Saturday, March 9 2013 11:07 PM EST2013-03-10 04:07:45 GMT
Gorgui Dieng had 20 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks to help No. 8 Louisville earn a share of the Big East Conference title with a 73-57 victory over No. 24 Notre Dame on Saturday.
Gorgui Dieng had 20 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks to help No. 8 Louisville earn a share of the Big East Conference title with a 73-57 victory over No. 24 Notre Dame on Saturday.
Monday, May 27 2013 12:22 AM EDT2013-05-27 04:22:21 GMT
The day after Notre Dame revealed the abrupt departure of starting quarterback Everett Golson, university officials are declining comment about whether there is a possibility he could return to the school at some...
The day after Notre Dame revealed the abrupt departure of starting quarterback Everett Golson, university officials are declining comment about whether there is a possibility he could return to the school at some point.
Thursday, May 2 2013 8:40 PM EDT2013-05-03 00:40:55 GMT
Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly says "all eyes are on" Cowboys Stadium after the $1.2 billion showplace was announced as the first venue for the national championship game in the new playoff format.
Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly says "all eyes are on" Cowboys Stadium after the $1.2 billion showplace was announced as the first venue for the national championship game in the new playoff format.
Monday, March 18 2013 12:49 AM EDT2013-03-18 04:49:25 GMT
Notre Dame has earned its sixth NCAA tournament bid in the last seven seasons. The Fighting Irish are the seventh seed in the West Region and will face No. 10 seed Iowa State on Friday.
Notre Dame has earned its sixth NCAA tournament bid in the last seven seasons. The Fighting Irish are the seventh seed in the West Region and will face No. 10 seed Iowa State on Friday.
Friday, March 15 2013 10:58 AM EDT2013-03-15 14:58:48 GMT
Pat Connaughton scored 18 points on six 3-pointers and Jack Cooley had two big offensive rebounds in Notre Dame's game-changing run as the 24th-ranked Fighting Irish beat No. 12 Marquette 73-65 on Thursday night...
Pat Connaughton scored 18 points on six 3-pointers and Jack Cooley had two big offensive rebounds in Notre Dame's game-changing run as the 24th-ranked Fighting Irish beat No. 12 Marquette 73-65 on Thursday night to reach...
Thursday, March 14 2013 9:25 AM EDT2013-03-14 13:25:25 GMT
Pat Connaughton scored a season-high 21 points and led Notre Dame's impressive show from 3-point range as the 24th-ranked Fighting Irish beat Rutgers 69-61 on Wednesday night in the second round of the Big East...
Pat Connaughton scored a season-high 21 points and led Notre Dame's impressive show from 3-point range as the 24th-ranked Fighting Irish beat Rutgers 69-61 on Wednesday night in the second round of the Big East...
Tuesday, March 12 2013 9:34 PM EDT2013-03-13 01:34:02 GMT
Natalie Achonwa's layup with 1.8 seconds left lifted No. 2 Notre Dame to its first Big East tournament championship with a 61-59 victory over third-ranked Connecticut on Tuesday night.
Natalie Achonwa's layup with 1.8 seconds left lifted No. 2 Notre Dame to its first Big East tournament championship with a 61-59 victory over third-ranked Connecticut on Tuesday night.
Monday, March 11 2013 10:57 PM EDT2013-03-12 02:57:51 GMT
Kayla McBride scored 17 points and Skylar Diggins added 14 to help No. 2 Notre Dame beat 16th-ranked Louisville 83-59 on Monday night in the semifinals of the Big East tournament.
Kayla McBride scored 17 points and Skylar Diggins added 14 to help No. 2 Notre Dame beat 16th-ranked Louisville 83-59 on Monday night in the semifinals of the Big East tournament.
Wednesday, March 6 2013 2:48 PM EST2013-03-06 19:48:47 GMT
Notre Dame coach Mike Brey says he's exhausted from considering all the scenarios regarding which conference the Fighting Irish will play in next season. He says he doesn't want to think about it now until it's decided.
Notre Dame coach Mike Brey says he's exhausted from considering all the scenarios regarding which conference the Fighting Irish will play in next season. He says he doesn't want to think about it now until it's decided.
Tuesday, March 5 2013 10:17 PM EST2013-03-06 03:17:31 GMT
Jerian Grant had 21 points and eight assists, Eric Atkins added 15 points and No. 24 Notre Dame held St. John's to 18 percent shooting in the second half in a 66-40 victory Tuesday night.
Jerian Grant had 21 points and eight assists, Eric Atkins added 15 points and No. 24 Notre Dame held St. John's to 18 percent shooting in the second half in a 66-40 victory Tuesday night.
Monday, March 4 2013 10:24 PM EST2013-03-05 03:24:42 GMT
Skylar Diggins scored 29 points as No. 2 Notre Dame beat third-ranked Connecticut 96-87 Monday night to win Big East regular-season title outright for the second straight year.
Skylar Diggins scored 29 points as No. 2 Notre Dame beat third-ranked Connecticut 96-87 Monday night to win Big East regular-season title outright for the second straight year.
Saturday, March 2 2013 11:18 PM EST2013-03-03 04:18:27 GMT
Jamil Wilson tied his career-high with 19 points and Chris Otule added a season-high 16 to help No. 22 Marquette beat No. 21 Notre Dame 72-64 on Saturday, the Golden Eagles' 25th consecutive home win.
Jamil Wilson tied his career-high with 19 points and Chris Otule added a season-high 16 to help No. 22 Marquette beat No. 21 Notre Dame 72-64 on Saturday, the Golden Eagles' 25th consecutive home win.
Monday, February 18 2013 9:57 PM EST2013-02-19 02:57:12 GMT
Jerian Grant and Jack Cooley scored 13 points each and No. 25 Notre Dame overcome a horrendous shooting start and beat No. 20 Pittsburgh 51-42 on Monday night.
Jerian Grant and Jack Cooley scored 13 points each and No. 25 Notre Dame overcome a horrendous shooting start and beat No. 20 Pittsburgh 51-42 on Monday night.
Sunday, February 17 2013 5:11 PM EST2013-02-17 22:11:03 GMT
Skylar Diggins scored 23 points and Natalie Achonwa added 17 points and 10 rebounds as No. 2 Notre Dame rolled to its 19th consecutive victory with a 87-49 rout of Marquette on Sunday.
Skylar Diggins scored 23 points and Natalie Achonwa added 17 points and 10 rebounds as No. 2 Notre Dame rolled to its 19th consecutive victory with a 87-49 rout of Marquette on Sunday.
Saturday, February 16 2013 4:16 PM EST2013-02-16 21:16:50 GMT
Notre Dame coach Mike Brey is happy his team had only one-regular season game against Providence. And he doesn't want to play the Friars in the Big East tournament.
Notre Dame coach Mike Brey is happy his team had only one-regular season game against Providence. And he doesn't want to play the Friars in the Big East tournament.
Wednesday, February 13 2013 10:51 PM EST2013-02-14 03:51:51 GMT
Jerian Grant scored 21 points, including a big three-point play in overtime, to lift No. 21 Notre Dame to an 82-78 win over DePaul on Wednesday night, beating the Blue Demons in overtime for the second time in 11...
Jerian Grant scored 21 points, including a big three-point play in overtime, to lift No. 21 Notre Dame to an 82-78 win over DePaul on Wednesday night, beating the Blue Demons in overtime for the second time in 11 days.
Monday, February 4 2013 11:04 PM EST2013-02-05 04:04:58 GMT
C.J. Fair had 18 points and 10 rebounds, freshman Jerami Grant scored a season-high 14 points, and No. 9 Syracuse beat No. 25 Notre Dame 63-47 on Monday night to snap a two-game losing streak that had dropped the...
C.J. Fair had 18 points and 10 rebounds, freshman Jerami Grant scored a season-high 14 points, and No. 9 Syracuse beat No. 25 Notre Dame 63-47 on Monday night to snap a two-game losing streak that had dropped the Orange...
Wednesday, January 30 2013 11:10 PM EST2013-01-31 04:10:58 GMT
Cameron Biedscheid scored a season-high 18 points, 15 in the second half, and Jack Cooley added 17 points and 16 rebounds to lead Notre Dame to a 65-60 win over Villanova on Wednesday night.
Cameron Biedscheid scored a season-high 18 points, 15 in the second half, and Jack Cooley added 17 points and 16 rebounds to lead Notre Dame to a 65-60 win over Villanova on Wednesday night.
Tuesday, January 29 2013 8:30 PM EST2013-01-30 01:30:13 GMT
Notre Dame football coach Brian Kelly says he didn't see any sign linebacker Manti Te'o was affected by the girlfriend hoax leading up to the BCS game, but says in hindsight it may have been a factor.
Notre Dame football coach Brian Kelly says he didn't see any sign linebacker Manti Te'o was affected by the girlfriend hoax leading up to the BCS game, but says in hindsight it may have been a factor.
Monday, January 28 2013 10:53 PM EST2013-01-29 03:53:20 GMT
Skylar Diggins scored a career-high 33 points and No. 2 Notre Dame built a 19-point lead in the second half before withstanding a late Tennessee rally in a 77-67 victory Monday night over the ninth-ranked Lady Vols.
Skylar Diggins scored a career-high 33 points and No. 2 Notre Dame built a 19-point lead in the second half before withstanding a late Tennessee rally in a 77-67 victory Monday night over the ninth-ranked Lady Vols.
Thursday, January 24 2013 7:21 PM EST2013-01-25 00:21:22 GMT
Manti Te'o told Katie Couric the feelings he had for what turned out to be a fake, online girlfriend were real and reiterated he had nothing to do with the hoax.
The person Manti Te'o says was pretending to be his online girlfriend told the Notre Dame linebacker "I love you" in voicemails that were played during his interview with Katie Couric.
Tuesday, January 22 2013 4:42 PM EST2013-01-22 21:42:13 GMT
The woman whose photo was used as the "face" of the Twitter account of Manti Te'o's supposed girlfriend says the man allegedly behind the hoax confessed and apologized to her.
The woman whose photo was used as the "face" of the Twitter account of Manti Te'o's supposed girlfriend says the man allegedly behind the hoax confessed and apologized to her.
Monday, January 21 2013 10:30 PM EST2013-01-22 03:30:06 GMT
Otto Porter scored 19 points to lead Georgetown to a 63-47 victory over No. 24 Notre Dame on Monday night, the Fighting Irish's third loss in four games.
Otto Porter scored 19 points to lead Georgetown to a 63-47 victory over No. 24 Notre Dame on Monday night, the Fighting Irish's third loss in four games.
Sunday, January 20 2013 5:55 PM EST2013-01-20 22:55:38 GMT
Skylar Diggins scored 18 points, Natalie Achonwa had 16 points and 12 rebounds for her 10th double-double of the season and No. 2 Notre Dame beat 74-50 St. John's on Sunday.
Written neatly on the toe of Skylar Diggins' left shoe is the word "NEXT," and on her right shoe, "PLAY."
Sunday, January 20 2013 5:53 PM EST2013-01-20 22:53:52 GMT
Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o will be interviewed by Katie Couric, the first on-camera interview given by the All-American since news broke about the dead girlfriend hoax.
Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o will be interviewed by Katie Couric, the first on-camera interview given by the All-American since news broke about the dead girlfriend hoax.
Tuesday, January 8 2013 9:07 PM EST2013-01-09 02:07:43 GMT
Notre Dame put together one of its most magical seasons in years, winning its first 12 games and climbing atop the rankings in what many Fighting Irish fans hoped was a return to glory.
Notre Dame put together one of its most magical seasons in years, winning its first 12 games and climbing atop the rankings in what many Fighting Irish fans hoped was a return to glory.
Tuesday, January 8 2013 10:48 AM EST2013-01-08 15:48:50 GMT
Quieting the Irish by the first play of the second quarter, Eddie Lacy, AJ McCarron and the No. 2 Crimson Tide rolled top-ranked Notre Dame 42-14 for the BCS championship Monday night
Quieting the Irish by the first play of the second quarter, Eddie Lacy, AJ McCarron and the No. 2 Crimson Tide rolled top-ranked Notre Dame 42-14 for the BCS championship Monday night
Monday, January 7 2013 9:49 PM EST2013-01-08 02:49:25 GMT
Jerian Grant scored 19 points on Monday night, and 17th-ranked Notre Dame used its patient offense to get open shots for a 66-60 victory that extended No. 21 Cincinnati's home-court misery.
Jerian Grant scored 19 points on Monday night, and 17th-ranked Notre Dame used its patient offense to get open shots for a 66-60 victory that extended No. 21 Cincinnati's home-court misery.
Monday, January 7 2013 1:20 PM EST2013-01-07 18:20:47 GMT
The home of the first national championship game under the new playoff system, along with the three remaining semifinal rotation sites, will likely be picked by the end of April.
The home of the first national championship game under the new playoff system, along with the three remaining semifinal rotation sites, will likely be picked by the end of April.
Thursday, January 3 2013 6:14 PM EST2013-01-03 23:14:00 GMT
Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron should feel right at home in when the second-ranked Crimson Tide take on No. 1 Notre Dame for the BCS national title on Monday night at Sun Life Stadium.
Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron should feel right at home in when the second-ranked Crimson Tide take on No. 1 Notre Dame for the BCS national title on Monday night at Sun Life Stadium.
Thursday, January 3 2013 4:19 PM EST2013-01-03 21:19:41 GMT
Notre Dame star linebacker Manti Te'o says it was "easy" to get past college football's award season and get focused on the BCS championship against Alabama.
Notre Dame star linebacker Manti Te'o says it was "easy" to get past college football's award season and get focused on the BCS championship against Alabama.
Thursday, January 3 2013 4:17 PM EST2013-01-03 21:17:18 GMT
Jones and Te'o are the most acclaimed players on teams with national honors galore, and their upbeat personalities give college football just what it needs right now.
Jones and Te'o are the most acclaimed players on teams with national honors galore, and their upbeat personalities give college football just what it needs right now.
Monday, December 31 2012 6:51 PM EST2012-12-31 23:51:10 GMT
Notre Dame wide receiver DaVaris Daniels says he will be ready to go when the top-ranked Fighting Irish face No. 2 Alabama in the BCS title game, two months after breaking left collarbone.
Notre Dame wide receiver DaVaris Daniels says he will be ready to go when the top-ranked Fighting Irish face No. 2 Alabama in the BCS title game, two months after breaking left collarbone.
Thursday, December 20 2012 9:23 PM EST2012-12-21 02:23:48 GMT
Notre Dame wide receiver T.J. Jones has plenty on his mind as he prepares for the talented Alabama secondary he'll face in the BCS championship game Jan. 7 in Miami.
Notre Dame wide receiver T.J. Jones has plenty on his mind as he prepares for the talented Alabama secondary he'll face in the BCS championship game Jan. 7 in Miami.
Wednesday, December 19 2012 9:09 PM EST2012-12-20 02:09:27 GMT
Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly has been voted Associated Press coach of the year after leading the Fighting Irish to a spot in the BCS championship game.
Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly has been voted Associated Press coach of the year after leading the Fighting Irish to a spot in the BCS championship game.
Tuesday, December 18 2012 10:29 AM EST2012-12-18 15:29:49 GMT
The National Championship is still three weeks away but the money is rolling with the Tide. Alabama moved from an 8 ½ to 10 point favorite, but don't underestimate the luck of the Irish.
The National Championship is still three weeks away but the money is rolling with the Tide. Alabama moved from an 8 ½ to 10 point favorite, but don't underestimate the luck of the Irish.
Monday, December 17 2012 6:20 PM EST2012-12-17 23:20:20 GMT
The rankings say Notre Dame is No. 1 going into the BCS championship against Alabama. Plenty of folks aren't buying it, starting with the oddsmakers who currently have the Crimson Tide as about a touchdown...
The rankings say Notre Dame is No. 1 going into the BCS championship against Alabama. Plenty of folks aren't buying it, starting with the oddsmakers who currently have the Crimson Tide as about a touchdown favorite for...
Monday, December 17 2012 6:01 PM EST2012-12-17 23:01:44 GMT
Notre Dame's athletic director says the recently announced split between the Big East and seven schools that don't play major college football could complicate the Fighting Irish's exit from the...
Notre Dame's athletic director says the recently announced split between the Big East and seven schools that don't play major college football could complicate the Fighting Irish's exit from the conference.
Wednesday, December 5 2012 11:45 PM EST2012-12-06 04:45:01 GMT
Brittney Griner had 24 points and 14 rebounds, three other Baylor players scored in double figures and the third-ranked Lady Bears beat No. 5 Notre Dame 73-61 Wednesday night in a repeat of last season's...
Brittney Griner had 24 points and 14 rebounds, three other Baylor players scored in double figures and the third-ranked Lady Bears beat No. 5 Notre Dame 73-61 Wednesday night in a repeat of last season's national...
Monday, December 3 2012 10:06 PM EST2012-12-04 03:06:18 GMT
An anonymous alumnus has donated enough money to cut the price of BCS championship game tickets to Notre Dame students for the game between the top-ranked Fighting Irish and No. 2 Alabama in half, dropping the price...
An anonymous alumnus has donated enough money to cut the price of BCS championship game tickets to Notre Dame students for the game between the top-ranked Fighting Irish and No. 2 Alabama in half, dropping the price from...
Monday, December 3 2012 9:44 PM EST2012-12-04 02:44:39 GMT
Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel, Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o and Kansas quarterback Collin Klein are the finalists for the Heisman Trophy.
Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel, Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o and Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein are the finalists for the Heisman Trophy.
Friday, November 23 2012 6:23 PM EST2012-11-23 23:23:42 GMT
Notre Dame star Skylar Diggins was nowhere near her best against UCLA. Fortunately for the Fighting Irish, her teammates did more than enough to beat the Bruins.
Notre Dame star Skylar Diggins was nowhere near her best against UCLA. Fortunately for the Fighting Irish, her teammates did more than enough to beat the Bruins.
Friday, November 23 2012 6:20 PM EST2012-11-23 23:20:58 GMT
Not many young quarterbacks would even have the audacity to imagine making their first career starts under the circumstances surrounding Max Wittek on Saturday.
Not many young quarterbacks would even have the audacity to imagine making their first career starts under the circumstances surrounding Max Wittek on Saturday.
Tuesday, November 20 2012 8:24 PM EST2012-11-21 01:24:44 GMT
Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly believes all the challenges quarterback Everett Golson has faced this season should help him against Southern California on Saturday at Memorial Coliseum.
Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly believes all the challenges quarterback Everett Golson has faced this season should help him against Southern California on Saturday at Memorial Coliseum.
Sunday, November 18 2012 3:51 PM EST2012-11-18 20:51:11 GMT
Jack Cooley had 19 points and 13 rebounds to lead No. 20 Notre Dame to a 78-68 victory over BYU in the third-place game of the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic on Saturday night.
Jack Cooley had 19 points and 13 rebounds to lead No. 20 Notre Dame to a 78-68 victory over BYU in the third-place game of the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic on Saturday night.
Sunday, November 18 2012 12:40 AM EST2012-11-18 05:40:01 GMT
No. 3 Notre Dame stayed undefeated with an uncharacteristically easy victory at home and then had the rest of the night to watch as the teams in front of it in the national championship race lost.
No. 3 Notre Dame stayed undefeated with an uncharacteristically easy victory at home and then had the rest of the night to watch as the teams in front of it in the national championship race lost.
Tuesday, November 13 2012 10:53 PM EST2012-11-14 03:53:39 GMT
The third-ranked Fighting Irish have needed overtime twice and haven't won a game at Notre Dame Stadium by more than a touchdown, yet are still a win away from their first perfect home season in 14 years.
The third-ranked Fighting Irish have needed overtime twice and haven't won a game at Notre Dame Stadium by more than a touchdown, yet are still a win away from their first perfect home season in 14 years.
Tuesday, November 6 2012 7:40 PM EST2012-11-07 00:40:53 GMT
ND coach Brian Kelly has a degree in political science and even has worked on a presidential campaign, but has no interest in trying to lobby for a spot in the national title game.
ND coach Brian Kelly has a degree in political science and even has worked on a presidential campaign, but has no interest in trying to lobby for a spot in the national title game.
Saturday, November 3 2012 9:38 PM EDT2012-11-04 01:38:25 GMT
Down 20-6 in the fourth quarter, Notre Dame was going to need some big plays and a little luck to stay undefeated and keep its national title hopes alive.
Down 20-6 in the fourth quarter, Notre Dame was going to need some big plays and a little luck to stay undefeated and keep its national title hopes alive.
Friday, November 2 2012 10:24 PM EDT2012-11-03 02:24:05 GMT
Notre Dame guard Skylar Diggins remembers calling a play last season just a moment before coach Muffet McGraw called for something else. Diggins decided to go ahead and run the play she called.
Notre Dame guard Skylar Diggins remembers calling a play last season just a moment before coach Muffet McGraw called for something else. Diggins decided to go ahead and run the play she called.
Thursday, November 1 2012 9:26 PM EDT2012-11-02 01:26:17 GMT
At least one BCS official believes fourth-ranked Notre Dame has all but assured itself of playing in the Fiesta, Rose, Sugar or Rose bowls this season.
At least one BCS official believes fourth-ranked Notre Dame has all but assured itself of playing in the Fiesta, Rose, Sugar or Orange bowls this season.
Wednesday, October 31 2012 10:22 PM EDT2012-11-01 02:22:11 GMT
Notre Dame nose guard Louis Nix III's younger brother gave a class presentation about his brother being the quarterback for the Fighting Irish. Nix thinks coach Brian Kelly should give him a shot at being...
Notre Dame nose guard Louis Nix III's younger brother gave a class presentation about his brother being the quarterback for the Fighting Irish. Nix thinks coach Brian Kelly should give him a shot at being quarterback on...
Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly says quarterback Everett Golson did well during a full workout and will start for the No. 5 Fighting Irish at No. 8 Oklahoma on Saturday.
Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly says quarterback Everett Golson did well during a full workout and will start for the No. 5 Fighting Irish at No. 8 Oklahoma on Saturday.
Wednesday, October 17 2012 10:49 PM EDT2012-10-18 02:49:01 GMT
Notre Dame tight end Tyler Eifert has had to work a lot harder this year to accomplish a lot less personally, discovering that being the best receiver on the field draws a lot more attention.
Notre Dame tight end Tyler Eifert has had to work a lot harder this year to accomplish a lot less personally, discovering that being the best receiver on the field draws a lot more attention.
Tuesday, October 16 2012 6:48 PM EDT2012-10-16 22:48:25 GMT
The national coordinator of NCAA football officials says replay officials at the Stanford-Notre Dame game were correct to let the call on the field for the last play of the game stand.
The national coordinator of NCAA football officials says replay officials at the Stanford-Notre Dame game were correct to let the call on the field for the last play of the game stand.
Sunday, October 14 2012 9:38 PM EDT2012-10-15 01:38:29 GMT
Alabama and Florida are at the top of the season's first BCS standings, making it yet another all-SEC top two, with Oregon and Kansas State close behind the Gators.
Alabama and Florida are at the top of the season's first BCS standings, making it yet another all-SEC top two, with Oregon and Kansas State close behind the Gators.
Thursday, October 11 2012 8:10 PM EDT2012-10-12 00:10:55 GMT
The only place where Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw is lowering expectations after back-to-back appearances in the national championship game is in how she believes the Fighting Irish will begin the season.
The only place where Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw is lowering expectations after back-to-back appearances in the national championship game is in how she believes the Fighting Irish will begin the season.
Tuesday, October 9 2012 9:17 PM EDT2012-10-10 01:17:39 GMT
Coach Brian Kelly is telling his players not to pay attention to all the excitement, instead telling them to stick to his plan of focusing on the next opponent.
Coach Brian Kelly is telling his players not to pay attention to all the excitement, instead telling them to stick to his plan of focusing on the next opponent.
Sunday, October 7 2012 12:24 PM EDT2012-10-07 16:24:34 GMT
South Carolina, Florida and West Virginia move into the top five of The Associated Press college football poll after a Saturday during which nine Top 25 teams lost.
South Carolina, Florida and West Virginia move into the top five of The Associated Press college football poll after a Saturday during which nine Top 25 teams lost.
