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David Attenborough, the excited but hushed voice of nature programs, turns 100
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March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season
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Bridgewater Baseball makes NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2014
The Bridgewater College baseball team landed a spot in the NCAA regionals for the first time since 2014 and the first time under Ben Spott's tenure. The Eagles will face Scranton in a double-elimination format in the Washington and Jefferson regional in Washington, Pa., beginning on Friday, May 15.
Former JMU DE Xavier Holmes signs with the New England Patriots
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Bridgewater Baseball makes NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2014
The Bridgewater College baseball team landed a spot in the NCAA regionals for the first time since 2014 and the first time under Ben Spott's tenure. The Eagles will face Scranton in a double-elimination format in the Washington and Jefferson regional in Washington, Pa., beginning on Friday, May 15.
Former JMU DE Xavier Holmes signs with the New England Patriots
Former James Madison defensive end Xavier Holmes has earned an NFL contract with the New England Patriots following a successful rookie minicamp tryout.
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New Beatles fan experience set to open in London in 2027
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David Attenborough, the excited but hushed voice of nature programs, turns 100
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