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3 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, aka Sincaraz, rule men’s tennis as the 2025 US Open arrives

OK, sure, maybe it wouldn't be rational to say there's no point in actually holding the full U.S. Open and instead just fast-forwarding to the inevitable matchup for the men's championship between Jannik Sinner — assuming he's healthy — and Carlos Alcaraz on Sept. 7. Seems reasonable, though.

3 weeks ago

Bridgewater selected fourth in ODAC Preseason Football poll

The Bridgewater College Football team was selected fourth in the ODAC Preseason poll released on Wednesday.

3 weeks ago

Dukes picked to finish second in the East Division in preseason Sun Belt Volleyball poll

The Sun Belt Conference announced on Wednesday afternoon that James Madison volleyball was picked second in the East Division in the 2025 Preseason Coaches' Poll.

3 weeks ago

Yankees become 1st MLB team to hit 9 home runs in a game twice in one season

José Caballero hit two home runs in 86 games with the Tampa Bay Rays this season. The speedy utilityman matched that total in one night Tuesday as the New York Yankees put on quite a power show.

3 weeks ago

JMU’s Barnett named to Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watch list

James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett III added to his preseason laurels on Tuesday by being named to the 2025 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List, the organization announced.

3 weeks ago

Dukes’ Rajakangas named Sun Belt Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week

James Madison women's soccer defender Selma Rajakangas has been named the Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Week, the league announced on Tuesday afternoon.

3 weeks ago

Boston Celtics sale is done. Bill Chisholm takes over as owner of NBA’s most-decorated franchise

The sale of the Boston Celtics was finalized on Tuesday, with private equity mogul Bill Chisholm taking over control of the NBA's most-decorated franchise from a group led by Wyc Grousbeck that had owned them for more than two decades.

3 weeks ago

Veteran Joe Flacco selected as Browns starting QB for season opener against Bengals on Sept. 7

After four weeks, Joe Flacco has emerged as the winner of the Cleveland Browns' four-way quarterback competition. The 40-year-old Flacco beat out Kenny Pickett and rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. Deshaun Watson is on the roster, but is expected to miss the season because of injuries.

3 weeks ago

Scottie Scheffler rallies from 4 shots down and wins BMW Championship for 5th victory of the year

The numbers Scottie Scheffler is compiling have been drawing comparisons with Tiger Woods. The world's No. 1 player had a Tiger-like moment with the trophy on the line and a club in his hand Sunday in the BMW Championship.

3 weeks ago

Caleb Williams looks sharp in Ben Johnson’s offense as Bears rout Bills 38-0 in preseason

Caleb Williams' rocky training camp now seems to be on the upswing. Williams took advantage of his first preseason playing time, connecting with Olamide Zaccheaus for a 36-yard touchdown on the opening drive as the Chicago Bears cruised to 38-0 preseason victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night.

3 weeks ago

Clover Hill defeats Bridgewater in Game 7 to win RCBL Championship

The Clover Hill Bucks captured their second consecutive Rockingham County Baseball League Championship Sunday night with a 6-1 victory over Bridgewater in game seven of the RCBL Championship Series.

3 weeks ago

JMU Women’s Soccer opens home schedule with 2-2 draw with Liberty

In its 2025 home opener, James Madison women's soccer's two first half goals weren't enough to put away Liberty as it finished with a 2-2 draw on Sunday night at Sentara Park.

4 weeks ago

NCAA set to announce the results of its sign-stealing investigation into Michigan’s program

The NCAA is expected to announce the results of its sign-stealing investigation into Michigan's college football program on Friday. In a notice sent to the school...

4 weeks ago

Robert MacIntyre runs off 6 birdies in a row for 62 to lead BMW Championship

Robert MacIntyre seized on a softer Caves Valley after a two-hour storm delay and rode the best putting round of his year with six straight birdies to...

4 weeks ago

Taylor Swift’s chat with the Kelces on ‘New Heights’ marks a milestone moment for podcasts

Since nothing Taylor Swift ever does is small, her two-hour conversation with boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce on their "New Heights" podcast is...

4 weeks ago

JMU Women’s Soccer wins season opener at NC State, 3-0

James Madison women’s soccer netted two first-half goals to propel them past NC State to open its season with a 3-0 victory on Thursday evening at Dail Soccer Field.

4 weeks ago

Bridgewater defeats Clover Hill to force game seven of the RCBL Championship Series

The Bridgewater Reds forced a seventh and deciding game of the Rockingham County Baseball League Championship series as they beat Clover Hill on Thursday, 6-1, in game six of the series at Ray Heatwole Field.

4 weeks ago

Clover Hill dominates Bridgewater in game five, leads RCBL Championship Series 3-2

The Clover Hill Bucks are now one win away from repeating as Rockingham County Baseball League champions as they beat Bridgewater last night, 14-1, in game five of the championship series at Buck Bowman Park. The Bucks now lead the best-of-seven series 3-2.

4 weeks ago

James Madison picked sixth in Sun Belt Men’s Soccer preseason poll

In a vote by the 10 Sun Belt Conference men's soccer head coaches, James Madison was picked to finish sixth in the league as the Sun Belt announced its preseason poll and awards on Wednesday afternoon.

4 weeks ago

Former JMU golfer Neal Shipley earns PGA Tour membership for 2026

James Madison men's golf alum Neal Shipley officially earned his PGA TOUR membership for the 2026 season on Wednesday afternoon, as announced by the Korn Ferry Tour.

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