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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

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.

No. 11 Kansas blows program-record 21-point lead against Baylor

The No. 11-ranked Kansas Jayhawks have hit an unusual rut in their season, losing two of their last three games and going 3-3 over their last six. Saturday's 81-70 loss to Baylor only exasperated that problem after the team gave up a program-high 21-point lead.

Watch: Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 877 vs. Jets with vintage shot from distance

The Washington Capitals have trailed in the third period in each of their previous two games including Saturday night. Each time captain Alexander Ovechkin scored to lead a comeback.

Latest salary-cap news may have NHL teams spending big again

It will be a great time to be a free agent in the NHL again.

History may be on Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs' side in Super Bowl LIX

Do the numbers back up the idea of the Chiefs securing their three-peat?

Hurricanes goaltenders join short list with rare accomplishment

The Carolina Hurricanes are one of the hottest teams in the NHL of late, winning six of their last seven games and securing 13 of a possible 14 standings points in that span.

Watch: Mikko Rantanen scores first goal as a Hurricane

Mikko Rantanen is making himself right at home with his new team.

Watch: Alex Ovechkin nets power play rocket for goal No. 876

Alex Ovechkin had only recorded one goal in his last five games played until Thursday night.

U.S. Olympians, athletes send condolences in wake of Potomac River plane crash

Former Team USA Olympians and other athletes are posting their condolences online Thursday for the victims of a tragic mid-air crash over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C.

Eagles WR could join illustrious list with Super Bowl LIX victory

Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans will pit the NFL's best talent against one another for the opportunity to be crowned champions of the world.

Geography may be the Chiefs' worst enemy in Super Bowl LIX

Philadelphia will be looking for revenge on top of preventing the Chiefs from owning the ultimate bragging rights over the rest of the league.

Watch: Hurricanes' Mikko Rantanen logs his first point with team

Mikko Rantanen's trade from the Colorado Avalanche to the Carolina Hurricanes shocked the NHL world on Saturday, but it didn't take him long to fit in with his new team.

Arsenal win appeal over controversial red card, three-match suspension

Arsenal got some good news in regards to what it felt was an egregious error by a referee.

Five reasons the Eagles will win Super Bowl LIX

The matchup for Super Bowl LIX is set, and fans are getting a heavyweight rematch of Super Bowl LVII between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Watch: Saquon Barkley scores 60-yard TD on first play from scrimmage vs. Commanders

It didn't take the Eagles long to answer the Commanders' extended first drive in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday.

Watch: Novak Djokovic medically retires from Australian Open semifinal

No. 7-ranked Novak Djokovic shocked the crowd at the Australian Open early Friday morning by retiring from his semifinal match against No. 2 ranked Alexander Zverev with an apparent injury.

A's Brent Rooker, Guardians' Tanner Bibee share hilarious exchange online

Some say baseball players are very superstitious but maybe that's for a good reason.

Report: NHL preparing for commissioner Gary Bettman's eventual retirement

The National Hockey League could be facing the beginning of the end of an era for the sport.

Audio from DOJ reveals ex-interpreter Ippei Mizuhara impersonating Shohei Ohtani to bank

Federal prosecutors released audio evidence in their fraud case against Ippei Mizuhara, the ex-interpreter to Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, on Thursday.

Watch: Alex Ovechkin sits 20 goals from passing Wayne Gretzky after latest tally vs. Kraken

"The Gr8 Chase," as it's being called, will soon be entering its final countdown.