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3 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods

Rory McIlroy is the Masters champion again, this time without falling to his knees on the 18th green and sobbing over finally achieving his lifelong dream.

3 weeks ago

NBA play-in games are set: Heat-Hornets, Magic-76ers, Suns-Blazers, Clippers-Warriors

The play-in tournament field is set, and just like that the postseason has arrived in the NBA. First up: an elimination game in Charlotte. The ninth-place Hornets will take on the 10th-place Miami Heat on Tuesday night (7:30 p.m. Eastern) in a win-or-go-home game to open the play-in tournament.

3 weeks ago

Ovechkin response to fans’ request for 1 more year: ‘I’ll think about it’

If this was indeed the final home game of Alex Ovechkin's sensational NHL career, the Washington Capitals star collected enough memories to take him deep into retirement. From the opening faceoff to the celebratory post-game skate in which he waved gratefully to the adoring fans, Ovechkin enjoyed one heck of a day. Best of all, the Capitals won Sunday to remain in the playoff hunt.

3 weeks ago

James Madison Softball defeats Louisiana, 15-9, to complete three-game sweep

James Madison softball completed a three-game Sun Belt Conference sweep of Louisiana on Sunday afternoon, downing the Ragin' Cajuns 15-9 at Veterans Memorial Park.

3 weeks ago

JMU Baseball lets series finale slip away at Georgia State, 5-4

Four unearned runs pushed Georgia State ahead of James Madison, as the Dukes fell, 5-4, in Sun Belt Conference baseball on Sunday afternoon at the GSU Baseball Complex.

3 weeks ago

Bridgewater Softball drops two games at Lynchburg

Bridgewater Softball drops two games at Lynchburg

3 weeks ago

Eastern Mennonite Softball splits doubleheader at Randolph

LYNCHBURG, Va. (EMU Athletics) – It was feast and famine on Sunday for the Royals offense in a doubleheader at…

3 weeks ago

JMU Baseball drops second straight game at Georgia State

James Madison baseball was held off the scoreboard as Georgia State won, 10-0, on Saturday afternoon at the GSU Baseball Complex in Sun Belt Conference action.

4 weeks ago

James Madison Softball run rules Louisiana, 10-2, to clinch series victory

James Madison softball (18-20, 6-8 SBC) secured the series victory over Louisiana (22-17, 5-9 SBC) with a dominant five-inning 10-2 run-rule win at Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday afternoon.

4 weeks ago

No. 9 Bridgewater Baseball sweeps Guilford

No. 9 Bridgewater Baseball sweeps Guilford

4 weeks ago

EMU Men’s Volleyball comes up short at RMC in ODAC Championship match

EMU Men's Volleyball comes up short at RMC in ODAC Championship match

4 weeks ago

BC Softball takes two from Randolph on Senior Day

BC Softball takes two from Randolph on Senior Day

4 weeks ago

EMU Baseball loses two games to Virginia Wesleyan Saturday

EMU Baseball loses two games to Virginia Wesleyan Saturday

4 weeks ago

JMU Baseball drops opening game at Georgia State, 10-5

Georgia State scored 10 consecutive runs to come from behind for a series opening win, as James Madison baseball fell, 10-5, on Friday night at the GSU Baseball Complex.

Softball

4 weeks ago

Area High School Scoreboard – Friday, 4/10

Area High School Scoreboard - Friday, 4/10

4 weeks ago

James Madison Softball defeats Louisiana, 6-2, in series opener

James Madison (17-20, 5-8 SBC) softball opened its three-game series with timely hitting and strong pitching, taking down Louisiana (22-16, 5-8 SBC) in game one at Veterans Memorial Park, 6-2, on Friday night.

4 weeks ago

Pittsburgh Penguins clinch a playoff spot, ending their 3-year drought

For the first time in four years, it will soon be a great day for playoff hockey in Pittsburgh. The Penguins clinched a playoff spot Thursday night by beating New Jersey, ending their postseason drought that lasted three seasons.

4 weeks ago

McIlroy atop Masters leaderboard again, while DeChambeau and Rahm will have to fight to make the cut

Defending champion Rory McIlroy picked up where he left off a year ago. For a couple other big names at the Masters, just making the cut is no guarantee.

East Rockingham Harrisonburg High School Baseball Game

4 weeks ago

Area High School Scoreboard – Thursday, 4/9

Area High School Scoreboard - Thursday, 4/9

4 weeks ago

EMU Men’s Volleyball stuns No. 3 seed Roanoke to advance to ODAC Championship

EMU Men's Volleyball stuns No. 3 seed Roanoke to advance to ODAC Championship

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