Editor
Anushka Solanki is an Editor at EssentiallySports, contributing both to fact-checking initiatives and the company’s brand perspective, ensuring stories align with broader audience and market goals. A Journalism major with six years of experience, her work has seamlessly moved between sports and entertainment. From early internships to full-time roles, she has worked as a feature writer, editor, and storyteller, adding her pop culture flair to live sports.
She has interviewed Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh, The Walking Dead’s Josh McDermitt, and covered exclusives on Olympic champion Lindsey Zurbrugg, celebrated Paralympians, and standout WNBA athletes. Now, as Olympic Sport Editor at EssentiallySports, Anushka leads coverage on gymnastics and global athletic events, while also running a YouTube podcast where she mixes humor with commentary to revisit and review the funniest moments in sports.
Fact Check: ICE’s Recruitment Strategy Includes Targeting NASCAR Audiences
A closer look at claims ICE is using patriotic messaging and NASCAR events to attract new recruits nationwide.
Fact Check: Is Giants Rookie Cam Skattebo Really Taking Home Just $250,000 After Taxes?
Fact-checking viral earnings claims about Giants rookie Cam Skattebo through contract details, tax rules, and verified public records only
FACT CHECK: Did Patrick Mahomes Slam Donald Trump Over a ‘Gaudy Ballroom’ in a Public Speech?
Did Patrick Mahomes attack Donald Trump in a speech? A X post drew hundreds of thousands of views. We trace the claim’s origin and verify what actually happened
Fact Check: Tribal Sports Betting Only Counts on Tribal Land
Fact checking whether federal law allows tribes to regulate online bets statewide or only when the bettor is physically on tribal land.
Fact Check: Did the NBA Fine the Cavs $250,000 for Resting Darius Garland?
Fact check of the NBA’s $250,000 penalty on the Cavaliers after Darius Garland sat out a nationally televised game.
Fact Check: No, Whoopi Goldberg Did Not Call Travis Kelce, Micah Parsons, or Dak Prescott “Just a Football Player” on Live TV
Fact check debunks viral fabricated videos claiming Whoopi Goldberg said “he’s just a football player” about NFL stars on live TV
Fact Check: Jacob Manu’s Lawsuit Does Not Guarantee a Universal Fifth Year of NCAA Eligibility
Examining whether Jacob Manu’s antitrust lawsuit requires the NCAA to grant all athletes a guaranteed fifth year of eligibility.
Fact Check: Did the IOC Approve a New Policy Banning Transgender Women from Female Categories?
Here is a fact check breaking down reports that the IOC has already banned transgender women from female Olympic events...
Fact Check: Are Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz Actually Facing 65 Years in Prison if Convicted?
Here is a fact check on whether Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz really face up to 65 years in prison.
Fact-Check: The “$28 Million No-Show” Claim About Kawhi Leonard’s Aspiration Deal
Separating fact from consensus in Kawhi Leonard’s Aspiration endorsement, including contract details, media reports, and official responses.
FACT CHECK: Did 23XI and Front Row Score a Final Legal Victory Over NASCAR?
Here is our fact-check on claims that Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports won their antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR.
