Ankit Kumar

Ankit Kumar is a sports writer with close to four years of experience (Starting January 2023) in the News industry. His work primarily includes NHL and Hockey coverage, along with NFL, NBA, MLB and Football (Soccer). He has written for big news outlets like Athlon Sports, Sportskeeda, The Big Lead, and Fansided. He is popular for covering NHL news around Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks. And on Drop A Text Sports he covers those teams, with specific focus on stars like Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews, Connor Bedard, Macklin Celebrini, etc. On Drop A Text Sports Ankit also covers Football (Soccer), specifically FC Barcelona, closely tracking the club's progress as it aims to return to the top of world football. Ankit's work reflects a deep passion for the game and an eye for emerging stars. He brings thoughtful insights into team's strategies, player development, and long-term goals. Over the years, millions of readers have benefited from his news articles.

Bold Cristiano Ronaldo claim emerges alongside Lionel Messi injury update for 2026 FIFA World Cup

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Bold Cristiano Ronaldo claim emerges alongside Lionel Messi injury update for 2026 FIFA World Cup

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, fresh debate around Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo intensified after ESPN analyst Taylor Twellman delivered a major injury update on Messi and a bold assessment of Portugal’s squad. Speaking on ESPN’s Get Up, Twellman eased concerns surrounding Messi after the Argentine star left Inter Miami CF’s recent 6-4 … Read more

Vegas fires back at Connor McDavid’s ‘Pillow Fight’ narrative after Stanley Cup Final clincher

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Vegas fires back at Connor McDavid’s ‘Pillow Fight’ after Stanley Cup Final clincher

The Vegas Golden Knights delivered more than a Western Conference title Tuesday night. They also fired back at Connor McDavid after completing a dominant four-game sweep over the Colorado Avalanche to advance to the 2026 Stanley Cup Final. Moments after clinching the series, Vegas posted on X: “guess the pillows were filled with bricks.” The … Read more

‘I don’t want to go’: William Nylander hopes to fulfill dream with Maple Leafs

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William Nylander hopes to fulfill dream with Maple Leafs

William Nylander is entering another summer with questions surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs, but the winger made one point clear in his latest offseason vlog: he still believes in winning in Toronto. Nylander posted a video titled Start of Off-Season on his YouTube channel this week, giving fans a look at his early summer routine … Read more

‘That’s a bona fide starting goaltender’: Former NHL goalie urges Oilers to explore Filip Gustavsson trade

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Former NHL goalie urges Oilers to explore Filip Gustavsson trade

Former NHL goaltender Devan Dubnyk believes the Edmonton Oilers cannot afford to ignore their goaltending problems any longer, and he pointed directly at Filip Gustavsson as a possible offseason solution. Speaking recently about Edmonton’s unstable crease situation, Dubnyk said the organization needs more than another attempt at “running it back” after a disappointing 2025-26 season … Read more

‘Was able to keep him off’: Former NHL goalie opens up about facing Connor McDavid

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Former NHL Goalie Devan Dubnyk Opens Up About Facing Connor McDavid

Former NHL goaltender Devan Dubnyk reflected on his battles against Connor McDavid during a recent appearance on the Oilers Nation podcast, admitting there was a period early in McDavid’s career where he managed to keep the superstar off the scoresheet. Dubnyk, who spent 12 NHL seasons with teams including the Minnesota Wild and Edmonton Oilers, … Read more

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