
Devils Lock Up Anthony Mantha for Two Years
The New Jersey Devils have agreed to a two‑year, $9.5 million contract with veteran forward Anthony Mantha, who arrives after a career‑high 33‑goal season in Pittsburgh.
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The New Jersey Devils have agreed to a two‑year, $9.5 million contract with veteran forward Anthony Mantha, who arrives after a career‑high 33‑goal season in Pittsburgh.

The Las Vegas Summer League has delivered early clues about the form of several NBA teams, with standout performances from Kingston Flemings, Meleek Thomas and others shaping expectations.
Arkansas alumni Darius Acuff Jr., Meleek Thomas and Trevon Brazile are making early impressions in the Las Vegas Summer League, delivering standout performances that have caught the eye of coaches and media outlets.

Rookie guard Meleek Thomas leads the summer league in scoring, while Darius Acuff Jr. and Trevon Brazile deliver impressive displays, prompting coach John Calipari to question NBA teams' draft strategies.

Jackson Williams earns the conference’s top preseason special‑teams honor, while three teammates also receive All‑Mountain West selections, setting the stage for an ambitious Bison season.

Auburn’s baseball squad is reshaping its infield, bringing in UNLV’s Cooper Sheff alongside returning standouts and Iowa transfer Ben Swails, while several key players head to the MLB draft.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas men's basketball program celebrated academic honors this season, capturing the NABC Team Academic Excellence Award and placing five players on the NABC Honors Court.

Four former Iowa players delivered strong performances in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, with Hausen leading the Grizzlies to a decisive win and the Thunder's young core showing promising signs.

Game times and tickets for the Players Era 16 at Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena, Nov. 24-28, were announced, with pre‑sale on July 16 and public on‑sale on July 17.
El Paso native Drew Gonzalez, a sixth‑round pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, inks a deal with the New York Yankees and heads to spring training in Tampa, joining a lineage of local players who have turned high school success into professional careers.

The San Antonio Spurs face the Utah Jazz in the Las Vegas Summer League, where a win could secure a playoff spot, but the team may elect to sit key players to avoid advancing.

Las Vegas native and four‑year NBA veteran Orlando Robinson is set to host his second annual free basketball camp, offering coaching, mentorship, and mental‑health resources to youth aged 8‑16.

After a productive 2024 season, wide receiver Jalen Tolbert joins the Miami Dolphins on a one‑year deal, bringing a blend of college accolades and NFL experience that could make him a sleeper in upcoming fantasy formats.

Four Hawkeye alumni will compete in the Las Vegas Summer League, with Stirtz delivering another strong scoring performance and Hausen poised to make his mark against the Hawks.

Flavor Flav announced a weekend of festivities to honor the U.S. Women's Olympic hockey team after their record‑breaking gold medal win, but the event has drawn criticism for its self‑promotional tone and the host's history of domestic violence.

From a surprise appearance at Zach Bryan’s Autzen Stadium concert to leading the Ducks to a College Football Playoff semifinal, quarterback Dante Moore’s offseason was as diverse as it was productive, setting the stage for a high‑stakes 2026 campaign.

The league’s longest schedule sets the stage for the Anaheim Ducks’ home opener against the Florida Panthers, a contested offer sheet for Leo Carlsson, and early tests against the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights, while emerging talent like Macklin Celebrini looms on the horizon.

The Los Angeles Kings announced their full 2026‑27 regular‑season slate, highlighting early‑season matchups, homestands and a marquee visit from the NHL’s all‑time goal‑scorer.
The Kyle Busch Invitational will take place at Winston‑Salem’s historic Bowman Gray Stadium, featuring races that celebrate the late NASCAR driver’s legacy while raising funds for families seeking IVF treatment.

Graham Ike, a Gonzaga alumnus who went undrafted, has delivered strong performances in the NBA Summer League, drawing attention from the Golden State Warriors as they address frontcourt depth.

From modest expectations to conference championship contention, the UNLV Rebels have built a sustainable winning culture in Las Vegas, anchored by key players and a supportive community.

A group of 8‑ and 9‑year‑old players from the SOS Select basketball team lit up the halftime show of the Lakers‑Bulls NBA Summer League game in Las Vegas, underscoring the city’s growing role as a hub for youth basketball.

The new NHL schedule, announced by the Blue Jackets, opens October 1 against the Buffalo Sabres and features a condensed preseason, increased Metropolitan Division matchups, and a slate of holiday home games.

University of Hawaii football coach Timmy Chang expressed confidence in his team's quarterback Micah Alejado and other key players after a strong performance against Wyoming, emphasizing the Rainbow Warriors' potential for a successful season.