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Las calles están abarrotadas. Gente por todas partes. Cada balcón está repleto, cada esquina vibrando. De un lado suena reguetón, del otro salsa y, por detrás, la bomba y plena. Cada cinco pasos hay comida. Pinchos, alcapurrias y bacalaítos gigantes. Esto es “La SanSe” y, si no la conoces, tranquilo. Puerto Rico te lo va a explicar, con orgullo y en voz alta. Oficialmente, son las Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián, un enorme festival de cuatro días que se celebra cada enero en el Viejo San Juan. Empezó en los años 50 como una actividad pequeña para recaudar fondos para una iglesia pero, con el tiempo, se convirtió en una masiva celebración de la música, el arte, la comida y la cultura puertorriqueña. ¿Extraoficialmente? SanSe, que normalmente se celebra el tercer fin de semana de enero, es cuando por fin se acaba la Navidad en Puerto Rico. La despedida final a la temporada. El último suspiro colectivo antes de guardar las decoraciones, se terminen las parrandas y la gente tenga que regresar al trabajo. Este año, el festival también llegó con una de las multitudes más grandes que ha visto el Viejo San Juan. “Está bastante lleno y he visto muchísimos turistas”, dijo Gabriel Sánchez, residente de Bayamón, mientras el movimiento se reducía a un paso lento, los balcones se desbordaban y la señal del celular apenas aguantaba. “El efecto Benito es una realidad”, dijo el salsero Víctor Manuelle justo antes de subir a la tarima el sábado por la noche. Usando el nombre de pila de Bad Bunny, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, explicó que el artista logró despertar un nuevo sentido de identidad y orgullo puertorriqueño que ya se siente mucho más allá de la isla. “Nunca había una figura de tanto alcance, que se había identificado tanto. No estoy diciendo que es el único. Es que Benito, obviamente con ese disco, al rescatar nuestra bomba, nuestra plena, nuestra música tradicional autóctona, abrió una puerta para que sucedan estas cosas”, dijo. Ese alcance ha transformado aún más una de las celebraciones más queridas de Puerto Rico. Según el alcalde de San Juan, Miguel Romero, las Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián de 2026 rompieron récords de asistencia, con un estimado de 1.083.881 personas durante los cuatro días del evento, que comenzó el 15 de enero. Solo la noche del domingo, se calcula que al menos 367.387 personas abarrotaron las calles del histórico distrito. Turistas de toda América Latina, de Estados Unidos y de otros países se encontraban entre los locales —cantando, bailando, ondeando banderas— atraídos no solo por la fiesta, sino también por la cultura. “En Puerto Rico, estamos muy contentos con Bad Bunny”, dijo Juan Cabán, residente de Cabo Rojo. “Estamos muy contentos que alrededor del mundo nos conozcan, conozcan nuestra cultura, nuestra música y que nos estén visitando”. Y el mundo pronto tendrá otra oportunidad de vivir ese “efecto Bad Bunny”. En pocas semanas, el artista llevará la música de Puerto Rico a uno de los escenarios más grandes del planeta: el show de medio tiempo del Super Bowl. Reguetón. Bomba. Plena. Todo en español. En voz alta y orgullosamente boricua. Para muchos puertorriqueños, se siente como cerrar un círculo. Los mismos ritmos que hoy se escuchan en las calles del Viejo San Juan pronto llegarán a millones de personas alrededor del mundo. “Yo creo que va a tener un récord de audiencia”, dijo Víctor Manuelle. “En ningún momento los latinos habían estado tan pendientes a una presentación del Super Bowl como van a estar a esta, y nosotros estamos súper orgullosos. Sé que hemos tenido en otras ocasiones representantes latinos como Shakira, como Jennifer Lopez, claro está. Pero yo creo que este evento va a marcar una diferencia”. “Yo casi no veo Super Bowl… pero verlo ahora en el halftime show va a ser bueno para Puerto Rico y bueno para lo que sería la música latina”, dijo Sánchez mientras salía del festival. “Todos vamos a estar allí. Todos vamos a estar en primera fila y le deseamos lo mejor y que ponga el…

The New Jersey Devils broke through with a playoff season in 2025, but they seem to have fallen down a level this season. They have emerged as a potential selling team ahead of the March 6 trade deadline. Nonetheless, they keep on grinding out every win they can get, including their Monday night clash against the Calgary Flames — a game they won 2-1 in overtime. However, while the Devils won the battle against the Flames, they may have just lost the war. During the game, star defenseman Luke Hughes sustained a shoulder injury, a dislocation in particular, that New Jersey will have to navigate moving forward, as per NHL insider Frank Seravalli. Hughes was fighting for the puck in the neutral zone when it looked like he hyperextended his shoulder out of its proper placement. He immediately winced and recoiled from contesting possession against the Flames. | The suspected play Luke was injured on, could possibly be his shoulder (unconfirmed) (via @bluebelgeorgia) pic.twitter.com/TTZONMlmpq — Hughes Updates (@_hughesupdates) January 20, 2026 To make matters worse, the Devils gave an update on Hughes’ injury after the game that would exacerbate fan concerns over the health of their 22-year-old rising star in defense. “He’s just gonna have to get evaluated. He’s gonna miss time, for sure. You won’t see him on the rest of this road trip. We’re gonna get him evaluated and determine the length of the time [of his absence] from there,” Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe said, via Hughes Updates on X (formerly Twitter). Devils fans react to heartbreak of Luke Hughes injury Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Hughes is a fan favorite among Devils fans, and his injury has put another damper to what has been a very challenging season thus far in New Jersey. “luke hughes i will give you my shoulder right now just say the word and ill do it,” X user @HISCH13R_ wrote. “Yikes.Just Heard about the Luke Hughes Injury Thoughts & Prayers go out to Luke Hughes & #NJDEVILS fans. as a die hard hockey Fan I Feel Sick for Luke.Hopefully he comes back stronger than ever & Prove all his doubters wrong soon.Get Well Soon Luke. Love watching u play myself,” @UKhoops1_BBN added. The post Devils’ Luke Hughes suffers dislocated shoulder in win over Flames appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Indiana Hoosiers improbable rise reached its ultimate peak Monday night, and at the center of it all stood their superstar field-general Fernando Mendoza. The Hoosiers completed a historic 16-0 season by defeating Miami Hurricanes 27-21 at Hard Rock Stadium, capturing the program’s first national championship and cementing Mendoza’s legacy as one of the most accomplished players in college football history. Moments after Indiana was handed the national championship trophy, Mendoza delivered one of the night’s most memorable scenes. ESPN’s Rece Davis presented him with the Offensive Player of the Game award and asked what the moment meant to him — a question loaded with meaning given Mendoza’s Miami roots and Indiana’s unprecedented success. “I first want to give all the glory to God,” said Mendoza, via ESPN. “I mean, there’s no better group of guys I want to deal with. It’s the most special moment of my life. This is such a great group of guys. I love you guys. Great job. Let’s f***ing go!” FERNANDO MENDOZA TAKES HOME OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE GAME (via @espn)pic.twitter.com/fG9Jo6MTWa — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January 20, 2026 The unscripted reaction instantly resonated, reflecting both the emotional weight of the moment and the journey Indiana had just completed. Mendoza wasn’t just celebrating a win, he was standing at the end of a season few believed possible. Already the Heisman Trophy winner and Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, Mendoza added CFP National Championship Offensive MVP to his resume. He became the first Indiana player to ever win the Heisman and the first quarterback since DeVonta Smith in 2020 to capture both the Heisman and a national title in the same season. Indiana’s path to the championship was defined by grit rather than star power. The Hoosiers controlled the game with timely execution. Mendoza delivered the defining moment midway through the fourth quarter, powering his way 12 yards into the end zone on fourth down to extend Indiana’s lead. The Hoosiers also relied on critical defensive plays, including a blocked punt returned for a touchdown and a late interception that sealed the victory. Even under constant pressure including a blind-side hit that left Mendoza with a bloody lip Indiana never relinquished control. For head coach Curt Cignetti, the title capped a remarkable turnaround, lifting Indiana from one of the sport’s most historically challenged programs to a national champion in just two seasons. As Indiana looks ahead to defending its crown, Mendoza’s message and performance have already set the standard. The signal-caller from Miami didn’t just lead a championship team — he redefined what Indiana football believes is possible. The post Indiana superstar Fernando Mendoza drops powerful message after winning National Championship Offensive Player of the Game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

In the euphoric moments after Indiana football reached the summit of the sport, Curt Cignetti said exactly what everyone in Bloomington was thinking. Fresh off a 27-21 victory over the Miami Hurricanes in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship, Cignetti stood at the podium and delivered a line that instantly entered Hoosiers lore. “We’re 16–0, national champions. One of the greatest sports stories of all time.” It wasn’t bravado. It was a statement of fact, and one that perfectly captured the scale of Indiana’s transformation. The declaration felt like the final punctuation mark on a journey that began two years earlier with Cignetti’s now-famous “I win” introduction. In that short span, the Indiana Hoosiers went from a three-win program to the only team in modern college football history to finish 16-0. Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza powered them. With him, Indiana bulldozed its way through the Big Ten. They survived the expanded playoff gauntlet, toppling bluebloods and proving its dominance wasn’t a fluke. The championship game at Hard Rock Stadium showcased everything Cignetti’s team had become. Indiana jumped out to a 10-0 halftime lead. They leaned on defense when Miami surged. Indiana delivered in the biggest moments. This was highlighted by Mendoza’s gutsy 4th-and-5 rushing touchdown and a game-sealing interception by Jamari Sharpe with 44 seconds left. Cignetti’s claim that this is “one of the greatest sports stories of all time” is backed by history. Indiana had never won a national title. Maybe they never even dreamed of perfection. Now, the Hoosiers are the gold standard of the 12-team playoff era, and their coach’s words will echo forever across Bloomington. The post Indiana football’s Curt Cignetti drops epic Hoosiers declaration after perfect season appeared first on ClutchPoints.