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2 weeks ago

Dukes picked to finish second in the East Division in preseason Sun Belt Volleyball poll

The Sun Belt Conference announced on Wednesday afternoon that James Madison volleyball was picked second in the East Division in the 2025 Preseason Coaches' Poll.

3 weeks ago

JMU’s Barnett named to Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watch list

James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett III added to his preseason laurels on Tuesday by being named to the 2025 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List, the organization announced.

3 weeks ago

Clover Hill defeats Bridgewater in Game 7 to win RCBL Championship

The Clover Hill Bucks captured their second consecutive Rockingham County Baseball League Championship Sunday night with a 6-1 victory over Bridgewater in game seven of the RCBL Championship Series.

3 weeks ago

JMU Women’s Soccer opens home schedule with 2-2 draw with Liberty

In its 2025 home opener, James Madison women's soccer's two first half goals weren't enough to put away Liberty as it finished with a 2-2 draw on Sunday night at Sentara Park.

3 weeks ago

JMU Women’s Soccer wins season opener at NC State, 3-0

James Madison women’s soccer netted two first-half goals to propel them past NC State to open its season with a 3-0 victory on Thursday evening at Dail Soccer Field.

3 weeks ago

Bridgewater defeats Clover Hill to force game seven of the RCBL Championship Series

The Bridgewater Reds forced a seventh and deciding game of the Rockingham County Baseball League Championship series as they beat Clover Hill on Thursday, 6-1, in game six of the series at Ray Heatwole Field.

3 weeks ago

Clover Hill dominates Bridgewater in game five, leads RCBL Championship Series 3-2

The Clover Hill Bucks are now one win away from repeating as Rockingham County Baseball League champions as they beat Bridgewater last night, 14-1, in game five of the championship series at Buck Bowman Park. The Bucks now lead the best-of-seven series 3-2.

3 weeks ago

James Madison picked sixth in Sun Belt Men’s Soccer preseason poll

In a vote by the 10 Sun Belt Conference men's soccer head coaches, James Madison was picked to finish sixth in the league as the Sun Belt announced its preseason poll and awards on Wednesday afternoon.

3 weeks ago

Former JMU golfer Neal Shipley earns PGA Tour membership for 2026

James Madison men's golf alum Neal Shipley officially earned his PGA TOUR membership for the 2026 season on Wednesday afternoon, as announced by the Korn Ferry Tour.

4 weeks ago

Clover Hill rallies to even Rockingham County Baseball League Championship Series

The Clover Hill Bucks rallied from a 6-1 deficit on Monday to defeat Bridgewater, 7-6, in game four of the Rockingham County Baseball League Championship Series at Ray Heatwole Field. The series is now tied 2-2.

4 weeks ago

JMU’s Jacob Thomas named to Bednarik Award preseason watch list

James Madison safety Jacob Thomas picked up another preseason honor Monday, as he secured a spot on the Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List, the Maxwell Football Club announced.

4 weeks ago

JMU Men’s Basketball announces 2025-26 Sun Belt Conference schedule

James Madison men's basketball's 2025-26 Sun Belt Conference schedule was announced on Thursday afternoon by the league office.

4 weeks ago

Sun Belt announces conference schedule for upcoming women’s basketball season

The Sun Belt Conference released its 2025-26 women's basketball schedule on Thursday afternoon, with James Madison opening its 18-game league slate on the road at Coastal Carolina on Dec. 17.

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21 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

This year’s song of the summer is a ballad, not a banger. Here’s what that says about us

For the past 14 weeks and counting, the top Billboard spot has been held by a love ballad: Alex Warren's "Ordinary." As Berklee College of Music professor and forensic musicologist Joe Bennett notes, the February release is "a fair bit slower than the mean average for the Hot 100, or for a historical song of the summer."

1 day ago in Entertainment

Julia Roberts, Anna Wintour, Ralph Lauren and more pay tribute to Giorgio Armani

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani's work spanned the worlds of celebrity, fashion and power. His death announced Thursday at age 91 has elicited an outpouring of tributes.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Al Roker lends his voice and meteorology skills to the new PBS Kids animated show ‘Weather Hunters’

This fall, everyone's favorite weatherman is getting a kick out of launching his own educational cartoon TV show — "Weather Hunters," which premieres Monday on PBS Kids.