Minnesota United Reportedly In Talks With Colombia Star James Rodríguez Over Blockbuster MLS Move

Minnesota United are in talks to sign Colombian star James Rodríguez — a move that would instantly be the club’s biggest-ever signing headline.
The 34-year-old is a free agent after leaving Club León and hasn’t played competitively since November 2025.
Despite mixed recent club form, Rodríguez remains a central figure for Colombia after a standout Copa América 2024 and could be a World Cup asset in 2026.

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February 3, 2026 at 9:50 PM

This season’s talent level is rare — half of the Player of the Year Ladder are freshmen, making this possibly the greatest freshman class ever and a deeper PoY race than usual.
Top-ranked Arizona is the nation’s best team but has no individual on the early ladder because of its balance; the writer's eyes are on Arizona guards Jaden Bradley and Brayden Burries.
Names to drop in conversation: Dybantsa (4th in nation, 23.3 ppg), Cameron Boozer (Duke’s stat leader), Toppin (22.4 pts, 10.9 reb), and elite playmakers like Braden Smith (nation-leading assists) and Fears (2nd in assists).

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February 3, 2026 at 9:46 PM

Patriots owner Robert Kraft missed the Pro Football Hall of Fame on his first ballot — joining former coach Bill Belichick, who also didn’t make it on the first try.
Since buying the team in January 1994, Kraft’s Patriots have reached the Super Bowl 11 times and won six championships, underscoring his impact on the franchise.
Only 16 team owners have Hall of Fame busts in Canton — which inducted owner do you think had the biggest influence on the game?

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February 3, 2026 at 9:29 PM

Minnesota is quietly surging — NET has them No. 10 after a string of blowouts even though they’re unranked nationally.
UConn remains unbeaten and dominant (Tennessee gave them a scare early), with UCLA close behind in the NET race.
LSU has been obliterating SEC foes (including a 40-point win over Alabama) and now faces a tough test against No. 4 Texas.

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February 3, 2026 at 9:15 PM

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February 3, 2026 at 8:50 PM