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A wild hook and a big leg kick as Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson open the Masters

The Masters got started beneath whispy white clouds and a bright blue spring sky Thursday when Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson once again struck the ceremonial tee shots down the first fairway at Augusta National.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Ketamine Queen’ gets 15 years in prison for selling Matthew Perry the drugs that killed him

A federal judge on Wednesday handed down a sentence of 15 years in prison to a woman who pleaded guilty to selling "Friends" star Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him in 2023.

4 days ago in National, Trending

Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary this year. Despite losing its status decades ago as one of the nation's main arteries, people from around the world still flock to it to take perhaps the quintessential American road trip and soak in its neon lights, kitschy motels and attractions, and culinary offerings.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

UK government blocks rapper Ye from entering Britain to headline festival

The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has been barred from entering the U.K., where he was scheduled to perform at the Wireless Festival in July. It came after government officials condemned Ye's history of antisemitic remarks. The festival's organizers confirmed the ban and said the entire three-day festival was being canceled as a result.

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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.

17 hours ago in Local, Sports

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.

18 hours ago in Sports

No. 9 Bridgewater Baseball sweeps Guilford

No. 9 Bridgewater Baseball sweeps Guilford

18 hours ago in Sports

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

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Free oral cancer screenings at Blue Ridge Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Fishersville

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JMU Baseball drops second straight game at Georgia State

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2 days ago in Entertainment

Gene Simmons of Kiss visits Detroit Rock City to open new restaurant location

Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate, Paul Stanley.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Pink to host the 2026 Tony Awards on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall

The Tony Awards have turned to a singer with a reputation for a high-energy, physical live show to be the next telecast host — Pink. The three-time Grammy Award winner will make her debut as MC for the awards on June 7 at its familiar home of Radio City Music Hall.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Thousands of fans gather as BTS launches world tour in South Korea

A huge crowd of BTS fans packed into a stadium near Seoul on Thursday to see the K-pop supergroup kick off their long-awaited world tour.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley lead 2026 ACM Awards nominations dominated by women

Megan Moroney leads the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards with nine nominations. That includes a first-time nomination for the top prize of the night, entertainer of the year, as well as director and artist-songwriter of the year. She's also received her third consecutive nominations for female artist and visual media of the year.