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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

'MNF' Giants-Steelers matchup is a battle of the original 'America's Teams'

The New York Football Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers are two of the NFL's oldest and most storied franchises. The two will meet for the 79th time, clashing on "Monday Night Football" in what will be (if in narrative only) a battle between the original "America's Teams."

Arizona State HC addresses team's 'trainwreck' performance in exhibition loss to Duke

The Arizona State Sun Devils traveled to Durham, North Carolina, on Sunday for an exhibition game against the No. 2 Duke Blue Devils, where they were demolished 103-47 in a less-than-ideal preview to the program's upcoming college basketball season.

Watch: Arsenal's Bukayo Saka scores 50th Premier League goal

After struggling to reclaim its offensive prowess, Arsenal saw a welcome sight return to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday against Liverpool. Star forward Bukayo Saka scored his first goal back with the club after a hamstring injury kept him off the pitch for nearly two weeks.

Watch: SMU blocks potential walk-off FG, beats Duke in OT

If you went to bed immediately following the conclusion of the primetime college football games on ESPN and ABC, you missed a heck of an ending in the ACC.

CFB Week 9 knee-jerk reactions: Big Ten, SEC races heat up, Notre Dame is all the way back

College football's Week 9 slate wasn't dramatic or full of upsets, but the results majorly shifted the conference and playoff landscapes.

Watch: Shohei Ohtani injures shoulder on steal attempt in World Series Game 2

The Los Angeles Dodgers own a 2-0 lead in the World Series, but now have one very, very big injury question mark as the Fall Classic heads to New York.

Watch: Texas interception results in early lead for Vanderbilt

The Longhorns couldn't even complete their first drive before trouble struck.

Watch: Ohio State fans throw objects on field after questionable targeting call

Just a week after Texas fans dominated headlines for throwing objects onto the field in disgust over a controversial pass interference call in the Longhorns' 30-15 loss to Georgia, more such behavior has emerged in a game featuring different teams.

Watch: Bloomington mayor honors former Indiana HC Lee Corso on 'College GameDay'

ESPN's "College GameDay" had viewers feeling like there were onions being cut Saturday morning.

Watch: Uncharacteristic turnovers put Navy in early hole against Notre Dame

The No. 24 Navy Midshipmen are looking to shock the college football world, but they got off to a pretty shaky start on Saturday.

Watch: Indiana star CB intercepts Washington QB twice in first half

Cornerback D'Angelo Ponds could not be stopped in the first half.

NHL insider heaps rare praise on Capitals' Tom Wilson: 'He's a unicorn'

Hockey fans typically read a lot of content about Alexander Ovechkin and his scoring abilities leading the Washington Capitals. This season, it's Washington's "villain" who's become one of the team's top assets.

Giants rookie phenom addresses his controversial comments about Daniel Jones

Malik Nabers made headlines following the team's ugly loss to the Eagles.

Should Group of Five have their own college football national champion?

A separate playoff and national championship for the Group of Five would allow for healthy competition between teams that would likely not survive in the current Power Five-dominated format.

What would a 'bullpen game' look like in the NFL?

The World Series is set to start on Friday between the Dodgers and Yankees. Pitching will be the key to winning the Commissioner's Trophy, just as quarterbacking is key to lifting the Lombardi Trophy.

Hall of Fame pitcher Randy Johnson predicts World Series, criticizes modern pitching strategies

The 2024 World Series between the Dodgers and Yankees begins with Game 1 on Friday and one Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher is weighing in.

Liberty's 17-game regular-season win streak snapped by winless Kennesaw State

College football's longest regular season winning streak has been broken for the second time this season.

49ers HC provides optimistic update on WR Deebo Samuel

The San Francisco 49ers have been ravaged by injuries as of late.

Why Wrexham's financial hole is actually all part of the plan

With celebrity ownership and lofty goals, Wrexham is confident revenue will eventually catch up to, and surpass, rising costs.

Panthers QB Andy Dalton involved in car crash, evaluated by team medical staff

Dalton, his wife, their three children and dog were present in the vehicle at the time of the crash.

Suns fans shouldn't worry over Kevin Durant declining extension

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant reportedly let Monday's deadline to sign a one-year, $59.6 million extension pass, according to the Arizona Republic's Duane Rankin.

Ravens LB could be subject to fine for tackle that injured Chris Godwin

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin exited Monday's 41-31 loss to the Baltimore Ravens with an ankle injury late in the fourth quarter, and the hit that caused the injury is now under review by the league.

Two Yankees players will see World Series connections come full circle

For a couple of players on the squad now, the first time they step out onto the field in Game 1 will be a full-circle moment.

Lions WR Jameson Williams reportedly facing two-game suspension

The Detroit Lions are on a roll and their dynamic offense has been a big part of that success, but the team will be without one of its top wideouts for its next two contests.