Andrés Linares

301 articles

Andres is a sports journalist specializing in college athletics, with expertise spanning basketball, football, baseball, and the business side of collegiate sports. He covered college sports for Sportskeeda from 2023 to 2025, including the 2023 and 2024 football seasons, 2024 basketball season, and 2024 baseball season, before joining the College Sports Network in 2025. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Law with a minor in International Relations at Universidad Metropolitana in Venezuela, Andres brings unique insight through his specialized education in sports management. He holds a certificate in Sports Entities Management from Unisport Management School in Spain and is an alumnus of the FIFA/CIES International Programme in Sports Management. His academic excellence earned him a grant to Harvard's CORe online program. Andres's passion for college athletics began during his participation in the State Department's Youth Ambassadors program as an exchange student in Fayetteville, Arkansas in Fall 2014. During his time there, he participated in activities with the University of Arkansas and was named an Arkansas Traveler ambassador of goodwill by Governor Mike Beebe, becoming a devoted Razorbacks fan. Drawing from his background in sports management, law, and business, he excels at explaining the industry dynamics behind college sports while maintaining rigorous journalistic standards. When not covering athletics, he enjoys rock climbing, scuba diving, and strategy gaming.

What Happened To Deatrich Wise Jr? Commanders DL Carted Off Field After Serious Injury

September 11, 2025 | 10:53 PM EDT

Washington Commanders' defensive end Deatrich Wise suffered a heavy lower leg injury in the first half of Thursday Night Football.

HoFer Warren Sapp Drops 2-Word Message As Deion Sanders’ Colorado Prepare To Go Against Houston in Week 3

September 11, 2025 | 5:24 PM EDT

Colorado pass rush coordinator Warren Sapp shared a picture of the Buffaloes' travel arrangements as they go to Houston for Week 3.

“We’re Dead, Buried and Gone”: When Nick Saban Lashed Out at Reporter During Alabama’s Post Game Press Conference

September 11, 2025 | 4:27 PM EDT

Throwback to Nick Saban's Alabama culture in the 2010s, days before the Crimson Tide faces a mental toughness battle in Week 3

“A Lot on the Line for Billy [Napier]”: Josh Pate Makes Massive Claims For Florida HC’s Future Ahead of LSU Matchup at Death Valley

September 11, 2025 | 1:16 PM EDT

Josh Pate believes the future of Billy Napier in front of the Florida Gators is on the line this weekend as they face the LSU Tigers.

Isaac Rochell’s Wife Allison Poses in White and Blue Bikini While Giving Fans Insight on Post Partum Body Transformation

September 11, 2025 | 11:55 AM EDT

In December 2023, Isaac Rochell and his wife, Allison Kucharczyk, welcomed their daughter into the world. Scottie Bee is the couple's first child, and since then, the family has gone viral...

Joe Mixon Injury: All We Know About Texans Star’s Return Date

September 10, 2025 | 4:52 PM EDT

The Houston Texans have been awfully quiet about the injury of running back Joe Mixon after losing their Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams.

IN PICS: LaMelo Ball’s GF Ana Montana Poses In Powder Blue Bikini During Scenic Italy Getaway

September 10, 2025 | 4:03 PM EDT

LaMelo Ball's girlfriend enjoys her late summer vacations in the Amalfi Coast, in Italy, as the Charlotte Hornets player prepares for the next season.

“Didn’t Like My Scars”: When Travis Hunter’s Wife, Leanna Lenee Made Opened Up On Deeper Meaning Behind Tattoos

September 10, 2025 | 12:56 PM EDT

Travis Hunter's wife shares the reason behind her extensive tattoos, days after the Heisman winner made his NFL regular-season debut.