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Players say MLB’s robot umpires are shrinking the strike zone

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald knows that — in theory — Major League Baseball's new Automated Ball-Strike system shouldn't favor batters or pitchers.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify’s first all-time most streamed artists list

It's her, hi! Taylor Swift has topped Spotify's first ever list of the most streamed artists of all time, published Thursday morning. She's followed by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny. That comes as no surprise: In 2025 the artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio was named the streaming giant's most played artist of the year for a fourth time, dethroning Swift.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift

President Donald Trump's acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a major policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated like heroin by the federal government.

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Area High School Scoreboard – Wednesday, 4/22

Area High School Scoreboard - Wednesday, 4/22

Baseball player in a maroon helmet and black Eagles jersey (number 6) holds a bat ready to swing at the plate.

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No. 10 Bridgewater Baseball lets ninth inning lead slip away in loss to Mary Washington

No. 10 Bridgewater Baseball lets ninth inning lead slip away in loss to Mary Washington

Baseball player in a dark EMU jersey running on the field, wearing a helmet and white pants with a crowd in the background. 20-23? Wait no.

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EMU Baseball ends skid with doubleheader sweep of Regent

EMU Baseball ends skid with doubleheader sweep of Regent

Bridgewater College softball: batter swinging at a pitch as a teammate runs toward home, with a large B logo in the corner.

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BC Softball closes regular season with two wins at Mary Washington

BC Softball closes regular season with two wins at Mary Washington

2 weeks ago in Sports

Cowboys plan for George Pickens to play on franchise tag in 2026 without long-term deal

The Dallas Cowboys are planning for George Pickens to play on the franchise tag this year and won't negotiate with the star receiver or his agent on a long-term contract, executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones said Wednesday.

2 weeks ago in National

Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80

U.S. Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat and the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died. He was 80.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Sabres power play goes ice-cold again as series against the Bruins shifts to Boston for Game 3

The Sabres haven't been able to push the Bruins around on the ice. What's worse, Buffalo hasn't been able to take advantage of their power plays when Boston pushes back.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the Osmonds, has died at 76

Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the chart-topping family act The Osmonds, died Monday after decades with multiple sclerosis. He was 76.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

An Instagram DM changed everything for Rachel Reid, Jacob Tierney and ‘Heated Rivalry’

To the cheers and applause of thousands of BookCon attendees, "Heated Rivalry" author Rachel Reid and director-screenwriter Jacob Tierney walked on to the main event stage at New York's Jacob Javits Convention Center. The two Canadians have been international celebrities for just a few months, and still find themselves wondering if all the noise is for someone else.

2 weeks ago in National

Inside the Kennedy Center as it prepares for a 2-year renovation

Away from the political controversy that has consumed the iconic performing arts venue for the better part of President Donald Trump's second term, Matt Floca, the Kennedy Center's new executive director and chief operating officer, guided a group of journalists through the building Wednesday.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations

Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.S. forced more people to flee Wednesday after destroying nearly 50 homes in Georgia and causing some schools closings as drought and winds fueled flames.

Softball team in black jerseys huddle in celebration on the infield dirt after a game.

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JMU Softball uses a four-run seventh to rally past No. 23 Virginia, 9-7

James Madison softball scored four run in the top of the seventh, coming back from a three-run deficit to knock off No. 23 Virginia, 9-7, in a midweek thriller on Tuesday evening at Palmer Park.

East Rockingham Harrisonburg High School Baseball Game

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Area High School Scoreboard – Tuesday, 4/21

Area High School Scoreboard - Tuesday, 4/21

Baseball batter in white and purple uniform swings at a pitch at home plate with a purple helmet visible.

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James Madison Baseball falls at George Mason, 7-4, for eighth straight loss

James Madison baseball was taken down by George Mason after the Patriots scored five runs in the fifth inning to earn a Tuesday afternoon win, 7-4, at Spuhler Field.

Baseball players in black jerseys celebrate with a high-five on the field, Bridgewater College Eagles logo visible in the scene.

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No. 10 Bridgewater Baseball rolls past Washington and Lee, 13-3

No. 10 Bridgewater Baseball rolls past Washington and Lee, 13-3

Baseball batter in EMU gray uniform swinging at a pitch, number 5, wearing helmet; catcher in black gear crouches to the right; spectators in blue seats behind.

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EMU Baseball comes up short at No. 7 Shenandoah, 6-3

EMU Baseball comes up short at No. 7 Shenandoah, 6-3

Female softball pitcher in a black shirt and white pants mid-pitch, with fans behind a chain-link fence.

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BC Softball splits doubleheader at Randolph-Macon

BC Softball splits doubleheader at Randolph-Macon

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3 hours ago in National, Trending

Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million

Owners of some iPhones are in line to get cash payments of up to $95 from Apple after the company on Tuesday reached a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit for false advertising of its artificial intelligence capabilities.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

Restaurants celebrate authentic Mexican culture and history this Cinco de Mayo

Nayomie Mendoza has become accustomed to how Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the U.S.: the platters of tacos, the pitchers of margaritas and the jubilant sounds of mariachi bands.

1 day ago in National, Trending

USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips

The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday is releasing eight stamps marking significant parts of the road in each of the states it traverses, passing by vintage diners, gas stations and motels — many since preserved or restored — along with breathtaking vistas and wide horizons of the open road.

1 day ago in World

Inside the cruise ship at the center of the hantavirus outbreak

The nearly 150 people aboard a cruise ship off the coast of Cape Verde have been mostly confined to their cabins, according to footage obtained by The Associated Press, after three passengers died and at least four others were left ill in a suspected hantavirus outbreak.