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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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Rays organization speaks after Hurricane Milton damage to Tropicana Field

On Wednesday night, a video emerged of high winds ripping the Teflon-fabric roof of Tropicana Field completely off the cables and beams supporting it.

Watch: Hurricane Milton's winds tear roof off Rays' Tropicana Field

ABC News reported there were no injuries, but it is unclear how damaged the camp inside is.

Giants HC offers optimistic injury update on WR Malik Nabers

The New York Giants were without their star rookie wide receiver, Malik Nabers, on Sunday, but the result of their game against the Seattle Seahawks suggests they didn't miss him much.

Giants defensive star out 'week-to-week' after wrist surgery

The New York Giants could be without one of their top defensive starters for a significant amount of time.

Why Saints fans should be excited for Spencer Rattler's debut

The New Orleans Saints announced Wednesday that rookie Spencer Rattler will make his NFL debut under center on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

How Hurricane Milton is impacting Florida sports

Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall Wednesday night as a major hurricane, taking a path through the center of Florida that will affect the Tampa Bay and Orlando areas. Various sports teams and events have been impacted by the approaching storm.

Watch: Utah Hockey Club scores twice early in franchise's first game

Utah took a 2-0 lead into the first intermission locker room with a sold out Delta Center rocking on the franchise's opening night.

Congressional Gold Medal for 1980 'Miracle on Ice' team was long overdue

On Tuesday, the AP's Stephen Whyno reported that multiple members of Congress have sponsored a bill that would award Congressional Gold Medals to the team.

Another rookie QB could draw first career start in Week 6

Three rookie quarterbacks have made their first career starts so far this season with New England's Drake Maye set to make it four on Sunday against Houston.

Stats suggest that Giants are better than expected

In ESPN's preseason rankings, New York sat 26th with quarterback Daniel Jones featured on the team's hot seat. Roughly a third of the way into the season, he hardly looks to be a problem.

Report: NCAA considering rule change to allow junior hockey league pros to play

College hockey could be getting a massive influx of potential players, that is if the NCAA alters a rule preventing a certain type of professional players from participating.

AC Milan manager mad at players for taking PKs over Christian Pulisic

AC Milan lost 2-1 to Fiorentina in its Italian Serie A matchup on Sunday, but it could've won 3-2 had it successfully converted two penalties awarded in the game.

Chiefs get optimistic update on WR Rashee Rice's knee injury

ESPN's Adam Schefter delivered some optimistic news before kickoff about Rice's knee injury, which he sustained in Week 4 when quarterback Patrick Mahomes crashed into him trying to defend an interception return.

Hall of Fame RB Terrell Davis builds his perfect NFL rusher

Davis, as part of a media tour with Wells Fargo, took time out recently for Yardbarker to discuss the league's best rushers and even built a "perfect" RB using today's best backs. 

Hall of Famer Terrell Davis wants to help student-athletes navigate NIL era

Name, image and likeness payments weren't part of the college football landscape when former Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis was trampling competition at Georgia from 1992-94, but the Pro Football Hall of Famer wants to help current student-athletes navigate the landscape.

Report: Capitals make surprising final roster cuts, new additions ahead of deadline

The team's opening-night roster is coming into focus with a former fan favorite and a veteran prospect appearing to make the final cut.

Watch: Steelers' T.J. Watt reaches 100 career sacks on critical 'SNF' turnover

It took Pittsburgh Steelers star T.J. Watt just seven seasons (and change) to rack up 100 career sacks.

Miami rallies against Cal, avoids disaster in week of upsets

The craziness of the week was capped off by No. 8 Miami making a 20-point fourth-quarter comeback over ACC foe California.

CFB Week 6 knee-jerk reactions: Top SEC teams collapse, two Big Ten playoff contenders eliminated

We're now roughly halfway through the college football season, a crossroads where every win is a step in the right direction and every loss is scrutinized like an elimination game.

Watch: Vanderbilt puts Alabama on upset watch after Jalen Milroe pick-six

The SEC's juggernauts appeared to be caught in a classic trap game, finding themselves down 13-0 in the first quarter to Vanderbilt.

Steering the hype ship: Navy QB deserves his flowers

Quarterback Blake Horvath has single-handedly dominated Navy's opponents this year.

Packers suspend key WR for one week after he reportedly skipped practices

The Green Bay Packers made the "difficult decision" to suspend wide receiver Romeo Doubs for Sunday's Week 5 game against the Los Angeles Rams.

Losing key WR to IR should have Cowboys rethinking Davante Adams trade interest

The Cowboys should reconsider their stance on a potential Davante Adams trade.

Watch: Cal student wins $100K from ESPN's Pat McAfee, $600K donated to hurricane relief

"College GameDay" chose the home of the California Golden Bears for Saturday's first ACC matchup between them and the No. 8 Miami Hurricanes.