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2 days ago in Sports

Pistons open playoffs with a flop as East’s top seed, losing to 8th-seeded Magic

The Detroit Pistons opened the NBA playoffs with a flop. Detroit went into the postseason as the top-seeded team in the Eastern Conference, openly talking about exceeding modest expectations and winning the franchise's fourth championship.

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Wembanyama revels in safety of Hall of Famers, fans in playoff debut as Spurs top Blazers

It has proven almost as difficult to rattle Victor Wembanyama as it is to get a shot off against San Antonio's 7-foot-4 star. Still, if there was ever a time to experience some nerves it was Sunday.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection

Inviting friends and family members over for a celebration, holiday or routine dinner provides an opportunity for connection, but pressure to serve good-tasting food in a clean and welcoming environment can deter many people from hosting or prevent them from being fully present with their guests when they do.

2 days ago in Entertainment

‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ is no match for ‘Super Mario’ or ‘Hail Mary’ at the box office

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" and "Project Hail Mary" dominated the North American box office again this weekend, leaving "Lee Cronin's The Mummy" in third place for its debut.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Amy Winehouse’s father loses legal bid for funds friends made selling singer’s memorabilia

A London judge ruled Monday against the father of Amy Winehouse who sued his daughter's friends for profiting off the late singer's memorabilia.

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James Madison Baseball gets swept at home by App State

James Madison baseball fell in the series finale on Sunday afternoon to App State, 14-10, at Veterans Memorial Park in Sun Belt Conference action.

Softball players in white pinstriped uniforms with purple numbers huddle together on the field, one in catcher's gear visible in the back.

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JMU Softball lets five-run seventh inning lead slip away in 10-9 loss at App State

James Madison softball dropped a heartbreaker to the App State, falling 10-9 on Sunday afternoon at Sywassink/Lloyd Family Stadium.

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EMU Softball drops two games to Sweet Briar

EMU Softball drops two games to Sweet Briar

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James Madison Baseball loses slugfest to App State, 19-10

James Madison and App State combined for 29 runs, but it was the Mountaineers that came out on top, 19-10, on Saturday afternoon in Sun Belt Conference baseball at Veterans Memorial Park.

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Dukes Softball bounces back to beat App State in Boone, 9-3

James Madison softball hit three home runs and racked up 16 hits to power past App State, 9-3, on Saturday afternoon at Sywassink/Lloyd Family Stadium.

Baseball player in a white Eagles uniform on the infield, ready to field, with Bridgewater College Eagles branding visible.

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No. 9 Bridgewater Baseball drops two close games to No. 2 Lynchburg

No. 9 Bridgewater Baseball drops two close games to No. 2 Lynchburg

Five female soccer players in white JMU uniforms stand side by side on a sunny practice field, celebrating Senior Day with a purple scoreboard behind them.

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JMU Lacrosse uses big second half to defeat Vanderbilt, 14-9

An explosive second half for James Madison lacrosse propelled it past Vanderbilt, 14-9, in American Conference play at Sentara Park on Saturday afternoon.

A group of baseball players in purple uniforms huddle on the field during a night game, backs to the camera with visible numbers 7, 2, and 14.

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James Madison Baseball gets blanked by App State, 10-0, in series opener

James Madison baseball was limited to three baserunners on Friday night, falling 10-0 in the opener with App State in Sun Belt Conference action at Veterans Memorial Park.

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Dukes Softball comes up short in first game at App State, 5-2

James Madison dropped game one of its Sun Belt Conference softball series at App State, falling 5-2 on Friday evening at the Sywassink/Lloyd Family Stadium.

Tennis player in a purple cap and shirt hits a forehand during a championship match, ball near the racket on a blue court backdrop.

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JMU Men’s Tennis loses to Georgia Southern, 4-2, in Sun Belt Quarterfinals

No. 6 James Madison took an early lead and forced three singles matches into third sets, but No. 3 Georgia Southern rallied to down the Dukes, 4-2, on Friday afternoon in the Sun Belt Championship Men's Tennis quarterfinals at the Rome Tennis Center.

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Area High School Scoreboard – Thursday, 4/16

Area High School Scoreboard - Thursday, 4/16

6 days ago in Sports

Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham are eligible for NBA awards after successful appeals of 65-game rule

The Los Angeles Lakers ' Luka Dončić and Detroit Pistons ' Cade Cunningham will be eligible for awards such as MVP and All-NBA this season despite falling short of the 65-game minimum, the league and the National Basketball Players Association said Thursday.

6 days ago in National, Trending

Severe storms continue to produce heavy rain, lightning and flooding across parts of US

Storms barreling across the heart of the United States continued to threaten rain and pose flooding risks Thursday after causing at least one death when a man apparently was struck by lightning in Wisconsin.

6 days ago in World

Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, President Donald Trump announced Thursday, two days after the countries held their first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington.

6 days ago in National, Trending

Tiger Woods’ lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case

Tiger Woods ' attorney intends to fight an attempt by prosecutors to subpoena the golfer's prescription drug records following his arrest last month in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence.

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1 day ago in Entertainment

Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with ‘Sold’ topping the list

Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, according to the American Library Association. And efforts to have titles removed have never been more coordinated or politicized.

1 day ago in Entertainment

South Korean police seek to arrest K-pop mogul behind BTS

South Korean police said Tuesday they are seeking to arrest music mogul Bang Si-Hyuk, chairman of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, as they expand an investigation into allegations that he illegally gained more than $100 million in an investor fraud scheme.

1 day ago in Trending, World

Late Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy still looms over British monarchy 100 years after her birth

Queen Elizabeth II lives on at the Cool Britannia gift shop across the road from Buckingham Palace. Four years after the queen's death, the shop is doing a brisk business in mugs, tea towels and key rings bearing the likeness of Britain's longest-reigning monarch as the nation marks the centenary of her birth on Tuesday.