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.
“Opened The Door For Everyone”: Indiana Fever’s Loss Exposes Troubling WNBA Playoff Reality in Ex-ESPN Host’s Bold Assessment
As the Indiana Fever lost to the Washington Mystics, an ex-ESPN analyst issues a serious warning to the Fever regarding playoff standing.
“Getting Hounded Everywhere”: Olivia Miles Calls Out WNBA Officials After She Was Left Frustrated for More Than One Reason
As the Minnesota Lynx fell to the New York Liberity, Olivia Miles highlights the problem of officiating in the league.
NBA Drops 1-Word Reaction After Breanna Stewart Surpasses Sue Bird to Make WNBA History
As the New York Liberty win their first game after FIBA, Breanna Stewart a personal milestone that even the NBA took notice of.
“Like You’re Playing in Mud”: Paige Bueckers Confronts ‘Eye-Opening’ Reality on WNBA Return After FIBA World Cup
As Paige Bueckers leads the Dallas Wings to a win straight after FIBA, she confronts the realities of international vs WNBA play.
WNBA, Angel Reese & Others React After Rhyne Howard Leaves Sabrina Ionescu Behind to Make Single-Season 3-Point Record
The WNBA and Angel Reese, among others, send congratulations as Rhyne Howard achieves historic career milestone.
“Wasn’t Manageable”: Azzi Fudd Offers Insight into Her Season-Ending Injury Before WNBA Playoffs
As the Dallas Wings push for the WNBA playoffs, Azzi Fudd speaks about how she has been managing her knee injury.
“Stuck Out Most”: WNBA Analyst Highlights Angel Reese’s Impact in Team USA’s FIBA World Cup Win
As Team USA bags their fifth FIBA win, one WNBA analyst chose to focus on the impact that Angel Reese had on the victory.
WNBA Takes Notice as Jackie Young Achieves Something Seen for the First Time After FIBA World Cup
As Jackie Young achieves a historic career milestone, the WNBA and the Aces celebrae the guard and her long list of accolades.
“She’s Got Kyrie-like Handles”: Diana Taurasi Opens Up About Olivia Miles’ Breakout Rookie Season in Minnesota
As the Minnesota Lynx lead the WNBA, Mercury legend Diana Taurasi speaks about what makes Olivia Miles such a great player.
WNBA Fans Ask the Same Question After FIBA Releases MVP List Featuring Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese
As FIBA decides to put Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese on the MVP leaderboard, fans are all questioning the decision to exclude another player.
Arthroscopic Left Knee Procedure Forces Seattle Storm to Announce Season-Ending Decision Around Ex-NCAA Champion
As Seattle Storm player Katie Lou Samuelson undergoes surgery, the team annouce that she will miss the remainder of the WNBA season.
“Blessing in Disguise”: Nneka Ogwumike Reveals True Thoughts Over Announcing WNBA Retirement on Her Own Terms
As Nneka Ogwumike annouced her decision to retire, she followed this up with her take on why her retirement makes sense for her.
