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Dukes and Monarchs to kick at 6 PM in Norfolk on September 26

James Madison's conference opener at Old Dominion will kick off at 6 p.m. ET, on Saturday, Sept. 26, at S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk, Virginia, and will be streamed live on ESPN+, the Sun Belt Conference announced on Monday. The game can also be heard on the JMU Radio Network.

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JMU’s Michael Scott named Sun Belt Special Teams Player of the Week

James Madison wide receiver Michael Scott has been named the Sun Belt Conference Special Teams Player of the Week, the league announced on Monday.

3 days ago in Entertainment

‘Practical Magic 2’ conjures a No. 1 box office debut with $30 million

"Practical Magic 2" conjured a box-office victory this weekend, opening atop the North American charts nearly three decades after its predecessor grew from a modest theatrical performer into a cult favorite.

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‘The Pitt’ looks to repeat and ‘Widow’s Bay’ could bring an epic wave as Emmy Awards arrive

The 78th Emmy Awards are here. "The Pitt" will look to find its place in the television pantheon and "Widow's Bay" will ride a storm of buzz into the ceremony Monday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Celine Dion thrills fans with emotional comeback concert after overcoming rare illness

She hit the high F, held it, then blew out a breath and turned to look back at the band — a quick, disbelieving glance toward her musical director. Some 30,000 people read it before they had finished screaming: Celine Dion did it.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Want to lower your risk of dementia? It doesn’t involve a blood test

New blood tests that might predict Alzheimer's years before symptoms begin may sound tantalizing for people who worry about later-in-life dementia. But doctors say they aren't quite ready yet — and besides, you don't need a test before trying to lower your risk.

3 days ago in Sports

US women show some vulnerability ahead of LA Games capturing 5th straight World Cup basketball title

The names may change, but the results are the same for the U.S. women's basketball team — another FIBA World Cup title. The Americans' fifth championship in a row came Sunday in a 97-79 victory over France. It wasn't as easy as the previous four, with the U.S. showing some vulnerability throughout the tournament.

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Resetting the AL and NL postseason races with 2 weeks left in the regular season

Clinching season has begun, with the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers becoming the first teams to wrap up spots in the postseason.

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JMU Women’s Soccer battles Loyola Maryland to 1-1 draw

James Madison women's soccer battled Loyola Maryland to a 1-1 draw at the Ridley Athletic Complex to close out its non-conference schedule on Sunday night.

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Bridgewater Men’s Soccer takes down Marymount on late goal, 2-1

A late strike from Lucio Bianchi propelled the Bridgewater College men's soccer team to a 2-1 victory over Marymount on Sunday afternoon.

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EMU Men’s Soccer comes up short at home against Gettysburg, 2-1

EMU Men's Soccer comes up short at home against Gettysburg, 2-1

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James Madison Field Hockey falls to No. 11 Virginia, 7-0

James Madison field hockey was outshot 21-1 as the Dukes fell to No. 11 Virginia 7-0 on Sunday afternoon at Turf Field.

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Eastern Mennonite Women’s Soccer gets blanked by Methodist, 1-0

Eastern Mennonite Women's Soccer gets blanked by Methodist, 1-0

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A humid Sunday, a nice week ahead

A warm Sunday in the Shenandoah Valley will give way to a cooler, drier Monday.

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JMU sets record for points scored in win over Wagner

It was a record-setting day for the Dukes (2-0), featuring the most points score in one game in program history.

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Bridgewater Football drops home opener to No. 23 Susquehanna, 41-14

Bridgewater Football drops home opener to No. 23 Susquehanna, 41-14

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Rockingham County man charged after fiery crash kills two and shuts down Interstate 81

Investigators determined that a passenger car attempting to merge onto I‑81 South failed to yield, causing a southbound tractor‑trailer to strike it.

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5 days ago in High School Sports,

High school football scores from around Virginia

HARRISONBURG VA: (Rocktown Now) – Here’s the scores from High School football games around the state on Friday, September 11,…

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Showers and thunderstorms could bring measurable rain overnight today. Drier weather for Sunday

The best chance for rain, especially measurable rain, will be later tonight,

6 days ago in

JMU’s football game Saturday moved to a Noon kick off against Wagner

Due to expected inclement weather in the Harrisonburg area, Saturday's James Madison versus Wagner football game has been moved up to noon.

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Bridgewater Volleyball earns rivalry win over Eastern Mennonite

Bridgewater College women's volleyball swept Route 42 rival, EMU, to take the first conference win of the season on the road Wednesday night.

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EMU Men’s Soccer knocks off Bridgewater, 1-0, for first win

EMU Men's Soccer knocks off Bridgewater, 1-0, for first win

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Bridgewater College Field Hockey takes down McDaniel, 2-1

The Bridgewater College field hockey team defeated McDaniel 2-1 on Wednesday night after Emily Dickinson's game-winner late in the fourth quarter.