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TheGruelingTruth Editorial Team

The writers bringing you all the latest in US sports!

Meeting TheGruelingTruth’s goal of covering everything a US sports fan needs to know is a huge undertaking. We knew to have any chance of success we’d need to find the right team, and we’re delighted to have been able to recruit a host of likeminded writers to turn the dream into a reality.

Amongst our team, you’ll find nothing but experts in their chosen fields who have dedicated their time to providing you with nothing but expert advice, unbiased views, interesting insights, fascinating facts, up-to-date reviews, and so much more.

Get to know our team more and discover more about the great people bringing you the best into US sports, betting, and online gambling, by checking out their profiles and learning more about them below.

Chris Benedict

Editor

Editor since

2017

Articles

Expert For:

Boxing

About Chris Benedict:

Christopher Benedict resides in Huntington, New York which is the birthplace of Walt Whitman and Gerry Cooney. Taking into consideration Benedict’s passion for both writing and prizefighting, this admittedly odd pairing makes perfect sense. Although ...

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Christopher Carlson

Author

Editor since

2020

Articles

196

Betting Tips

Expert For:

Boxing & Basketball

About Christopher Carlson:

My Name is Chris Carlson, and I have a burning love for sports. Always have always will. I create podcasts talking about Boxing, College Football/Basketball, and NBA Playoffs along with weekly prediction articles. I also ...

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Daniel Kornhauser

Author

Editor since

2020

Articles

Betting Tips

Expert For:

Football, Basketball & Baseball

About Daniel Kornhauser:

Dan Kornhauser loves his family, his friends, his country, and he loves sports. Mostly football, basketball, and baseball, but hockey and soccer too! Dan is a fan of the: Detroit Lions (NFL), New York Yankees ...

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Ellis Williams

Author

Editor since

2025

Articles

Betting Tips

Expert For:

American Sports

About Ellis Williams:

Ellis Williams is a veteran NFL beat reporter and advanced scout whose analysis spots trends that matter. He has covered the Browns, Panthers, and Vikings and studies film through The Scouting Academy to grade players ...

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James Ernest

Author

Editor since

2017

Articles

Betting Tips

Expert For:

5 years

About James Ernest:

James’s impact is extraordinary, highlighted by over 500 interviews and four years hosting a radio show on ESPN 1530 and other networks. His camera captures the heart of nearly every sport imaginable – from football ...

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John Raspanti

Author

Editor since

2017

Articles

167

Betting Tips

Expert For:

Boxing

About John Raspanti:

John Raspanti has been with the Grueling Truth since 2017 and has written three boxing books that are all critically acclaimed.

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Mark Lewis

Editor

Editor since

2019

Articles

555

Expert For:

Tennis, Golf and Soccer

About Mark Lewis:

Hi there! I’m Mark, a sports betting fanatic and online gambling enthusiast. The only physical object I ever wanted to kick was a ball. Which ball, you may ask? Well, I was an avid soccer ...

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Mike Goodpaster

Chief Editor

Editor since

2015

Articles

4282

Betting Tips

1016

Expert For:

Football, baseball & basketball

About Mike Goodpaster:

Mike Goodpaster is the founder of The Grueling Truth Sports Network. Mike has been a football coach for 27 years, the last 5 as a Professional Indoor Coach including the head coach the with the ...

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Samuel Teets

US Sports Veteran

Editor since

2018

Articles

Expert For:

Football

About Samuel Teets:

Samuel Teets brings extensive sports media experience to The Grueling Truth, having served as Senior Coordinator of Media Outreach & Public Affairs for USA Football. A seasoned NFL Draft analyst and owner of the popular ...

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Shelley Harcar

Sports Writer

Editor since

2025

Articles

Expert For:

Cleveland Browns

About Shelley Harcar:

I cover the NFL with a focus on the Cleveland Browns—a team I’ve had an abusive relationship with since middle school. My writing blends sports knowledge and a fan perspective with storytelling that highlights the ...

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