US Sports writer
Karthik Sri Hari KC is a US Sports writer at EssentiallySports, covering soccer. His reporting follows MLS, the USMNT and the governance stories around FIFA, with recent work on the MLS salary cap discussions, Mauricio Pochettino's future and FIFA's $4.2 billion commercial plan.
Karthik previously reported from the EssentiallySports MLB GameDay Desk, where he covered the league with a focus on statistics and team strategy. A former national-level baseball player, he is part of the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program, the newsroom's in-house training track where writers develop their reporting and storytelling under industry practitioners.
Rays Star’s Agent Faces Brutal Backlash Over Shocking Payout Remark as MLB Lockout Looms
A Rays star’s contract sparks fresh questions as his agent calls out owners ahead of a potentially disruptive MLB lockout.
Ex-Phillies Player Lands Major MLB Role as Rangers Make Coaching Move
Former MLB player joins the Rangers' coaching staff as Texas prepares for another attempt at improving its offense.
Ex-Dodgers & Yankees Star Announces Retirement from MLB at 40
Former MLB star calls time on his career at 40, ending an 11-season journey filled with remarkable comebacks.
UFC Champion Sean Strickland Lets Delivery Driver Crash His Motorcycle as Stunt Goes Terribly Wrong
UFC champion Sean Strickland watches an Amazon delivery driver attempt a dirt bike stunt, only for the jump to go wrong.
Yankees GM Gives Double Updates on Players Suffering Through Injuries Offseason
Injury updates dominated the Yankees’ GM meetings conversation, involving two of the team’s biggest stars.
Former MLB Star Andrew Miller Challenges Owners’ Claims Over Salary Cap
Former player Andrew Miller hits MLB owners as MLBPA intensifies its fight against the proposed salary cap.
New San Diego Padres Owners Address Controversial Kalshi Deal Week Before Acquisition
The Padres’ controversial Kalshi deal puts new owners under scrutiny as they address an agreement inherited from the previous ownership.
With MLB Lockout Looming in December, Yankees GM Brian Cashman Faces Tight Offseason Window
Yankees enter GM Meeting with Brian Cashman facing major decisions before the looming lockout threatens offseason plans.
Dana White Officially Clears His Stance on White House Role After Donald Trump’s Joke
Donald Trump's White House role offer to Dana White takes an unexpected turn as the UFC boss makes his position clear.
“The Worst I’ve Seen”: Analyst Slams Voting Behind Carson Benge’s NL Rookie of the Year Finish
Carson Benge’s National League Rookie of the Year voting has sparked debate, with critics calling out inconsistencies in the voting.
Tarik Skubal Unlikely to Settle for Short-Term Deal as Insider Names Mets the Favorite
The Mets are emerging as favorites over the Dodgers to sign Tarik Skubal, setting up one of the offseason's biggest free-agent battles
Soccer Executive Raises Salary Concerns as Jamal Musiala Suffers From Incurable Neurological Condition
Jamal Musiala's ongoing problems spark salary concerns as Bayern Munich's president addresses the club's situation surrounding his future.
