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Austen Bundy

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Austen Bundy is a journalist and sports junkie from the Washington, D.C. area. A proud Sun Devil alum, he graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University. If it skates, runs, dribbles and/or scores, he's probably watching that game. You can follow him on X/Twitter @AustenBundyDC.

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NHL, Fútbol, NFL CFB, CBB, Tennis, Swimming

Eli Manning one step closer to Canton as 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists revealed

The two-time Super Bowl champion and MVP is probably the most controversial pick among the finalists, with his fair share of supporters and detractors.

Watch: Alex Ovechkin draws closer to all-time goals scored record in return from injury

It wasn't exactly the emphatic return fans were expecting or hoping for from Alexander Ovechkin, but he got on the score sheet all the same.

Iowa State HC Matt Campbell disagrees with take on program's first 10-win season

The No. 18 Iowa State Cyclones may have come up short in the Big 12 championship game, but the team won 10 games for the first time in the program's 133-year history.

John Tortorella, Cutter Gauthier exchange heated words ahead of Flyers-Ducks

NHL fans may have noticed Saturday's game between the Philadelphia Flyers and Anaheim Ducks has been getting enhanced attention online.

Commanders WR Terry McLaurin on verge of breaking franchise record on 'SNF'

If McLaurin finds the end zone once on "Sunday Night Football" Week 17 against the Atlanta Falcons, he'll be the first in franchise history to score at least 13 touchdowns in one year.

Latest Eagles injury update opens door for Commanders to steal NFC East crown

The Philadelphia Eagles received bad news ahead of their Week 17 clash with the Dallas Cowboys.

All signs point to Alex Ovechkin's return against Maple Leafs

Washington Capitals fans can look forward to Saturday night's marquee matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs because of the newest injury update on a star player.

Odds are against the 15-win Chiefs to win third straight Super Bowl

The Chiefs appear to be one of the hottest teams in the NFL and in history (on paper), but that's not necessarily the case.

Malik Nabers still has hope for Giants' rookies despite poor season

The New York Giants (2-13) are just two weeks away from officially locking up the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Miami HC Jim Larranaga steps down in another 'old guard' coaching loss for CBB

Miami men's basketball head coach Jim Larranaga announced he would be stepping down from his position on Thursday.

Ohio State could repeat unwanted history in CFP quarterfinals against Oregon

The two Big Ten Conference juggernauts met once already on Oct. 12 in a dramatic 32-31 victory for the Ducks at home in Eugene. This time, the stakes are raised even higher.

Commanders' Jayden Daniels is closing in on rookie QB record with two games to play

If it wasn't clear before, it's near-certain now that Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.

Watch: Myles Garrett records 100th career sack in record time

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett made NFL history on Sunday, recording his 100th career sack against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Eagles' Jalen Hurts ruled out with concussion against Commanders

Philadelphia Eagles starting quarterback Jalen Hurts left Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders to be evaluated for a concussion and will not return, per an update from the team.

Watch: Liverpool's Mo Salah makes Premier League and club history against Tottenham

Salah has been a critical cog in Liverpool's season, with his efforts seeing the Reds top the Premier League and advance in several non-league tournaments.

Mike Evans can still break this NFL receiving record despite missing three games with injury

It would be a remarkable achievement for a likely Hall of Fame-bound receiver who only started playing football his senior year of high school.

Watch: SMU QB Kevin Jennings throws second pick-six of first half to Penn State

The College Football Playoff might just be too big of a moment for SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings.

CFP takeaways: Penn State's defense dominates SMU in first-round thumping

The inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff welcomed more teams into the quest for the national championship, and the new format has separated the pretenders from the contenders.

Watch: Ohio defender snags crazy INT with one hand fully wrapped in a cast

Leake's interception, his first and only of the season, wound up being a key play.

Aaron Rodgers on pace to break 57-year-old Jets franchise record

Aaron Rodgers has a chance to make Jets history before their abysmal season concludes.

Alex Ovechkin's return date made clearer with latest update

Washington Capitals fans now have a better idea of when exactly captain Alex Ovechkin will make his return to game action after missing a month due to injury.

Texas HC Steve Sarkisian disagrees with Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia earning extra eligibility

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia earned another year of college football eligibility through a federal judge's ruling on Wednesday agreeing that the NCAA's limits on JUCO transfers were unfair.

Latest Alex Ovechkin update provides hope for record chase

Ovechkin is just 27 goals short of passing Gretzky.

Patrick Mahomes clears injury report, slated to play Saturday against Texans

Mahomes suffered a right ankle injury in Week 15 against the Cleveland Browns, seen hobbling to the sideline after taking a brutal hit that bent him over backward.

Temple among illustrious list of CBB programs with win over Davidson

Kentucky, Kansas, North Carolina, Duke and UCLA are all notorious college basketball programs, but on Wednesday, an unusual addition was made to that list.