Andy Scholes

Andy Scholes is a Sports Anchor based out of Atlanta. He provides Bleacher Report updates across CNN & HLN.
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Nov 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) leads the team onto the field to play the Baltimore Ravens at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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A Super Bowl hangover and a head coach brothers’ clash: Five things to look out for in Week 12 of the NFL season
Nov 21, 2024
Fantasy football players are going to have to dig deep in Week 12 of the NFL season with six teams are on bye – the most we’ve had in a single week so far this season – with the Falcons, Bills, Bengals, Jaguars, Saints and Jets all off.
Nov 10, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers players run on to the field for the game against the Tennessee Titans at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Quarterback clashes and spiraling squads: Five things to look out for in Week 11 of the NFL season
Nov 15, 2024
It’s tough, tough times for some NFL fanbases as we enter Week 11 of the season.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes looks to pass during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
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2024 NFL Week 10: Sunday’s standout games and what to look out for
Nov 10, 2024
We’re now officially past the halfway point of the NFL season and the playoff picture is becoming clearer with each passing week.
Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets are 2-6 so far this season.
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Five things to watch out for in Week 9 of the NFL season
Oct 31, 2024
It’s hard to believe, but after this week, the 2024 NFL regular season will have reached its halfway point.
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 20: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs drops back to pass the ball against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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Five things to watch out for in Week 8 of the NFL season
Oct 24, 2024
We saw blowouts aplenty in Week 7, with six games were decided by 20 or more points. We could see more this week as for the first time this season three teams are all favored by 10 or more points. Here are the 5 things to know for Week 8.
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton will return to face his former team, the New Orleans Saints, for the first time in Week 7.
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Five things to watch out for in Week 7 of the NFL season
Oct 17, 2024
A Vince Lombardi Trophy-winning coach returns to his previous stomping grounds, a Super Bowl rematch and a possible preview at a future championship match-up are just some of the underlying storylines in Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy looks to pass against the Arizona Cardinals.
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NFL Week 6 preview: Five things to watch out for
Oct 10, 2024
The 49ers at the Seahawks and the Commanders at the Ravens are among the standout games in Week 6 of the NFL season.
Jayden Daniels has been the star of the season through four weeks.
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NFL Week 5 preview: Five things to watch out for
Oct 3, 2024
It’s hard to believe it’s already Week 5 of the NFL season! Teams are starting to get bye weeks, but there’s plenty of storylines with the Dolphins, Texans and Cowboys in action.
Sep 15, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) in action against the San Francisco 49ers during the game at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
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NFL Week 4 preview: 5 things to watch out for as teams look to kick-start their offense
Sep 26, 2024
Offensive struggles marked many games this past week in the NFL, but as we head into Week 4, here are five things to look for as teams aim to turn things around.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr has had an excellent start to the 2024 season.
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5 things to look for in Week 3 of the NFL regular season
Sep 19, 2024
The Baltimore Ravens desperately need a win, the Kansas City Chiefs look to go 3-0 and more things to look out for in Week 3 of the NFL season.
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - SEPTEMBER 08: Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Miami Dolphins on September 8, 2024 at Hard Rock Stadium in Maimi Gardens, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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5 things to look for in Week 2 of the NFL regular season
Sep 12, 2024
Week 1 of the NFL season always brings out overreactions from fans. But at the same time, the openers can be very revealing. Here are 5 things to look for in Week 2.
Jannik Sinner wins his second grand slam singles title.
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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz to win US Open, extending American men’s tennis grand slam singles drought
Sep 9, 2024
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has won his second grand slam singles title, beating American Taylor Fritz to win the US Open 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday.
Aryna Sabalenka kisses the trophy after winning the US Open for the first time.
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World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka wins US Open over American Jessica Pegula for third grand slam singles title
Sep 8, 2024
Aryna Sabalenka would not be denied hoisting the US Open championship trophy this year.
COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 9: The Ohio State Buckeyes run out onto the field before the start of the game against the Youngstown State Penguins at Ohio Stadium on September 9, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images)
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Thrills, chills and bigger than ever conferences: what to expect from this season of college football
Aug 24, 2024
Welcome to the 2024 college football season, where everyone makes the playoffs! Well, not everyone, but, for the first time, 12 schools will be playing in college’s postseason and this is how it will work.
Oct 2, 2023; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and guard Damian Lillard (0) pose for a picture during media day in Milwaukee. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
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Video NBA stars preview the 2023/24 season 3:51
Oct 24, 2023
The 2023/24 NBA season is upon us and who better to preview the action than the stars of the league? This season also features a new In-Season Tournament, which should provide fans with a new viewing experience.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 26: The USC Trojans run onto the field prior to the game against the San Jose State Spartans at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on August 26, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
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Here’s why you should cherish this college football season
Aug 31, 2023
Here’s why you should cherish this college football season, arguably the last of its kind ever.

About

Andy Scholes is a Sports Anchor based out of Atlanta. He provides Bleacher Report updates across CNN & HLN.

Before joining CNN, Scholes was a Sports Anchor and reporter for KDAF in Dallas, Texas. He was previously a Weekend Sports Anchor for KAMC 28 News, as well as KLST News.

Throughout his career, he has covered a wide range of sports events, such as the World Series, the Super Bowl, the NBA Finals and the Masters.

Scholes graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Houston in Broadcast Journalism. In fact, before TV, Scholes’ claim to fame was working as a ballboy for the Houston Rockets. He was born and raised in Houston, TX and remains an avid fan of the Texans, Rockets and Astros. Scholes says it was “dream come true” to cover the Astros win the 2017 World Series.

In his spare time Scholes enjoys doing Crossfit and trying to keep up with his three boys Camden, Beckett and Nolan.

Follow Andy for sports updates and more at @AndyScholesCNN.