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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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Man City's Erling Haaland won't face punishment after throwing ball at opponent

Sunday's thrilling match between reigning Premier League champions Manchester City and back-to-back runner-up Arsenal had all the makings of a classic rivalry match. It also produced some contentious moments.

Watch: Blues hilariously troll Utah Hockey Club for preseason own goal

The Utah Hockey Club scored its first NHL goal on Sunday — well, not exactly.

Could Seattle's Nika Muhl be one of the WNBA's next stars?

The WNBA got a lot of attention this year mostly because of rookie sensations Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, but if fans stick around to watch next year, there's likely to be even more talent hitting the court.

Watch: TCU head coach ejected in rivalry game loss to former team

You don't see coaches ejected in football very often, but TCU HC Sonny Dykes was given the boot in Saturday's loss to SMU.

Watch: Arkansas, Auburn trade interceptions in final minute of first half

Arkansas and Auburn had 50 seconds remaining in the first half Saturday and neither team seemed to want the ball. Both teams traded interceptions over the course of 26 seconds of game time.

Nationals send strong message by demoting All-Star after casino all-nighter

The Nationals are taking the shortstop's infraction very seriously.

Watch: Ohio State finally allows first TD of season to Marshall

Ohio State is not invulnerable after all.

Watch: James Madison stuns North Carolina with early blocked-punt TD, surprise onside kick

James Madison decided to go for broke and engage in a first-quarter boat race with the Tar Heels.

Friday night lights: Stanford, No. 24 Illinois earn dramatic upset wins

College football Week 4 kicked off with a bang on Friday night.

Giants wide receiver speaks out on low usage: 'My chance will come'

Despite reports of Jalin Hyatt desiring a trade over the offseason if his usage was minimal in New York, the second-year receiver is optimistic he'll have his breakout soon.

College football's 10 most important people in Week 4

Tennessee HC Josh Heupel has a homecoming to attend in Norman this Saturday. Which other coaches and players will define how Week 4 plays out in college football?

Are the Diamondbacks in danger of leaving Phoenix?

Could the Arizona Diamondbacks follow the Arizona Coyotes out the door in Phoenix?

Watch: David Raya's double-save rescues Arsenal from early Champions League blunder

Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya saved his squad's bacon (twice) against Atalanta.

Are NFL execs cheating the salary cap with insurance policies?

On Wednesday, ESPN's Kayln Kahler reported the words of former club executives and current professionals who detailed a "loophole" teams utilize to recoup lost money and circumvent the salary cap at the same time.

T.J. Oshie to be placed on LTIR, but all is not lost for Capitals

The silver lining to a loss like Oshie's is that now a roster spot becomes available to a younger player looking to prove he's NHL-worthy.

Bruins GM heatedly calls Jeremy Swayman contract reports 'inaccurate'

The Bruins still do not have a deal in place to bring back star goaltender Jeremy Swayman, but general manager Don Sweeney wants to set the record straight on how the team is handling negotiations.

Utah-Oklahoma State to feature battle of seventh-year QBs

Saturday's college football slate is jam-packed with Top 25 matchups but one in particular should catch fans' attention for an unusual reason.

Colorado star Travis Hunter's newest NIL deal sets example in tumultuous college landscape

Colorado two-way college football star Travis Hunter has drawn attention for his eye-popping abilities on the field. But something Hunter is doing off the field might catch attention, too.

Missouri QB sets lofty expectations for team as Week 4 approaches

The No. 7 Missouri Tigers are 3-0, marking the first time the program has gone undefeated after three weeks in back-to-back years since the 2014-15 seasons.

How Air Force could break college football realignment again

Fans should brace themselves for the continued aftershocks of last year's seismic conference realignment.

Steelers legend reveals which QB he wants HC Mike Tomlin to start

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a quarterback problem. Justin Fields is 2-0 this season after starting for the injured Russell Wilson, but the latter may be healthy enough to take back his spot under center.

Sidney Crosby's extension would see him likely retire after rival

The Penguins locked up their long-time franchise player for what would seemingly be his final two years in the NHL.

Are 2024 rookie QBs bad, or was 2023's class that good?

Rookie quarterbacks have had a rough first two weeks in the NFL.

Eli Manning, Tom Brady extend playful feud to Wrexham-Birmingham City soccer match

Ex-New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning and seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady have a history of casually trolling each other online, especially since both retired from the NFL. Now, the rivalry has spilled over to another sport.