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4 weeks ago

Jazz Chisholm Jr. a gamer for Yankees in season-saving playoff win over Red Sox

Back at second base Wednesday night, Chisholm played a huge part in saving the Yankees' season as they beat the rival Boston Red Sox 4-3 in Game 2 of their AL Wild Card Series.

4 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani to make postseason pitching debut for Dodgers in Game 1 of NLDS

The Dodgers open the best-of-five series on Saturday in Philadelphia.

4 weeks ago

EMU Men’s Soccer uses late goal to earn a draw at Shenandoah

EMU Men's Soccer uses late goal to earn a draw at Shenandoah, 2-2.

4 weeks ago

BC Women’s Soccer falls at home to No. 15 Washington and Lee, 2-0

The Bridgewater College women's soccer team fell to the Washington and Lee Generals 2-0 on Wednesday afternoon.

4 weeks ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets go on sale amid high demand and many uncertainties

Not even half of the spots in the 48-team field have been claimed. The schedule of matches won't be finalized until December. And other than host nations U.S., Canada and Mexico, nobody has any idea where or when they'll be playing.

4 weeks ago

Roger Federer leads the 2026 nominees for the International Tennis Hall of Fame

Roger Federer leads the list of nominees announced Wednesday for the International Tennis Hall of Fame's class of 2026. He was the first man to win 20 Grand Slam singles titles and ushered in an era of unprecedented greatness with younger rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

4 weeks ago

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard – Tuesday, 9/30

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard - Tuesday, 9/30

4 weeks ago

Tarik Skubal’s 14 strikeouts propel Tigers past Guardians in Game 1 of AL Wild Card Series

Tarik Skubal tied Detroit's postseason record with 14 strikeouts and the Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Tuesday in Game 1 of their AL Wild Card Series.

4 weeks ago

JMU’s Louisell named Sun Belt Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week

James Madison junior outside hitter Kennedy Louisell was named the Sun Belt Conference Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week on Tuesday morning.

4 weeks ago

Former Duke Chase DeLauter named to Guardians Wild Card Series roster

Former James Madison outfielder Chase DeLauter has been named to the Cleveland Guardians' 2025 American League Wild Card Series roster, the club announced Tuesday morning. Game one of the best-of-three series begins later today at 1 p.m., as third-seeded Cleveland hosts sixth-seeded Detroit.

4 weeks ago

MLB spending disparity on display in playoffs as $509 million Dodgers take on $121 million Reds

Baseball's economic disparity will be on display in the playoffs, where the Los Angeles Dodgers have committed more than $500 million in salaries and luxury tax this season as they take on a Cincinnati Reds team with a $121 million payroll.

4 weeks ago

Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill carted off field and taken to hospital with dislocated left knee

Tyreek Hill's season for the Miami Dolphins potentially came to a sudden end on Monday night, when the standout wide receiver's left knee became badly twisted shortly after he made a catch near the sideline.

4 weeks ago

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard – Monday, 9/29

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard - Monday, 9/29

4 weeks ago

Twins fire manager Rocco Baldelli after 70-92 season, missing playoffs in 4 of last 5 years

The Minnesota Twins fired manager Rocco Baldelli on Monday, ending his seven-year tenure that included three AL Central titles but only one playoff appearance over his final five seasons.

4 weeks ago

Dukes’ Hendrick, Harris-Lopez earn weekly Sun Belt football honors

James Madison linebacker Trent Hendrick was selected as the Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Week while safety Curtis Harris-Lopez was voted Special Teams Player of the Week following their respective performances in the Dukes' 35-10 victory over Georgia Southern last Saturday.

4 weeks ago

Bridgewater Men’s Golf wins second consecutive tournament

The Bridgewater College men's golf 'B Team' went on the road Monday to compete at the Stevenson Fall Invitational at Piney Branch Golf Club. For the first time in program history, the men's program this year becomes the first team to win back-to-back tournaments after also winning at the Kinder Williams Invitational on Sept. 16.

4 weeks ago

JMU’s home game with Louisiana to kick off at Noon on October 11

James Madison's home matchup with Louisiana on Saturday, Oct. 11 will be nationally televised, as the game will kick off at noon from Bridgeforth Stadium on ESPN2, as announced by ESPN and the Sun Belt Conference.

4 weeks ago

Micah Parsons’ hyped return to Dallas ends with Cowboys and Packers in 40-40 tie

Micah Parsons and Dak Prescott both said winning was the only thing that mattered in the Green Bay pass rusher's hyped return to Dallas to face the Cowboys and their franchise quarterback.

4 weeks ago

James Madison Men’s Soccer allows late goal, falls to South Carolina, 1-0

James Madison men's soccer and South Carolina played a leveled contest until an 84th minute goal downed the Dukes on Sunday night, 1-0, at Sentara Park.

4 weeks ago

JMU Field Hockey loses heartbreaker at App State in overtime

James Madison's Alice Roeper registered a hat trick in the second half to force overtime, however, App State's Lise Boekaar lifted a shot to the top right post in the extra period for a 5-4 Mountaineers' victory on Sunday afternoon at Dr. Jan C. Watson Field in Mid-American Conference field hockey action.

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