US Sports author for EssentiallySports
Soumya Bontra is a US Sports author for EssentiallySports. She has been working as a sports journalist and writer for the past two years. Soumya has a Bachelor’s in Mass Media. She is a brown belt in Karate and has won a silver medal in the Maharashtra State Open Karate Championship in Kumite. She is an admirer of footballers Tobin Heath and Christen Press. During her free time, Soumya loves to watch Animé and is a die-hard fan of Naruto.
October 20th’s Complete Sports Schedule: Where, When, and How to Watch Your Favorite Sport’s Event
An action-packed October 20th schedule is what sports fans are awaiting. Here is a detailed list of matches that you cannot miss.
Ben Simmons Suffers Season-Ending Blow While Cameras Catch Steph Curry Limping With Apparent Injury
With Ben Simmons and Steph Curry's unfortunate practice incidents, NBA's Western Conference has fans worried even before the season begins.
Fan Throws Expletive at Player, Guardians Suffer From Quiet Offense and Exhausted Bullpen & More as Rays Charge Toward World Series
As Tampa Bay gained a 3–2 advantage, Drew Rasmussen’s clinical command added to Cleveland’s mounting offensive drought.
How Much Do Tennis’ Biggest Stars Pay Their Coaches? Insider Lifts the Lid
While tennis tournaments have always been transparent about their prize money and how much athletes' earn, the coaches income is barely known.
“You’ve Got Enough Money”- Carlos Alcaraz Told to Learn From Novak Djokovic & Roger Federer Amid Schedule Complaints
Carlos Alcaraz's repetitive complaints about the tennis schedule have left veterans frustrated with players' loyalty toward exhibition events.
The Exhibition Boom: Is Tennis Creating a Rival to Its Own Tour?
As tennis exhibition events continue to attract players and crowd, will the traditional Grand Slam tour and more survive side-by-side?
Carlos Alcaraz, Taylor Fritz and Tennis’ Unresolved Ball Problem
Despite tennis moving forward with modern and sports globalization, it continues to lack ball consistency, leaving top players upset.
Six Kings Slam: A Star-Driven Spectacle Facing Uncharted Territory of Geopolitical Tensions
The current situation in Saudi Arabia has raised several questions about the Six Kings Slam event as well as players' safety.
Novak Djokovic’s Road to ATP Finals Takes a Risky Turn as New Hurdle Emerges
As Novak Djokovic advances toward the end of 2026 season, he once again faces a huge challenge before the ATP Finals.
The Mental Cost of Being Everyone’s Favorite
For young tennis legends - Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Coco Gauff the game has forcefully become more than just a competitive sport.
MLB Championship Series: Ohtani Booed By Fans, Controversial Umpiring, Dodgers Offensive Collapse, and More As Brewers Dominate Game 1
Los Angeles Dodgers' have yet again failed to showcase their star power as injury-restricted Ohtani and team fall against Milwaukee Brewers.
October 11th’s Complete Sports Schedule: Where, When, and How to Watch Your Favorite Sport’s Event
Another weekend is filled with action-packed games and events for sports fans as October 11th brings the best from all fields.
