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After acquiring Edward Cabrera in a trade with the Miami Marlins, the Chicago Cubs are linked to a top free agent. The Chicago Cubs have emerged as a key component in many bidding wars during this MLB offseason. After trading with the Miami Marlins to get Edward Cabrera, now the Windy City team is linked to one of the best free agents available. According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, “the one free agent bat that they remain linked to: Alex Bregman.” Bregman is targeted by the Red Sox and Diamondbacks, among a few others. He is one of the most coveted and respected third bases in the MLB. Apparently, the Cubs are still getting awed by Bregman and hence, they are still pushing or his services. It won’t be easy to land him, but it seems like the Red Sox know what Bregman will reply to their latest offer. Bregman must make the most of this deal As a high-profile free agent, Bregman has his market value at an all-time high. It helps the fact that he has an impressive resume, one of the best in all of baseball to be fair. He is also 31 years old, so this could very well be the last huge payday he gets in the MLB, considering he is still in his prime, albeit in the latter parts. Alex Bregman #2 Bregman is arguably a Hall of Famer already. Still, he wants to keep playing for a contender, all while getting massive dollars on top of it. Again, he deserves that. He is a three-time All-Star, a Silver Slugger, a Golden Glove and an MVP runner-up in 2019. The Red Sox are in a stalemate The Red Sox are not an MLB contender, but they want to keep the third base. Now, that is a decision that Bergman will consider if the team gets the right offer. Will he stay at Boston, or will he would rather get into a better team? One team that pushed for Bregman was Toronto. However, the Blue Jays are not in the mix any more for this reason. But still, this is a testament of how excellent teams are looking for his services. After trading with the Marlins for Cabrera, the Cubs could look as a massively positive landing spot for Bregman.

The New York Yankees thought the New York Mets were the only rival for the services of Cody Bellinger, but now a third team has entered the fray to land him even over Kyle Tucker. This MLB offseason has developed one of the most intense bidding wars in recent memory. That’s thanks to Cody Bellinger and Kyle Tucker. Two of the teams involved in said bidding wars are the New York Yankees and the New York Mets, but now a third team could get involved with both of these names. According to Bruce Levine 670TheScore, the Chicago Cubs would love having Bellinger return to the team even more than what they’d want to retain Tucker. According to Levine, “It’s gonna cost you some money because there’s a bidding war going on for him right now,” but still Chicago wants its former outfielder back. Bellinger played for the Cubs in 2023 and 2024. As a Cub, Bellinger slashed .286/ .340/.475 and batted 44 home runs and drove in 175 runs. It seems like the Cubs are willing to let Tucker go if that means bringing Bellinger back, which is an unexpected twist for the two most coveted outfielders on the market who are getting battled by the Yankees and Mets. Tucker then could shift his focus clearer If Bellinger is back, Tucker is effectively going away. There is no space for both of them on the field and financially. Also, Bellinger is wanting a six-year deal, so that’s a long-term project. The timelines just don’t align. Kyle Tucker of the Chicago Cubs. If Tucker didn’t have any other suitors, that’d be one thing, but he is wanted. Again, he is wanted by great teams like the Blue Jays who just went to the Super Bowl. Tucker will get a bag and be a star wherever he goes. In fact, Tucker’s best option might have appeared recently. Should the Cubs favor Bellinger over Tucker? The Bellinger deal could bring plenty of hype. After all, he is a former MVP and is coming off a great year. Also, he is a loved figure in the Cubs locker room. But there is a key thing here. Bellinger is older. On the other hand, Bellinger would be much more cheaper than Tucker. Bellinger is asking for six years and around $30 million a year. Tucker could be looking at a much more lengthier and heavier annual fee.

Real Madrid and Barcelona are set to face each other after both teams secured their respective victories and advanced to the 2026 Spanish Super Cup final, raising the question of when the decisive match will be played. Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the semifinals of the 2026 Spanish Super Cup and advanced to the final, where they will face Barcelona, who reached the title match after a dominant 5-0 semifinal win over Athletic Bilbao. The matchup sets up another high-profile Clasico, delivering the marquee final many soccer fans were hoping to see after both teams advanced convincingly. The final will be played on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET (11:00 AM PT) at Alinma Bank Stadium inside King Abdullah Sport City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Real Madrid secured their semifinal victory through a stunning free-kick goal from Federico Valverde and a finish from Rodrygo, while Atletico Madrid pulled one back through Alexander Sorloth but were unable to complete the comeback. Barcelona arrived at the final in emphatic form, led by a commanding performance that overwhelmed Athletic Bilbao from the opening minutes. With both teams in strong form and star players such as Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, Robert Lewandowski, and Pedri expected to feature, the Spanish Super Cup final promises a high-intensity clash between two of soccer’s most decorated clubs. Barcelona crushed Athletic Club 5-0 with goals from Ferran Torres, Fermin Lopez, Rooney Bardghji and a brace from Raphinha. The match was effectively decided by the 52nd minute, as Barcelona controlled possession and tempo, leaving little room for a response. Athletic Bilbao attempted adjustments through substitutions in search of a comeback, but the gap was already too wide to close. Kylian Mbappe missing a penalty for Real Madrid vs. Barcelona. Barcelona vs Real Madrid, when was the last time they met in a final? The most recent final contested between Barcelona and Real Madrid took place on April 26, 2025, in the Copa del Rey. That dramatic encounter was played at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville, where Barcelona claimed a 3-2 victory after extra time. The decisive moment came in the 116th minute, when Jules Kounde scored the winning goal to secure the trophy in a thrilling Clasico. The last time they met in the Spanish Super Cup The last Spanish Super Cup final between Barcelona and Real Madrid was played on January 12, 2025, at Al Awwal Park in Riyadh. On that occasion, Barcelona earned a commanding 5-2 victory, lifting their first trophy of the season under head coach Hansi Flick. The result marked one of the most emphatic wins in recent Super Cup finals between the two clubs. Barcelona’s attack was led by the creativity of Lamine Yamal and the finishing of Robert Lewandowski, who consistently broke through Madrid’s defensive lines. Real Madrid, despite efforts from Kylian Mbappe to narrow the scoreline, struggled to cope with Barcelona’s high press and rapid transitions throughout the match. Now, with the 2026 Spanish Super Cup final scheduled for Sunday, January 11, Real Madrid under head coach Xabi Alonso enter the matchup seeking revenge for that 5-2 defeat. The final represents a crucial opportunity for the Madrid side to reclaim the Super Cup crown and reassert itself against its historic rivals.

With the 2026 NFL free agency approaching, the Indianapolis Colts have made their final decision on Daniel Jones amid his QB1 competition with Anthony Richardson. As the 2026 NFL free agency nears, the Indianapolis Colts have made the final call on Daniel Jones, whose contract is set to expire soon. Has the QB1 battle against Anthony Richardson come to an end? Daniel Jones shocked everyone with an impressive debut season with the Colts in 2025. Unfortunately, he tore his Achilles during the year, raising questions about his future in 2026, when he is scheduled to become a free agent. However, the Colts believe Daniel Jones is the quarterback they need. On Thursday, general manager Chris Ballard said he envisions a future with Jones as the team’s QB1 following his solid 2025 campaign. “I think Daniel Jones has a really bright future here in Indianapolis,” Ballard said. A message for Anthony Richardson On Tuesday, Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon shared an intriguing update on Anthony Richardson. However, Ballard’s comments may have now clarified the future of the former first-round pick. Irsay-Gordon was clear when she said the front office and coaching staff would make the final call on the Jones vs. Richardson decision. Now that the general manager has spoken, it will ultimately fall to head coach Shane Steichen to decide the future of the former No. 4 overall pick. According to rumors, the Colts attempted to trade Richardson during the 2025 season. With Ballard now envisioning Jones as the team’s QB1 in 2026, it appears to be only a matter of time before the organization moves on from Richardson, although his trade market may be limited. Daniel Jones’ situation could go both ways Last offseason, the Colts acquired Daniel Jones to sit behind Anthony Richardson. Instead, he won the starting quarterback job and led the team to an 8–5 record before his season ended due to the Achilles injury. The Colts remain confident in the former Duke standout. Still, an Achilles injury is difficult to overcome, and many fans are questioning whether Jones can return at the same—or an even higher—level than he showed during the 2025 season.