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NBC's TODAY will exclusively reveal the rosters for the 2026 U.S. Olympic men's, women's, and Paralympic sled hockey teams on January 2, live during the show's 8 a.m. ET hour, with team members discussing their preparations for Milan.
USA Volleyball announced a 14-player roster for the 2025 Volleyball Nations League Week One in Rio de Janeiro, featuring a mix of debutants and experienced players, as the team aims to defend their titles and improve on their 2024 Olympic performance.
The U.S. has announced its roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off, featuring top players like Jack Hughes, Auston Matthews, and Connor Hellebuyck. Notable snubs include Cole Caufield and Tage Thompson, while surprises include Brock Nelson and Vincent Trocheck. The team, led by coach Mike Sullivan, aims to win the tournament as a precursor to Olympic success in 2026. The management emphasizes team chemistry and versatility, with players expressing excitement and commitment to the team's goals.
Minnesota United has announced its roster for the 2024 Major League Soccer season opener against Austin FC, with midfielder Franco Fragapane and forwards Bongokuhle Hlongwane and Tani Oluwaseyi no longer occupying international spots due to receiving their U.S. Green Cards. The team's home opener will be against the Columbus Crew, and the roster includes designated players, domestic and international players, as well as those with U.S. permanent residency and on loan or unavailable status.
USA Hockey has announced the 25-player roster for the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship, with the team led by forwards Cutter Gauthier and Jimmy Snuggerud. The roster includes a strong forward group and a talented goaltending tandem, but lacks size on defense. The team will play pre-tournament games against Sweden and Canada before their first game against Norway on December 26. Rutger McGroarty's status remains uncertain due to injury, while Aram Minnetian's suspension from Hockey East is not expected to affect his participation in the World Juniors. James Hagens and other players were cut from the roster due to role limitations and competition from more experienced players.
The Atlanta Braves continue their winning streak with a sweep against the Miami Marlins, increasing their NL East division lead to nine games. Five more Braves players were named as All-Star reserves, bringing the team's total to eight. The Braves will be well represented at the 2023 All-Star Game in Seattle. In other MLB news, the complete All-Star Game rosters were announced, Pete Alonso will compete in the Home Run Derby, Shohei Ohtani hit his 31st home run of the season, and several players were placed on the injured list.
USA Baseball has announced the 31-man roster for the 2023 Collegiate National Team, which will compete in a series of games against Chinese Taipei and Japan from June 30 to July 12. The team was selected after a training camp and features players from 24 different schools. The series against Chinese Taipei will take place in North Carolina, while the games against Japan will be held in North Carolina and South Carolina.