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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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BYU ends Big Ten's historic March Madness run with upset over Wisconsin

The Big Ten is undefeated in March Madness no more.

Back-to-back-to-back Stanley Cup champion announces NHL retirement

One of the unlikeliest successful players in the NHL will be hanging up his skates at the end of the 2024-25 season.

Xavier's loss to Illinois marks rare occurrence for First Four teams

Typically, a No. 11-seed losing to a No. 6-seed isn't an unusual thing to see in the NCAA Tournament. However, on Friday, No. 11-seed Xavier's 86-73 loss to No. 6-seed Illinois marked an incredibly rare event in the tournament's history.

New Mexico ends 13-year drought with March Madness upset over Marquette

The New Mexico Lobos won their first NCAA Tournament game since 2012 on Friday night, defeating No. 7-seed Marquette, 75-66.

Watch: Mets' Juan Soto faces Nationals with his younger brother wearing No. 22

Some Nationals fans had to do a double-take on Thursday when they saw a Washington player with the last name "Soto" donning No. 22 trot onto the field.

Watch: Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 888 vs. Flyers

Everything is coming up crazy eights in the nation's capital. Alexander Ovechkin scored career goal No. 888 on Thursday and is now just seven from passing Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky's all-time record (894).

Brackets busted: McNeese survives Clemson comeback for historic March Madness win

The first major upset of the 2025 NCAA Tournament is in the books.

Could the NHL eventually grant Houston an expansion franchise?

Talk of expansion in the NHL has been swirling for several years.

Watch: Thrown water bottle almost hits Creighton bench, delays game

One of the worst trends from the college football season seems to have reared its ugly head at the NCAA Tournament on Thursday.

First Four injury shows devastating side of March Madness

Wednesday's contest between American and Mount St. Mary's, also a 16-seed play-in game, featured the more somber parts of the NCAA Tournament.

Connor McDavid broke this NHL record before Alex Ovechkin, Sidney Crosby

NHL fans have their eyes locked on Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin this season and his chase for Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record. But Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid just did something no other player in league history has done, not even Gretzky.

Watch: Alabama State sinks chaotic game-winner in First Four

The madness has begun. Alabama State won the program's first-ever NCAA Tournament game on Tuesday over St. Francis (PA), 70-68, but it needed some luck to get it done.

Another analyst disputes North Carolina's inclusion into NCAA Tournament

North Carolina (22-13), the final team selected for the tournament, boasts a sub-par resume that includes a 1-12 record against Quad 1 teams and an early season loss to a Quad 3 team (Stanford).

South Alabama's NIT invitation rescinded due to error

South Alabama thought it would be playing postseason basketball after bowing out prematurely in its conference tournament, therefore, missing out on an automatic bid to March Madness.

NCAA drops rule prohibiting NIL negotiations prior to enrollment

A major legal hurdle preventing a total embrace of free agency in college athletics has been totally removed.

Giants to meet with former No. 1 overall pick as Aaron Rodgers wait continues

The NFL free-agent quarterback carousel appears to be at a standstill.

Report: Bengals WR duo makes history with new contracts

The money is apparently flowing in Cincinnati. Bengals wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins reportedly signed lucrative new contracts on Sunday.

Watch: Lionel Messi turns defense into offense with cheeky goal vs. Atlanta United

Lionel Messi just keeps doing Lionel Messi things. On Sunday night he proved the age-old adage that a good defense is the best offense.

First-time eligible school sees both men's and women's teams in NCAA Tournament

The 2025 March Madness bracket has finally been revealed for both the men's and women's tournaments. One school has the rare honor of sending both of its teams into the national postseason: The University of California San Diego.

Duke star expected to return for NCAA Tournament despite injury

Fear not Duke fans, the Blue Devils will not be without freshman phenom Cooper Flagg as they make a run at the national championship.

Watch: Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 887 off wicked deflection vs. Sharks

Alexander Ovechkin, or the "Great Eight" as he's called, is now exactly — checks notes — well, his jersey number of goals away from breaking Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky's all-time scoring record (894).

Saint Francis proving NIL isn't actually everything in college sports

While it often feels like college athletics are evolving into a minor-league system for professional sports, some glimmers of amateurism's past glory appear from time to time. One of them is currently shining brightest in Loretto, Pennsylvania.

Watch: North Carolina falls short of upset vs. Duke after critical mistake

The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. That's what defines college basketball in March. On Friday night, North Carolina fans felt the latter when the team blew a prime opportunity to complete a massive comeback over rival Duke in the ACC Tournament semifinal.

AHL general manager trades son to division rival for nothing

On Thursday, the Utica Comets of the American Hockey League traded defenseman Will MacKinnon to the Cleveland Monsters for future considerations.