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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

Brazil's ban of X could impact media coverage ahead of Packers-Eagles in Sao Paolo

Ahead of Friday's NFL game in Sao Paolo, American media members are now questioning how they'll be able to broadcast in-game updates to followers in real time.

Fight night in Las Vegas: Three takeaways from USC-LSU

No. 23 USC and No. 13 LSU faced off in what felt like a warm-up to the College Football Playoff, the two heavyweights trading body blows for 60 minutes.

Only one FBS conference went undefeated in Week 1

College Football Week 1 is usually full of inter-conference games in which FBS teams vie for supremacy over other regional affiliations. It's incredibly hard for any single conference to go undefeated in that period, but one did.

Watch: Kylian Mbappe scores twice in La Liga debut

Kylian Mbappe put on a show with Real Madrid against Real Betis.

Colorado's Shedeur and Shilo Sanders hilariously roast each other after North Dakota State win

Brotherly love takes no days off, especially for Colorado's Shedeur and Shilo Sanders.

Week 1 knee-jerk reactions: ACC's hopes rest in Miami, Notre Dame might be real deal

College football's Week 1 Saturday is over, and the season can officially be declared open.

Watch: Back-to-back fumbles cause chaos in West Virginia-Penn State game

It did not take long for chaos to ensue during the West Virginia-Penn State game Saturday.

Watch: High school kicker wins $50,000 from ESPN's Pat McAfee

ESPN's College Gameday is a Saturday morning staple among football fans, and host Pat McAfee's kicking competition adds an extra level of interest.

Raheem Sterling is second-ever player to join four 'Big Six' Premier League teams

Sterling, who officially joined Arsenal on a loan deal from crosstown rival Chelsea on Friday, became the first player since Nicolas Anelka to sign with four of the league's "Big Six" clubs.

Giants reportedly reuniting with former defensive starter

Cornerback Adoree' Jackson left the New York Giants in March as a free agent. Now after just six months away from the Big Apple, the two are reportedly running it back for the 2024-25 season.

Arsenal complete multiple shock deals at transfer deadline

The European soccer transfer window closed at 6 p.m. ET on Friday and Arsenal was one team closely watched right up until the end.

Giants unveil vintage midfield logo for season opener

The New York Football Giants are entering their 100th season as a franchise, and to help celebrate the occasion, the team unveiled a vintage logo.

Watch: The best and craziest plays from Thursday's college football action

Week 1 of the college football season is officially underway with 21 games having taken place on Thursday alone.

Arkansas declines absurd penalties levied against opponents' uniform colors

The game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and Arkansas-Pine Bluff had not even kicked off yet before the Golden Lions were assessed a penalty.

FCS North Dakota State will use in-helmet comms vs. Colorado

The NCAA updated its rules this season to allow in-helmet communications during games for FBS schools. FCS schools will still be limited to verbal and sign-based communication, except in rare cases.

Watch: Nationals' Dylan Crews' first HR helps lead to series win over Yankees

Nationals right fielder Dylan Crews needed only two pitches to get going Wednesday night.

Why the NCAA shouldn't eliminate the spring transfer window

The NCAA may be in the process of botching the transfer portal.

Watch: Nationals prospect Dylan Crews earns first career hit, run in win over Yankees

2023 first-round pick Dylan Crews made his debut Monday night, but only went 0-for-3 with a walk in a 5-2 loss to the New York Yankees. However, Tuesday night was more memorable for the 22-year-old outfielder.

Is greed actually good? The double-edged sword of private equity in the NFL

How long will greed actually provide an upward surge and evolutionary spirit for the NFL before the league's bitten off more than it can chew?

Here's how expanded College Football Playoff works

The crowning of a college football champion will have a new look in 2024-25. Here we address some questions about the new format as the gets set to kick off in earnest on Saturday.

Arsenal completes flurry of transactions as transfer window winds down

The August transfer window for European soccer teams closes on Friday and Arsenal has completed a flurry of moves ahead of that closure.

Could $20M in NIL money power NFL Draft record for Ohio State in 2025?

Just in this century, Ohio State has the most draft selections of any school with 167.

Giants' Tommy DeVito may have secured roster spot because of this NFLPA vote

It looks like New York Giants fans will be seeing backup quarterback Tommy DeVito on the sidelines again this season.

10 burning questions entering college football season

College football's Week 0 provided drama fans have missed since last year, but now the real fun begins. With Week 1 fast approaching, here are 10 burning questions for the new season.

Watch: FCS Montana State scores 21 unanswered points to beat FBS New Mexico

Montana State roared late against New Mexico in Week 0.