multi-sport writer
Sourav Kumar Ghatak is a multi-sport writer at EssentiallySports, covering soccer, boxing and wider US sports storylines. He writes match reporting, event build-ups and the reaction around the biggest names in each sport, with recent work on the 2026 FIFA World Cup and notable boxing events.
Sourav spent his earlier years at EssentiallySports on the MLB desk, covering the league daily, including work on Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani. He holds a postgraduate degree in Marketing and worked as a freelance writer and project lead before moving into sports journalism full time.
Dodgers Put in Major Efforts to Protect Fans as They Face Brutal Conditions vs Braves
The Dodgers have gone all guns blazing to equip their fans in beating the heat amid LA's heatwaves and soaring temperatures
Padres Dealt With a Major Blow as Veteran Pulls Out Before Brewers Clash
The Padres are faced with a major challenge as their veteran starter will miss Game 1 of the NLDS due to personal reasons.
Dodgers Place Ticket Price at $56 But Fans Still Refuse to Buy Due to One Challenging Condition
Fans have one major reason for refusing to buy the NLDS Game 1 ticket, despite Dodger Stadium tickets selling at a record-low price.
MLB Recap: Red Sox Eliminated, White Sox’s Celebrations, Padres Sent Expletives
Relive the action-packed Wild Card episode including Red Sox's elimination, Padres' intensity against the Cubs and more
“It’s Depressing”: White Sox Owner Reveals What Made the Team’s Turnaround So Special
The White Sox owner gets honest after his team achieved a great turnaround, entering the 2026 NLDS after consecutive losing seasons.
“We Had a Scare”: Braves’ Manager Speaks Out After Defeat to Phillies as Series Heads to Decider
The Braves manager gets honest after succumbing to the Phillies in Game 2, as his bullpen decision boomeranged.
Red Sox’s $130M Rookie Gets Destroyed by Fans Over Injury as He Misses Wild Card
The Red Sox's latest injury update regarding one of their top rookies has left fans frustrated as they call him out for being soft.
“Little Unusual”: Yankees’ Controversial Aaron Judge Snub Minutes Before Red Sox Game Raises Eyebrows
The Yankees nation is left wondering after Aaron Judge was left out of their traditional pregame introduction.
Padres Fans Go Wild as $100M Veteran Returns During Wild Card After Nearly 2 Years
Petco Park goes gaga as the Padres' returning reliever caught everyone by surprise in the Wild Card series.
White Sox Game Turns Scary as MLB Umpire Takes Foul Ball to the Groin
White Sox's Wild Card Series Game 1 against the Astros witnessed a scary moment when the home plate umpire got hit by a foul ball.
Yankees Fans’ Rain Down Boos on Red Sox’s $87.5M Star at the Wildcard Clash
Game 1 of the Wild Card series between the Red Sox and Yankees got heated as Boston's returning slugger was met with boos
“Had an Honest Conversation”: Yankees Manager Reveals Why Aaron Judge Was Left Off Wild Card Roster
Aaron Boone revealed the reason behind keeping Aaron Judge out of the Yankees' Wild Card series roster against the Red Sox.
