 points across the regular campaign.&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_20251215_BUS_545927_Wayne-Gretzky-1-1_e2e0bd6e.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-545934&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Wayne Gretzky (Source: Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;His feat came as part of a string of dominant years for the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/edmonton-oilers&quot;&gt;Edmonton Oilers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. That singular season saw him combine 52 goals with 163 assists, setting a benchmark that has proven nearly untouchable for decades. His ability to influence the game at both ends of the ice redefined what a “great offensive season” looked like in professional hockey.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Decades later, his 215-point season remains a towering milestone in NHL lore. While modern stars like &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/connor-mcdavid&quot;&gt;Connor McDavid&lt;/a&gt; have put up staggering numbers, the gap between those totals and his record illustrates just how singular that historic campaign was.&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;Team&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;Points&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Wayne Gretzky&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Edmonton Oilers&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1985-86&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;215&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Wayne Gretzky&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Edmonton Oilers&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1981-82&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;212&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Wayne Gretzky&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Edmonton Oilers&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1984-85&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;208&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Wayne Gretzky&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Edmonton Oilers&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1983-84&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;205&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Mario Lemieux&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Pittsburgh Penguins&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1988-89&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;199&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Wayne Gretzky&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Edmonton Oilers&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1982-83&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;196&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Wayne Gretzky&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Edmonton Oilers&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1986-87&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;183&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Wayne Gretzky&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Los Angeles Kings&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1988-89&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;168&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Mario Lemieux&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Pittsburgh Penguins&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1987-88&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;168&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Wayne Gretzky&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Edmonton Oilers&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1980-81&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;164&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Wayne Gretzky&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Los Angeles Kings&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1990-91&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;163&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Mario Lemieux&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Pittsburgh Penguins&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1995-96&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;161&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Mario Lemieux&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Pittsburgh Penguins&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1992-93&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;160&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Steve Yzerman&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Detroit Red Wings&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1988-89&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;155&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Connor McDavid&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Edmonton Oilers&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2022-23&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;153&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Phil Esposito&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Boston Bruins&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1970-71&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;152&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Bernie Nicholls&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Los Angeles Kings&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1988-89&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;150&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Jaromir Jagr&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Pittsburgh Penguins&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1995-96&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;149&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Wayne Gretzky&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Edmonton Oilers&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1987-88&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;149&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Pat LaFontaine&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Buffalo Sabres&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1992-93&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;148&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Mike Bossy&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;New York Islanders&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1981-82&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;147&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Phil Esposito&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Boston Bruins&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1973-74&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;145&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Nikita Kucherov&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Tampa Bay Lightning&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2023-24&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;144&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Adam Oates&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Boston Bruins&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1992-93&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;142&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Wayne Gretzky&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Los Angeles Kings&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1989-90&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;142&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;(Source: Statmuse)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Big plays have always been part of &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football&quot;&gt;college football&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;’s identity, but nothing cuts through a stadium like a pass that never seems to come down. From packed Saturdays to quiet road games, the deep ball has a way of rewriting momentum.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;longest touchdown passes&lt;/strong&gt; are tied to moments of bold decision-making. Some came from broken coverages, others from calculated risks, all of them shaped by the era’s rules and the confidence of the QB pulling the trigger.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;These throws weren’t routine highlights. They became &lt;strong&gt;reference points&lt;/strong&gt;, stretching the limits of what was considered possible downfield and leaving behind numbers that still stand as markers of the most daring instincts.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Who holds the record for the longest touchdown pass?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In 1977, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-gators&quot;&gt;Florida Gators&lt;/a&gt; freshman &lt;strong&gt;Cris Collinsworth&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;threw a 99-yard touchdown pass&lt;/strong&gt; to Derrick Gaffney, a play that remains tied for the longest possible scoring throw in college football, the maximum distance from one end zone to the other.&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_546952_Cris-Collinsworth_f1d16487.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-547149&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Cris Collinsworth (Source: Florida Gators)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;That quarter-century old connection has endured precisely because no play can be longer under the rules of the game. &lt;strong&gt;Collinsworth’s big play came early in his career&lt;/strong&gt;, before he became better known for his NFL and broadcasting work, but that one throw has a permanent place in the sport’s statistical lore.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;At the time, Florida’s offense was experimenting with more balanced looks, and that newfound willingness to unleash the deep ball paid off with that record-tying strike that still stands as a benchmark of pure downfield explosiveness.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While that &lt;strong&gt;99-yard touchdown pass is technically the longest possible&lt;/strong&gt; in the sport, other deep connections have etched their own places. Plays in the high 90s, like 98-yard strikes caught at Stanford or Georgia, tickle the edges of that record and highlight how rare it is to combine perfect protection, route timing and receiver speed on such a dramatic play.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Top 5 longest touchdown passes in NCAAF history&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;99 Yards — &lt;strong&gt;Cris Collinsworth to Derrick Gaffney&lt;/strong&gt; (Florida, 1977)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;



&lt;p&gt;At the very top sits a play that defines the upper limit of possibility. In 1977, Florida’s Cris Collinsworth connected with Derrick Gaffney on a 99-yard touchdown pass, the longest distance the rulebook allows. The throw wasn’t just rare, it was definitive. No play can exceed it, which is why this connection has stood for decades as the benchmark for college football’s deepest strike, untouched by time or scheme.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;97 Yards — Washington University in St. Louis QB to Goldberg&lt;/strong&gt; (2023)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Modern football found its way into the record books in 2023, when Washington University in St. Louis produced a 97-yard touchdown pass that surprised many outside Division III circles. The play underscored how deep shots aren’t exclusive to Power Five stadiums. Precision, patience, and opportunity aligned perfectly, placing this connection among the longest ever recorded at any collegiate level.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;96 Yards — Steven Montez to K.D. Nixon&lt;/strong&gt; (Colorado, 2019)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&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_546952_Steven-Montez_75187ba3.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-547152&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Steven Montez (Source: Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Creativity played a starring role in Colorado’s 2019 entry on the list. Off a flea-flicker, Steven Montez launched a 96-yard touchdown pass to K.D. Nixon, turning misdirection into maximum damage. The design froze defenders just long enough for the play to unfold, blending tactical daring with raw execution to create one of the most memorable deep shots of the decade.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;92 Yards — Deondre Francois to Nyqwan Murray&lt;/strong&gt; (Florida State, 2016 Orange Bowl)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&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_546952_Deondre-Francois_9b35b1b7.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-547156&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Deondre Francois (Source: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Big stages often produce unforgettable moments, and the 2016 Orange Bowl delivered one of them. Deondre Francois found Nyqwan Murray for a 92-yard touchdown, a strike that cut through the postseason pressure. The play stood out not only for its length, but for arriving in a bowl game where every snap carried added weight and national attention.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;88 Yards — Sean Clifford to KeAndre Lambert-Smith&lt;/strong&gt; (Penn State, 2023 Rose Bowl)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&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_546952_Sean-Clifford_03e4b8f8.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-547158&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Sean Clifford (Source: Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Rounding out the ranking is a Rose Bowl moment that blended tradition with explosiveness. In 2023, Sean Clifford hit KeAndre Lambert-Smith on an 88-yard touchdown pass, igniting the iconic Pasadena crowd. While shorter than the others on this list, the context elevated it — a deep shot delivered on one of college football’s grandest stages.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;One of the major storylines of the &lt;strong&gt;college football&lt;/strong&gt; slate was &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football/dj-lagway-reportedly-makes-drastic-decision-on-florida-gators-future&quot;&gt;DJ Lagway’s drastic decision regarding his future in 2026.&lt;/a&gt; The &lt;strong&gt;Florida Gators&lt;/strong&gt; quarterback will enter the Transfer Portal, with three programs already surfacing as potential destinations to secure his services.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to a report from &lt;em&gt;On3&lt;/em&gt; via its X account, &lt;strong&gt;Baylor, LSU, and Miami are three programs closely monitoring the QB’s situation.&lt;/strong&gt; Whichever school lands Lagway will undoubtedly be adding proven talent and valuable experience to its roster.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While several programs would welcome the chance to bolster such a crucial position, the three previously mentioned schools appear to be the frontrunners with the strongest odds of landing Lagway.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Lagway had hoped to remain in Gainesville&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The decision to enter the Transfer Portal and seek a fresh start ahead of the upcoming &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football&quot;&gt;college football&lt;/a&gt; season &lt;strong&gt;was not an easy one for Lagway&lt;/strong&gt;. According to &lt;em&gt;CBS Sports&lt;/em&gt; reporter Chris Hummer, the quarterback &lt;strong&gt;wanted to remain in Gainesville&lt;/strong&gt; despite the coaching change.&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_546278_dj-lagway-8_d63069ef.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;DJ Lagway&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-502829&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;DJ Lagway #2 of the Florida Gators.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Even with the coaching change and a tough season, Lagway wanted to remain in Gainesville,”&lt;/em&gt; Hummer reported. &lt;em&gt;“He picked the Gators for a reason: He loved the school, he loved the environment. &lt;strong&gt;The parting happened somewhat suddenly&lt;/strong&gt;.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;It’s worth noting that, prior to the end of this season, &lt;strong&gt;Billy Napier was dismissed from his position as head coach. In his place, the front office decided to hire Jon Sumrall&lt;/strong&gt;, who seems to have no plans for Lagway moving forward.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Lagway’s numbers with the Gators&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-gators&quot;&gt;Florida Gators&lt;/a&gt; quarterback DJ Lagway put up some significant numbers in his time, showcasing both his high ceiling and areas for development. Lagway concluded his tenure &lt;strong&gt;having amassed 4,179 passing yards&lt;/strong&gt;, a substantial total that demonstrates his ability to move the ball down the field. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;He was responsible for 28 passing touchdowns, a strong indicator of his scoring potential. However, the season also highlighted some volatility, as he threw 23 interceptions and was sacked 32 times, pointing to the need for greater ball security and improved offensive line protection at the next level.&lt;/p&gt;


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DJ Lagway linked with three schools after transfer portal decision with Florida Gators

DJ Lagway linked with three schools after transfer portal decision with Florida Gators - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The similarities between &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dylan-raiola&quot;&gt;Dylan Raiola&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Patrick Mahomes&lt;/strong&gt; are impossible to overlook. Though some may argue the &lt;strong&gt;Nebraska Cornhuskers&lt;/strong&gt; quarterback has used them to his advantage, reports now state he won’t follow his role model’s steps in his next chapter in &lt;strong&gt;college football&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After a disheartening &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa&quot;&gt;NCAA&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;season with the Cornhuskers, Raiola has decided to step away from the program in Lincoln. The 20-year-old quarterback has entered the transfer portal and a decision on his next school is looming. While &lt;strong&gt;many believed Mahomes’ college football career would play a role&lt;/strong&gt; in Raiola’s verdict, a report states otherwise.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to insider Pete Nakos and &lt;em&gt;On3 Sports&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-tech&quot;&gt;Texas Tech Red Raiders&lt;/a&gt; won’t be a factor in Raiola’s transfer portal decision&lt;/strong&gt;. Still, several users across social media aren’t buying the report, believing the Nebraska transfer will vie to enroll at &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes&quot;&gt;Mahomes&lt;/a&gt;’ alma mater. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After Mahomes suffered a torn ACL in Week 15 of the NFL season, the coincidences didn’t end with their similar haircuts, facial hair, or even the same pregame routine. Now, &lt;strong&gt;both Mahomes and Raiola’s years have been cut short by season-ending injuries&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_20251215_BUS_546083_patrick-mahomes-11_9c2bc22d.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Patrick Mahomes Kansas City Chiefs&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-540682&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Raiola’s time at Nebraska&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Raiola enrolled in 2024 as a five-star recruit out of Buford, Georgia. Though the Cornhuskers were coming off disappointing seasons in the Big Ten, head coach Matt Rhule’s second year along with Raiola’s arrival &lt;strong&gt;created high expectations for the school in Lincoln. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;To an extent, those expectations were met as the freshman quarterback led the Huskers to their &lt;strong&gt;first winning season in seven years&lt;/strong&gt;. Moreover, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nebraska&quot;&gt;Nebraska&lt;/a&gt; won its first bowl game since 2015. The 2025 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football&quot;&gt;college football&lt;/a&gt; season wasn’t necessarily a disappointment, but it wasn’t ideal, either. The Huskers secured bowl eligibility—they will be competing on New Year’s Eve in the Las Vegas Bowl against the No. 15 Utah Utes. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Raiola has been &lt;strong&gt;out for the season after breaking his right-leg fibula&lt;/strong&gt; in November. Now, the quarterback confirmed he won’t even be with the team as he steps into the portal.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Raiola’s numbers&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After spending two years with the Cornhuskers, Raiola is now headed for the exit door. He leaves behind a bittersweet taste on everyone’s mouths. Raiola appeared in 22 games, registering 456 completions for 4,819 passing yards, 31 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. Lastly, &lt;strong&gt;he walks away with a 13-9 record (0-5 against ranked teams).&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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Raiola to finally separate from Mahomes comparisons in transfer portal decision

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-gators&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Florida Gators&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; were on the edge after the season ended. Their quarterback, &lt;strong&gt;DJ Lagway&lt;/strong&gt;, was thinking about entering the NCAA transfer portal while the team hoped he would stay. Now, the decision has been made.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Pete Thamel of ESPN, &lt;strong&gt;DJ Lagway will indeed enter the NCAA transfer portal&lt;/strong&gt;. The quarterback just posted on his social media pages the decision in a heartfelt post. “&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;After much prayer, reflection, and thoughtful consideration, I have decided to enter the transfer portal&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;,” Lagway said.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Lagway is a former top 10 recruit and &lt;strong&gt;ESPN classified him as the number one dual-threat quarterback in the class of 2024&lt;/strong&gt;. He is a very interesting prospect and he is now looking to step up into another program.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Lagway is looking to revamp his college career pre-draft&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Lagway is entering his third year in College, hence he will be eligible to go to 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; Draft after next season. For Florida, Lagway posted a 63.2% of passes completed for 2,264 yards, &lt;strong&gt;16 touchdowns and a conference-leading 14 interceptions in 2024. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;Those are not numbers to wow at, but &lt;strong&gt;the potential Lagway has is still good enough for a big program to try and develop him&lt;/strong&gt;. In the end, if Lagway’s new team has a great offensive scheme, he could become one of the most lethal weapons in football.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Which big programs could land Lagway?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Marissa Myers of TWSN, Lagway will make a decision on different factors, including how the coaching changes might influence his future and &lt;strong&gt;chance of development as well as help him reach his NFL aspirations&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Considering that, Myers says the teams that could land Lagway’s talents are the following:&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Florida State Seminoles&lt;/strong&gt;: Thomas Castellanos is in his final year of eligibility, Lagway could be his successor.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;LSU Tigers&lt;/strong&gt;: With the arrival of Lane Kiffin and Garrett Nussmeier’s time with LSU coming to an end, Lagway could be the solution.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tennessee Volunteers&lt;/strong&gt;: If Joey Aguilar enters the 2026 NFL Draft, this could be a great landing spot for Lagway, as HC Josh Heupel has a track record in quarterback developing.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Miami Hurricanes&lt;/strong&gt;: A team that has a history of using transfer portal QBs.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Texas A&amp;amp;M Aggies&lt;/strong&gt;: The team has been previously linked with Lagway.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Texas Tech Red Raiders&lt;/strong&gt;: The Raiders tried to recruit Lagway out of high school. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets&lt;/strong&gt;: Also showed interest in Lagway coming out of high school.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;

DJ Lagway confirms drastic decision on Florida Gators future

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