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Staff writer @espn, sometimes @natgeo. Teaching @catapultstory, sometimes yoga. Past @MedillSchool. Immigrant and Tamil. Best American Sports Writing 2020.
Mar 30, 2020 15 tweets 11 min read
Chanel Miller was gracious enough to let me into her life for two days in Feb before the world changed. Every word out of her mouth can be printed and framed. This story is the result of six months of work, I hope you spend time on it #MeToo #KnowMyName espn.com/espnw/story/_/… There are so many quotes that knocked me out, but when I sit back and think about it, this is my favorite one. espn.com/espnw/story/_/…
Sep 13, 2019 11 tweets 6 min read
The first time a chess grandmaster told me they lose around 10-20 pounds during the course of a *single* tournament, my jaw was on the floor. I spent a year embedded in the bizarre world of weight loss in chess. Here is what I found: espn.com/espn/story/_/i… #Chess #FIDEWorldCup I stumbled upon this story while working on a feature on last year's Sinquefield Cup and it led me to talk to scientists, neurologists, grandmasters, physiotherapists, sleep doctors. It's been one hell of a journey. Do give it a read! espn.com/espn/story/_/i…