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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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Washington State, Oregon, Utah roll in early rivalry games

The Apple Cup on Sept. 14? Post-realignment has provided some early rivalry action in college football.

Watch: Texas QB Arch Manning runs for 67-yard TD

Arch Manning seems to have inherited all of the family athleticism in his DNA.

Brian Kelly, No. 16 LSU bailed out by South Carolina's untimely penalties

No. 16 LSU was on upset watch all Saturday afternoon against SEC foe South Carolina.

Memphis turns up heat on old coach Mike Norvell's seat at Florida State

Memphis didn't take it easy on old friend Mike Norvell, whose Florida State team is now 0-3 on the young season.

Michigan must make QB change despite Week 3 win

The  senior threw three interceptions Saturday, bringing his season total to six.

Watch: South Carolina playing 'Beamer Ball' with blocked punt, impressive TDs

"Beamer Ball" is alive and well in Columbia, South Carolina.

Friday night lights: UNLV gut punches Kansas' playoff chances, K-State humbles Arizona

Before things fully got underway in Week 3, two Big 12 teams had serious blows delivered to their playoff chances on Friday night.

WHL player tests NCAA rules with commitment to ASU: What it means for anti-trust suits

A professional hockey player has committed to Arizona State and should prove an interesting test case for the NCAA.

Thursday night CFB: Group of Five playoff candidate falls while South Alabama drops 87 points

When's the last time you saw 87 points on "Thursday Night Football"?

Colorado's field torn up by hit and run driver who fled into stadium

A wild scene occurred in Boulder, Colorado on Thursday evening. According to Boulder Police, the suspected perpetrator of a hit-and-run accident near Colorado's campus fled the scene and drove his vehicle into Folsom Field.

Sportsmanship personified: NIU coach offered to help Notre Dame after win

Northern Illinois is now ranked No. 25 after upsetting Notre Dame.

Giants star trashes Commanders ahead of Week 2 clash: 'They're not really a rival'

He may have just handed the Commanders the perfect bulletin-board material on a silver platter.

49ers' Christian McCaffrey preparing to play Week 2: 'I’m ready to go'

Reports of San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey's demise may have been greatly exaggerated. The 2023 league-leading rusher said on Wednesday he is "ready to go" in Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings.

How the Saints are handling Hurricane Francine

Hurricane Francine made landfall in southern Louisiana as a Category 2 storm on Wednesday, with its effects impacting nearly the entire state.

Tyreek Hill confirms he wants Miami-Dade officer fired: 'He gotta go'

Miami Dolphins star receiver Tyreek Hill made his first in-person public comments calling for the Miami-Dade police officer who handcuffed him on Sunday to be fired.

Former NFL MVP ordered to turn over assets to cover $12M debt

He made $103.2 million over his 15-year career in the NFL.

Capitals acquisition's comments about past failures are sign of growth

The Washington Capitals acquired forward Pierre-Luc Dubois from the Los Angeles Kings in June, a move most pundits saw as a gamble by general manager Brian MacLellan.

Ex-Michigan players sue NCAA, Big Ten Network: What it means for NIL

The plaintiffs include former Wolverines quarterback Denard Robinson and wide receiver Braylon Edwards, who are seeking $50 million in damages.

Report: 'Strong possibility' Christian McCaffrey sits out Week 2 with calf injury

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter during "Monday Night Football" pregame coverage, there is a "real, strong possibility" McCaffrey could be benched again when San Francisco visits Minnesota in Week 2.

Christian McCaffrey inactive against Jets; what it means for 49ers in 'MNF' 

The San Francisco 49ers will have to start their 2024-25 campaign without their star rusher. Prior to Monday night's primetime bout with the New York Jets, the team announced running back Christian McCaffrey was inactive.

Help wanted: Commanders release kicker after poor Week 1 showing

The Commanders need leg power, and fast. Monday, the team announced on X it had released kicker Cade York after just one game.

Why the Capitals partnering with TikTok risks off-ice distraction

The three-year deal Washington signed with TikTok will either pay off as any other branding deal does or it could fall flat on its face.

Watch: Diamondbacks 1B nearly hits for HR cycle against Astros

Houston, we have liftoff. Well, not for the Astros but for the MLB's hottest team since the All-Star break. One Diamondback launched three big home runs off Houston's pitchers Sunday.

Watch: Giants fans walk out early after abysmal start to season

New York Giants fans have seen enough of the 2024 season and it's only Week 1.

Falcons wear warm-up T-shirts honoring high school shooting victims

In the wake of Friday's tragic school shooting, in which a 14-year-old killed four people and injured several others at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, the Atlanta Falcons are honoring the victims.