Austen Bundy

Contributor

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.

EXPERTISE:

NHL, Fútbol, NFL CFB, CBB, Tennis, Swimming

Twitter/X: @AustenBundyDC

January 11, 2025 | NFL

Report: NFL may reevaluate playoff seeding format for next season

After expanding the playoffs to 14 teams (seven in each conference) in 2020, the NFL has seen a new problem develop in its postseason format.

January 10, 2025 | Cleveland Browns

Deshaun Watson's injury setback reinforces idea Browns want new QB with No. 2 pick

Miami's Cam Ward and Colorado's Shedeur Sanders appear the likeliest candidates to be picked by Cleveland with the No. 2 pick.

January 8, 2025 | Los Angeles Kings

Los Angeles-area wildfires force postponement of Kings' NHL game

Wednesday's game between the Kings and Flames is postponed due to the wildfires in California.

January 8, 2025 | Arsenal FC

Mikel Arteta's Carabao Cup ball complaints only hurt Arsenal during slump

Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Newcastle United in the first leg of Arsenal's semifinal tie in the Carabao Cup was the latest example of the struggles manager Mikel Arteta is having to deal with personnel-wise.

January 7, 2025 | New York Giants

Mock draft predicts Giants to miss out on QB but land Heisman Trophy winner

The New York Giants (3-14) will select third overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. Any other year that would be high enough to land a franchise quarterback, which the team desperately needs.

January 6, 2025 | New York Giants

HC Brian Daboll, GM Joe Schoen speak after being retained by Giants

The New York Giants ended their 2024-25 season in worse shape than they did in 2023.

January 6, 2025 | Colorado Buffaloes

Insiders says teams don't consider Shedeur Sanders a first-round pick

Shedeur Sanders was discussed all season long as one of the top passers to be considered in the first round. One insider, however, says that might not be the case anymore.

January 5, 2025 | Nashville Predators

Watch: Team USA scores golden goal to defeat Finland for World Juniors gold

18-year-old Teddy Stiga picked a great time to score his first goal for Team USA at the 2025 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.

January 5, 2025 | Miami Dolphins

Tyreek Hill's postgame comments indicate he wants out of Dolphins organization

The Dolphins (8-9) just barely missed out on the playoffs this season, finishing 10th in the AFC after entering Week 18 in eighth place. But despite clawing back into the postseason conversation after multiple injuries hampered the roster, one star player appears to want out of Miami.

January 5, 2025 | Denver Broncos

Watch: Broncos pull off wild tip-drill TD catch against Chiefs

The Denver Broncos are in prime position to clinch the final AFC playoff spot during Week 18.

January 5, 2025 | New York Giants

Malik Nabers breaks Giants' single-season receptions record

The New York Football Giants' no good, very bad 2024 season is finally over, but rookie Malik Nabers gave fans something to celebrate.

January 4, 2025 | College Basketball

Nebraska makes case for Top 25 ranking with massive upset over No. 15 UCLA

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are giving AP voters a lot to think about.

January 4, 2025 | Washington Capitals

Watch: Alex Ovechkin continues hot goal streak with late tally against Rangers

Ovechkin notched yet another goal in the first half of the 20th season of his illustrious career.

January 3, 2025 | Cincinnati Bengals

Bengals QB Joe Burrow can join elite company with big game in Week 18

The Cincinnati Bengals are still in the playoff hunt entering the final week of the NFL season. Quarterback Joe Burrow has been a big reason why the team is still in contention, but Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, he can make some individual history.

January 3, 2025 | Washington Huskies

Washington LB's announcement reminds fans of CFB's volatility

As we near the end of bowl season and the College Football Playoff narrows to the final four, now is when most eligible players will declare for the NFL Draft. However, that group is a minuscule percentage of the overall population of players who will be graduating or have run out of eligibility.

January 3, 2025 | College Football

CFP semifinals schedule won't be altered

The date of the College Football Playoff semifinal raised concerns for SEC commissioner Greg Sankey.

January 2, 2025 | Washington Capitals

Watch: Alex Ovechkin rips power-play strike for goal No. 871 against Wild

Ovechkin has now scored 18 goals this season, raising his career total to 871.

January 2, 2025 | College Football

Illinois QB: South Carolina thought it was playing Syracuse in Citrus Bowl

The 2024 Citrus Bowl came complete with a dramatic finish, sideline scuffles and even an altercation between the two head coaches.

December 31, 2024 | Washington Capitals

Capitals' Jakob Chychrun is an early front-runner for Norris Trophy

The Washington Capitals are one of the hottest teams in the NHL currently and defenseman Jakob Chychrun is a big reason why.

December 29, 2024 | Washington Capitals

Watch: Alex Ovechkin back on red-hot pace with second goal since returning from injury

The Washington Capitals had an uncharacteristically bad first period against the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday, heading to the locker room down 4-1 after 20 minutes. However, one bright spot did emerge, with captain Alex Ovechkin scoring his second goal in as many games since returning from a serious injury.