
Malabika Dutta
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Malabika Dutta is a College Football News Writer at EssentiallySports, working on the Marquee Saturdays Desk. A graduate of the ES College Football Pro Writer Program, she specializes in breaking news and injury reports during live coverage while also developing off-field narratives that give fans a deeper understanding of players’ lives. Her recent work includes coverage of the Rourke family following Kurtis Rourke’s NFL Draft selection by the 49ers. Malabika combines a strong foundation in English Literature with hands-on sports journalism experience, contributing to national college football coverage and supporting the newsroom with timely reporting and contextual storytelling.
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Pat McAfee Loses Family Member to Cancer, Wife Pens Emotional Message: ‘Run Free, Sweet Girl’
Pat McAfee and his family, especially his wife, are deeply mourning the loss of their beloved family member, a cancer warrior.
7 hrs ago

Diego Pavia Learns CFL GM’s Clear Intentions After Signing With Baltimore Ravens
Diego Pavia has an NFL opportunity with the Ravens on a three-year deal, but if his NFL career doesn’t work out, he already has another path.
8 hrs ago

Michigan Backup QB Calls Career Decision ‘A No-Brainer’ as He Continues Family Legacy
Michigan’s backup QB clears up his feelings on flipping from Miami (Ohio) to Michigan and opens up about his family ties to the Wolverines.
8 hrs ago

Kalen DeBoer Sets Timeline for Alabama QB1 Decision Amid Austin Mack-Keelon Russell Battle
Kalen DeBoer is still uncertain about who will be Alabama’s starting QB in 2026, but he has set a timeline for making the announcement.
8 hrs ago

Virginia Tech Legend Saves Four Lives Through Organ Donation After Passing
The Virginia Tech legend’s final gift saved four lives, and his partner shared his story to encourage more people to register as donors.
8 hrs ago

‘God Got Me’: Deion Sanders Celebrates 1-Year Cancer-Free Milestone Through Faith
Find out more about what drives Deion Sanders as he explains how he stays strong during his battle with cancer.
1 day ago

Notre Dame AD Adds Marcus Freeman’s Staffer to New Position ‘to Better Align With the Future’
Notre Dame AD created a new position within the athletic department for the first time and appointed an internal candidate to fill the role.
1 day ago

OSU Alum Turned SEC HC Names College Football’s Greatest Rivalry – And It’s Not ‘The Game’
The Auburn head coach’s greatest rivalry is no longer with the Wolverines, despite his Ohio State roots. It's an SEC team.
1 day ago

Nick Saban Breaks Silence on Kalen DeBoer’s Alabama Contract Extension: “I Think He’s Had a Lot of Opportunity”
Kalen DeBoer’s future with Alabama is secured through 2033, and his predecessor has openly expressed his feelings about the extension.
2 days ago

Kyle Whittingham ‘Very Confident’ About His Retirement Plans as He Clears Michigan Intentions
Kyle Whittingham has a clear plan in place before his coaching journey ends with the Wolverines, and he has made it known.
2 days ago

Brendan Sorsby’s Chances of Saving His career are “Extremely Unlikely” Even Outside College Football
Brendan Sorsby has a unique path to continue his football journey, but for now, it appears to have narrowed due to his gambling history.
2 days ago

Oregon’s Dan Lanning Gives Away Five-Figure Earnings to Help Children Fight Cancer
Dan Lanning has taken a creative step to support a meaningful cause, delivering personalized videos for Duck Nation.
2 days ago

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