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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Kings sign Francesco Pinelli to one-year, two-way contract

Pinelli was drafted 42nd overall by Los Angeles in 2021.

Kings sign forward Francesco Pinelli to one-year, two-way contract extension (AAV: $850,000)

The LA Kings have signed forward Francesco Pinelli to a one-year, two-way contract extension, carrying an AAV of $850,000 at the NHL level. Pinelli posted career bests in the AHL this season in...

3 Los Angeles Kings Players Who Could Be Gone by Opening Night

The NHL postseason has not slowed down since the Carolina Hurricanes captured the Stanley Cup on June 14, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6. With major moves…

Discussing Peter Laviolette’s Coaching Style on The Insider Show

It’s been two weeks since the Kings announced the hiring of new head coach Peter Laviolette, and while there has been no shortage of news around the league since then, the management team in LA...

Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream top new WNBA power rankings for a simple reason
Kings Of The Podcast, Ep. 267 with Chris Byrne, NHL Draft Preview

Kings Of The Podcast returns with episode three of this year’s five-part preview of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Building on recent guests, Chris Byrne, LA’s Director of Amateur Scouting (Canada)...

Final 2026 NHL draft big board: McKenna, Stenberg ...

The first round begins Friday. Which players will hear their names called? Here's our final updated rankings list.

Lakers get Cameron Carr on first night of NBA draft

In the first round of the NBA draft, the Lakers made a trade with the New York Knicks to acquire Cameron Carr.

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Predictions: LA Kings Selections at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft

With just a few days to go, it’s time for our annual NHL Entry Draft Predictions article! Over the past few weeks, our team has cranked out an almost endless supply of Draft-related content, from...

Why Nets drafted Mikel Brown Jr. over Darius Acuff Jr., Kingston Flemings, Brayden Burries

Brooklyn had a lot of point guards to choose from.

World Cup third place standings: Updated table, FIFA rankings for last eight teams in Round of 32

How the situation looks as teams in third place in their groups aim to progress to the knockouts.

Cardinals rise in power rankings as hot prospect looms in Triple-A

How much longer can the Cardinals keep Joshua Baez in the minors?

Guardians fall in power rankings as offense misses its star bats

A losing week dropped the Guardinas out of the top 10.

Twins jump multiple spots in power rankings after impressive stretch

The Twins are starting to close the gap in the division.

2025-26 Kings Seasons In Review – Drew Doughty

We’ve finally reached the end of the Seasons in Review series, with a look at defenseman Drew Doughty’s season. Doughty has certainly been a point of conversation as he approaches the final season...

Who makes the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2027? Ranking...

With the 2026 class just announced, let's look ahead to next year.

Tigers' sweep of a division rival helps propel them up power rankings

Things are starting to click for the Tigers.

2026 NHL Draft Preview: Forward Liam Ruck, Canada

Liam Ruck scored 45 goals and put up 104 points this season, second in the entire WHL. The only player ahead of him in assists and points was his twin brother. The Rucks spent this past year as...

Home woes keep the Red Sox stuck near the bottom of the power rankings

The Red Sox need to wake their bats up.

Royals keep up the June fight but stay stuck in the rankings basement

A .500 week has kept the Royals where they were last week.

Kings announce 2026 Development Camp schedule

The LA Kings have announced the schedule for their 2026 Development Camp, to be held at Toyota Sports Performance Center, beginning on Monday, June 29, running through Thursday, July 2....

Kings Of The Podcast, Ep. 266 with Teddy Belisle, NHL Draft Preview

Back for more! Kings Of The Podcast returns with episode two of this year’s five-part preview of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Joining the program this time around is Teddy Belisle, LA’s Director of...

The Insider Show | Vince Mercogliano + Tarik El-Bashir

For more insight on the hiring of new Head Coach Peter Laviolette, Jared Shafran spoke with Insiders from each of his last two teams in New York and Washington D.C. First, hear from Vince...

NHL Trade Board: Will USA Manifest Destiny lure Hellebuyck out of Winnipeg?

The Hellebuyck chatter heats up in the fallout of the Brady Tkachuk blockbuster.

Monday, June 22, 2026
2026 NHL Draft Preview: Forward Casey Mutryn, USA

Draft lists are a funny thing; with widely varying opinions, they quickly differ even among the elite players. Barring a generational talent like Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid or Macklin...

Norway vs. Senegal live score, result, highlights as Erling Haaland gives Vikings lead in 2026 World Cup Group I match

The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights for Norway vs. Senegal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage. Follow for complete results from the Group I match in East...

Nationals' red-hot offense helps push them further up the power rankings

The Nats continue to turn heads with their dominant offense.

LA Kings 2026 Prospect Rankings: Players No. 11-15

It’s time for Part II in this year’s LA Kings Prospect Ranking series. After first looking at some Honorable Mentions across the team’s pool of forwards, defensemen, and goaltenders in our opening...

LA Kings 2026 Prospect Rankings: Player Nos. 11-15

It’s time for Part II in this year’s LA Kings Prospect Ranking series. After first looking at some Honorable Mentions across the team’s pool of forwards, defensemen, and goaltenders in our opening...

Cubs ride Pete Crow-Armstrong hot streak to a higher spot in power rankings

The young slugger is on fire this month.

Padres slide in latest power rankings ahead of a grueling week

Two tough opponents await the Padres after a losing week.

Wyndham Clark rises to No. 8 in world rankings after US Open

Wyndham Clark is once again a top-10 golfer in the world after capturing his second U.S. Open title in four years.,Clark jumped 26 spots to No. 8 in t

Astros jump multiple spots in power rankings after consecutive series wins
Kings Of The Podcast, Ep. 265 with Craig Button, NHL Draft Preview

It’s going to be a big week at Kings Of The Podcast, with several new shows dropping in advance of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. First up in this year’s series is a chat with TSN’s Craig Button —...

Mets took a hit in the power rankings after another losing week

A 2-4 record last week didn't help the Mets at all.

Giants continue to bring up the rear in latest power rankings

Despite a sweep, the Giants are left at the bottom.

2026 NHL Draft Preview: Forward Adam Novotny, Czechia

Most teenagers spend their draft year trying to prove they belong amongst their peers. Adam Novotny spent the past two season proving he belongs against grown men instead. Before he ever saw North...

2026 NHL Draft Preview: Defenseman Jakub Vanecek, Czechia

As we enter the home stretch of preparation for the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, we’ve already previewed a plethora of potential Kings targets among the first 32 selections in Round 1. Even so, it’s...

LA Kings 2026 Preseason Schedule and Training Camp Notes

And just like that, we’re officially talking about next season already. Don’t worry, there’s still a lot of offseason moves to discuss this summer. First up is the NHL Entry Draft this coming...

Kings Announce 2026 Preseason Schedule

Happy Monday, Insiders! As a part of the NHL’s new collective bargaining agreement, the 2026 preseason schedule for the Kings will look different than it has in seasons past. The Kings will play...

2026 Draft Prospects: USNTDP/USHL/Sweden (Will Scouch)

Will Scouch joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss a handful of prospects from multiple leagues that could potentially be drafted by the Kings with the 17th overall pick. The pair discuss the strengths...

Sunday, June 21, 2026
2025-26 Kings Seasons In Review – Brandt Clarke

Continuing the seasons in review series with a look at Brandt Clarke’s second full season at the NHL level. His usage and impact on the team took a substantial step forward in Year 2, showcasing...

Saturday, June 20, 2026
2026 NHL Draft Preview: Defenseman Nikita Shcherbakov, Russia

If there’s one thing that continues to serve as a true wild card in the NHL Entry Draft, it has to be the uncertainty that comes with selecting Russian prospects. For many, there are few...

2026 NHL Draft Preview: Forward J.P. Hurlbert, USA

There may not be another prospect in this year’s NHL Draft who divides scouts quite like J.P. Hurlbert. The Texas-born winger left the U.S. development program for the Western Hockey League right...

2026 NHL Draft Preview: Forward Brooks Rogowski, USA

We recently featured Xavier Villeneuve, an undersized offensive defenseman whom any team drafting is hoping they found the next Lane Hutson. Taking a sharp turn, let’s check out an oversized...

2026 NHL Draft Preview: Defenseman Xavier Villeneuve, Canada

A fairly common phrase used when talking about past or future NHL Drafts is ‘steal’ — a term than simply implies great value was obtained relative to the pick position. Whenever such a coup...

Friday, June 19, 2026
Hockey’s Best Kept Secret is Happening This Weekend in Florida

The geo-political climate surrounding Russia has kept some of hockey’s biggest stars out of international tournaments like the Four Nations Face-Off, the World Junior Championships, and the Winter...

2026 NHL Draft Preview: Forward Gleb Pugachyov, Russia

Exploring draft pick possibilities can be tricky. Throughout our preview series this year, we’ve mentioned multiple times how Los Angeles could go in any number of directions at the 2026 event:...

2025-26 Kings Seasons In Review – Cody Ceci

Continuing the seasons in review on the backend with Cody Ceci’s first season in Los Angeles. Certainly not the debut that was envisioned, as Ceci became the poster child for the group’s overall...

Top 50 NHL UFAs of 2026: Carlson’s value skyrockets with Raddysh off the board

Carlson is heading east, and he’s competition for Rasmus Andersson as the top remaining free agent D-man.

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