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Ashish Mathur

Sports Editor

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Ashish Mathur has been covering sports since 2015 and joined Sports7 in 2020. He covers the NBA, NFL, and tennis for Sports7. Ashish finds inspiration in telling the sports stories fans care about, and he combines social media and trusted news outlets to find those stories. When he's not writing for Sports7, Ashish enjoys playing basketball, following his hometown Chicago teams, and reading the work of NBA writers such as Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania.

Articles by Ashish Mathur (68)

Chicago Cubs Ace Kerry Wood Was So Cursed He Injured Himself in a Very Bizarre Way

Kerry Wood was one of the most feared pitchers in baseball. Had injuries not ruined his body, Wood may have gone down as one of the best pitchers ever.

Ashish Mathur 27 Feb 2021
Why Did Michael Jordan Pick David Thompson to Present Him Into the Hall of Fame?

In 2009, Michael Jordan was inducted into the Hall of Fame. He talked about many things, including his childhood hero, David Thompson.

Ashish Mathur 22 Jan 2021
Derrick Rose Once Revealed What Happened Between Jimmy Butler and Joakim Noah During the Bulls' Putrid 2015-16 Season

The 2015-16 Bulls were a mess. Derrick Rose, Jimmy Butler, and Joakim Noah couldn't lead the team to the playoffs, and the locker room was toxic.

Ashish Mathur 18 Jan 2021
Where Is Former Tennis Superstar Andy Roddick Today?

During the 2000s, Andy Roddick was one of the best tennis players in the world. His powerful serve was must-see TV.

Ashish Mathur 05 Jan 2021
Why Does Derrick Rose Have a Rule Named After Him in the NBA's Collective Bargaining Agreement?

In his third season in the NBA, Derrick Rose became the youngest MVP in league history.

Ashish Mathur 05 Jan 2021
Where Is Former NFL Quarterback Jay Cutler Today?

Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler was one of the most polarizing players during his playing career with the Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears, and Miami Dolphins.

Ashish Mathur 30 Dec 2020
How Markelle Fultz Went From Being the Biggest Bust in NBA History to Getting $50 Million

Markelle Fultz's NBA career got off to a start no author could script. The Philadelphia 76ers drafted the scoring guard out of Washington.

Ashish Mathur 21 Dec 2020
Giannis Antetokounmpo Can Thank His Mom For His $228 Million Contract

Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo's life story is one for the ages and his mom has played a big role in his success in the NBA.

Ashish Mathur 17 Dec 2020