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1 week ago

Belichick’s college coaching debut at North Carolina ends in blowout loss to TCU

Monday night's hyped-up debut turned into a romp by TCU — along with a reminder that even an NFL icon with six Super Bowl titles as a head coach can't just magically turn the Tar Heels into winners after decades of also-ran status.

1 week ago

James Madison Women’s Soccer earns a draw at No. 9 Penn State

Freshman Audrey Orrock's late score, coupled with an intense defensive effort, led to James Madison women's soccer drawing No.9 Penn State, 1-1, at Jeffrey Field on Sunday night.

1 week ago

Virginia Tech drops season opener to No. 13 South Carolina, 24-11

Vicari Swain returned a punt 80 yards for a touchdown to break open a close game, LaNorris Sellers threw a 64-yard touchdown pass to Nyck Harbor, and No. 13 South Carolina beat Virginia Tech 24-11 on Sunday in the opener for both teams.

1 week ago

Dukes Volleyball loses at Florida Gulf Coast in five sets

James Madison volleyball junior Kennedy Louisell finished with 23 kills, but the Dukes fell to Florida Gulf Coast in five sets (17-25, 27-25, 23-25, 26-24, 11-15) on Sunday afternoon at Alico Arena.

1 week ago

JMU Field Hockey comes up short against Stanford, 1-0

Goalkeeper Molly Schreiner registered a career-high 11 saves as James Madison field hockey was outshot 25-4 in a 1-0 loss to Stanford in the Conference Cup on Sunday morning at the Maryland Field Hockey and Lacrosse Complex.

1 week ago

EMU Field Hockey loses its season opener to Cedar Crest

It was a day later than their EMU teammates, but the Royals field hockey team kicked off the 2025 season on Sunday, taking on Cedar Crest.

1 week ago

Dukes open season with 45-10 win over Weber State

Running backs George Pettaway and Wayne Knight combined for 188 of James Madison's 313 rushing yards, as the Dukes opened the season with a 45-10 rout of Weber State on Saturday evening at Bridgeforth Stadium.

2 weeks ago

Area High School Football Scoreboard – Friday, 8/29

Area High School Football Scoreboard - Friday, 8/29

2 weeks ago

JMU Field Hockey begins season with 3-2 win over Villanova

Tied 2-2 early in the fourth quarter, Brynna Hill connected with Alice Roeper who spun around the Villanova goalkeeper for the game winner in a 3-2 season-opening victory over the Wildcats on Friday at Maryland's Field Hockey & Lacrosse Complex.

2 weeks ago

James Madison Volleyball drops season opener to No. 17 Missouri

The James Madison volleyball team fell in straight sets (19-25, 15-25, 20-25) to No. 17 Missouri on Friday evening at Alico Arena to open its 2025 season.

2 weeks ago

Dukes Men’s Soccer falls at home to Rutgers, 4-1

James Madison men's soccer fell to Rutgers on Friday night, 4-1, to conclude its season-opening homestand at Sentara Park.

2 weeks ago

Micah Parsons joins other NFL stars traded away during their primes

The shocking decision by the Dallas Cowboys to trade Micah Parsons to Green Bay after four dominant seasons as a pass rusher is far from unprecedented.

2 weeks ago

F1 tension builds as Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris resume title fight at the Dutch GP

Ahead of this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix, the first race in four weeks, Oscar Piastri is just nine points ahead of his McLaren teammate and title rival Lando Norris, who won three of the last four races before the mid-season break.

2 weeks ago

James Madison Women’s Soccer blanks William & Mary, 4-0

HARRISONBURG, Va. (JMU Athletics) – Ginny Lackey recorded her second consecutive brace as JMU women’s soccer made it past the…

2 weeks ago

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard – Thursday, 8/28

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard - Thursday, 8/28

2 weeks ago

JMU Men’s Basketball announces 2025-26 non-conference schedule

A matchup with 2025 Sweet 16 participant Arkansas and the renewal of regional rivalries highlight James Madison men's basketball's 2025-26 non-conference slate, which was announced by head coach Preston Spradlin on Thursday afternoon.

2 weeks ago

Wimbledon champions Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek get off to good starts at the US Open

Iga Swiatek is trying to do something no woman has done since Serena Williams in 2012: win the U.S. Open and Wimbledon in the same season. Jannik Sinner is trying to do something no man has done since Roger Federer in 2008: repeat as U.S. Open champion.

2 weeks ago

JMU Women’s Basketball unveils upcoming non-conference schedule

James Madison women's basketball unveiled a loaded non-conference schedule, featuring four teams that competed in the 2025 NCAA Women's Basketball Championship.

2 weeks ago

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard – Tuesday, 8/26

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard - Tuesday, 8/26

2 weeks ago

Cal Raleigh hits 50th homer, joining Mickey Mantle as switch-hitters to reach mark

Cal Raleigh joined Mickey Mantle as the only switch-hitters to hit 50 homers in a season, and he became the eighth player in major league history to reach the half-century mark in August.

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