Armando L. Sanchez

Armando L. Sanchez joined the Chicago Tribune as a photojournalist in 2014. He was born and raised in Austin, Texas, and graduated from Western Kentucky University in 2012.

Wings forward Alanna Smith (8) and Sky guard Natasha Cloud (9) fight for possession of a loose ball during the first quarter in the Sky home opener at Wintrust Arena May 20, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Sky lose home opener to Dallas Wings 99-89

May 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Sky's 99-98 loss to the Dallas Wings on May 20, 2026, at Wintrust Arena.

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) celebrates with Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) after hitting a two-run homer during the fifth inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Milwaukee Brewers 9, Chicago Cubs 3

May 18, 2026 at 11:16 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 9-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Wrigley Field.

Cubs third baseman Nicky Lopez (5) pours water on right fielder Michael Conforto (20) after Conforto hit a walk-off homer to give the Cubs a, 5-4, win against the Reds at Wrigley Field May 4, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs 5, Cincinnati Reds 4

May 4, 2026 at 11:45 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on Monday, May 4, 2026.

Dogs walk on the field during “Dog Day” before the White Sox play the Angels at Rate Field April 27, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago White Sox rally for win on ‘Dog Day’ at Rate Field

April 28, 2026 at 1:06 a.m.

Photos from the Chicago White Sox's 8-7 win over the Los Angeles Angels at Rate Field on Monday, April 27, 2026.

Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman (3) slides safely into second base past Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott (5) after hitting a double during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field April 20, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs 5, Philadelphia Phillies 1

April 20, 2026 at 10:49 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 5-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field on Monday, April 20, 2026.

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) celebrates with fans after scoring off Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner’s (2) walk-off sacrifice fly to give the Cubs a, 2-1, win over the Mets at Wrigley Field April 19, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs 2, New York Mets 1 (10 inn.)

April 19, 2026 at 7:04 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 2-1 in 10 innings at Wrigley Field on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

Alex Kennedy, center, watches television with other fans as the Chicago Sky select Gabriela Jaquez in the 5th overall pick during a draft watch party at Revolution Brewing Monday April 13, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Sky’s WNBA draft party at Revolution Brewing

April 13, 2026 at 11:57 p.m.

An inside look at the Chicago Sky's WNBA draft party at Revolution Brewing on April 13, 2026.

Oleksii Burunov holds his 1-year-old daughter Valentina Burunov while looking at cherry blossoms near the Museum of Science and Industry in Jackson Park, April 12, 2026, in Chicago. Once nearly all the blossoms fully open they’ll stay like that for the next three to eight days, depending on the weather, according to the Park District. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Cherry blossoms near full bloom at Jackson Park in Chicago

April 13, 2026 at 1:31 p.m.

The area surrounding the Columbian Basin in Jackson Park is home to about 200 pink and white cherry blossom trees that typically bloom each Spring.

Michigan head coach Dusty May celebrates with his team after defeating UConn, 69-63, in the NCAA title game on April 6, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Michigan beats UConn 69-63 to win national championship

April 7, 2026 at 4:23 p.m.

Photos from Michigan's 69-63 national championship victory over UConn on April 6, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

UConn forward Jayden Ross (23) guards Illinois guard Andrej Stojaković (2) during the second half of the Final Four semifinal match against UConn April 4, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Final Four photos: UConn 71, Illinois 62

April 5, 2026 at 8:26 a.m.

Photos from Illinois' Final Four loss to UConn on April 4, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

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