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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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Stats show Saquon Barkley was destined to shine anywhere but with Giants

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley put up a historic "Sunday Night Football" performance.

One metric ends the SEC vs. Indiana CFP debate once and for all

The debate has started over whether the Hoosiers belonged in the 12-team field over a potential fifth SEC team.

Surprise QB leads 2023 class in key stat category this season

The 2023 NFL Draft produced some great quarterback prospects and some that still need a little more work.

Giants defense on brink of unwanted NFL history in Week 13

The Thanksgiving matchup with the Cowboys may be just what New York needs to break its defensive slump.

Watch: Saquon Barkley's historic night leads Eagles to 'SNF' win

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley set two career highs in rushing yards on "Sunday Night Football."

Is Drake an early contender for a NCAA Tournament Cinderella run?

Something special might be brewing in the Missouri Valley Conference again this college basketball season.

Watch: Saquon Barkley makes 70-yard house call on first play of second half vs. Rams

Literally on the first play from scrimmage at the start of the third quarter, running back Saquon Barkley took the ball 70 yards to the house to extend Philadelphia's lead to 20-7.

One stat proves Broncos' Bo Nix should win Offensive Rookie of the Year

The Denver Broncos (7-5) are red-hot with rookie quarterback Bo Nix under center this season.

Gardner Minshew's season-ending injury could force Raiders to sign this replacement

The Las Vegas Raiders' no good, very bad season just got much worse.

CFB Week 13 knee-jerk reactions: Hoosiers still safe, SEC clarity, Sun Devils overrated

College football's Week 13 slate mightily altered the season's trajectory with five ranked upsets having massive playoff implications.

Injury bug bites 49ers again, as team's most important players will miss Week 12

The San Francisco 49ers cannot seem to shake the injury bug this season. 

Who's really to blame for failed Daniel Jones experiment in New York?

The New York Giants are starting to turn the page on a muddied chapter for the franchise.

Giants release benched QB Daniel Jones

The New York Giants are officially moving on from their starting quarterback of six seasons.

Giants releasing QB Daniel Jones leaves team with more questions than answers

In a surprising yet mutually beneficial move Friday, the New York Giants released quarterback Daniel Jones. So, what's next?

Watch: George Pickens involved in scuffle after Steelers' 'TNF' loss to Browns

The air and ground were frozen on the snow-blanketed shores of Lake Erie but things got heated after the Browns' 24-19 win over the rival Steelers on "Thursday Night Football."

Watch: No. 13 Baylor hits 2OT buzzer-beater to edge No. 22 St. John's

No. 22 St. John's was literally seconds away from pulling off one of the biggest upsets of the young college basketball season on Thursday.

The Army-Navy game uniforms have been revealed

The Army-Navy game isn't until Dec. 14, but there's plenty of reason to talk about it.

One Joe Burrow stat that proves the Bengals are still a playoff-caliber team

The Cincinnati Bengals are having a rough 2024-25 season despite boasting one of the most talented rosters in the NFL.

What to know about expanded College Football Playoff

With just two more weeks remaining in the regular season, followed by conference championships and the new, 12-team playoff, major college football is building toward a crescendo.

Alex Ovechkin's record chase not in jeopardy despite grim injury update

"Russian machine never breaks." That's what a young Capitals forward named Alex Ovechkin told reporters after a 2006 game in which he left and did not return after suffering a foot injury. Well, 18 years later the Russian machine is cracked.

Eli Manning, Luke Kuechly among 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalists

The Pro Football Hall of Fame released the names of its 25 modern-era semifinalists for induction into the class of 2025 on Wednesday.

Capitals star heads to IR amid chase of history

The Washington Capitals released an update on captain Alexander Ovechkin's injury status.

Alex Ovechkin 'week-to-week' with leg injury

It looks like Capitals star Alex Ovechkin will miss some time.

Watch: Capitals' Alex Ovechkin leaves game with injury against Utah

Just when Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin looked to be invincible after a hot start to the season, disaster may have struck.