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Hockey
Interview
Jeff Gorton, Canadiens See Serious Value in Their Goaltending

Jeff Gorton sat down with RG in an exclusive interview and discussed the present and future states of his team’s goaltending.

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07/20/2025
James Murphy
James Murphy
Jeff Gorton, Canadiens See Serious Value in Their Goaltending
Hockey
Interview
Source: McKenna Sweepstakes Expected to Spur Earlier NHL Trade Activity

Parity stalled trades this summer, but the 2026 McKenna sweepstakes may spark early NHL sell-offs by U.S. Thanksgiving, sources say.

12
07/19/2025
Marco D'Amico
Marco D'Amico
Source: McKenna Sweepstakes Expected to Spur Earlier NHL Trade Activity
Hockey
Interview
“It Was Tough”: Orlov Says Limited Role With Canes Took Mental Toll

Dmitry Orlov reveals the mental toll of his reduced role in Carolina, saying he felt overlooked and spent long stretches away from his family.

9
07/18/2025
Daria Tuboltseva
Daria Tuboltseva
“It Was Tough”: Orlov Says Limited Role With Canes Took Mental Toll
Hockey
Interview
NHLPA Executive Marty Walsh Talks in-Depth About New CBA

NHLPA Executive Marty Walsh recently went one-on-one with RG and broke down the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, which takes effect in September 2026.

11
07/18/2025
James Murphy
James Murphy
NHLPA Executive Marty Walsh Talks in-Depth About New CBA

Soccer

Soccer
Analysis
Examining Viktor Gyökeres’ Fit With Arsenal After Swede Joins Club

Viktor Gyökeres is finally joining Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon. How does the striker fit into the Gunners’ squad for the upcoming Premier League campaign?

6
07/22/2025
Quinn Allen
Quinn Allen
Examining Viktor Gyökeres’ Fit With Arsenal After Swede Joins Club
Soccer
Analysis
Rashford Heading to Barcelona – How Does he Fit Into Flick’s Attack?

Marcus Rashford has reached an agreement to go on loan to Barcelona from Manchester United. How will he fit into Hansi Flick's attack?

6
07/19/2025
Quinn Allen
Quinn Allen
Rashford Heading to Barcelona – How Does he Fit Into Flick’s Attack?
Soccer
News Report
FC Dundee in Talks to Sign Brera Strumica Star Martin Gjorgievski

FC Dundee is progressing in talks with AP Brera Strumica to sign Macedonian prodigy Martin Gjorgievski this summer.

5
07/18/2025
Filip Mishov
Filip Mishov
FC Dundee in Talks to Sign Brera Strumica Star Martin Gjorgievski
Soccer
Analysis
Chelsea Have Arrived as Serious Premier League Title Contenders

Chelsea ran through PSG in the Club World Cup final and proved they're ready to announce themselves as Premier League contenders again.

6
07/15/2025
Quinn Allen
Quinn Allen
Chelsea Have Arrived as Serious Premier League Title Contenders

Basketball

Basketball
Opinion
Clippers Must be Considered Title Threats After Signing Chris Paul

The Los Angeles Clippers’ roster is looking stacked after signing Chris Paul, and they must be considered title contenders heading into 2025-26.

6
07/21/2025
Quinn Allen
Quinn Allen
Clippers Must be Considered Title Threats After Signing Chris Paul
Basketball
Interview
Shaq Praises Cooper Flagg, Gives Opinion on Rockets Trading For Durant

Shaquille O’Neal spoke to RG about Cooper Flagg’s development with the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets pulling off a blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant.

6
07/18/2025
DJ Siddiqi
DJ Siddiqi
Shaq Praises Cooper Flagg, Gives Opinion on Rockets Trading For Durant
Basketball
Analysis
CSE Holds Vegas Pro Day as Multiple Players Draw Interest From Teams

On Tuesday morning, basketball personnel came together to watch and observe free agents represented by CSE who are looking for their next stop.

5
07/17/2025
Spencer Davies
Spencer Davies
CSE Holds Vegas Pro Day as Multiple Players Draw Interest From Teams
Basketball
News Report
Victor Oladipo Makes NBA Comeback Push With Impressive Vegas Workouts

Victor Oladipo impressed teams in Las Vegas with explosive 5-on-5 play as he eyes an NBA return during Summer League.

4
07/15/2025
Grant Afseth
Grant Afseth
Victor Oladipo Makes NBA Comeback Push With Impressive Vegas Workouts

MMA

Mixed Martial Arts
Interview
Dustin Poirier Bows Out With Class in Emotional UFC Farewell

Dustin Poirier ended his UFC journey in New Orleans, earning love from fans and peers after a legendary career defined by heart and grit.

8
07/22/2025
Trevor M. Ritchie
Trevor M. Ritchie
Dustin Poirier Bows Out With Class in Emotional UFC Farewell
Mixed Martial Arts
Interview
Mick Foley Reflects On Legacy, Hardcore Roots, And Wrestling Wisdom

Mick Foley opens up on his WWE legacy, hardcore milestones, and the moments that defined his journey beyond the ring.

15
07/16/2025
Trevor M. Ritchie
Trevor M. Ritchie
 Mick Foley Reflects On Legacy, Hardcore Roots, And Wrestling Wisdom
Mixed Martial Arts
Interview
UFC Veteran Sam Alvey Makes History in Karate Combat

UFC veteran Sam Alvey is carving out a new career in Karate Combat, making history through just five fights with the company.

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07/10/2025
Trevor M. Ritchie
Trevor M. Ritchie
UFC Veteran Sam Alvey Makes History in Karate Combat
Mixed Martial Arts
Raphael Esparza’s Expert Guide To Smarter Combat Sports Betting

Veteran oddsmaker Raphael Esparza breaks down smart betting strategies, emotional pitfalls, and how to treat combat sports wagers like a pro.

15
07/03/2025
Trevor M. Ritchie
Trevor M. Ritchie
Raphael Esparza’s Expert Guide To Smarter Combat Sports Betting

Golf

Golf
News Report
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.

7
07/21/2025
Brendon R. Elliott
Brendon R. Elliott
Scheffler's Royal Portrush Masterpiece And Gerard's Gutsy Breakthrough
Golf
News Report
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.

8
07/14/2025
Brendon R. Elliott
Brendon R. Elliott
Grace Kim's Eagle Magic Headlines Wild Week of Golf
Golf
Campbell Claims Second Playoff Victory of Season at John Deere Classic

Brian Campbell wins his second playoff victory of 2024 at the John Deere Classic, while Max Homa breaks a 15-month top-10 drought.

8
07/07/2025
Brendon R. Elliott
Brendon R. Elliott
Campbell Claims Second Playoff Victory of Season at John Deere Classic
Golf
Justin Thomas Building a Lasting Golf Legacy Beyond The Scorecard

Justin Thomas discusses his partnership with Jack Nicklaus on Panther National, his 2025 RBC Heritage victory, fatherhood, and building a legacy beyond tournament wins at age 32.

8
07/06/2025
Brendon R. Elliott
Brendon R. Elliott
Justin Thomas Building a Lasting Golf Legacy Beyond The Scorecard

Tennis

Tennis
Interview
Ignacio Buse Eyes Top 100 After Breakout ATP Run

Peru’s rising tennis star Ignacio Buse opens up on cracking the ATP top 100, his first Challenger title, and how his girlfriend motivates him

10
07/22/2025
Sebastián Varela
Sebastián Varela
Ignacio Buse Eyes Top 100 After Breakout ATP Run
Tennis
Interview
Ex-Wimbledon Champ Explains Why Women Are Ready to Play Five Sets

Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli spoke to RG and explained why women are more than ready to play five set matches.

5
07/15/2025
Sebastián Varela
Sebastián Varela
Ex-Wimbledon Champ Explains Why Women Are Ready to Play Five Sets
Tennis
Interview
Novak Djokovic Says He’ll Be At “Optimal Level” For US Open

After a three-set loss to Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semifinals where he was clearly playing through an injury, Novak Djokovic gave a promising health update for the US Open.

5
07/11/2025
Sasa Ozmo
Sasa Ozmo
Novak Djokovic Says He’ll Be At “Optimal Level” For US Open
Tennis
Interview
Garín On Junior Success: “It Was Too Much To Handle”

Cristian Garín reflects on the overwhelming pressure after his Roland Garros junior win and how he’s rebuilding his career step by step.

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07/10/2025
Sebastián Varela
Sebastián Varela
Garín On Junior Success: “It Was Too Much To Handle”

Gambling Industry

Gambling
News Report
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

3
07/20/2025
Sol Fayerman-Hansen
Sol Fayerman-Hansen
Delaware Sportsbooks Clear $18.2M in April Bets
Gambling
News Report
D.C. Sportsbooks Break $86M in April Handle

Washington, D.C.’s sports betting market just posted its highest single-month handle on record, with local sportsbooks processing $86,014,452

3
07/20/2025
Sol Fayerman-Hansen
Sol Fayerman-Hansen
D.C. Sportsbooks Break $86M in April Handle
Gambling
Maine Grows 21% Year Over Year in April Sports Betting Revenue

Maine’s sports betting market posted a 21% year-over-year increase in April 2025, generating $5.6 million in gross gaming revenue (GGR) on a handle of $46.4 million.

3
07/18/2025
Sol Fayerman-Hansen
Sol Fayerman-Hansen
Maine Grows 21% Year Over Year in April Sports Betting Revenue
Gambling
News Report
Vermont Handle Falls 29% in April, But 2025 Still On Pace for $66M GGR

Vermont’s online sports betting market saw a notable dip in April, with total handle dropping to $16.2 million, down 29% from January’s $23.9 million opening.

3
07/17/2025
Sol Fayerman-Hansen
Sol Fayerman-Hansen
Vermont Handle Falls 29% in April, But 2025 Still On Pace for $66M GGR

Baseball

Baseball
Interview
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

6
07/21/2025
DJ Siddiqi
DJ Siddiqi
CC Sabathia Breaks Down Yankees’ Needs Ahead of Trade Deadline
Baseball
News Report
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.

4
07/12/2025
Quinn Allen
Quinn Allen
MLB Gives Jacob Misiorowski All-Star Nod Despite 5 Career Appearances
Baseball
Opinion
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.

6
07/07/2025
Quinn Allen
Quinn Allen
Blue Jays Must Swing For The Fences at Trade Deadline Amid Hot Streak
Baseball
5 Best Players Who Could be Moved at MLB Trade Deadline

Taking an in-depth look at the top five players who could be on the move at the 2025 MLB trade deadline later this month.

6
07/05/2025
Quinn Allen
Quinn Allen
5 Best Players Who Could be Moved at MLB Trade Deadline

Cricket Updates

Cricket
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

5
06/28/2025
Nikhil Narain
Nikhil Narain
Major League Cricket 2025 – Midseason Review
Cricket
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

6
06/26/2025
Nikhil Narain
Nikhil Narain
Numbers That Stand Out from England’s Historic Leeds Test Win
Cricket
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

6
06/16/2025
Nikhil Narain
Nikhil Narain
India’s New Era Begins as Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Returns
Cricket
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

4
06/09/2025
Nikhil Narain
Nikhil Narain
South Africa Aim to Stun Australia in WTC Final at Lord’s

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Sergey Demidov
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Sergey Demidov is a veteran sports journalist with over 16 years of experience covering international athletics. Since beginning his career in 2007, he has reported on the Olympic Games (Beijing 2008, London 2012), the FIFA World Cup (2010, 2014, 2018), UEFA Euro 2016, the World Cup of Hockey, and the Stanley Cup Finals. He has conducted one-on-one interviews with elite athletes including Sidney Crosby, Alexander Ovechkin, and Didier Drogba.

Before joining Sports News and Insights - RG , Sergey served as an independent senior editor for NHL.com from 2016–2023 and contributed to outlets such as Sport-Express, R-Sport, and the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). He is bilingual in English and Russian and specializes in Olympic disciplines, international football, and North American hockey.

His editorial work emphasizes accuracy, sourcing transparency, and a neutral voice in line with the Trust Project and Google Publisher Center principles. Sergey currently leads RG ’s global news desk and oversees a team of correspondents across Europe and North America.

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