The United States Women's National Softball Team dominated a four-game series against Australia over three days at Redlands Softball Park in Brisbane to open the new year. It was Team USA's first visit to Australia since the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games.

While the roster is loaded with talent, there are a handful of players who could be considered snubs. One of the notable omissions includes Anaheim Ducks winger Chris Kreider, who was on the United States' 4 Nations roster but was left off the Olympic roster. Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield's absence is also a bit of a surprise.

Crime rates are often viewed as the best way to determine if a city is safe, but a recent push seeks to expand the definition of safety.

Jessie Diggins became the first cross-country skier to qualify for the U.S. Olympic team after winning the lone skiathlon on the World Cup schedule (on Dec. 6) before the Milan Cortina Games.

USA Hockey announced defenseman Cole Hutson was discharged from the hospital after a scary injury during Saturday's World Juniors game against Switzerland.

Rifts over the direction of the conservative movement emerged during Turning Point USA's conference, as speakers attacked each other by name.

Cole Campbell has agreed a six-month loan to Hoffenheim after struggling to establish himself in the first team for Borussia Dortmund, the club announced Monday morning. The deal includes an option to buy for up to $11.

The women’s round robin came to a close following a draw to the button, extra end win by Norway to hand Japan their first loss, 10-9. The victory lifted Norway to the top of the standings, claiming first place through round robin,

Critics Choice Awards host Chelsea Handler makes a Turning Point USA reference during the closing of the show.