Ricardo Sandoval

Ricardo Sandoval

Joined: Mar 7, 2026

Ricardo Sandoval is a Sports Writer for On SI based in Los Angeles, CA. Ricardo has been writing about a wide range of sports and was also an Associate Editor for Dodgers Nation. Ricardo was also a Contributing Sports Writer for Newsweek's Sports Section specializing in NBA, NFL and College coverage. He is a contributor for Texas Tech On SI.

Texas Tech's David Bailey looks to the sideline during the Big 12 Conference championship football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

Texas Tech University Systems chair Cody Campbell attends a non-conference football game, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Jones AT&T Stadium.

Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire walks the field prior to the Big 12 Conference championship football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

Dec 28, 2025; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Big 12 official; Doug Sirmons hands the ball to Texas Tech Red Raiders forward Leon Horner (6) in the second half of the game against the Winthrop Eagles at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Basketball

This Texas Tech sophomore guard will take his talents elsewhere as he announces his transfer from Lubbock.

Oct 18, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker David Bailey (31) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Football

NFL analyst Brian Baldinger urges the New York Jets to select Texas Tech defensive end David Bailey with the second overall pick.

Mar 19, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Grant McCasland looks on during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Basketball

Is Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland on the short list for North Carolina’s head coaching vacancy?

Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez asks for more crowd noise during the Big 12 Championship football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

Football

Texas Tech’s All-American linebacker Jacob Rodriguez could be a missing piece for the Dallas Cowboys.

Feb 1, 2021; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Mac McClung (0) during warm ups before the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Basketball

Former Texas Tech Red Raider Mac McClung made history in his recent G League outing.

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Christian Anderson (4) shoots against Akron Zips guard Sharron Young (3) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Basketball

Texas Tech star guard Christian Anderson joins elite company alongside Trae Young and Devonte Graham.

Dec 6, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker Romello Height (9) celebrates after recovering a BYU Cougars fumble during the second half at AT&T Stadium.

Football

Texas Tech’s star defensive end Romello Height could see his draft stock rise as Dallas Cowboys are set to meet with him.

Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Grant McCasland looks on against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Basketball

Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Grant McCasland did not mince any words after their brutal loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Grant McCasland in the second half against the Akron Zips during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

The Texas Tedch Red Raiders will face the Alabama Crimson Tide in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders forward Donovan Atwell (12) celebrates with teammates in the second half against the Akron Zips during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

After the Texas Tech Red Raiders captured an impressive win over Akron, they now await to see who they play in the second round on Sunday.

Feb 2, 2026; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders forward JT Toppin (15) reacts to a call in the second half of the game against the Kansas Jayhawks at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Texas Tech forward JT Toppin underwent surgery on his torn ACL on Thursday, a day before the team's first-round matchup against Akron.

The Texas Tech Red Raiders land this massive four-star linebacker recurit from the class of 2027.