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3 weeks ago

JMU Field Hockey’s rally comes up short in opener against Temple

James Madison field hockey (0-1) mustered up a strong comeback attempt but ultimately fell just short in a 2-1 season-opening defeat at the hands of Temple (1-0) on Friday afternoon.

3 weeks ago

Roger Federer heads to the Tennis Hall of Fame and says he ‘had the best time’ during his career

Roger Federer will have a chance to reflect back on his career Saturday when he is enshrined in the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island. The 45-year-old from Switzerland, who will be honored along with broadcaster and former player Mary Carillo, said it would be his first trip to Newport.

4 weeks ago

JMU Lacrosse’s Shelley Klaes gets contract extension through 2032

James Madison Director of Athletics Matt Roan announced that lacrosse head coach Shelley Klaes has received an extension to keep her under contract through the 2032 season.

4 weeks ago

Bridgewater picked fourth in ODAC Preseason Men’s Soccer poll; EMU 10th

The Bridgewater College men's soccer team was selected fourth in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference's Preseason Poll released on Thursday.

4 weeks ago

Brewers starter Dustin May hit by line drive and leaves game after 1 pitch against Mets

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Dustin May left his start against the New York Mets with a bruised right scapula after throwing one pitch Wednesday night.

4 weeks ago

Dukes picked fourth in MAC Preseason Coaches’ Poll

The annual MAC Preseason Coaches' Poll released Wednesday afternoon as James Madison field hockey was slotted to finish fourth, matching the Dukes 2025 regular season placement.

4 weeks ago

BC Women’s Soccer selected third in ODAC Preseason Coaches’ Poll

The Bridgewater College women's soccer team was selected third in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference's Preseason Poll released on Wednesday.

4 weeks ago

Giants receiver Calvin Austin is out for the season with a torn ACL, AP source says

27-year-old Calvin Austin has a torn ACL in his right knee and is expected to miss the season, a person with knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press on Wednesday, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team had not revealed the extent of the injury.

4 weeks ago

NFL owners unanimously approve the sale of the Seahawks to Vinod Khosla and his family

NFL owners on Wednesday unanimously approved the sale of the Seattle Seahawks to the Khosla family, including Vinod Khosla. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell congratulated the Khosla family for having "great timing" in purchasing the team that is coming off its second Super Bowl victory in franchise history.

4 weeks ago

Olympic champion Alysa Liu takes season off after Milan gold, promises her return to the ice

Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu is taking the season off following her triumph in Milan. This time, she is certain she will be back.

4 weeks ago

Bridgewater picked fifth in ODAC Preseason Football Poll

The Bridgewater College football team was selected fifth in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference's Preseason Poll released on Tuesday.

4 weeks ago

Jankoska completes EMU Women’s Basketball coaching staff

New EMU Women's Basketball Coach Tori Jankoska has finalized her staff for her first season at the helm of the Royals. Joining her on the bench this year as assistant coaches will be Travis Muntz and Marsha Justice.

4 weeks ago

Angel Reese breaks WNBA record with 26 rebounds against Sparks, sets single-season record as well

Angel Reese rebounded her way into the record books not once, but twice in one night. Reese set a WNBA record with 26 rebounds in the Atlanta Dream's 78-71 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Monday, pushing her past the season record in the same game.

4 weeks ago

Serena Williams is back at the US Open, playing mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz

Serena Williams is back at the U.S. Open for her first match at the Grand Slam tournament since 2022, playing mixed doubles alongside defending men's singles champion Carlos Alcaraz.

4 weeks ago

JMU Men’s Soccer blanks Gardner-Webb for first win of the season

Two second half scores by Manuel Lolas (53rd minute) and Håkon Rake propelled James Madison (1-1-0) to a 2-0 victory over Gardner-Webb (0-1-0) on Monday evening at Sentara Park.

4 weeks ago

After a stop in the NFL, Dae’Quan Wright could be heading back to LSU thanks to court order

After a stop in the NFL, former Ole Miss tight end Dae'Quan Wright could be heading to LSU thanks to a court order that is creating havoc throughout college sports by allowing Wright and others an unexpected fifth year of eligibility.

4 weeks ago

Roger Federer is coming back to play at the US Open, but not interested in coming back to pro tennis

Roger Federer is actually nervous about his tennis. The man who won five straight U.S. Open championships during the height of his dominance of the sport is set to play again in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night for the first time since 2019.

4 weeks ago

James Madison to open 2027 football season against Duquesne

James Madison's 2027 home football game vs. Duquesne has been shifted from the previously-announced date of Sept. 11 to instead be the season opener on Aug. 28 at Bridgeforth Stadium.

4 weeks ago

Bridgewater Field Hockey picked fifth in ODAC preseason poll

The Bridgewater College field hockey team was picked fifth in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference's preseason poll, released on Monday afternoon.

4 weeks ago

Gauff beats Pegula for 2nd Cincinnati Open title; France’s Fils beats American Tiafoe in men’s final

Coco Gauff defeated fellow American Jessica Pegula, 6-2, 6-4, to capture her second women's Cincinnati Open title on Sunday, and Arthur Fils of France defeated American Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0, in the men's final for his first Masters 1000 title.

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