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Area High School Football Scoreboard – Friday, 10/24
Area High School Football Scoreboard - Friday, 10/24
James Madison Volleyball rallies past Georgia Southern for eighth straight win
The James Madison volleyball team won its eighth straight match in dramatic fashion, rallying from a 2-1 deficit to knock off Georgia Southern 3-2 (25-17, 13-25, 20-25, 25-23, 15-11) on Friday evening inside the Convocation Center.
JMU Women’s Soccer clinches SBC Tournament spot with 2-0 win at Georgia State
A pair of first-half goals allowed the Dukes to clinch a spot in the Sun Belt Championship as James Madison women's soccer knocked off Georgia State, 2-0, at the GSU Soccer Complex on Friday evening.
11 hours ago in Sports
Terry Rozier’s arrest leaves the Miami Heat stunned, and trying to figure out what happens next
The reality began setting in for the Miami Heat on Friday when they gathered for a morning shootaround practice and Terry Rozier wasn't with the team. And that almost certainly won't change anytime soon.
11 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Miguel’s ‘CAOS,’ fueled by anger and angst, is his first studio album in nearly a decade
If you wondered why Miguel didn't release a studio album for nearly a decade, his response is simple: life.
17 hours ago in Sports
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami complete new contract. He’ll remain with the club at least into 2026
Lionel Messi has finally agreed to a new contract with Inter Miami, a deal that required several months to complete and ensures that the sport's biggest icon will be with the Major League Soccer club for its planned move into a new stadium next year.
18 hours ago in National
States worry about how to fill the gap in food aid ahead of a federal benefits halt
Officials in Louisiana, Vermont and Virginia pledged Thursday to keep food aid flowing to recipients in their states, even if the federal program is stalled next month because of the government shutdown.
18 hours ago in National
Trump says he’s ending trade talks with Canada over TV ads
President Donald Trump announced he's ending "all trade negotiations" with Canada because of a television ad opposing U.S. tariffs that he said misstated the facts and called "egregious behavior" aimed at influencing U.S. court decisions.
JMU Women’s Basketball receives votes in USA Today Sports Coaches Top 25 poll
James Madison women's basketball earned national recognition ahead of the 2025-26 season, receiving votes in the USA Today Sports Preseason Coaches Poll on Thursday afternoon.
Dukes’ Barnett added to Manning Award watch list
James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett III has been added to the watch list for the 2025 Manning Award, as announced by the Manning Award and the Allstate Sugar Bowl®.
2 days ago in National
Trump backs off planned surge of federal agents into San Francisco after talking to the mayor
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he's backing off a planned surge of federal agents into San Francisco after speaking to the mayor, as protesters gathered outside a U.S. Coast Guard base where they were located.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons make the case for the wild ride that is ‘Bugonia’
"Bugonia" arrives in select theaters this weekend on a wave of good buzz and reviews after premiering at the Venice Film Festival. But it's also coming into a theatrical marketplace that has been, at best, tough on art films and awards hopefuls, no matter how starry or well-reviewed.
2 days ago in Sports
Rookie Trey Yesasave to start World Series opener for Blue Jays, just his 7th big league game
Rookie Trey Yesasave will start Friday night's World Series opener for the Toronto Blue Jays against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers and Blake Snell, giving the 22-year-old more postseason starts than career regular-season outings.
2 days ago in National
Health care compromise appears far off as the government shutdown stalemate persists
The government shutdown has reopened debate on what has been a central issue for both major political parties in the last 15 years: the future of health coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, Kenny Loggins and David Byrne are among Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees
Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, LL Cool J, Pink, Sarah McLachlan and Talking Heads' David Byrne are among the impressive list of nominees for the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame class, an eclectic mix of pop, hip-hop, folk and rock innovators.
2 days ago in Entertainment
A new Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley want to tell you a story
The legacy of Harry Potter might have been clouded by headlines surrounding Rowling's comments on gender and opposition to trans rights, but it hasn't stopped production on new projects set in the wizarding universe.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Miami Heat’s Rozier, Trail Blazers’ Billups arrested in federal gambling probe, sources say
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups have been arrested in connection with a federal investigation into sports betting, people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday.
James Madison Men’s Soccer comes up short at UCF, 3-2
James Madison men's soccer was unable to overcome a hat trick from UCF's Lilian Ricol, as it fell, 3-2, on Wednesday night in Sun Belt Conference action at the UCF Soccer and Track Complex.
Bridgewater Volleyball sweeps Shenandoah on Wednesday
Bridgewater College women's volleyball surged past Shenandoah in straight sets to take the win at home Wednesday night. The Eagles continue their impressive winning ways and move to 8-3 in ODAC play.
EMU Volleyball falls in three sets to No. 18 Virginia Wesleyan
The EMU Volleyball team lost at home to No. 18 Virginia Wesleyan on Wednesday, 3-0 (25-19, 25-23, 25-12).