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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Prep talk: Jaxson Neckien is coming through for Westlake with power

The junior outfielder has hit six home runs for the Warriors, who are tied for first place in the Marmonte League.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
5 Key Things to Watch with the LA Kings Starting Right Now

The LA Kings need help. And from the looks of things, this franchise could be primed for the most significant change in a long, long time. What will that look like, and how widespread are we...

Vikings future for J.J. McCarthy on thin ice for analyst

The clock is ticking on J.J.'s time as a Viking.

Exit Interviews Schedule – Players Wednesday, Ken Holland Friday + Jared Wright Loaned to AHL-Ontario

The LA Kings will hold their end-of-season exit interviews with players on Wednesday, April 29 at Toyota Sports Performance Center beginning around 10 AM. Kings Vice President and General Manager...

Report: WR Jauan Jennings visiting Vikings

Free-agent wide receiver Jauan Jennings is visiting the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday and Wednesday, ESPN reported.,The Vikings are looking for depth a

Vikings hosting veteran wide receiver on visit in quest to replace Jalen Nailor

The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly hosting wide receiver Jauan Jennings on a visit as the team looks to replace Jalen Nailor.

UNC's Caleb Wilson gets good NBA Draft news after injury; Jazz, Kings paying attention

The Tar Heels phenom is in a good spot.

NFL power rankings 2026: Seahawks, Chiefs & Bears bump up; Eagles, 49ers slide in post-draft edition

How do all 32 teams in the NFL stack up against each other after the 2026 draft? Here is checking in with the third edition of Sporting News' power rankings for the offseason.

Pete Prisco's post-NFL Draft Power Rankings; Cooper Flagg edges ex-teammate for NBA's Rookie of the Year

Plus, there's a new No. 1 team in our MLB Power Rankings

2026 NHL Draft Lottery Chaos Rankings: Which winning team would be pure rage bait?

Sorting the 11 potential winners by how much they’d infuriate the conspiracy theorists on May 5.

Monday, April 27, 2026
Kings Of The Podcast, Ep. 263 – Ending in LA, Starting in Ontario, and Guest Andrew Lord

When one door closes, another one opens. So it’s only appropriate that as this year’s hockey playoffs have wrapped up in Los Angeles, they’re just beginning in Ontario. During this all-new Kings...

Ontario Reign Begin Calder Cup Playoffs Wednesday vs. Coachella Valley

The Ontario Reign have released the schedule for their best-of-5 Pacific Division Semifinals series against the Coachella Valley Firebirds in the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs. The Reign enter the...

Vikings make crucial Jordan Addison decision post-draft

The Vikings have moved swiftly.

Pitching leads the way as the Rockies continue to climb in latest power rankings

Not many expected the Rockies to start the year out like this.

What is the future of the Kings without Anze Kopitar?

Kopitar’s storied career came to an end Sunday with the Kings’ loss in a four-game sweep at the hands of the Avalanche.

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

This team is really struggling.

ROSTER MOVE: Jared Wright Rejoining AHL Ontario for Calder Cup Playoffs

Kings forward Jared Wright will rejoin AHL Ontario for their upcoming start to the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs. Through various sources, Mayor’s Manor has learned he is expected to rejoin the Reign...

Vikings exercise WR Jordan Addison's 5th-year option

The Minnesota Vikings exercised their fifth-year option for wide receiver Jordan Addison on Monday.,The No. 23 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft will

Fantasy football rookie draft rankings for dynasty leagues in 2026
VIDEO: Anze Kopitar’s Final Postgame Presser

After 20 years in the NHL, Kings captain Anze Kopitar skated in his final game on Sunday, logging 24 shifts over 18:30 of ice time. Both are rather inconsequential numbers in the big picture;...

Anze Kopitar Game 4 Interview

Sharing Anze Kopitar’s interview, following his final game in the NHL. Kopitar addressed the media after last night’s Kings defeat in Game 4, alongside his children, Neža and Jakob. Sharing that...

Vikings get Harrison Smith retirement update after NFL Draft

Minnesota is still waiting on a final decision.

Sunday, April 26, 2026
NHL roundup: Top-seeded Avs sweep Kings in Anze Kopitar's farewell

Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals and added an assist for the Colorado Avalanche, who finished off the host Los Angeles Kings with a 5-1 victory Sunda

Stanley Cup Playoffs Day 9: Ducks sneak past Oilers in OT, Avalanche sweep Kings

The Sabres picked up a big win in Boston, while the Lightning tied things up with the Canadiens.

Vikings 2026 NFL Draft class ranked among league's worst

The Minnesota Vikings have not exactly been the best drafting team in recent years, and it seems like that trend may continue in 2026.

Kopitar's 'extremely special' career ends in loss

After announcing his retirement in September, Kings captain Anze Kopitar, the Slovenian center who is the top scorer in franchise history and a two-time Selke Trophy winner, saw his 20-year career...

AHL Round 2: Reign vs Firebirds, Full Schedule and Series Preview

After a week off — by virtue of earning a bye in the first round of this year’s Calder Cup Playoffs — the Ontario Reign now know who they’ll be facing next. Sunday night, Coachella Valley defeated...

Anze Kopitar – Game 4

Hear from forward Anze Kopitar after the final game of his NHL career, a Kings defeat in Game 4 of Round 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The post Anze Kopitar – Game 4 appeared first on LA...

No. 1 seed Avalanche complete sweep of Kings

Nathan MacKinnon had two goals and an assist, Nicolas Roy and Devon Toews scored in the third period, and the top-seeded Colorado Avalanche swept the Los Angeles Kings out of the first round of...

Game 4 FINAL – Kings 1, Avalanche 5 – Doughty, Kempe, Moore, Smith

The LA Kings saw their 2025-26 season come to an end in Game 4, following a 5-1 defeat in Game 4 on Sunday afternoon at Crypto.com Arena. Colorado capitalized on its first power play of the game,...

Keys to the offseason: Free agency and draft plans for Kings, every eliminated NHL team

We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.

D.J. Smith – Game 4

Hear from Interim Head Coach D.J. Smith following the conclusion of the 2025-26 LA Kings season. The post D.J. Smith – Game 4 appeared first on LA Kings Insider.

Drew Doughty – Game 4

Hear from defenseman Drew Doughty after the end of the 2025-26 LA Kings season. The post Drew Doughty – Game 4 appeared first on LA Kings Insider.

Adrian Kempe – Game 4

Hear from forward Adrian Kempe following the conclusion of the 2025-26 Kings season in Game 4. The post Adrian Kempe – Game 4 appeared first on LA Kings Insider.

Trevor Moore – Game 4

Hear from forward Trevor Moore following the end of the 2025-26 season for the Kings. The post Trevor Moore – Game 4 appeared first on LA Kings Insider.

Kings fans pay tribute to Anze Kopitar in final NHL game

Kopitar’s Kings were swept by the Colorado Avalanche in the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Nathan MacKinnon scores twice as Avs race away to sweep Kings

Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals and added an assist for the Colorado Avalanche, who finished off the host Los Angeles Kings with a 5-1 victory Sunda

Avalanche advance to second round after sweeping Kings

The Presidents’ Trophy winners made quick work of the last Wild Card team in the Western Conference.

Follow live: Kings look to avoid sweep vs. Avalanche in Game 4
Game Thread – R1, G4 – Kings vs. Avalanche, 4/26

Los Angeles Kings 0, Colorado Avalanche 0 20:00 Left, First Period Game Preview WATCH, LOCAL: FanDuel Sports Network So-Cal WATCH, NATIONAL: TNT, HBO Max SOG: LAK – 0 COL – 0 PP: LAK – 0/0 COL –...

Vikings sign Marcus Allen, with a Hall of Fame name and an athletic dad

He's certainly got a great name.

RD1, GM4: Kings vs. Avalanche Projected Lineups – Changes Likely, as LA Looks to Win and Extend

Win or that’s it, in more ways than one. The Kings are unfortunately where much of the hockey world outside of Los Angeles thought they would be early on in this series. They’re on the brink of a...

R1, G4 Preview – 2 Changes Expected + Kings On Stylistic Approach, Extending Series, Kopitar’s Career, Laughton on Role & New Linemates

WHO: Los Angeles Kings (0-3) vs. Colorado Avalanche (3-0) WHAT: 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Round 1, Game 4 WHEN: Sunday, April 26 @ 1:30 PM Pacific WHERE: Crypto.com Arena – Los Angeles, CA HOW...

Episode 004: Future Considerations – Talking Kings Prospects, AHL Playoffs, Scoops, and More

Nothing is slowing down over here. With the OHL, WHL, and AHL playoffs in full swing — and several LA Kings prospects involved at all levels — another episode of Future Considerations is in store!...

Episode 004: Future Considerations Podcast – Kings Prospects, AHL Playoffs, Scoops, and More

Nothing is slowing down over here. With the OHL, WHL, and AHL playoffs in full swing — and several LA Kings prospects invoiced at all levels — another episode of Future Considerations is in store!...

Saturday, April 25, 2026
In a time of cliches, Kings have the chance to practice what they’ve preached and win one game

Everything on the line tomorrow afternoon for the LA Kings. “I think it’s fair to say that this series has been a lot closer than 3-0 but at the end of the day, the wins are the ones that matter...

Avalanche on verge of grinding out defensive-minded sweep of Kings

The Colorado Avalanche are one game away from a sweep as they prepare to face the Los Angeles Kings on the road for Game 4 of their Western Conference

NHL RADIO REPLAY: Kings Situation Now and This Summer, Including Byfield, Doughty, and Head Coach

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 to break down the Kings-Avalanche series. As the...

Kings trying to fend off elimination, one game at a time

Trailing 3-0 in the best-of-seven playoff series, defenseman Mikey Anderson says, “You try to win the first one, and then reset and go from there.”

Meet Demond Claiborne, Vikings' new RB Draft pick with 4.37-second 40 time

Minnesota traded into this spot.

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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