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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Caitlin Clark no longer tops WNBA GMs’ franchise player rankings

Interesting turn of events for the Fever guard.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
REIGN FINAL – ONT 2, CV 1 – Lord, Portillo, Brown

 The Ontario Reign defeated the Coachella Valley Firebirds 2-1 in front of 6,515 fans at Acrisure Arena capturing a 2-1 series lead in the best-of-five Pacific Division Semifinals. Game four will...

Dolphins land in basement in latest 2026 NFL power rankings

The Miami Dolphins underwent more changes than pretty much any other team this offseason, and as a result, expectations should be tempered.

Ravens get vote of confidence in latest power rankings

Are the Ravens poised to strike?

Analyst makes stunning Kyler Murray claim for Vikings in 2026

Is it a quarterback battle or not?

Cubs rise in latest power rankings as regulars start to hit their stride
Guardians rise in latest power rankings behind red-hot Chase DeLauter

The young slugger is turning heads.

RD2, Game 3: Reign Projected Lineup at Firebirds, as Goaltending Questions Arise

With their second round series tied 1-1, a shift to Coachella Valley for Game 3 sets the stage for a pivotal matchup between the Reign and Firebirds. If Ontario coach Andrew Lord is to help his...

Who Might Be the Next LA Kings Coach? Seven Names to Track.

Coming off their 2025-26 season, the LA Kings are faced with a myriad of questions. Perhaps the first question is, what’s the best way to measure success? This alone can take the conversation down...

PACIFIC DIVISION SEMIFINALS PREVIEW, GAME 3 – 5/5

WHO: Ontario Reign at Coachella Valley Firebirds (Series Tied 1-1) WHAT: 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs – Pacific Division Semifinals, Game 3 WHEN: Tuesday, May 5 @ 7:00 Pacific WHERE: Acrisure Arena –...

Pacific Division Semifinals, Game 3 Preview at CV (5/5/26)

The Reign square off against the Firebirds tonight from Acrisure Arena for Game 3 of the Pacific Division Semifinals with the series even at one game a piece! Cam McGuire and Paige Capistran recap...

Conn Smythe Watch: Who's leading for Stanley Cup M...

A chaotic opening round means it's a wide-open field. Here are the players leading the charge as Round 2 begins.

Vikings get update on free agency saga with 49ers’ Jauan Jennings after visit

Will Jennings sign with the Vikings?

Monday, May 4, 2026
Reds slide down the rankings after a dismal road trip against the Pirates

A sweep in Pittsburgh has not helped their case.

2026 Exit Interviews – Edmundson, Armia, Ward, Kuemper, Malott

Concluding player exit interviews today with a look at the final five players who spoke to the media last week. This group included a couple of guys who played their first seasons in the NHL in...

Giants' tough East Coast road trip didn't help their case in latest power rankings

San Francisco takes quite the nosedive in the power rankings.

Mets fans won't like seeing where their team sits in latest power rankings

This season has been a disaster so far.

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith to reunite on ESPN's 'First Take' for one day only

Skip Bayless will join Stephen A. Smith on Friday's episode of 'First Take' in what the network describes as 'a one-time reunion' on the show they once co-hosted.

2026 NHL draft: Updated top-32 rankings, plus player comps

Who will be selected early in the draft in June? Here's an updated list of the top 32 players available.

How NHL Culture Influences Modern Betting and Gaming Platforms

by Dan Adkisson Ice hockey arenas crackle with energy, and the National Hockey League (NHL) has turned that electricity into a global cultural force. That same force now drives the way people...

Sunday, May 3, 2026
2026 Conn Smythe Trophy power rankings: Playoff MVP candidates entering the second round

Goalies dominate the top of the rankings as Hunter and Scott break down the MVP candidates from the eight remaining teams.

2026 Exit Interviews – Moore, Forsberg, Clarke, Dumoulin, Byfield, Laughton

With exit interviews for Kings players happening last week, continuing through the players here with a look at guys with a variety of different things to say. Some positive, some negative, some...

End Of 2025-26 Season Recap

Zach Dooley joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss the Kings loss to the Avalanche. The pair also discuss the end of the Kings 2025-26 season, the media availability of GM Ken Holland and the end of...

NHL Playoff Betting: Stanley Cup Favorites and Dark Horses

by Dan Adkisson As the 2026 NHL Playoffs take center stage, the betting landscape is shaped by a mix of proven contenders and emerging threats. For sports fans across the United States,...

Saturday, May 2, 2026
3 Takeaways from Ontario Reign Victory in Game 2 of the Calder Cup Playoffs

Friday night saw a huge bounce-back win for coach Andrew Lord’s Ontario Reign squad, as they defeated the visiting Firebirds 5-1 in Game 2 — now sending the series to Coachella Valley tied 1-1....

Analyzing Brandt Clarke’s 2026 Playoff Performance for the Kings

One of the most notable young players, especially during the playoffs, who comes to mind is Brandt Clarke, who just finished his first 40-point season and proved he is ready to handle top-four...

Friday, May 1, 2026
REIGN FINAL – ONT 5, CV 1 – Lord, Copley, Pinelli

The Ontario Reign defeated the Coachella Valley Firebirds 5-1 in front of 6,242 fans at Toyota Arena to even the best-of-five Pacific Division Semifinals up at one game apiece. Game three will...

Interim coach Smith candidate in Kings' search

Interim head coach D.J. Smith will be among the candidates for the Kings' full-time job when general manager Ken Holland conducts his coaching search this month.

D.J. Smith a candidate for Kings' full-time coaching job, Ken Holland says

Kings general manager Ken Holland says interim coach D.J. Smith will be among the candidates the team considers for the full-time coaching role.

Six Takeaways from Holland’s End-of-Season Press Conference

Ken Holland didn’t sugarcoat it. LA’s General Manager opened his end-of-season press conference on Friday afternoon with a blunt assessment: “I’m not happy. I know Luc Robitaille is not happy. Our...

5 Takeaways From Ken Holland End-Of-Season Availability

Kings General Manager Ken Holland held his end-of-season media availability on Friday afternoon at Toyota Sports Performance Center. For transparency, here is the full video below. Ken Holland...

LIVE STREAM: Kings GM Ken Holland Season Ending Press Conference

Kings General Manager Ken Holland is scheduled to meet with the gathered media at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Friday. There are a bevy of questions expected to be asked, including ones surrounding...

LIVE – Ken Holland End-Of-Season Press Conference

Sharing the link here for Ken Holland’s end-of-season interview. Will have a full recap up later in the day, but for those interested here in the moment, feel free to watch/listen live. The post...

REPORT: DJ Smith is a Candidate for Kings Head Coach, New Search Underway

Friday afternoon did not bring any clarity to DJ Smith’s coaching tenure in Los Angeles. General Manager Ken Holland announced the Kings will begin a coaching search immediately, and Smith is...

RD2, Game 2: Reign Projected Lineup vs. Firebirds, Plus Update on Jamsen

After a lackluster showing in Game 1, Andrew Lord’s Ontario Reign squad will look to respond tonight and even their series with the Firebirds. While not technically a must-win for the home team,...

Bears' Dillon Thieneman completely snubbed from Defensive Rookie of the Year rankings

The Bears rookie safety doesn't have a chance according to this analyst.

PACIFIC DIVISION SEMIFINALS PREVIEW, GAME 2 – 5/1

WHO: Ontario Reign vs. Coachella Valley Firebirds (CV Leads Series 1-0) WHAT: 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs – Pacific Division Semifinals, Game 2 WHEN: Friday, May 1 @ 7:00 Pacific WHERE: Toyota Arena...

Top 50 NHL UFAs of 2026: Bobrovsky isn’t in the playoffs, yet his value is rising

Plus: which players have already spiked their values with their postseason performances?

Pacific Division Semifinals, Game 2 Preview vs. CV (5/1/26)

The Reign are back at Toyota Arena tonight for Game 2 of the Pacific Division Semifinals after dropping Game 1 Wednesday 3-0. Cam McGuire and Paige Capistran breakdown the contest and look ahead...

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Minnesota 'considered favorite' to host 2028 NFL Draft

Here's what to know about the 2028 NFL Draft location and how close it could be to becoming official.

10 Things We Learned at LA Kings Exit Interviews

Their lockers are cleaned out, the team’s season is officially over, and several Kings’ players spent Wednesday answering questions about what went wrong, what comes next, and who they’ll be...

2026 Exit Interviews – Kempe, Laferriere, Anderson, Panarin, Doughty, Kuzmenko

With exit interviews for Kings players held yesterday, sharing the first batch of those interviews with thoughts from team leaders and veteran players. Starting here with the three players who are...

NHL Conn Smythe Trophy rankings: Field begins to emerge as first round nears end

As the first round of the NHL playoffs begins to wrap up, we take a look at the top five contenders for the prestigious Conn Smythe Trophy, handed out to the MVP of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Lady Byng finalists: Anze Kopitar, Cole Caufield, Jake Sanderson

Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar, Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield and Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson were named the finalist

Caufield, Kopitar, Sanderson named finalists for 2026 Lady Byng

The award is given to the player for best sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct and skill.

Anze Kopitar selected as a finalist for 2026 Lady Byng Memorial Trophy

Not done with the Anze Kopitar accolades just yet! As announced this morning by the NHL, Kings forward Anze Kopitar has been selected as one of three finalists for the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy...

3 Takeaways from Ontario Reign Loss in Game 1 of the Calder Cup Playoffs

Wednesday evening brough a disappointing opening to the Calder Cup Playoffs for Andrew Lord’s Ontario Reign, as they were shut out 3-0 by the visiting Coachella Valley Firebirds in Game 1 of this...

NHL Rumors: Tkachuk Frustrated, Sundin to Maple Leafs, Doughty and Kings

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Ottawa Senators are dealing with growing noise around Brady Tkachuk, who unfortunately didn’t really settle things in his media availability on Wednesday....

LA Kings Prospect Tracker: Jared Woolley Edition

Week 29 of the LA Kings Prospect Tracker is a lean one. Jared Woolley is the last Kings prospect standing in junior hockey. Next week, Henry Brzustewicz and Hampton Slukynsky will be back in the...

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
REIGN FINAL – ONT 0, CV 3 – Lord, Lee

 The Ontario Reign were shutout 3-0 by the Coachella Valley Firebirds in game one of Pacific Division Semifinals Wednesday night in front 3,274 fans at Toyota Arena. The best of five series will...

Best Father's Day Gifts for the LA Kings Dad

Top gift ideas for the sports dad — from jerseys to collectibles, find the perfect present.

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