Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski, who's expected to make the U.S. Olympic team, leaves Monday's game with injury.

USA Hockey have had terrible luck on the injury front as of late. Key stars are sidelined, with some players sidelined past the roster deadline on Dec. 31.

Boston Red Sox reliever Garrett Whitlock has committed to play for Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic edition.

Vanes Martirosyan, a former American Olympic boxer and a pro who had a few marquee bouts, has died after a battle with skin cancer, officials said. He was 39.

Hilary Knight scored a hat trick, and hometown hero Hayley Scamurra added a goal of her own for Team USA in Buffalo as the Americans handed a struggling Team Canada their second straight loss.