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JMU’s Louisell, Nhial earn weekly Sun Belt Volleyball honors
After going 3-0 at the LD&B Insurance Invitational, James Madison volleyball's Kennedy Louisell is the Sun Belt Conference Offensive Player of the Week and Ayen Nhial is the Defensive Player of the Week.
James Madison’s Jaspers named Sun Belt Men’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week
Following a shutout 1-0 victory against UCF, Erik Jaspers has been named Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Week, the league announced on Tuesday afternoon.
3 weeks ago in Features
Fat Bear Week opens for Alaska’s heavyweight crown. Can Chunk, the 1,200-pound champ, win again?
After a summer spent packing away sockeye salmon, Alaska's heftiest brown bears are ready to throw their weight around. Online voting began Tuesday for Fat Bear Week, the annual contest that pits the rotund residents of Katmai National Park and Preserve against each other for the title of most oversized ursine.
3 weeks ago in National
California farmers are struggling to sell grapes as demand for wine drops
It's harvest time in California wine country, but many growers are struggling to sell their grapes as changing drinking habits have caused demand to plunge. The decline is forcing some growers to tear out vineyards that their families have grown for generations.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Jaxson Dart injures his knee as several Giants stars get banged up in loss to Rams
If there were a list of most important New York Giants, seemingly all those key players got hurt at some point during a 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night, starting with quarterback Jaxson Dart injuring his left knee during his team's first series.
3 weeks ago in World
Polo strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane off Mexico’s Pacific coast
Hurricane Polo grew into a Category 5 storm Tuesday in the eastern Pacific off southwestern Mexico and was forecast to bring heavy rain to southwestern Mexico but remain offshore.
JMU’s Patrick Rea named Sun Belt Special Teams Player of the Week
James Madison punter Patrick Rea has been named the Sun Belt Conference Special Teams Player of the Week, the league announced on Monday.
Dukes and Marshall to kick off at 3:45 PM on October 3
James Madison's Sun Belt home opener against Marshall will kick off at 3:45 p.m. ET, on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Bridgeforth Stadium and will be aired live on ESPNU, the Sun Belt Conference announced on Monday.
4 weeks ago in World
World leaders in New York to grapple with climate. Fuel prices, AI and disasters complicate things
World and business leaders gathering this week in New York are being forced to grapple with the increasingly urgent costs of climate change, soaring energy prices and the human toll from this summer's oppressive heat waves, prolific wildfires and catastrophic Nepal flood.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford, dies at 27, family representative says
Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died on Sunday at age 27, a family representative said. Gerber died at a rehab facility, according to online records of the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Justin Verlander is retiring. With a work stoppage on the horizon, how many others might join him?
The 43-year-old Justin Verlander has already announced this is his final year. Some other prominent players may also have made — or might be making — their last appearances in the major leagues.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Injuries to Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels deprive the NFL of 2 young stars
Caleb Williams was carted off the field with a hamstring injury. Jayden Daniels needed a cart after he dislocated his elbow again. Williams and Daniels already were linked together as Heisman Trophy winners selected with the first two picks of the 2024 NFL draft.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
There’s an easy way to get rid of all the reusable bags piling up in your home
The environmental impact of a reusable bag is relatively small, so ending up with a sizable stash isn't a significant problem. Still, paring down can declutter cupboards and lead to a smaller collection that'll actually get used. As for the excess, donate to food banks and thrift stores.
4 weeks ago in Trending, World
Tiny wild cat newly identified as a species draws curious visitors in Bolivia
A tiny wild cat hidden away in the cloud forests of Bolivia has become an unlikely tourist attraction, drawing a stream of visitors hoping for a glimpse of the animal that scientists have identified as a brand new species.
Prescott throws 4 TD passes as Cowboys beat Commanders, who again lose Daniels to dislocated elbow
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott celebrated breaking Tony Romo’s career franchise record for touchdown passes in a victorious locker…
Your work week forecast: Several days of rain followed by sunshine at week’s end
The best chance for measurable rain will be from tonight through Tuesday night with rainfall totals possibly reaching one and a half to two inches.
JMU Volleyball sweeps George Mason for 300th career win
James Madison volleyball posted a 3-0 victory over George Mason (8-4) to close out the LD&B Insurance Invitational on Sunday to secure Head Coach Lauren Steinbrecher's 300th win at the helm.
Showers possible tonight and tomorrow. Cool and wet weather follow Tuesday and Wednesday
Say goodbye to the 80's after today.
Bridgewater Field Hockey falls at home to Gettysburg, 2-1
The Bridgewater College field hockey team dropped a tight contest to Gettysburg, 2-1, on Sunday.
Coleman Leads Dukes to 3–0 Start
Quarterback Camden Coleman threw for 246 yards with two touchdowns and ran in a third to help the Dukes (3-0) win their road opener for the sixth time in the last seven seasons.
