Olympic Sports writer
Krushna Pattnaik is a Olympic Sports writer at EssentiallySports, where he has spent the past three years covering prediction pieces, live event assignments, and beat reports with ease. Now a Senior Writer, he honed his editorial skills through our in-house Journalistic Excellence Program.
Krushna briefly contributed to the ES YouTube team before returning to MMA reporting full-time. With five years of training in Jiu-Jitsu, kickboxing, and taekwondo, he brings a practitioner’s perspective to his breakdowns of complex fight sequences. His medical background adds further authority to his stories on injury updates, medical suspensions, and anti-doping issues.
His storytelling has earned external recognition, including a nod from Conor McGregor himself. One of his pieces was also featured on Brendan Schaub’s podcast.
“I’m Bigger Than the Team”: Antonio Brown Fires Back at Quitting on Buccaneers Before Being Dumped by the Franchise
Antonio Brown lashes out at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as he trashes his fellow wide receivers in a TikTok video.
“Gone Way Too Soon”: Jordan Love’s Wife Ronika Suffers Tragic Personal Loss Days After Birth of First Child
Jordan Love's wife, Ronika Stone, sends a heartfelt letter as she pays her tribute to the passing of her former volleyball coach.
Rashee Rice Receives Bad News on Chiefs Future Days After Jail Sentence
The Kansas City Chiefs might have to take a major decision involving Rashee Rice's future as the WR faces legal troubles.
Aaron Rodgers Has Already Put Steelers “Locker Room on Notice” Amid Retirement Decision, Says NFL Insider
NFL insider claims that Aaron Rodgers has already put the Steelers locker room under pressure with his return for one final season.
“Out of Guaranteed Money”: Jalen Hurts on His Final Leg As Eagles Face Big QB Contract Decision
NFL insider puts the pressure on Jalen Hurts as the quarterback enters a crucial season in his career with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Patrick Mahomes’ Protector Sends Strong Message to Chiefs O-Line As Travis Kelce Gives Injury Update on QB
A Chiefs' offensive lineman has a message for his fellow teammates as Travis Kelce updates Patrick Mahomes' return from injury.
New Heights Show Apologizes to JJ Watt As Jason and Travis Kelce Take Clear Stand on NFL’s International ‘Traveling Circus’
Jason and Travis Kelce take a U-turn from JJ Watt's perspective on NFL's increasing attention to the international games.
John Harbaugh Fires Back at CeeDee Lamb’s Comeback After Giants HC’s Trash-Talk Against Cowboys
John Harbaugh acknowledges CeeDee Lamb's three-word response to his earlier trash talk as he aims at beating the Dallas Cowboys.
“Rest in Paradise”: Russell Wilson’s Wife Ciara Mourns Fellow Co-Owner’s Demise in Emotional Tribute
Ciara, Russell Wilson's pop star wife, sends a heartfelt tribute to Soma Somasegar as the Seattle Sounders co-owner passes away at 59.
“Exhausted”: Bears Forced To Issue Statement Over Chicago Stadium Dispute Amid Search for Viable Site
The Bears put their foot down after a political showdown ensued in Chicago, as they plan to move out of their home at Soldier Field.
Travis Kelce Shares Encouraging Patrick Mahomes Update Amid Chiefs QB’s Injury Rehab
Travis Kelce comes up with a corporate response as he weighs in on Patrick Mahomes' return for the Chiefs' game against the Broncos.
FIFA Forces Jerry Jones To Make Huge Change at AT&T Stadium After Cowboys Owner Rejected CeeDee Lamb’s Request
Jerry Jones will finally make a massive change at the AT&T Stadium that CeeDee Lamb has been asking for since ages, but it'd favor FIFA.
