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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

Bills' Josh Allen deserved to be named MVP with this QB comp

Fans and pundits online erupted into heated discourse when Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen earned Most Valuable Player for the 2024-25 season over Baltimore Ravens passer Lamar Jackson on Thursday.

Jets star could replace injured Sidney Crosby on Team Canada in 4 Nations Face-Off

The star forward has reportedly been "placed on alert" to potentially replace Crosby on Team Canada if he's unable to fully recover in time for the Feb. 12 start of competition.

The seven most interesting stats in Super Bowl history

Saquon Barkley could break a Super Bowl rushing record set by a player who made his NFL debut in the big game.

Micah Parsons reveals why he wants to 'punish the Giants' every year

Cowboys star pass-rusher Micah Parsons revealed the intriguing reason behind his hatred of New York.

Watch: Near-full-court heave earns Fairfield miracle win over Marist

The insane nothing-but-net heave earned Fairfield the 59-56 buzzer-beating win.

Eli Manning, others snubbed from 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class

Most notably, two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Eli Manning was not among those elected.

Blue Jackets defenseman joins elite company with incredible points streak

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski is having a career-defining and record-breaking season.

Watch: Alex Ovechkin extends goal streak to four games vs. Flyers

Alexander Ovechkin is on one of his trademark heaters.

Capitals HC explains unusual Alex Ovechkin decision

Head coach Spencer Carbery defended his tactic of throwing out the team's best goal scorer when, typically, teams are looking to defend against their opponent's extra attacker in the waning minutes.

One year until Milan-Cortina: What to know ahead of 2026 Winter Olympics

Thursday officially marked one year until the opening ceremonies of the 2026 Winter Olympics, hosted for the first time by two cities: Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Is Giants' Malik Nabers trying to manifest a blockbuster trade with cryptic X posts?

Nabers has been sending out cryptic posts on X (three since Feb. 4) referencing a couple well-known players he might want to see as future teammates.

Eagles' Jalen Hurts can make NFL history with Super Bowl LIX win

The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs will battle it out in New Orleans on Sunday for the right to lift the coveted Lombardi Trophy, and Super Bowl LIX is going to be historic no matter which team wins.

Blue Jackets forward is on a three-game point streak since freaky injury

Sometimes hockey players are so tough they continue playing despite an injury just to save face. Well, Columbus Blue Jackets forward James van Riemsdyk has kept playing after literally saving part of his face.

Watch: Alex Ovechkin notches 25th goal of season as time expires

In hockey, everything counts until the clock hits triple-zeros. Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin notched a literal buzzer-beater of a goal in his team's 6-3 win over the Florida Panthers.

Watch: Devin Booker becomes Suns' all-time leading scorer

The Phoenix Suns have a new all-time leading scorer in franchise history.

Repeat performances: Ranking every Super Bowl rematch

The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs will play Sunday in Super Bowl LIX (6:30 p.m. ET, Fox), just the 10th SB rematch in NFL history. Here's a ranking of each of the previous rematches, from worst to best.

Watch: Stephen F. Austin wins on miracle bank shot from beyond half-court

On Monday night, a battle between Southland Conference basement-dwellers ended in a frantic overtime sequence.

Watch: Saquon Barkley hilariously trolls Giants at Super Bowl media day

Super Bowl week has finally arrived, and the players participating in New Orleans spoke with reporters at the Caesars Superdome for media day.

Cooper Kupp could solve the Bengals' Tee Higgins problem

The sports world was shocked to learn a second Los Angeles player will be traded away soon.

Why Canadian fans booed 'The Star-Spangled Banner' at NBA, NHL games

Thousands of Canadian sports fans protested American trade policies at NBA and NHL games in their country over the weekend. 

Watch: Filip Chytil scores first goal since being traded to Canucks

It did not take long for Filip Chytil to fit right in with his new team. Sunday night the former New York Ranger scored his first goal as a member of the Vancouver Canucks.

Rangers' Jonathan Quick hits milestone no other American goalie has ever reached

It was a big night for New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick and American hockey as a whole.

Luka Doncic pens heartfelt message to Mavericks fans after trade to Lakers

Not even 24 hours after being traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers in a blockbuster deal overnight Saturday, Luka Doncic decided to post a heartfelt message to his old team's fans.

Watch: Myles Lewis-Skelly mocks Erling Haaland after scoring first Arsenal goal

That moment enflamed both fan bases and brought the Premier League rivalry to a fever pitch.