Football
Troy Hill Embracing Coaching Chapter, Ecstatic About Adams to Rams
Former DB Troy Hill talks coaching at his high school alma mater and says Davante Adams joining L.A. is “a good look” for the Rams.
Robert Nelson Jr. Talks Fields, Lamar’s Leap, And Stroud’s Edge
Robert Nelson Jr. gets real on Justin Fields' respect battle, Lamar Jackson’s Super Bowl window, and why C.J. Stroud must protect his edge to stay elite.
Illinois QB Altmyer Tunes Out Hype, Leans Into Passion
Luke Altmyer isn’t chasing awards or headlines — the Illinois QB is driven by love for the game as he leads a resurgent Illini team into 2025.
Jalon Daniels Turns Adversity Into Motivation For Final Kansas Run
Kansas QB Jalon Daniels has faced injuries and setbacks, but he’s turning adversity into motivation for one final season with the Jayhawks in 2025.
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Hockey
Alexeyev Discusses Penguins’ Future, Teeth Loss, Capitals Lessons
Alexander Alexeyev opens up on joining the Penguins, losing six teeth in the playoffs, and the lessons learned from his time with the Capitals
Casey Mittelstadt’s Bruins Future in Question Amid Trade Buzz
An NHL executive told RG that trade chatter on Casey Mittelstadt has been going on since the 2024-25 regular season ended for the Bruins in April.
Marchand Says Bennett, Ekblad Extensions Sealed His Panthers Future
Brad Marchand credits Sam Bennett and Aaron Ekblad’s extensions as key factors in his decision to sign long-term with the Florida Panthers.
Roger McQueen Commits to Providence, Eyes NHL With Ducks
Roger McQueen went 10th overall in this year’s draft, and next up, he’ll be part of the first crop of CHL prospects to play NCAA hockey.
Soccer
USMNT Star Timothy Weah Sets World Cup Goal After Joining Marseille
Timothy Weah is focused on being in top form for Marseille ahead of the 2026 World Cup next summer on US soil.
“Can’t Help But Get Passionate”: Les Reed on Wrexham’s Meteoric Ascent
Wrexham advisor Les Reed opens up on the club’s Championship debut, his role in their rise, and the connections that make Saturday’s clash with Southampton special
Premier League Title Contenders: Who Did Best Business For 2025–26?
From Arsenal to Liverpool, we assess which Premier League title contender did the best transfer business ahead of the 2025–26 season.
Fatau Dauda Is Building Africa’s Next Generation of Goalkeepers
Former Ghana World Cup star Fatau Dauda is shaping Africa's future in goalkeeping through his work with the Black Stars and Right to Dream.
Basketball
Experts Reveal Benefits And Risks Behind Dončić’s Dramatic Transformation
Luka Dončić’s weight loss has sparked debate. Experts explain the performance benefits and potential risks of his striking offseason transformation.
Top 10 Greatest NBA Players of All Time According to AI
Taking a look at the 10 greatest NBA players of all-time, according to four AI models - ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Grok, and Gemini.
Enrique Freeman Excited to be in NBA Free Agency, First Camp a Success
NBA free agent forward Enrique Freeman describes his first basketball camp hosting experience, a productive Summer League, and his rookie year with the Pacers.
Drew League Boss Talks Kobe, LeBron, Bronny And NBA Buzz
Drew League commissioner Dino Smiley reflects on iconic NBA cameos, including Kobe, LeBron, and a possible Bronny debut ahead of the 2025 playoffs.
MMA
Chuck Liddell Reflects on UFC’s Rise And Today’s Top Fighters
UFC legend Chuck Liddell talks about the sport's growth, today’s elite fighters, and whether the UFC still needs a superstar like McGregor or Rousey.
Inside ‘WWE: Unreal’ — Wrestling’s New Era of Transparency And Drama
Go behind the curtain with WWE: Unreal, Netflix’s bold docuseries revealing the drama, decisions, and chaos behind wrestling’s biggest moments.
Hulkamania Forever: Hulk Hogan’s Impact on Wrestling Will Never Fade
Hulk Hogan's legacy will live on forever after such an impactful wrestling career that touched so many around the world.
A Look at Hulk Hogan’s Impact on WWE After Legend Passes Away
WWE legend Hulk Hogan has suddenly passed away at 71 years of age. We take a look at the long-lasting impact he had on the company over the years.
Golf
Persistence Pays Off: Breakthrough Wins For Young, Yamashita
Cameron Young finally breaks through with first PGA Tour win at Wyndham Championship while Miyu Yamashita captures the AIG Women's Open at Royal Porthcawl.
Harrington's Dominance, Kitayama Comeback Highlight The Week in Golf
Padraig Harrington claims second 2025 senior major at Sunningdale, Lottie Woad breaks through in LPGA, and Kurt Kitayama wins 3M Open.
Scheffler's Royal Portrush Masterpiece And Gerard's Gutsy Breakthrough
Scottie Scheffler dominates the Open at Royal Portrush with methodical precision, while Rory McIlroy finds emotional redemption and Ryan Gerard claims his breakthrough PGA Tour victory at the Barracuda Championship.
Grace Kim's Eagle Magic Headlines Wild Week of Golf
Grace Kim's dramatic playoff eagle wins major at Evian, Chris Gotterup stuns Rory McIlroy in Scotland, and William Mouw fires 61 for breakthrough victory in wild weekend of golf.
Tennis
Townsend Calls Saudi Women Mistreatment Claim “Propaganda”
Taylor Townsend calls the belief that women are mistreated in Saudi Arabia "propaganda," praising her experience at the WTA Finals in Riyadh.
Toni Nadal Makes Free Coaching Offer to Auger-Aliassime
Toni Nadal says he’s willing to help Felix Auger-Aliassime again—completely free of charge—if the Canadian returns to his academy.
Betting Threat Shakes Tomás Barrios, But he’s Focused on Top 100
Tomás Barrios opens up about a terrifying betting threat in Mexico and the changes he’s making to break into the ATP top 100.
“I’m Done With Dictators”: Tsitsipas on Ivanisevic Split
Stefanos Tsitsipas opens up on his split with Goran Ivanisevic, saying he’s “done with dictators” and will prioritize comfort, family, and connection moving forward.
Gambling Industry
Michigan Hits $395M in May Sports Bets
Michigan’s sports betting market posted a total handle of $395.3 million in May 2025
Kansas Sports Betting Handle Nears $200M in May
Kansas sportsbooks accepted $199.7 million in bets during May 2025, continuing five months of strong consumer engagement.
Oregon Sports Betting Revenue Hits $9.2M in May
Oregon’s state-run sports betting system delivered a solid performance in May 2025, generating just over $9.1 million in gross gaming revenue
Delaware Sportsbooks Clear $18.2M in April Bets
With $18.2 million in total wagers placed during April, Delaware recorded a 17.3% increase over April 2024, and a fivefold jump compared to April 2023
Baseball
Cubs Eyeing Trade For Starting Pitcher: Who’s The Best Fit?
The Chicago Cubs are looking to reportedly add a starting pitcher at the trade deadline in their pursuit of a World Series title. Here are three names who should be on the team’s radar.
CC Sabathia Breaks Down Yankees’ Needs Ahead of Trade Deadline
Hall of Famer CC Sabathia weighs in on what the Yankees need to compete and offers insight into the Dodgers’ chances down the stretch
MLB Gives Jacob Misiorowski All-Star Nod Despite 5 Career Appearances
Major League Baseball has named Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski an All-Star, causing controversy due to just five career appearances in the show.
Blue Jays Must Swing For The Fences at Trade Deadline Amid Hot Streak
The Toronto Blue Jays are looking like a real contender, and they must use the trade deadline to further their case for playoff baseball.
Cricket Updates
Major League Cricket 2025 – Midseason Review
The San Francisco Unicorns are unbeaten in MLC 2025, breaking records and leading the league in nearly every statistical category
Numbers That Stand Out from England’s Historic Leeds Test Win
From a 371-run chase to 10 dropped catches, these are the key numbers that shaped England’s stunning Test win over India at Leeds
India’s New Era Begins as Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Returns
Shubman Gill leads a fresh Indian side into the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy as England eyes Bazball revenge in the 2025–27 WTC cycle opener
South Africa Aim to Stun Australia in WTC Final at Lord’s
Can South Africa upset top-ranked Australia in the WTC 2025 Final at Lord’s? Preview, key players, and matchups in the battle for Test glory
Meet Our Team
Sergey Demidov is a veteran sports journalist with over 18 years of experience covering international sports. Since beginning his career in 2007, he has reported on the Olympic Games (Sochi 2014), FIFA World Cup (2014), UEFA Euro (2012), World Cup of Hockey (2016), and Stanley Cup Finals (since 2017).
Before joining RG, Sergey was an independent senior editor at NHL.com/ru (2016–present) and contributed to Gazeta.ru and TASS News Agency. Currently, he leads RG’s global news desk, overseeing correspondents across North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and South America.
He has conducted one-on-one interviews with elite athletes, including Jaromir Jagr and Alex Ovechkin, former WADA and FIFA presidents Craig Reedie and Sepp Blatter, and soccer coaches like Fabio Capello.
Sergey’s editorial work emphasizes accuracy, sourcing transparency, and a neutral voice, aligned with the Trust Project and Google Publisher Center principles.
He is bilingual in English and Russian, specializing in NHL hockey.
📍 Based in: Pafos, Cyprus
🌐 Languages: English, Russian, Greek
