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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

What USC's probation means for the 2025 CFB season

The Trojans will now have to adhere to certain restrictions imposed by the NCAA. So, what does that mean for their 2025 season?

Football in the state of Florida makes unwanted history

Something unprecedented happened on Sunday. All 11 pro and college football teams in Florida that played over the weekend lost their respective games.

Giants HC Brian Daboll is noncommittal on who is the starting QB

The New York Giants may be finally moving on from quarterback Daniel Jones.

Utah AD fined for comments disparaging refs after loss to No. 9 BYU

Saturday's edition of the "Holy War" rivalry between Utah and BYU ended with some slight controversy, something the former athletic director took major issue with publicly.

No. 6 Gonzaga escapes tense upset bid from Arizona State

If you just glanced at the 88-80 final score from Sunday's matchup between No. 6 Gonzaga and Arizona State, it looks like the Zags took care of business at home. However, that was not the tale of the tape for much of the game.

No. 11 Auburn MBB upsets No. 4 Houston in wake of mid-air 'scuffle'

The No. 11 Auburn Tigers defeated the No. 4 Houston Cougars 74-69 on Saturday, marking the first major top-five upset of the young 2024-25 season.

Watch: Ole Miss students storm field with 16 seconds left on clock

The No. 16 Mississippi Rebels pulled off a massive upset win over No. 3 Georgia on Saturday, but that didn't become official until the clock hit triple zeroes.

49ers officially activate RB Christian McCaffrey, will play Sunday vs. Buccaneers

San Francisco 49ers fans' long nightmare is finally over. The team announced Saturday that star running back Christian McCaffrey has been activated from injured reserve and will play Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Report: Cowboys QB Dak Prescott plans to have season-ending hamstring surgery

The Dallas Cowboys were dealt more bad news recently regarding their franchise quarterback.

Watch: Ole Miss star QB leaves game vs. Georgia with injury scare

The No. 16 Mississippi Rebels were hoping to get back into the tight SEC title race on Saturday by beating the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs. Those hopes seemingly took a severe hit in the first quarter when starting quarterback Jaxson Dart went down with a left ankle injury in the first quarter.

CFB Week 11 knee-jerk reactions: Miami and Georgia choke, Bama's back, Heisman finalists locked

College football Week 11 delivered on the drama yet again, and the results will be far-reaching as we approach the College Football Playoff.

What Vanderbilt QB's federal lawsuit against NCAA means for NIL

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia has rocketed to college football stardom this season, and now he's suing the NCAA for two more years of eligibility.

Whoopi Goldberg launches all-women's sports TV network

Multi-award-winning actress and co-host of ABC's "The View" Whoopi Goldberg announced Wednesday she is launching an all-women's sports television network called AWSN (All Women's Sports Network).

Report: 'Scuffle' forces Auburn men's basketball plane to turn back

A "scuffle" broke out between two players on the team's flight to Houston.

The GR8 Chase: Alex Ovechkin's teammates, Wayne Gretzky discuss his quest for goals record 

Ovechkin is just 34 goals from passing Gretzky, and what has now been dubbed "The GR8 Chase" is fueling the team.

Elite NFL coaching duo is repeating history on defense

In their last 29 games, including the playoffs, the Chiefs have allowed fewer than 28 points.

Watch: Alexander Ovechkin scores sixth goal in five games, 34 away from record

The Washington Capitals are one of the hottest teams in the NHL right now and it's partly thanks to their captain Alexander Ovechkin.

Ohio State drains 14 threes in upset win over No. 19 Texas

The Ohio State men's basketball team played with house money in Las Vegas on Monday and their gamble paid off in a 80-72 upset over No. 19 Texas.

Pair of SEC teams lose their season openers with late collapses

College basketball season tipped off Monday night and the start of new season means upsets are inevitable. In fact, two SEC programs fell to inferior opponents right off the tip.

Duke freshmen shine in their college debuts against Maine

The No. 7 Duke Blue Devils boast two of the top college basketball recruits in the nation and both balled out on opening night against Maine on Monday.

Report: Gerrit Cole to remain with Yankees, extension talks to continue

The Yankees will be able to utilize Gerrit Cole's services further next season as ESPN's Jeff Passan reported Monday that Cole decided to remain with the team despite originally opting out of his four-year, $144M deal on Saturday.

Watch: Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 860, now 35 from passing Wayne Gretzky

Alex Ovechkin is officially on a heater. The Capitals star forward scored a goal in his fourth straight game on Sunday against the Hurricanes.

Saints' Derek Carr makes unwanted NFL history in loss to Panthers

Derek Carr became the first player in NFL history to lose to 31 different teams in his career.