Newsroom Editor
Abhishek Kumar is a Newsroom Editor at EssentiallySports with over three years of editorial experience across multiple sports. He joined as a Yankees beat reporter during the 2022 MLB season before quickly rising to lead editorial and content strategy for the MLB division. His deep knowledge of baseball, combined with expertise across the NFL, NBA, Tennis, and Soccer, has shaped him into one of ES’s versatile newsroom leaders.
Beyond reporting, Abhishek played a key role in pioneering initiatives at ES, including leading the homepage content execution during its 2024 relaunch and producing the ES Think Tank podcast series, where industry experts dissect the business side of sports. A Communication graduate, he blends journalistic fundamentals with digital-first strategy, ensuring ES stories are both authoritative and reader-first.
Away from the desk, Abhishek is equally passionate about cooking experiments and rewatching Christopher Nolan classics.
MLB’s Loudest Fans: How the Yankees’ Bleacher Creatures Became the Bronx’s Heartbeat
The Bleacher Creatures are known for their iconic Roll Call. Here's how they became New York Yankees' most passionate supporter group.
Las Vegas Aces’ Downfall: What Killed Their Dominance in 2024
Despite having a team of champions including A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum among others, what went wrong for the Las Vegas Aces in the 2024 season?
Super Bowl LVIII: Patrick Mahomes’ Heroics Guide Chiefs to Overtime Triumph Against 49ers
Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to their 4th Super Bowl title with a game-winning touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in overtime.
“What a Bum”- MLB Fan’s Failure to Evade Security During Game 5 of the World Series Leaves Millions Distraught
While the Houston Astros registered a spectacular win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 5, an invader caught attention during the game.
Houston Astros Star Chas McCormick Shocks the MLB World With an Outrageous Effort to Break Philadelphia Phillies’ Hearts- “Best Play of the Year”
thanks to a brilliant effort from the Houston Astros outfielder in Game 5, the AL champs defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in a close game.
Jennifer Lopez Once Revealed a Habit “Even Before I Was Famous” That Enthralled Ex-boyfriend Alex Rodriguez During a Romantic Getaway in 2018
Ace performer Jennifer Lopez was full of praise for her then-boyfriend and the Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez for being her biggest fan.
“Just Came By”- Derek Jeter Gave an Honest Truth on His Fallout With Alex Rodriguez Soon After They Became Teammates in 2004
New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter once opened up about his beef when star slugger Alex Rodriguez made some derogatory comments about him.
“S*it Was Awkward..”- Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez’s Light Moment Sees MLB Go Berserk Amid Exciting World Series 2022
While the Phillies and Astros clashed in World Series, Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, and David Ortiz stole the show with their reunion.
“Such a Great Guy”- Former MLB Star Alex Rodriguez Once Gushed Over His Great Friend and NFL Icon Tom Brady
New York Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez once gushed about the NFL GOAT Tom Brady for being a great friend and an even better athlete.
San Diego Padres Owner Promises 23-Year-Old Star Will Return to the MLB “With a Vengeance” Following Infamous Suspension
While Fernando Tatis Jr. is still facing PEDs suspension, the San Diego Padres owner has given a major update on his return in 2023.
Derek Jeter Deems Free Agency a Huge Boon for Aaron Judge Despite Facing It Just Once in His Iconic MLB Career
Former New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter weighed on his opinion on Aaron Judge's upcoming free agency after his blockbuster season.
$105 Million MLB Star Ridiculed Adidas’ Competition With a Cold Statement After Leaving Nike for Them in 2016
Not long but just five years ago the then-Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa discussed what made sign a multiyear deal with Adidas.
