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.

Ex-Maple Leafs forward rips Darren Ferris, says podcast revived Mitch Marner’s ‘soft’ image

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Ex-Maple Leafs forward rips Darren Ferris, says podcast revived Mitch Marner's 'soft' image

Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Jay Rosehill believes Darren Ferris did more harm than good by revisiting Mitch Marner’s long-running contract story. Speaking on Leafs Morning Take, Rosehill questioned why Marner’s agent chose to reopen old wounds more than a year after the winger left Toronto. Ferris recently discussed Marner’s entry-level contract negotiations and argued … Read more

Lamine Yamal kicks off vacation with girlfriend Ines Garcia Santos after World Cup and La Liga glory

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Lamine Yamal kicks off vacation with Ines Garcia Santos after World Cup and La Liga glory

Lamine Yamal has officially shifted from trophy celebrations to vacation mode after a remarkable 2026 campaign. The Barcelona and Spain star shared glimpses of his offseason alongside girlfriend Ines Garcia Santos through Instagram stories on Friday. After winning the FIFA World Cup, La Liga, and the Supercopa de España, the 19-year-old is enjoying a well-earned … Read more

‘Kylian Mbappe deserves it, no debate’: Soccer fans react to Lamine Yamal’s Balon d’Or rumors after Spain’s FIFA World Cup win

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Soccer fans react to Lamine Yamal's Balon d’Or rumors after Spain's FIFA World Cup win

Spain’s FIFA World Cup triumph has fueled fresh debate over the 2026 Ballon d’Or race, with teenage star Lamine Yamal at the center of the discussion. Since Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time on July 19, thanks to Ferran Torres’ 106th-minute winner, social media has turned its attention from the trophy celebrations to football’s … Read more

Lamine Yamal reveals Lionel Messi’s advice after Spain’s World Cup triumph

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Lamine Yamal reveals Lionel Messi's advice after Spain's World Cup triumph

Lamine Yamal lifted the FIFA World Cup for the first time on Sunday, but one of his most memorable moments came after the final whistle. The 19-year-old revealed the advice Lionel Messi gave him following Spain’s 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final. Yamal embraced Messi on the pitch after Ferran … Read more

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