Born and raised in Kelseyville, California, I spent most of my summers growing up in Arizona. There were a lot of trips to Globe and the East Valley. Once out of high school, I attended the University of Arizona with a major in natural resources before eventually transferring to Arizona State and focusing on sports journalism. After an internship with Arizona Sports and graduating the following semester in 2017, I joined back on with Bonneville as a part-time web editor for both Arizona Sports and KTAR News before taking on the Cardinals beat and full-time role in 2021. I also started the Cardinals Corner podcast. At home, I am married with two kids, Brady and Baker, who keep me on my toes on a regular basis. If I’m not at home or at a game/practice, I’m likely on the golf course. In addition to my time at Arizona Sports, I have also interned/worked for Pinal Central, the East Valley Tribune, Lindy’s Sports and Athlon Sports.
Expertise
Writing, photo, video, podcasting.
Experience
Have covered the Cardinals fully since 2021. Before that, I spent time covering the other teams in the Valley, including the Sun Devils, Suns and Diamondbacks. I also cover the WM Phoenix Open each year.
Education
Sports Journalism bachelor’s degree from Arizona State’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Certifications
Pro Football Writers of America member
Achievements & Awards
Being a dad!
Social Media Profiles
Instagram: @tdrake4sports
X: @tdrake4sports
Cardinals Corner Podcast X: @AZCardsCorner
Facebook: @Tdrake4sports
Threads: @tdrake4sports
YouTube: @tdrake4sports
