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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

Marshall opts out of Independence Bowl for surprising reason

The Sun Belt Conference champion Marshall Thundering Herd will not be participating in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl this season.

What does Bill Belichick's hiring mean for North Carolina's NIL budget?

The mega-hiring that seemed unthinkable just days ago is finally coming to fruition in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Bill Belichick is heading to the NCAA to lead the North Carolina Tar Heels.

An expanded NCAA Tournament could be coming for 2025-26 season

Fans of college basketball and the NCAA Tournament could be getting more action.

Giants make another QB change for Week 15 after injury update

The Giants are making yet another change under center as it enters Week 15.

Watch: Alex Ovechkin gets help from an old friend during injury recovery

Ovi was seen skating before the Capitals' practice on Wednesday, and he had some help from an old teammate.

Report: Joe Burrow's home burglarized while he was playing on 'MNF'

A concerning trend of robberies at the properties of high-profile athletes continued Monday night when Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow reportedly had his home burglarized while he played against the Dallas Cowboys on "Monday Night Football."

Ja'Marr Chase nearing two NFL records after huge 'MNF' performance vs. Cowboys

Wide receiver Ja'Maar Chase was an integral part of the Cincinnati Bengals' 27-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on "Monday Night Football," and his performance has him nearing a pair of records.

Watch: NFL legend confronts Brett Favre for allegedly helping Michael Strahan steal his sack record

Former New York Jets defensive end Mark Gastineau, whose sack record Strahan broke, accuses Favre of taking "a dive" to aid in the ex-Giant's pursuance of greatness.

Week 6 AP poll may have revealed 2024-25 CBB national champion

It's still early in the 2024-25 college basketball season, but it's never too early to begin speculating about this year's national champion.

Giants enter Week 15 with biggest home underdog spread in 58 years

After yet another disappointing loss, clinched by a blocked last-second field goal, the Giants are facing another stiff challenge in Week 15, and the sportsbooks are setting historic odds for it.

Watch: Injured Alex Ovechkin ramps up skating as comeback Capitals top NHL

The 39-year-old has been on injured reserve since fracturing his left fibula on Nov. 18.

Are Arizona State and Oregon's conference championships a black eye or vindication for Pac-12?

Upon the demise of the old Pac-12 Conference in 2023, fans and pundits were quick to write off its legacy and competitiveness. However, in 2024, two former Pac-12 members won the new conferences they joined in their very first year - Arizona State (Big 12) and Oregon (Big Ten).

Arizona State completes unreal turnaround behind historic playmakers

The Arizona State Sun Devils were picked to finish dead last in this year's Big 12 media poll, and they took it personally.

'Forget fairness': Former ESPN president gets brutally honest about CFP rankings conspiracy theory

Some fans believe ESPN directly influences the committee's picks based on ratings and financial benefit.

Giants not considering shutting Malik Nabers down for the season, but they should

The Giants would be wise to err on the side of caution and prevent longer-lasting damage to Nabers' body.

Watch: Capitals' Alex Ovechkin skates before team practice in non-contact jersey for second straight day

This comes just 17 days after fracturing his fibula in a leg-on-leg collision against the Utah Hockey Club.

No. 1 Kansas dethroned by unranked Creighton in seismic double-digit upset

Kansas Jayhawks picked a really bad night to lose their shooting touch.

No. 9 Duke survives late surge by No. 2 Auburn for massive upset win at home

Thanks to Duke, Auburn's tenure at the top of the college basketball world was very short-lived.

No. 6 Iowa State tops No. 5 Marquette at home in Top 10 battle

The huge Quad 1 win for Iowa State started with the team taking an extended 10-point lead in the first half.

Watch: Maryland bludgeons Ohio State with 50-point first half

If ever there was a college basketball game won by halftime, Wednesday's contest in College Park would likely be exactly that.

What would a college football NIT bracket look like?

The Week 15 College Football Playoff rankings sent fans and pundits into a frenzy when No. 11 Alabama (9-3) was deemed a practical lock for the 12-team bracket over other worthy squads.

One stat puts a bow on Kyle McCord's revenge tour against Ohio State

One particular player that made a lot of noise early in the year but went slightly under the radar until the final week was Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord.

Watch: Canadiens' Patrik Laine scores in first game back from knee injury

The Montreal Canadiens acquired forward Patrik Laine in August but the 26-year-old hadn't played a hockey game in nearly a year until Tuesday.

Giants two-time Super Bowl-winning HC not selected as Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist

The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced five Blue-Ribbon Committee finalists for the Class of 2025 on Tuesday.

Should the Nationals trade for Cardinals 3B Nolan Arenado?

The Nationals' rebuild seems to be ahead of schedule after a 2024 season that heavily featured impressive top prospects like James Wood and Dylan Crews.