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3 weeks ago in Sports

Jordan Walker spoils Philly’s Kyle Schwarber party, rallies to win Home Run Derby

Jordan Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and wore the top of his jersey splayed open as he dug in for his final Home Run Derby swing.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

What injured athletes can teach us about recovery and resilience

Serious injuries and medical conditions disrupt people's daily routines and can impact their confidence and sense of identity. Elite athletes know the challenges from an injury that sidelines them from their sport, requires physical rehabilitation and leaves their ability to return to competition in doubt.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Sam Neill, New Zealand actor who starred in ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Piano,’ dies at 78

Sam Neill, the smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose prolific career moved from art films to blockbusters as he dodged velociraptors in "Jurassic Park" and played Holly Hunter's cruel husband in "The Piano," has died. He was 78.

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JMU Football picked to win the Sun Belt East Division

James Madison football was voted to finish atop the Sun Belt Conference East Division, and three student-athletes were named to the Preseason All-Sun Belt Team, the league announced Monday.

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Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Monday, 7/13

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard - Monday, 7/13

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Valley Baseball League Scoreboard – Monday, 7/13

Valley Baseball League Scoreboard - Monday, 7/13

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Forest fire continues to burn near Fairfield

The blaze is now approximately 92 acres, but rain showers helped slow further growth.

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Road work, bridge repairs expected to delay Valley drivers this week

Drivers are being directed to follow the posted detour route.

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JMU’s McGrath selected by the Cubs in 18th round of MLB Draft

James Madison redshirt sophomore pitcher Luke McGrath was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 18th round (547th overall) of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft on Sunday, July 12.

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Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Sunday, 7/12

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard - Sunday, 7/12

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Valley Baseball League Scoreboard – Sunday, 7/12

Valley Baseball League Scoreboard - Sunday, 7/12

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Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Saturday, 7/11

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard - Saturday, 7/11

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Valley Baseball League Scoreboard – Saturday, 7/11

Valley Baseball League Scoreboard - Saturday, 7/11

4 weeks ago in Trending, World

Charles hosted Prince Harry and family for first time in years as they try to repair a family rift

King Charles III hosted Prince Harry and met with his family for the first time in years Friday as they try to repair a rift that has persisted since his youngest son and wife quit royal life and moved to America six years ago.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Wimbledon defeat makes Djokovic realize he’s ‘blessed and cursed’ by the success of his career

Novak Djokovic didn't dwell on Centre Court after getting dominated by Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semifinals.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

New ‘Little House’ series explores complicated history but keeps heart, community at the center

It's a story with covered wagons and one room schoolhouses, but showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine says the "Little House on the Prairie" remake for Netflix still speaks to today's American dream.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Kylian Mbappé scores his 8th World Cup goal before leaving game with a ‘slight’ ankle injury

Kylian Mbappé shook off a missed penalty kick to score his eighth goal of this year's World Cup, helping France beat Morocco 2-0 and reach the semifinals for the third time in a row.

4 weeks ago in World

One of Spain’s deadliest wildfires has killed at least 12 people, with 23 others missing

One of Spain's deadliest wildfires on record killed 12 people overnight into Friday, authorities said, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country.

4 weeks ago in Sports

It’s Fery vs. Zverev and Sinner vs. Djokovic in the Wimbledon semifinals

British wild card Arthur Fery is facing French Open champion Alexander Zverev in the opening men's semifinal at Wimbledon on Friday.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Behind Christopher Nolan’s 6-country epic undertaking to bring ‘The Odyssey’ to the big screen

Christopher Nolan has never been afraid to dream a little bigger. It's almost a calling. With every film, he's pushed himself and the medium further — playing with form, storytelling, visuals and audience expectations to create lasting cinematic spectacles.

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4 hours ago in National

Takeaways from Tuesday’s elections: El-Sayed pulls off narrow victory over Democratic establishment

Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is the latest and perhaps most significant evidence that the party's voters are looking to turn the page on establishment-backed politicians — even in must-win battlegrounds.

11 hours ago in Sports

Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering wrist injury

Carlos Alcaraz withdrew Tuesday from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering right wrist injury that has sidelined him since April.

11 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Space for music on late-night TV has dwindled. New media seeks to offer an alternative

When CBS ended "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" earlier this year, it also shuttered the program's robust music offerings — a major blow for artists whose television platform was already dwindling.

12 hours ago in National

North Carolina congressman Edwards quits reelection bid after committee recommends his censure

Embattled North Carolina Republican congressman Chuck Edwards withdrew from his reelection campaign on Wednesday, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female aides in his office.