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BetRivers Positions for Alberta Launch as Province Nears iGaming Shift

BetRivers has applied for registration in Alberta as the province moves toward launching Canada’s second competitive iGaming market.

BetRivers Positions for Alberta Launch as Province Nears iGaming Shift

Research Ground Launches Separate U.S. and Canada Websites

Research Ground launches dedicated U.S. and Canada websites to deliver localized sports research, regulatory data, and market-specific insights.

Research Ground Launches Separate U.S. and Canada Websites

Source: Bruins Among Multiple Teams in on Trade for Blues’ Justin Faulk

According to an NHL source with knowledge of the situation, the Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues have been engaged in NHL trade talks on right-shot Blues veteran defenseman Justin Faulk.

Source: Bruins Among Multiple Teams in on Trade for Blues’ Justin Faulk

Henrik Zetterberg Sees Turning Point As Red Wings Push Back Toward Playoffs

Henrik Zetterberg says Detroit’s culture is stabilizing again as Todd McLellan and Steve Yzerman guide the Red Wings toward playoff contention.

Henrik Zetterberg Sees Turning Point As Red Wings Push Back Toward Playoffs

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Provincial Betting Trends

$8.27B Casino Handle Dominates December

Ontario’s online casino market dwarfed all other verticals in December.

ON Sports Betting Clears $1.09B

Sports wagering remained resilient in December, topping $1.09B in handle.

MA $82M Online Surge

Online gambling in MB accelerated rapidly after 2020, climbing to more than $82M at its peak as Manitobans shifted toward regulated digital wagering.

AB Net Income Hits $1.57B

Alberta’s gaming net operating income reached $1.57B in 2023–24, its highest level in seven years.

NS Total Revenue Passes $208M

Nova Scotia’s full gaming portfolio delivers more than $208 million in provincial revenue, reflecting broad sector stability.

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How The Olympic Break Impacts NHL Scoring Over The Stretch Run

Data-driven look at scoring trends after Olympic pauses and what Canadian readers should know. | RG.org

Sergey Pryakhin

How The Olympic Break Impacts NHL Scoring Over The Stretch Run

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Canada Losing Ground to USA as Quebec Fails to Deliver NHL Talent Surge

RG research shows Canada’s NHL edge eroding as U.S. player output rises and Quebec’s talent pipeline continues to weaken.

Sergey Pryakhin

Canada Losing Ground to USA as Quebec Fails to Deliver NHL Talent Surge

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Defensemen’s Scoring Impact Reveals Clear NHL Power-Play Trends

Colorado, Washington, Calgary, Vegas and others show how differently NHL teams rely on defensemen for scoring – and how power-play usage trends are shifting.

Sergey Pryakhin

Defensemen’s Scoring Impact Reveals Clear NHL Power-Play Trends

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Toronto and Vancouver Lead NHL in Post-Thanksgiving Playoff Drops

New RG research reveals a 76.8% playoff retention rate by Thanksgiving and shows why the 2025–26 NHL season is shaping up as one of the tightest races.

Sergey Pryakhin

Toronto and Vancouver Lead NHL in Post-Thanksgiving Playoff Drops

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Research Shows Avalanche Gain Ground With Necas After Rantanen Trade

New RG research compares Rantanen and Nečas across identical 49-game samples, showing major 5-on-5 gains for Colorado and one notable power-play concern.

Sergey Pryakhin

Research Shows Avalanche Gain Ground With Necas After Rantanen Trade

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Team Canada: How the Data Shapes Bedard and Celebrini’s Olympic Case

RG exclusive: A data-driven look at Team Canada’s 2026 Olympic roster shows how Bedard and Celebrini stack up against established stars.

Sergey Pryakhin

Team Canada: How the Data Shapes Bedard and Celebrini’s Olympic Case

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Source: Bruins Among Multiple Teams in on Trade for Blues’ Justin Faulk

According to an NHL source with knowledge of the situation, the Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues have been engaged in NHL trade talks on right-shot Blues veteran defenseman Justin Faulk.

Source: Bruins Among Multiple Teams in on Trade for Blues’ Justin Faulk

Henrik Zetterberg Sees Turning Point As Red Wings Push Back Toward Playoffs

Henrik Zetterberg says Detroit’s culture is stabilizing again as Todd McLellan and Steve Yzerman guide the Red Wings toward playoff contention.

Henrik Zetterberg Sees Turning Point As Red Wings Push Back Toward Playoffs

Source: Devils Looking To Make “Hockey Trade” To Shake Up Dressing Room

The Devils are looking to make an impact "hockey trade" that will shake up their roster and "send a message" to their dressing room coming out of the NHL Olympic Roster freeze.

Source: Devils Looking To Make “Hockey Trade” To Shake Up Dressing Room

Football News

Illinois Guard Josh Gesky on NFL Role Model, Draft Goals

Illinois guard Josh Gesky shares his NFL role model, Draft ambitions, and leadership approach as he anchors a veteran O-line in 2025.

Illinois Guard Josh Gesky on NFL Role Model, Draft Goals

Xavier Legette Eyes Breakout Year As Panthers Target Playoffs

Panthers WR Xavier Legette wants to fix last year’s mistakes, build chemistry with Bryce Young, and lead Carolina back to the postseason

Xavier Legette Eyes Breakout Year As Panthers Target Playoffs

“We Develop Players at a Really High Clip”: How Illinois Football is Breaking the Mold in the NCAA

Illinois football thrives on developing under-the-radar talent. Learn how their unique approach transforms 2- and 3-star recruits into NFL-ready stars.

“We Develop Players at a Really High Clip”: How Illinois Football is Breaking the Mold in the NCAA

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Basketball News

Shead’s Relentless Motor Driving Raptors’ Early Success

Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead speaks to RG Media about his impact coming off the bench and Kelvin Sampson’s influence at Houston.

Shead’s Relentless Motor Driving Raptors’ Early Success

Sources: Raptors Weigh Kevin Durant Trade Ahead of NBA Draft Shakeup

The Raptors are exploring a blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant and weighing offers around the No. 9 pick ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft

Sources: Raptors Weigh Kevin Durant Trade Ahead of NBA Draft Shakeup

Soccer News

Steven Caldwell on Learning from Sir Bobby Robson, Trading the Premier League for MLS, and More

RG interviews TSN analyst Steven Caldwell on coaching Jonathan David, comparing English and American football, and more.

Steven Caldwell on Learning from Sir Bobby Robson, Trading the Premier League for MLS, and More

“I’m Finally Playing in My Position”: Caden Clark Loving Life in Montreal

Zach Lowy speaks to CF Montreal’s Caden Clark about his time in Leipzig, his return to Minnesota, and his impressive start to life in Montreal.

“I’m Finally Playing in My Position”: Caden Clark Loving Life in Montreal

MLS Young Star Caden Clark Opens Up On Early Hype, Red Bulls Exit and More

Zach Lowy speaks to CF Montreal’s Caden Clark about his stellar start to his MLS career, his appendectomy, his New York Red Bulls exit and plenty more

MLS Young Star Caden Clark Opens Up On Early Hype, Red Bulls Exit and More

Tennis News

Djokovic Explains Why Boris Bošnjaković Became His Head Coach

Novak Djokovic details Boris Bošnjaković’s rise to head coach, his role inside the team, and why trust and constant improvement matter.

Djokovic Explains Why Boris Bošnjaković Became His Head Coach

"Admirable to Take a Risk": Townsend on US Open Mixed Doubles Shift

Taylor Townsend praises the US Open’s bold mixed doubles overhaul as “admirable to take a risk,” while weighing its impact on players and the sport.

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"Admirable to Take a Risk": Townsend on US Open Mixed Doubles Shift

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.

Sebastián Varela

Townsend Calls Saudi Women Mistreatment Claim “Propaganda”

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