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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 Chicago Bears had a remarkable season in 2025, rising from last place in the NFC North to a first-place finish that saw them earn the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs. After winning the division title that saw them feature multiple come-from-behind victories, the Bears earned a dramatic comeback victory over the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card round. The Bears trailed 21-3 at halftime in that game, but Caleb Williams turned his first half difficulties around and lit up the Packers in the 4th quarter to earn a 31-27 triumph. Williams nearly pulled off another miracle finish in the divisional playoffs against Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams when he threw a 4th-down TD pass to tight end Cole Kmet with 18 seconds remaining. That 14-yard TD pass was actually a 40-plus yard throw because Williams retreated 25 yards before he heaved a balloon-like throw that settled in Kmet’s arms. The Bears had a chance to win in overtime, but a miscommunication between Williams and top receiver D.J. Moore resulted in an interception. The Rams took advantage and went down the field and won the game with a field goal in the extra session. While the finish was a disappointment, the Bears appear to be on the right track thanks to Williams and head coach Ben Johnson at the helm. The Bears also had a much-improved offensive line, a solid crew of wide receivers and one of the top running attacks in the league. One of the things that the Bears did not have was an excellent defense. That unit had some moments and excelled at forcing turnovers — league-leading 33 takeaways — but the Bears gave up 24.4 points per game and that ranked 23rd in the league. Trading for Joey Porter Jr. would be a key addition to the secondary The Bears will need to make multiple moves in free agency and the 2026 Draft, but they should also trade for Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. Porter had 52 tackles, 14 passes defensed and 1 interception this season. He just completed his 3rd year in Pittsburgh and he has been a solid cover man in each season. He has also demonstrated that he is a solid tackler. Porter is also under contract for the 2026 season. He is scheduled to earn $3.96 million in the upcoming season and he would be an excellent fit for the Bears. The Bears need Porter because they are likely to have several holes that they will have to fill in the secondary. Safety Kevin Byard was a first-team All-Pro as he led the NFL in picks with 7. He will be a free agent, and he will have the opportunity to go to the highest bidder. The Bears will certainly get some consideration, but they don’t have the cap space to make him the kind of lucrative offer that other teams will have. Overthecap.com estimates that 21 other teams will have more cap space than the Bears. Byard is not the only other defensive back who will have a free agent opportunity. So will safety Jaquan Brisker, nickel back C.J. Gardner-Johnson and the remarkable Nahshon Wright. He had 5 interceptions this season and 3 fumble recoveries. Ryan Poles knows that there is no standing pat in the NFL Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images The Bears could lose each of those players from a defense that gave up too many yards and points. They will be forced to rebuild that secondary through the draft, but they might not have the cap room to make the key moves in free agency that general manager Ryan Poles would prefer to make. There are many reasons that the Bears are heading in the right direction, and the two biggest are the presence of Williams at quarterback and Johnson on the sidelines. However, the NFL presents and ever-changing landscape and teams like the Bears regularly climb the ladder and then fall back to earth if the correct moves are not made on a consistent basis. In addition to the free agents that the Bears could lose in the secondary, Poles has to look at his roster and make judgment calls on which players will rise and which players will fall. These moves must be made in the draft,…

Indiana whooped it up on the field as it was handed its first-ever national championship trophy after beating Miami, 27-21, at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday. It was a fitting image for the Hoosiers, who completed their undefeated season. Fernando Mendoza came up big anew for Indiana, scoring on a gutsy 12-yard rush with 9:18 left in the fourth quarter, which proved to be the game-changing play. For the third straight year, a team from the Big Ten ruled college football, and commissioner Tony Petitti felt very proud. “I feel like we’re just getting started,” said Petitti, as quoted by Yahoo! Sports’ Ross Dellenger. Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti on three straight titles for his league: “I feel like we’re just getting started.” pic.twitter.com/mKtacSpTzy — Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) January 20, 2026 Ohio State and Michigan won the CFP title game in the previous two years. The Big Ten has the second-most national championships with four, trailing the SEC’s six. Indiana is more known for its basketball, enduring decades of losing seasons on the gridiron. But ever since Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024, the program has witnessed a massive turnaround. In his first season, the Hoosiers won a then-school record 11 games, earning their first-ever berth in the CFP. Cignetti was named Big Ten Coach of the Year. He won it again the following season, guiding Indiana to a 16-0 campaign and a landmark trophy. “Took some chances, found a way. Let me tell you: We won the national championship at Indiana University. It can be done,” said Cignetti in a report from the Associated Press. Cignetti has also acknowledged Petitti’s leadership in shaping the Big Ten’s competitive environment. With the Hoosiers’ historic triumph, other teams must be inspired to follow the blueprint and keep the national title in the Big Ten. The post Big Ten commissioner drops 7-word declaration after Indiana’s national championship win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jaquan Brisker had a clear message about the Chicago Bears’ long-term security at quarterback with Caleb Williams leading the offense. Brisker completed the fourth season of his NFL career with the Bears. After an injury-riddled campaign in 2024, the defender bounced back with strong performances in the 2025 season. He racked up 93 tackles, eight pass deflections, three quarterback hits, and one interception. Brisker completed the final year of his rookie contract as he will be a free agent in the upcoming offseason. Answering questions from media on Monday, a reporter asked about the team’s quarterback situation moving forward after getting positive results in 2025. Brisker made his response to that question very clear, showing his support for Williams. “They have a quarterback here in Chicago,” Brisker said. “They have a quarterback here in Chicago.” Bears Safety Jaquan Brisker is ready to move on. pic.twitter.com/chdCIIaUYF — Polymarket Football (@PolymarketBlitz) January 19, 2026 What’s next for Caleb Williams, Bears Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Having been teammates with Caleb Williams for two seasons, it’s clear to Jaquan Brisker that the Bears’ offense is in good hands with the quarterback leading the way. Williams showcased incredible improvement from his rookie campaign to his sophomore year, especially with Ben Johnson as his head coach. In 2024, he completed 351 passes for 3,541 yards and 20 touchdowns and six interceptions. This past season saw him complete 330 throws for 3,942 yards and 27 touchdowns and seven interceptions. The Bears also significantly improved around Williams. The quarterback led the league in sacks after absorbing 68 for a loss of 466 total yards as a rookie. Those numbers went down to 26 sacks for a total loss of 165 yards in 2025, showing Johnson’s impact on the offense. Chicago enjoyed an incredible campaign, going from 5-12 in 2024 to 11-6 this year. They beat the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card Round before losing to the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round. They will look forward to building on their progress with big expectations for the 2026 season and beyond. The post Bears’ Jaquan Brisker sends strong message on Caleb Williams after playoff exit appeared first on ClutchPoints.