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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

The era of American sports dominance is ending, and that's OK

The 2024 Paris Games were just the latest example of how the rest of the world is starting to catch up to American prowess.

This Cowboys star may leave football to pursue 2028 Olympics

Cowboys fans, look away. One star defensive player is possibly considering leaving football to pursue his chances at participating in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

Watch: Best moments from the Paris Olympic closing ceremony

The competition of the 2024 Paris Olympics has concluded and all that was left to do was celebrate the achievements of the athletes and the organizers of the Games. These are some of the highlights from Sunday's closing ceremony.

'Allez, Leon!' to drone snooping: The best and worst of Paris Olympics

The Paris Olympics are over and, as expected, the Games featured plenty of highs and lows, from a sprinter from St. Lucia (pop. 180,000) earning that country's first medal to Canadians caught snooping with a drone.

These countries' athletes made history at the Paris Olympics

The Olympics are always ripe with history-making performances, and the Paris Games were no exception.

Olympics Day 17 briefing: U.S. hoops golden again, Jordan Chiles update, closing ceremony up next

It was the tightest game the U.S. women had to play the entire time they were in Paris, but ultimately A'ja Wilson and Co. got the job done, defeating France 67-66.

Jordan Chiles must return bronze medal, IOC says

American gymnast Jordan Chiles has received the unfortunate news that she will have to return her Olympic bronze medal from the women's floor routine.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid says key WR hospitalized after preseason injury

It's unclear how much time he will miss, but it appears Kansas City will have to figure out how to make do without him for the rest of the preseason and possibly the start of the regular season as well.

What to expect at Olympic closing ceremony including Paris' flag handover to Los Angeles

The Paris Games are wrapping up Sunday afternoon. The closing ceremony will be a celebration of athletic achievement and mark the passing of the torch (literally) to the next host city, Los Angeles.

NBC Olympics host apologizes for misidentifying flag as Palestine's

The Paris Olympics on NBC have been must-watch television, but they weren't without some on-air mistakes.

Olympics Day 16 briefing: U.S. women's soccer, men's hoops golden again, late gymnastics controversy

The penultimate day of competition in Paris delivered gold medal drama. Here's the latest from Saturday's action.

Olympic breaking had its moment, if ever so brief

The Olympic debut of breaking, known colloquially as breakdancing, was a highly anticipated event at the Paris Games.

Jordan Chiles may have her bronze medal stripped after ruling

This would be an unfortunate outcome for the Team USA gymnast.

Olympics Day 15 briefing: France falls in soccer, U.S. relay mishap and breaking makes its debut

With just two days remaining in the Paris Olympics, everything's a medal round from this point forward. Here's the latest from Friday's action.

Watch: U.S. women win 4x100m relay, men's medal-less streak continues

The 4x100m relays are one of the most-watched events in Olympic track and field, but Team USA was left with mixed feelings after Friday's results.

Why you still can't buy Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr.'s jersey

You won't see any Marvin Harrison Jr. jerseys in the crowd at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on Saturday — not any official ones at least.

Watch: ESPN reveals new college football anthem by artist Jelly Roll

Viewers of ESPN's coverage will be hearing a certain tune quite frequently this year.

Noah Lyles pulls out of Paris Olympics due to COVID-19

The news of the day in Paris on Thursday was American runner Noah Lyles revealing he ran the men's 200m final while infected with COVID-19.

Watch: Noah Lyles speaks about needing medical assistance for COVID-19 after earning 200m bronze

Noah Lyles' mother confirmed her son was diagnosed with COVID-19 on Tuesday, just two days after winning gold in the 100m race.

Watch: Team USA names flag bearers for Olympic closing ceremony

The Paris Games are just a few days from wrapping up and as Sunday's Olympic closing ceremony approaches, Team USA made a big announcement regarding its flag bearers.

Ex-Eagles quarterback, Super Bowl MVP announces retirement

He led Philadelphia to Super Bowl LII, defeating Tom Brady's New England Patriots 41-33 and earning Super Bowl MVP honors.

Iconic voice of Olympic swimming announces 2028 Games will be his last

Fans of Olympic swimming know the iconic voice of commentator Rowdy Gaines. His boisterous attitude and approach to describing the often tight races make the eight days of swim competition can't-miss television every four years.

Watch: Teams hilariously troll Colorado's awkwardly edited TD video

The 2024-25 college football season is still a little over two weeks away but the online banter between teams is already in full swing.

Olympics Day 13 briefing: Men's water-polo drama, U.S. runner's late surge and ice-skating medals?

Day 13 was an amazing one for Team USA on multiple fronts. Breaking down Wednesday's action in the City of Light.