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3 weeks ago

James Madison’s Jaspers named Sun Belt Men’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week

Following a shutout 1-0 victory against UCF, Erik Jaspers has been named Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Week, the league announced on Tuesday afternoon.

3 weeks ago

Jaxson Dart injures his knee as several Giants stars get banged up in loss to Rams

If there were a list of most important New York Giants, seemingly all those key players got hurt at some point during a 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night, starting with quarterback Jaxson Dart injuring his left knee during his team's first series.

3 weeks ago

JMU’s Patrick Rea named Sun Belt Special Teams Player of the Week

James Madison punter Patrick Rea has been named the Sun Belt Conference Special Teams Player of the Week, the league announced on Monday.

3 weeks ago

Dukes and Marshall to kick off at 3:45 PM on October 3

James Madison's Sun Belt home opener against Marshall will kick off at 3:45 p.m. ET, on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Bridgeforth Stadium and will be aired live on ESPNU, the Sun Belt Conference announced on Monday.

3 weeks ago

Justin Verlander is retiring. With a work stoppage on the horizon, how many others might join him?

The 43-year-old Justin Verlander has already announced this is his final year. Some other prominent players may also have made — or might be making — their last appearances in the major leagues.

3 weeks ago

Injuries to Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels deprive the NFL of 2 young stars

Caleb Williams was carted off the field with a hamstring injury. Jayden Daniels needed a cart after he dislocated his elbow again. Williams and Daniels already were linked together as Heisman Trophy winners selected with the first two picks of the 2024 NFL draft.

4 weeks ago

JMU Volleyball sweeps George Mason for 300th career win

James Madison volleyball posted a 3-0 victory over George Mason (8-4) to close out the LD&B Insurance Invitational on Sunday to secure Head Coach Lauren Steinbrecher's 300th win at the helm.

4 weeks ago

Bridgewater Field Hockey falls at home to Gettysburg, 2-1

The Bridgewater College field hockey team dropped a tight contest to Gettysburg, 2-1, on Sunday.

4 weeks ago

Josh Allen opens the Bills’ new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a 41-31 win over the Lions

Josh Allen quickly put his stamp on Highmark Stadium by throwing three touchdown passes and running for two more scores in a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night in the first regular-season game at the $2.1 billion facility.

4 weeks ago

Area High School Scoreboard – Thursday, 9/17

Area High School Scoreboard - Thursday, 9/17

4 weeks ago

Bridgewater Volleyball earns rivalry win over Eastern Mennonite

Bridgewater College women's volleyball swept Route 42 rival, EMU, to take the first conference win of the season on the road Wednesday night.

4 weeks ago

EMU Men’s Soccer knocks off Bridgewater, 1-0, for first win

EMU Men's Soccer knocks off Bridgewater, 1-0, for first win

4 weeks ago

Bridgewater College Field Hockey takes down McDaniel, 2-1

The Bridgewater College field hockey team defeated McDaniel 2-1 on Wednesday night after Emily Dickinson's game-winner late in the fourth quarter.

4 weeks ago

Eastern Mennonite Women’s Soccer rolls past Regent, 5-1

Eastern Mennonite Women's Soccer rolls past Regent, 5-1

4 weeks ago

BC Women’s Soccer hangs on to defeat Southern Virginia, 1-0

The Bridgewater College women's soccer team secured a 1-0 victory over Southern Virginia on Wednesday afternoon, thanks to an early goal and a solid defensive performance.

4 weeks ago

Formula 1 schedules 2027 season-opening race in Bahrain in March despite Middle East uncertainty

Formula 1 plans to open the 2027 season in Bahrain even as uncertainty remains over this year's races in the Middle East. F1 released a 24-race schedule for 2027 on Wednesday starting with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 14 and then Saudi Arabia a week later, with events also scheduled for Qatar and Abu Dhabi at the end of the year.

4 weeks ago

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard – Tuesday, 9/15

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard - Tuesday, 9/16

4 weeks ago

JMU announces change in Track & Field leadership

James Madison Director of Athletics Matt Roan announced the departure of Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Delethea Quarles on Tuesday, effective immediately.

4 weeks ago

Lionel Messi added to Argentina’s roster for Oct. 6 friendly that team says will be farewell match

Lionel Messi might have one last dance with Argentina after all. Despite announcing his international retirement, the 39-year-old Inter Miami star was included Tuesday in Lionel Scaloni's 28-man Argentina squad ahead of upcoming home friendlies.

1 month ago

Patrick Mahomes shines on his surgically repaired knee in Chiefs’ season-opening rout of Broncos

Patrick Mahomes' surgically repaired left knee felt so good on Monday night that he even ran for a touchdown against the Broncos. Twice.

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