Patrick Andres

Patrick Andres

Joined: May 11, 2022

Patrick Andres is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. He joined SI in December 2022, having worked for The Blade, Athlon Sports, Fear the Sword and Diamond Digest. Andres has covered everything from zero-attendance Big Ten basketball to a seven-overtime college football game. He is a graduate of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism with a double major in history .

Jul 22, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; ACC commissioner Jim Phillips speaks to the media during ACC Kickoff at Hilton Charlotte Uptown.

College Football

ACC Commissioner Vows Lengthy Court Fight If Necessary Against Clemson, Florida State

Jul 21, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher James Paxton (65) throws a pitch against the Boston Red Sox during the fourth inning at Dodger Stadium.

MLB

Dodgers Designate Veteran Pitcher James Paxton for Assignment, per Report

Dec 18, 2022; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild head coach Dean Evason looks on during the first period against the Ottawa Senators at Xcel Energy Center.

NHL

Blue Jackets Hire Ex-Wild Boss Dean Evason As Next Head Coach

Jul 25, 2021; Tokyo, Japan; Carissa Moore (USA) surfs in women s round 1 competition during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Tsurigasaki Surfing Beach.

Olympics

Why is Surfing in Tahiti for Paris Olympics?

Jun 2, 2024; Paris, France; Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic celebrates winning her match against Olga Danilovic of Serbia match on day eight of Roland Garros at Stade Roland Garros.

Olympics

Tokyo Tennis Silver Medalist Markéta Vondroušová Out of Paris Olympics With Injury

The Czech won her first major at Wimbledon in 2023.

Dec 4, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Kenyan Drake (17) runs after the catch during the second half Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium.

NFL

Veteran Running Back Kenyan Drake Announces Retirement

The Alabama product spent 2023 with the Packers and Ravens.

Jan 16, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; The Intuit Dome is seen from an aerial view while under construction. The arena will the future home of the LA Clippers and site of the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.

NBA

New Clippers Arena Features Creative Solution to Give T-Shirt Cannon Unlimited Range

Los Angeles' new home appears absolutely state-of-the-art.

Apr 28, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A general aerial view of the downtown skyline and Cuyahoga River prior to the 2021 NFL Draft.

Olympics

The 10 Strangest Cities Ever to Bid on the Olympic Games

From countries with no Olympic medalists to nonexistent cities, here are the oddest locales to go for gold.

Jul 10, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals designated hitter Salvador Perez (13) is congratulated by shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) after hitting a sacrifice fly against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning at Busch Stadium.

MLB

Rangers Nearly Acquired Salvador Perez From Royals in 2023, per Report

Kansas City opted to keep the franchise icon.

Aug 6, 2021; Tokyo, Japan; A general view of the Olympic rings as seen from Daiba during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games.

Olympics

Japanese Gymnast Shoko Miyata Sent Home From Olympics for Smoking, per Report

The 19-year-old won Japan's all-around national title in April.

Feb 12, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes speaks at the Super Bowl LVIII Winning Head Coach and Most Valuable Player Press Conference at the Super Bowl 58 media center at the Mandalay Bay North Convention Center.

NFL

Patrick Mahomes Sets Extremely High Bar for Chiefs Rookie Receivers' Ramp-Up

Kansas City is looking for better results from its wide receivers.

Jul 9, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández (37) in action against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

MLB

Dodgers' Teoscar Hernández Details Why He Didn't Sign With Red Sox in Free Agency

Boston's approach to negotiations rankled the outfielder.

Jul 15, 2024; Arlington, TX, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani warms up with Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga before the 2024 Home Run Derby at Globe Life Field.

MLB

Cubs, Dodgers to Open 2025 MLB Season With Two-Game Series in Tokyo

Cavan Sullivan during a game between the Philadelphia Union II and New England Revolution II on July 6, 2024.

Soccer

MLS's Cavan Sullivan Becomes Youngest to Play in Major North American Sports League

Jul 6, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien (2) celebrates during the game between the Texas Rangers and the Tampa Bay Rays at Globe Life Field.

MLB

Rangers Unveil 2025 Schedule With Hilariously Lo-Fi Throwback Graphics Package

Jan 1, 2024; Pasadena, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) is tackled by Michigan Wolverines defensive back Rod Moore (9) during overtime in the 2024 Rose Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Rose Bowl.

College Football

2024-25 College Football Bowl Schedule: Full List of Games and Locations