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9 hours ago

James Madison Baseball loses in extra innings at George Washington

In its final midweek game of the season, James Madison baseball fell in 10 innings to George Washington, 5-4, on Tuesday afternoon at Barcroft Park.

East Rockingham Harrisonburg High School Baseball Game

9 hours ago

Area High School Scoreboard – Tuesday, 5/5

Area High School Scoreboard - Tuesday, 5/5

Quadruple collage of JMU softball players in purple uniforms in action: batter, infielder with glove, yelling pitcher, and another batter ready at the plate

9 hours ago

Four Dukes earn All-Sun Belt Softball honors

The James Madison softball program was well represented in the Sun Belt Conference postseason awards as four Dukes earned all-conference recognition, the league office announced Tuesday afternoon.

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9 hours ago

JMU’s Václav Tichý was named Third Team All-Sun Belt Men’s Golf

James Madison senior Václav Tichý was named Third Team All-Sun Belt Conference on Tuesday afternoon, as the Sun Belt Conference rolled out its 2025-26 postseason awards.

22 hours ago

Knicks crush the 76ers 137-98 to start the second round and keep up a historic postseason roll

Jalen Brunson scored 27 of his 35 points in the first half and the New York Knicks emphatically added to a historic postseason roll by overwhelming the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

22 hours ago

Lakers’ Doncic, Thunder’s Williams ruled out for Game 1 of West semifinals with hamstring injuries

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams have been ruled out of Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on Tuesday night with left hamstring injuries.

2 days ago

Two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal to have elbow surgery to remove loose bodies

Two-time American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal will have surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow after being scratched from Monday's start against the Boston Red Sox.

2 days ago

Jury selection begins in former Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs’ assault trial

Jury selection began Monday in the assault trial of former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs in connection with a heated dispute he had with his private chef.

2 days ago

Allen ties playoff career high with 22 points as Cavaliers beat Raptors 114-102 to advance

Jarrett Allen tied his playoff career high with 22 points and grabbed 19 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 114-102 victory over the Toronto Raptors in Game 7 of their series Sunday night.

2 days ago

Cunningham and Harris help Pistons finish comeback for first playoff series win in 18 years

Cade Cunningham had 32 points and 12 assists, Tobias Harris added 30 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 116-94 in Game 7 on Sunday to win a playoff series for the first time in 18 years.

Group of young women in gray Champs shirts celebrate together in a locker-room, arms raised and smiling after a win.

2 days ago

JMU Lacrosse draws Notre Dame in NCAA Tournament First Round at Evanston

James Madison lacrosse will head to Evanston, Ill. to face in Notre Dame in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Division I Women's Lacrosse Championship, the NCAA selection committee announced on Sunday night.

Bridgewater College Eagles baseball team celebrating on the field, players in black jerseys jumping with arms raised after a win.

2 days ago

BC Baseball wins series against Washington and Lee to advance to ODAC Championship Weekend

The Bridgewater College baseball team upended the Washington and Lee Generals Sunday in a game three decision of a best-of-3 series at home dropping the second game, 6-2, and bouncing back to take a 10-6 win in the third-deciding game to advance to the ODAC finals round in Tysons, Va.

Baseball pitcher on the mound in a white and purple uniform, glove up and ready to pitch.

3 days ago

JMU Baseball wins series over Marshall with 5-3 victory Sunday

A week after twirling his first quality start of the year, James Madison freshman Tyler Lutz repeated the performance with a season-long 7.0 innings to lead the Dukes to a 5-3 win over Marshall to win the series on Sunday afternoon in Sun Belt Conference baseball at Veterans Memorial Park.

Bridgewater College Eagles softball players in maroon uniforms celebrate in a huddle on the dirt field, coach at the center.

3 days ago

Bridgewater Softball beats Averett, 6-2, to advance to ODAC Championship Series

SALEM, Va. (BC Athletics) – The Bridgewater College Softball booked its spot in the ODAC Championship Series for the first…

Women’s lacrosse team posing on the field with a ‘CHAMPS’ banner and trophy after winning a championship at a stadium.

3 days ago

Dukes dominate USF, 17-7, to capture American Conference Lacrosse Championshp

James Madison lacrosse dominated all aspects of the game, defeating No.1 USF 17-7 in the 2026 American Conference Championship at FirstBank Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Baseball pitcher in a purple uniform winds up a pitch on a field with a purple outfield wall behind him.

3 days ago

JMU Baseball gets shutout at home by Marshall, 9-0

Marshall scored a run in every inning but two, as James Madison baseball fell, 9-0, on Saturday afternoon at Veterans Memorial Park in Sun Belt Conference play.

Baseball player in a white Eagles uniform slides into first base on the dirt infield, with a large team logo in the foreground and a green outfield behind him.

3 days ago

BC rallies past Washington and Lee, 9-8, in 12 innings in game one of ODAC opening round

The No. 4 seeded Bridgewater College baseball team nailed a comeback extra innings walk-off thriller to take down No. 5 seeded Washington and Lee in the first game of the ODAC opening round Saturday.

Two JMU softball players in pinstriped uniforms smile at the camera on a field, one showing a hand gesture.

3 days ago

James Madison Softball blanks Marshall, 5-0, to win series

Payton List tossed a complete-game shutout as James Madison softball secured a series win over first-place Marshall, 5-0, on Saturday afternoon at Dot Hicks Field.

Female softball batter in a navy uniform swings at a pitched ball at home plate, with a green outfield wall in the background and a large B logo foregrounded on the left.

3 days ago

Bridgewater Softball defeats Averett to advance to Pod 2 Championship

The Bridgewater College Softball team advanced to the final of Pod 2 of the ODAC Championship after a 3-1 victory over Averett on Saturday.

Baseball pitcher in a pinstriped uniform delivering a throw on the mound, purple accents, purple cap, with a fielder in the background

4 days ago

JMU Baseball holds off Marshall, 4-3, to win series opener

James Madison baseball scored four runs in the first inning and redshirt sophomore Holden McKinney and senior Jaden Kinsler combined to limit Marshall to seven hits and three runs to give the Dukes a 4-3 win on Friday night at Veterans Memorial Park in Sun Belt Conference play.

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