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Monday, July 6, 2026
Josh Allen's Buffalo Bills earn No. 4 spot in ESPN's 2026 NFL roster rankings

ESPN ranked the Buffalo Bills fourth in its 2026 NFL roster rankings. Josh Allen remains the biggest reason, while linebacker depth remains a concern.

Lamar Jackson's Baltimore Ravens earn No. 5 spot in ESPN's 2026 NFL roster rankings

ESPN ranked the Baltimore Ravens fifth in its 2026 NFL roster rankings. Kyle Hamilton leads an elite safety group, while the interior offensive line remains a concern.

Trump says he disputed U.S. star player's suspension, calling it 'stain' on World Cup

While many in the United States joined the president in celebrating the reversal, others blasted its adverse impact on the integrity of the sport.

Sunday, July 5, 2026
Folarin Balogun eligible to play in World Cup round of 16 after red card is suspended

Folarin Balogun will be able to play for the U.S. in Monday’s World Cup round of 16 game with Belgium after FIFA suspended the red card it handed down.

Saturday, July 4, 2026
NHL RADIO REPLAY: Thoughts on Kings UFA Roster Adds, Trade Rumors, LA’s Next Captain, and Carlsson Offer Sheet

Enjoy a free replay of this weekend’s Hot Stove on NHL Network Radio, where John Hoven joined hosts Dennis Bernstein, Dave Pagnotta, and Ryan Paton for their final show of the season. With summer...

Wayne Gretzky Trade Tree: Edmonton to Los Angeles

Trade Trees are attractive because they show how things develop over time. There’s a saying in hockey that if “Wayne Gretzky can be traded, anyone can,” and it’s true. When…

Friday, July 3, 2026
Vikings could sign 161-game starter to fill massive roster hole

The Minnesota Vikings have some big roster holes on the defensive line, so they could look at the free agent market for a solution.

Final Tidbits from LA Kings 2026 Dev Camp

Four days of Development Camp at the Kings training facility in El Segundo are now in the books, including the final scrimmage delivering the week’s most competitive hockey. Between the on-ice...

Which teams will regret their offseason decisions?

Should the Blackhawks, Sharks, and Kings be having second thoughts about their moves?

Scott Laughton felt the fit in Los Angeles was “seamless” last season and chose to run it back for three more years

Scott Laughton felt the fit in Los Angeles was seamless. During his exit interview, after the 2025-26 season came to a close, Laughton left the door wide open to potentially coming back to the...

Thursday, July 2, 2026
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong secures an elite spot in the midseason player rankings

PCA has been on a heater as of late.

Tigers' rookie sits just outside the top 10 in the midseason player rankings

The rookie has been fantastic so far this year.

Cardinals' rookie sits securely in the midseason top 25 rankings

He's starting to run away with the NL Rookie of the Year Award.

A humble Mats Zuccarello felt wanted in Los Angeles and he’s motivated to reward that faith on the ice

Mats Zuccarello wanted to be wanted. And the LA Kings made that happen. Zuccarello knew early in the offseason that a return to Minnesota was likely not going to be in the cards. He left with no...

UPDATED: NHL Rookie Faceoff Tournament Headed Back to San Jose, Full Schedule Released

The article below was published originally published on June 11. It has now been updated to include the full schedule, where noted. Mayor’s Manor has learned through a variety of sources that the...

Comments from Scott Laughton on His Extension with the LA Kings

What a different a day makes. A mere 24 hours ago, there was a nervous energy that had been building for a few days in Los Angeles, as Scott Laughton walked to free agency on July 1. However, when...

10 Tidbits: Kings 2026 Dev Camp, Day 3

July 1 wasn’t just the start of NHL Free Agency — it was also Day 3 of Development Camp. Without and afternoon scrimmage on Wednesday, the schedule was much lighter: just positional practices in...

2027 NHL Draft Rankings: DuPont, Privalov and Joseph lead extremely early top 32

An early peek at what the next crop of NHL stars looks like, starting with a former exceptional status star.

2026 Free Agency Recap

Zach Dooley joins host Jesse Cohen to recap the first day of Free Agency. The pair discuss the handful of signings the LA Kings made and Ken Holland’s media availability. The post 2026 Free Agency...

U.S. advances to round of 16, but gets potentially critical red card

The U.S. defeat Bosnia-Herzegovina to advance to the round of 16, but lose leading scorer Folarin Balogun to a red card.

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
5 Takeaways From Day 1 of LA Kings Free Agency

Day one of free agency is in the books. Lot more eventful than I was expecting. The Kings retained the services of forward Scott Laughton, got the services of forward Corey Perry back and added...

Busy Kings add Haula up front, re-sign Laughton

After adding Mats Zuccarello and Corey Perry on one-year deals early on in free agency Wednesday, the Kings continued to build in the afternoon, signing Erik Haula to a two-year contract, and...

Kings Re-Sign Scott Laughton to a 3-Year Deal

The Los Angeles Kings have re-signed center Scott Laughton to a three-year contract worth $10.5 million, carrying an average annual value of $3.5 million, according to Elliotte Friedman. Laughton was…

Kings sign forward Scott Laughton to three-year contract (AAV: $3,500,000)

The LA Kings have signed forward Scott Laughton to a three-year contract, carrying an AAV of $3,500,000 through the 2028-29 season. Laughton was acquired by the Kings at the trade deadline a few...

Kings sign Scott Laughton to three-year contract

The Kings also signed forward Jan Jenik to a one-year, two-way contract.

FIRST LOOK: LA Kings 2026-27 Line Combos, Plus Salary Cap Outlook After July 1 Signings

Let’s begin with the obvious, this is a way too early look at how things may unfold for the Kings leading into opening night against the Avalanche on Sept. 30 in Colorado. However, just like time...

5 Things We Learned From Ken Holland’s Free Agency Availability

Ken Holland didn’t sit on his hands for July 1. The Kings GM hopped on a Zoom call with media Wednesday to walk through a busy day of moves. Here’s what we learned from his media availability....

Kings sign Lane Pederson (two years) + Erik Gustafsson, Scott Perunovich & Jen Jenik to one-year contracts

Three more signings for the LA Kings. The Kings have inked defensemen Erik Gustafsson and Scott Perunovich to one-year contracts. Forward Lane Pederson to a two-year contract. The first year is a...

First Reactions – Kings Reportedly Sign Mats Zuccarello, Corey Perry (one-year) & Erik Haula (two-years)

The LA Kings have made several signings today, with more to come. Starting with analysis of the biggest three moves they’ve made thus far, with reported contract information, all at the forward...

Penguins sign Andrei Kuzmenko to one-year contract

Kuzmenko’s new contract with Pittsburgh carries a $5 million cap hit for the 2026-27 season.

Scott Laughton Returning to Kings on a Three-Year Deal

Sometimes, patience pays off. Even though it was well documented that the Kings and veteran center Scott Laughton had mutual interest in signing him to an extension, it just took a little longer...

Kings sign Lane Pederson to two-year contract

Pederson has spent most of the past several years in the AHL, but played a few games with the Flyers last season.

Kings sign Scott Perunovich to one-year contract

Perunovich heads to California, hoping to find some consistency after some injury-riddled seasons.

Sources: Kings add Zuccarello in latest vet deal

Mats Zuccarello is set to play in his 17th NHL season after signing a one-year, bonus-laden contract with the Kings, sources told ESPN.

Kings Sign Corey Perry to 1-Year Deal

The Los Angeles Kings have signed veteran forward Corey Perry to a one-year contract worth $1 million, according to Elliotte Friedman. Perry Rejoins the Kings Perry started last season with…

Corey Perry returns to Kings on one-year deal

Perry had 17 goals and 20 assists for 37 points in 72 games with both the Kings and Lightning in 2025-26.

Raiders-Vikings trade pitch sends first-round pick to Minnesota for generational $140 million star WR

The Las Vegas Raiders would land an elite wide receiver in a blockbuster trade proposal.

Kings Sign Mats Zuccarello to One-Year Deal

The Los Angeles Kings have signed winger Mats Zuccarello to a one-year contract worth $1 million, plus bonuses, according to Emily Kaplan of ESPN and Pierre LeBrun of TSN. Zuccarello…

He’s Back, Corey Perry Returns to LA Kings on One-Year Deal

In what should be the least surprising news of July 1, veteran forward Corey Perry is returning to Los Angeles on a one-year deal, that will likely include incentives. Just before the NHL Trade...

Kings sign Erik Gustafsson to one-year deal

Gustafsson has 47 goals and 193 assists for 240 points in 517 career games, most recently with the Red Wings.

49ers trade rumor should be of interest to Steelers, Browns, Vikings

The Pittsburgh Steelers are among the teams an NFL writer believes should be interested in becoming trade partners with the San Francisco 49ers.

California 2026 high school football rankings: A closer look at California's nationally ranked contenders

St. John Bosco and Corona Centennial top SN's offseason California high school football rankings with official preseason rankings a month away.

Kings sign Mats Zuccarello to one-year contract

Zuccarello scored 15 goals and added 39 assists for 54 points in 59 regular-season games with the Minnesota Wild in 2025-26.

REPORT: Kings Set to Add Free Agent Forward Mats Zuccarello on One-Year Deal

Adding to their list of veteran NHL signings expected today, the Kings are believed to have agreed to a one-year deal with veteran forward Mats Zuccarello. According to information tweeted by...

Kings Sign Erik Haula to a 2-Year Contract

On July 1, the Los Angeles Kings signed forward Erik Haula to a two-year contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $3.6 million. Haula began his NHL journey when…

Kings sign Erik Haula to two-year contract

Haula will reportedly earn $3.6 million per year over his new deal with Los Angeles.

REPORT: Kings Set to Add Free Agent Center Erik Haula

Veteran center Erik Haula is said to be signing a free agent contract with the LA Kings, per a tweet from Frank Seravalli. The 35-year-old left shot forward has played over 800 NHL games,...

Kings Reports as Unrestricted Free Agency Opens

Happy July 1, Insiders! Not exactly the July 1 we’ve come to expect over the years and I wonder if that is a sign of things to come as the landscape around the NHL changes. Trades around the...

REPORT: UFA Erik Gustafsson Closing in on One-Year Deal with Kings

According to a report out of Sweden, veteran defenseman Erik Gustafsson is closing in on a one-year free agent contract with the Kings. Originally selected by Edmonton at the 2012 Entry Draft, the...

10 Tidbits: Kings 2026 Dev Camp, Day 2

Same rink, same format, shorter runway. Tuesday continued the Kings 2026 Development Camp at Toyota Sports Performance Center — morning positional practices, afternoon scrimmage, media...

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