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Disita Sikdar is a Senior Writer for EssentiallySports, primarily covering golf while also reporting on Olympic sports, including gymnastics and wrestling. She has a strong eye for record-breaking performances, world leads, and moments that carry long-term significance across individual sports. Whether tracking a leaderboard swing on Sunday afternoon or breaking down a career-defining Olympic routine, Disita approaches stories with speed, clarity, and context. Her golf coverage focuses on form, momentum, and pressure situations, translating technical excellence into engaging narratives for a wide audience. She was a key contributor to EssentiallySports’ 24/7 Paris Olympics coverage, delivering real-time reports and feature stories during one of the busiest news cycles. That experience strengthened her ability to balance immediacy with depth, earning her a place in the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program. Among her standout Olympic work are an ES Exclusive on Simone Biles’ coach and choreographer, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at the sport’s biggest star, and coverage highlighting Biles’ dominance in men’s and women’s gymnastics, cited from The Ohio Star.

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PGA Tour Pro’s Reason for Ranking Scottie Scheffler Above Tiger Woods Will Ruffle Feathers

PGA Tour rookie creates buzz, claiming Scottie Scheffler is playing better golf than anyone ever has, including Tiger Woods.

America Women Hockey Players Confess Men’s Team Apologized After Donald Trump’s Viral Video

Hilary Knight addresses White House invite row, stresses mutual respect between U.S. women’s and men’s hockey teams.

PGA Tour in Danger of Losing $49.87 Billion Sponsor as Tiger Woods Plans Schedule Overhaul

Tiger Woods’ bold 2027 PGA Tour revamp plan puts Detroit Classic and $49.87B partnership under serious cloud of uncertainty.

LIV Golf Pro Lashes Out at PGA Tour’s Plans to Make $25 Million Event the ‘5th Major’

LIV golfer rejects PGA Tour push to label THE PLAYERS a fifth major, insisting golf’s four majors remain untouchable.

Heart Surgery Update for Biathlon Star After Unfortunate Winter Olympics Withdraw

Italian biathlon, Tommaso Giacomel, star undergoes successful heart surgery after Olympic collapse, faces temporary break from competition.

Matthew Tkachuk and Team USA Tear it in Miami Before Donald Trump Invite at White House

Matthew Tkachuk and Team USA celebrate Olympic gold in Miami before White House invite from President Donald Trump.

Seattle Star Credits Alysa Liu in Turning Around Bad MLS Season Luck

Seattle star reveals Alysa Liu’s Olympic mindset inspired his match-winning performance in MLS home opener victory.

PGA Tour Pro Shares Bold Take on Rory McIlroy’s Retirement Timeline With Honest Reality Check

PGA Tour pro hints Rory McIlroy could retire before 40 as golf’s new wealth era shifts long-term motivation.

‘Dumbest Thing Ever’: Rory McIlroy’s Bold Vision For Tiger Woods’s League Sparks Fan Backlash

Fans slam Rory McIlroy’s expansion vision for Tiger Woods’ TGL, calling plan to go international the “dumbest thing ever.”

Alysa Liu Becomes Role Model for Russian Athlete’s ‘Ashamed’ State After Milan Olympics

Alysa Liu’s joyful Milan Olympics gold inspires Russian skater seeking confidence after missing women’s podium.

Retired LPGA Legend Makes Shocking Comeback in Tiger Woods’s WTGL After Months of Absence

Retired LPGA star Michelle Wie West joins Tiger Woods’ WTGL, making surprise comeback for Winter 2026-27 debut.

Charlie Woods Faces New Challenge as Rival Qualifies for Important PGA Tour Event

Blades Brown earns sponsor exemption into Valspar Championship, taking big PGA Tour step ahead of rival Charlie Woods.
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