Injury

Anthony Cirelli of the Tampa Bay Lightning will miss the 2026 Olympic Winter Games due to a lower-body injury sustained in a recent NHL game. Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett has been added to Team Canada's roster in his place, joining teammates Brad Marchand and Sam Reinhart. The announcement comes ahead of the NHL's Olympic break.

February 01, 2026 Reported by AI

A 77-year-old man was trapped in his car and seriously injured in an accident near Wiesloch in the Rhein-Neckar district. Police said life-threatening injuries could not be ruled out. The senior failed to stop at a stop sign on Sunday and collided with another vehicle.

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will not participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic for Venezuela, following a request from his club. The decision stems from concerns over a previous injury sustained during the 2023 tournament. Altuve expressed a desire to play but acknowledged the matter was out of his hands.

January 25, 2026 Reported by AI

Washington Sundar has missed the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand due to a rib injury sustained during the first ODI in Vadodara. The injury, which requires at least two more weeks of rest, threatens his participation in the T20 World Cup 2026 starting soon. Meanwhile, Tilak Varma is pushing to recover for the series finale.

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jackson LaCombe has been added to the U.S. men's ice hockey team for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, replacing Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones, who is sidelined by an upper-body injury. The injury occurred during the NHL Winter Classic on January 2. LaCombe, a 25-year-old who helped the U.S. win gold at the 2025 IIHF World Championship, expressed excitement about joining the roster.

January 19, 2026 Reported by AI

Alexandre Muller defeated Alexei Popyrin in a grueling five-set first-round match at the Australian Open on January 19, 2026, ending the Australian's hopes in his home Grand Slam. Popyrin, who led at key moments, succumbed to a calf injury flare-up and unforced errors despite serving 40 aces. The Frenchman advanced to face Alexander Zverev next.