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2 weeks ago in Sports
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.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Klay Thompson joins Heat, set to team up alongside newly acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo
Klay Thompson has signed his deal with the Miami Heat, who waited patiently for weeks to see if they would get the chance to add the sharpshooter to their reworked roster.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Yordan Alvarez’s Triple Crown bid will have to survive a major challenge from the AL East
As the season winds down, Houston slugger Yordan Alvarez will have to worry about two sets of spoilers. The first is the more traditional type — teams that will try to beat the Astros in key games and deny them a spot in the postseason. The other includes individual spoilers — players who could prevent Alvarez from making history as baseball's next Triple Crown winner.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘Spider-Man’ tops box office in fourth weekend; ‘The Odyssey’ becomes Nolan’s highest-grossing film
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" fought off a slew of newcomers, including a comedy, a horror franchise, a Jason Statham action movie and a family pic, to maintain its first-place spot at the box office in its fourth weekend in theaters. "The Odyssey" also became Christopher Nolan's highest grossing movie ever, both domestically and internationally.
Clear and cool tonight, sunny and 70’s Monday
Comfortable conditions will continue into Monday and Tuesday.
JMU football season tickets sell out for fourth straight year
The sellout comes on the heels of the program's recent College Football Playoff appearance and reflects the continued excitement surrounding Dukes football in Harrisonburg.
Flash Flood Watch until midnight
The National Weather Service has extended a flash flood watch through midnight EDT tonight
Dobbs overcomes two turnovers with long TD run as Lions beat Commanders, 17-13
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels started, but he and much of the starting offense left after going three-and-out on the first series.
Flash Flood Watch until midnight. Thunderstorms may bring flash flooding
STERLING VA: (Rocktown Now) – The National Weather Service has extended a flash flood watch through midnight EDT tonight, warning…
Thunderstorms possible tonight and Saturday
HARRISONBURG VA: (Rocktown Now) – Today looks like the quietest daywe will see for awhile in the Shenandoah Valley. Temperatures…
2 weeks ago in Sports
Fernando Mendoza throws a pick-6, struggles in 1st half of Raiders’ 22-20 preseason win over Texans
Top pick Fernando Mendoza is finding out quickly that he has a lot of work to do as he begins his NFL career. Mendoza struggled in his second preseason game, throwing an interception that Houston returned for a touchdown before the Las Vegas Raiders rallied late for a 22-20 victory over the Texans on Thursday night.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Fall books: Fiction takes the spotlight in bookstores during the midterm season
Midterm election news will fill the headlines this fall, but, among book buyers, fiction will likely have top billing.
JMU Women’s Soccer loses at No. 25 Georgia in front of NCAA record crowd
The #25 Georgia Bulldogs scored three goals in both halves, dropping James Madison women's soccer, 6-0, at Sanford Stadium on Thursday night.
James Madison Men’s Soccer drops season opener to Rider, 1-0
A 23rd minute goal scored by Rider put the Broncs ahead of the Dukes in the first half as James Madison men's soccer fell 1-0 in the Fairfield by Marriott Invitational at Sentara Park on Thursday night. The result puts JMU at 0-1 while Rider stands at 1-0.
Commanders to play starters in preseason game vs. Detroit, unsure about Jayden Daniels
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn revealed that “a good amount of starters” will play during Saturday’s…
The chance for a thunderstorm tonight, showers and thunderstorms Friday
Today starts with increasing clouds and scattered showers, then transitions to a higher chance of afternoon thunderstorms as a cold front moves in.
EMU removes interim tag as Swartz named head men’s soccer coach
EMU Director of Athletics Carrie S. Bert has announced that the interim tag has been removed from Trevor Swartz's title, making him the Royals permanent Head Men's Soccer Coach.
2 weeks ago in National
Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone
Communities still recovering from last weekend's hurricane in Hawaii could get pounded again in coming days from another tropical system gaining strength over warm Pacific waters.
2 weeks ago in Sports
No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd of the Dallas Wings is set for season-ending surgery on sore knee
Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd is set for season-ending surgery on a sore knee that has sidelined this year's No. 1 overall pick for the past five games.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Max Verstappen extends contract with Red Bull to 2030 after he weighed up leaving F1
Max Verstappen says he seriously considered leaving Formula 1 before the four-time champion instead committed to four more years with Red Bull on Thursday.
