NFL Editor
Surjo Siddhanta Ray is an NFL Editor at EssentiallySports. He has spent four years in sports journalism, the last stretch of it focused on the NFL, where he built a reputation for reading a single play and knowing exactly how it would shift a franchise's storyline for the rest of the week. Before settling into the NFL beat, he worked across golf and the NBA, which gave him a wider read on how different sports build rivalries and how fans actually experience them.
Surjo holds a Master's degree in English from Delhi University. Moreover, he writes fiction outside of work, which keeps his editing sharp on structure and pacing, not just facts.
“Don’t Wanna Come Back Here”: Kiah Stokes Gets Candid After Valkyries Win Game 5 Of the WNBA Finals
As the Dream and the Valkyries move to Chase Center for Game 6, Kiah Stokes drops a blunt comment after her Game 5 win.
Valkyries Crowd Becomes Talking Point After What They Did For Kiah Stokes Following Game 5 Win vs. the Dream
After Kiah Stokes put up another historic performance in Game 5 against the Dream, the Valkyries' fanbase made the center feel special.
NFL Broadcasters Take Notice Of Dawn Staley After She Arrived in Philadelphia to Cheer For The Eagles
Ahead of the NCAA season beginning, Dawn Staley was spotted supporting the Philadelphia Eagles as they took on the Dallas Cowboys on Monday.
“Don’t Feed Into Attention”: Natalie Nakase Addresses Valkyries’ All-WNBA Snub Ahead of Game 5 Of the Finals
Even after making it all the way to the Finals, coach Natalie Nakase opens up about why no Golden State player is on the All-WNBA teams.
Olivia Miles, Kate Martin & Others React As Cameron Brink Turns Heads In Her Latest Social Media Activity
The world of women's basketball can't get enough of Cameron Brink after her latest social media post grabbed everyone's attention.
Nike Wastes No Time Dropping 5-Word Message Following JuJu Watkins’ Viral NCAA Return After 580 Days
As JuJu Watkins returns to the court after 580 days of recovery, Nike Basketball drops a bold comment about the Trojans' star guard.
“Beyond Embarrassing”: WNBA Media Members Share Reactions After Atlanta Dream Address Uncertainty Around Finals Game 6 Time & Venue
The Atlanta Dream's home stadium issues emerge again as Finals Game 6 clashes with other event at the Atlanta Hawk's stadium.
“Made Angel (Reese) Uncomfortable”: NCAA Legend Details How Valkyries Made Life Difficult for the Dream Star After Forcing Game 5 In WNBA Finals
As the Valkyries take Game 4 in a 67-62 win, a NCAA legend outlines what went wrong for the Dream's star player, Angel Reese.
Fans React To Kiah Stokes Setting The WNBA Record For Most Total Blocks in the Finals
As Kiah Stokes sets a new WNBA record for blocks in the Finals series, fans cannot stop talking about her historic performance.
“Own Up To That Challenge”: Valkyries Star Opens Up After Holding Angel Reese to Just 8 Points Following Game 4 Win
As the Valkyries win Game 4 to equalize the series, one Golden State star spoke about her mentality while guarding Angel Reese.
“Way Too Sensitive”: Candace Parker, Tina Thompson Weigh In On the State of Media Coverage Around The WNBA
As claims about the WNBA's toxicity grow, Tina Thompson and Candace Parker provide an alternate lense to look at the issue.
Valkyries vs. Dream Game 3 Becomes Most-Watched WNBA Finals Game 3 on Cable, Averages 1.71 Million Viewers
The 2026 Finals are bringing all the hype, as Game 2 between the Valkyries and the Dream becomes the most watched WNBA Finals Game 3 ever.
