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4 days ago
JMU Women’s Basketball falls at home to No. 19 Notre Dame, 78-65
James Madison and No. 19 Notre Dame played even for the final three quarters (53-53), however, the Fighting Irish finished the first quarter ahead 25-12 and held on to the lead for a 78-65 victory on Sunday afternoon in front of 4,211 fans – the second-largest crowd ever for a women's basketball game at the Atlantic Union Bank Center.
6 days ago
Sherrone Moore charged with stalking, home invasion after being fired as Michigan football coach
Fired University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore "barged his way" into the apartment of a woman with whom he had been having an affair and threatened to kill himself after she reported the relationship to the school and he lost his job, prosecutors said Friday.
6 days ago
Remarkable Lindsey Vonn wins World Cup downhill at age 41 to start her Olympic season
Lindsey Vonn raced to a stunningly fast win in a World Cup downhill at St. Moritz on Friday to earn her first victory in nearly eight years — and the first in her comeback with titanium implants in her right knee after a five-year retirement.
7 days ago
Area High School Basketball Scoreboard – Thursday, 12/11
Area High School Basketball Scoreboard - Thursday, 12/11
7 days ago
Dukes’ QB Alonza Barnett wins Bill Dudley Award
James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett III has been named the winner of the 2025 Bill Dudley Award, which recognizes the top Division I football player in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
1 week ago
Orioles agree to $155 million, 5-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, AP source says
The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a $155 million, five-year contract with slugger Pete Alonso, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
1 week ago
Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore spent night in county jail, hours after his firing
Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was still jailed on Thursday morning, according to court records, less than 24 hours after he was fired for what the university said was an "inappropriate relationship with a staff member."
1 week ago
Area High School Basketball Scoreboard – Wednesday, 12/10
Area High School Basketball Scoreboard - Wednesday, 12/10
1 week ago
A’ja Wilson wins AP Female Athlete of the Year following historic 4th WNBA MVP
A'ja Wilson stood atop the WNBA again in 2025, winning an unprecedented fourth MVP as her Las Vegas Aces earned a third championship in four seasons. For that, she earned The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year on Wednesday for the first time in her career.
1 week ago
Mike Trout remains in the mix for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, but questions linger
Mike Trout, the cornerstone of Team USA's 2023 World Baseball Classic run, is still under consideration as the roster for the 2026 tournament takes shape.
1 week ago
JMU’s Knight, McMurtrie earn Player of the Year honors from Touchdown Club of Richmond
James Madison running back Wayne Knight and right tackle Pat McMurtrie have been recognized as Touchdown Club of Richmond Players of the Year, as Knight was named Running Back of the Year and McMurtrie took home Offensive Lineman of the Year.
1 week ago
Dominican court orders new trial for Tampa Bay Rays’ Wander Franco in sexual abuse case
An appeals court in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday ordered a new trial for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who was convicted earlier this year of sexually abusing a minor and had received a two-year suspended sentence.
1 week ago
Dukes’ Barnett named a finalist for the Bill Dudley Award
James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett III was selected as one of three finalists for the 2025 Bill Dudley Award, which is given to the top Division I football player in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
1 week ago
Shohei Ohtani is the AP’s Male Athlete of the Year for record-tying 4th time
Shohei Ohtani is catching up with more legends. The baseball superstar ends 2025 by winning The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the fourth time, tying him with Lance Armstrong, LeBron James and Tiger Woods for most among male honorees.
1 week ago
JMU RB Wayne Knight named AP National Player of the Week
James Madison running back Wayne Knight has been named the Associated Press National Player of the Week after his play in last weekend's Sun Belt Football Championship game.
1 week ago
Bridgewater’s Corcoran named ODAC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week
Riley Corcoran of the Bridgewater College women's basketball team has been named the Old Dominion Athletic Conference's Offensive Player of the Week.
1 week ago
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier pleads not guilty to sports betting charges
Miami Heat player Terry Rozier pleaded not guilty Monday to charges he helped gamblers placing bets on his performance in NBA games.
1 week ago
Jeff Kent elected to baseball Hall of Fame, which again keeps doors shut for Bonds and Clemens
Elected to baseball's Hall of Fame more than 17 years after his final game, Jeff Kent couldn't control his emotions. "Absolutely unprepared. Emotionally unstable," he said after Sunday's vote announcement. "Thoughts are so far clouded."
1 week ago
Indiana grabs top seed in College Football Playoff. Alabama and Miami make it, Notre Dame left out
Most of that second-guessing came from Notre Dame, which was passed over in favor of Alabama and Miami for two of the bracket's bubble spots.
2 weeks ago
James Madison Women’s Basketball defeats VCU on Sunday, 81-63
HARRISONBURG, Va. (JMU Athletics) – James Madison women’s basketball shot a season-best 55.4% on 31-of-56 from the field in an…
