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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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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.

Watch: Stetson heaves halfcourt buzzer-beater for win over Eastern Kentucky

Down two points with just three seconds remaining in regulation, Hatters junior Mehki Ellison drained a halfcourt shot at the buzzer to give his team the win.

Watch: Blue Jackets' Adam Fantilli scores first career hat trick vs. Maple Leafs

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Adam Fantilli picked the best time to earn his first career hat trick.

No. 20 St. John's erase 16-point deficit to down Xavier in OT

There must be something in the water in Queens because the St. John's Red Storm just continue to roll no matter the obstacle.

UCLA men upsets No. 18 Wisconsin in pivotal Big Ten clash

It's rare to see a day where UCLA men's basketball pulls off an upset over a ranked opponent, not because the Bruins don't do it often but because they're typically the ranked team fending off upset bids.

Watch: Oilers get an assist from a plate of nachos on third-period goal

Just when you think you'd seen it all, the NHL provides one of the cheesiest goals in recent memory.

Ohio State snaps No. 11 Purdue's 26-game home winning streak in scrappy upset

The winning party just keeps on rolling in Columbus, Ohio, this week.