Football
Robert Nelson Jr. on Tom Brady, Shedeur, And Building Legacy
Robert Nelson Jr. reflects on facing Tom Brady, mentoring Shedeur Sanders, and building a lasting legacy with his brand, Oautica Wave.


Manhattan Shooter Who Killed Four Was Targeting NFL Headquarters
The Manhattan shooter who killed four people on Monday evening was targeting the NFL headquarters but took the wrong elevator bank.


Jamaal Charles Backs Arch Manning to Lead Texas Title Charge
Jamaal Charles believes Arch Manning is ready to lead Texas to a national title, praising his poise, humility, and special talent.


Gabe Jacas Leads Illinois Playoff Push With NFL Buzz Building
Illinois star Gabe Jacas is rising on NFL Draft boards as the Illini return 18 starters and push for a College Football Playoff spot in 2025.


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Hockey
NHL Agent Thinks Owners Are Holding up Offer Sheets
An NHL player agent believes owners are one of, if not the biggest, reason the expected summer of offer sheets never happened.


Jimmy Vesey Weighs KHL Offers as NHL Future Uncertain
NHL veteran Jimmy Vesey is exploring a move to the KHL, with SKA St. Petersburg emerging as a top contender for the 32-year-old forward.


Top 10 Greatest NHL Players of All Time According to AI
RG asked four AI models to rank the top 10 NHL players ever using a weighted formula. The results reveal both consensus and controversy.


Beckett Sennecke Trusting Ducks’ Plan For His NHL Journey
Beckett Sennecke is coming off a dominant season and says he’s open to whatever path the Anaheim Ducks believe is best for his NHL development.


Soccer
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.


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?


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?


Basketball
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.


Top NBA Free Agents Still Available for 2025-26 Season
Taking a look at the five best free agents still available in the NBA ahead of the 2025-26 season, with the likes of Al Horford and Quentin Grimes headlining the list.


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
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.


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.


Tennis
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.


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


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.


Gambling Industry
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


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


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.


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.


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