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1 week ago in Sports

NBA play-in games are set: Heat-Hornets, Magic-76ers, Suns-Blazers, Clippers-Warriors

The play-in tournament field is set, and just like that the postseason has arrived in the NBA. First up: an elimination game in Charlotte. The ninth-place Hornets will take on the 10th-place Miami Heat on Tuesday night (7:30 p.m. Eastern) in a win-or-go-home game to open the play-in tournament.

1 week ago in Music, Lifestyle

It’s music festival season. How to stay safe and healthy while enjoying the show

Music festival season has arrived: a time to gather outside with friends, listening to tunes, dancing, and maybe even getting the chance to rub shoulders with musicians you love.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending

Britney Spears enters substance abuse treatment facility weeks after her arrest on suspicion of DUI

Britney Spears has entered a substance abuse treatment facility just over a month after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

1 week ago in Sports

Ovechkin response to fans’ request for 1 more year: ‘I’ll think about it’

If this was indeed the final home game of Alex Ovechkin's sensational NHL career, the Washington Capitals star collected enough memories to take him deep into retirement. From the opening faceoff to the celebratory post-game skate in which he waved gratefully to the adoring fans, Ovechkin enjoyed one heck of a day. Best of all, the Capitals won Sunday to remain in the playoff hunt.

1 week ago in Features, Trending

Happy 69th birthday to Fatou, the world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity

Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrated her 69th birthday with a feast Monday, munching on cherry tomatoes, beets, leeks and lettuce at the Berlin Zoo.

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James Madison Softball defeats Louisiana, 15-9, to complete three-game sweep

James Madison softball completed a three-game Sun Belt Conference sweep of Louisiana on Sunday afternoon, downing the Ragin' Cajuns 15-9 at Veterans Memorial Park.

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JMU Baseball lets series finale slip away at Georgia State, 5-4

Four unearned runs pushed Georgia State ahead of James Madison, as the Dukes fell, 5-4, in Sun Belt Conference baseball on Sunday afternoon at the GSU Baseball Complex.

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Bridgewater Softball drops two games at Lynchburg

Bridgewater Softball drops two games at Lynchburg

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Eastern Mennonite Softball splits doubleheader at Randolph

LYNCHBURG, Va. (EMU Athletics) – It was feast and famine on Sunday for the Royals offense in a doubleheader at…

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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.

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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.

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No. 9 Bridgewater Baseball sweeps Guilford

No. 9 Bridgewater Baseball sweeps Guilford

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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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BC Softball takes two from Randolph on Senior Day

BC Softball takes two from Randolph on Senior Day

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EMU Baseball loses two games to Virginia Wesleyan Saturday

EMU Baseball loses two games to Virginia Wesleyan Saturday

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JMU Baseball drops opening game at Georgia State, 10-5

Georgia State scored 10 consecutive runs to come from behind for a series opening win, as James Madison baseball fell, 10-5, on Friday night at the GSU Baseball Complex.

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Area High School Scoreboard – Friday, 4/10

Area High School Scoreboard - Friday, 4/10

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James Madison Softball defeats Louisiana, 6-2, in series opener

James Madison (17-20, 5-8 SBC) softball opened its three-game series with timely hitting and strong pitching, taking down Louisiana (22-16, 5-8 SBC) in game one at Veterans Memorial Park, 6-2, on Friday night.

2 weeks 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.

2 weeks ago in National

Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March

The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening the political challenges of rising costs for the White House.

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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.