Senior Tennis Writer
Sayantan Roy is an Olympic Sports Writer at EssentiallySports, covering track and field, swimming, gymnastics, and the storylines shaping Team USA and the wider Olympic movement ahead of LA 2028. He previously spent more than two years writing for Tennis on the site's Live Events desk, where his real-time Matchday Preview analysis and data-backed predictions drew recognition from tennis voices including commentator and analyst Olly Tennis.
A former competitive tennis player, Sayantan built his reputation breaking down head-to-head records, match dynamics and on-court strategy with precision. That analytical grounding now shapes his Olympics reporting, where he pushes past results into the athlete storylines and structural debates that follow each event.
“Apologize? For What”: Portugal Coach Gets Fired Up Over Cristiano Ronaldo Controversy
The Portuguese coach gets into a tense exchange with a reporter while addressing Cristiano Ronaldo apology claims.
Man City’s Legal Troubles Loom Over High Chances of Hosting Olympics in the Future
Manchester's 2040 Olympics bid is under some serious threat after all the recent controversies surrounding Man City's financial breaches.
Olympian Reveals the Painful Setback That Haunted His 200m Final at World Championships
The 34-year-old Olympic champion sprinter opens up on his physical struggles ahead of a crucial race at the 2026 World Championships.
Track Olympian Gets Honored During NFL London Games Infront of Home Crowd
The 24-year-old English sprinter who had a wonderful outing at the European Championships gets a special shoutout at NFL London Games.
Poor Water Quality Ruins Athlete’s Health Mid-Race Ending Up in Hospital
A triathlete who travels around the world to take part in several events gets severely sick due to poor water quality.
“Congratulations”: Allyson Felix and Other Track Stars Celebrate America’s Olympic Champion’s Wedding
Several Olympians including Allyson Felix join hands to congratulate another American track star on his wedding.
US Olympian Who Sold His Medals Opens Up on His Next Chapter in Sports Following New Job
The 42-year-old American former competitive swimmer opens on the main reason behind his latest move in swimming.
Simone Biles’ Closest US Rival Announces Return to Gymnastics for LA Olympics
American gymnastics superstar Simone Biles' biggest rival sparks buzz with a comeback news after staying out of action for a while.
2-Time Olympic Champion Wins Double at Inaugural Runfest Norway in Hometown
The 26-year-old runner who is also a two-time Olympic gold medalist successfully completes stunning home double at the Inaugural RunFest.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Wife Gets Ugly With Attack on Portugal Coach Amid Controversial Exit
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo's wife Georgina Rodriguez has now opened up on the controversy surrounding his national team exclusion.
World Record Holder Makes Quick Recovery After Stress Fracture Halted 2026 Track Season
The 26-year-old American middle-distance runner who secured a world record earlier this year makes his return after injury.
More Than 8,000 Scratched Off of Boston Race Following Major Rule Change
A major rule change at the 2027 Boston Marathon race leaves out more than 8000 runners who had initally met the qualifying standards.
