Varun Shankar is a Beat Reporter at The Washington Post. Covering the Wizards, he specializes in team sports while also exploring themes in fine art, urban art, and street art. Shankar's work has been featured in notable publications including The Diamondback, The Boston Globe, and The Washington Post.
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Varun Shankar predominantly covers local sports, particularly Maryland football and basketball. His focus on event coverage, evolving stories, and expert commentary indicates a preference for in-depth analysis of ongoing events and access to credible sources within the sports community.
Given his specific geographic focus on Massachusetts and Boston, pitches should highlight local angles or personalities related to college football and basketball in these areas. Additionally, providing insights into evolving stories or impactful events relevant to Maryland-based teams may increase the chances of successful outreach efforts.
Pitches featuring exclusive interviews with coaches, players, or experts tied to Maryland's college football and basketball programs are likely to resonate well with Varun.
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Another first-round playoff exit leaves questions about what the Rockets need to reach the next level in the West. We provide some answers.
By: Varun Shankar
Every part of the Houston Rockets organization — from players to coaches to front office and ownership — was disappointed with how the 2025-26 season went, general manager Rafael Stone said.
By: Varun Shankar
Rockets general manager Rafael Stone has no lack of agenda items this offseason when it comes to improving his 52-win team that's failed to win a playoff round two straight springs.
By: Varun Shankar
The Rockets don't have a first-round pick in the 2026 draft but have two first-rounders in 2027 for use in potential trades.
By: Varun Shankar
Houston holds Brooklyn and Phoenix's first-round picks in the 2027 draft. Here's what needs to happen for those picks to become even better.
By: Varun Shankar
Varun Shankar CHICAGO - Among the more important moments in the Houston Rockets ' future will be at the 2027 NBA draft lottery, when we all
As spring heats up and begins making way for summer, the list of NBA teams still playing continues to shrink.
By: Varun Shankar
The WNBA will be back in Houston in 2027 after the Fertitta family's purchase and relocation of the Connecticut Sun became official.
By: Varun Shankar
After his first season with the Rockets, Kevin Durant gave Houston its first All-NBA honoree since the 2019-20 season.
Former Houston Rockets coach Rick Adelman died at 79 Monday, the National Basketball Coaches Association announced. A cause of death was not specified.
