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After 20 years, Jeff Jackson will leave Notre Dame

By Ryan Murphy · Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Irish hockey head coach of nearly two decades to step down from the program.

Irish rout Terrapins, win back-to-back national titles

By Ryan Eastland · Monday, May 27, 2024

Notre Dame men’s lacrosse defeats Maryland 15-5 in the national championship game.

Irish one win away from national championship repeat after defeating Denver

By Tyler Reidy · Saturday, May 25, 2024

Notre Dame men's lacrosse reaches national championship game with 13-6 drubbing of Denver

Gumpf announces retirement after 23 seasons

By Observer Sports Staff · Thursday, May 23, 2024

Notre Dame softball head coach Deanna Gumpf annpunced her retirement Thursday morning.

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Kavanagh brothers shine as Irish return to Final Four

By Tyler Reidy · Saturday, May 18, 2024

Notre Dame men’s lacrosse thrives in NCAA Tournament quarterfinal with 16-11 defeat of Georgetown.

2024 Observer Sports All-Commencement Teams

By Observer Sports Staff · Friday, May 17, 2024

The Observer sports staff selected 20 of the tri-campus community's premier student-athletes.

2024 Observer Sports Male Athlete of the Year: Bryan Dowd

By Tyler Reidy · Friday, May 17, 2024

Notre Dame men’s soccer goalkeeper Bryan Dowd was among the nation’s best in 2023-24.

2024 Observer Sports Female Athlete of the Year: Jadin O’Brien

By Tyler Reidy · Friday, May 17, 2024

O’Brien defended her NCAA pentathlon title, setting school records along the way.

Irish continue roller coaster ride in Freeman’s sophomore season

By Madeline Ladd · Friday, May 17, 2024

Notre Dame football went to both extremes in year two under Marcus Freeman.

Shrewsberry's first season begins to build winning culture at Notre Dame

By Henry Lytle · Friday, May 17, 2024

Notre Dame men's basketball went 13-20, winning six of its last 10 games.

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ACC Champion Irish seek next level with loaded roster

By Jake Miller · Friday, May 17, 2024

Notre Dame women’s basketball reached the Sweet 16 with a 10-game win streak.

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Irish hockey enters summer after missing NCAA Tournament for second straight year

By Ryan Murphy · Friday, May 17, 2024

Notre Dame hockey went 15-19-2 this season, struggling down the stretch.

Irish baseball finds its stride, but there's still work to be done — now and going forward

By Andrew McGuinness · Friday, May 17, 2024

Notre Dame baseball has overcome midseason woes to make late push.

Missed opportunities cost Notre Dame softball streak of NCAA Tournament appearances

By J.J. Post · Friday, May 17, 2024

Notre Dame softball went 27-23, sneaking into the ACC Tournament but missing the big dance.

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Irish look to finish incredible season with second straight title

By Noah Cahill · Friday, May 17, 2024

Notre Dame men's lacrosse heads into national quarterfinals with just one loss on the season.

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Irish put together historic season with a heartbreaking end

By Noah Cahill · Friday, May 17, 2024

Notre Dame women's lacrosse posted impressive wins but couldn't get past the first NCAA Tournament weekend.

Second College Cup in three years further evidence of Notre Dame’s ascent

By J.J. Post · Friday, May 17, 2024

Notre Dame men’s soccer reached the national championship game in 2023.

Women’s soccer continues to turn the corner towards sport's elite with strong 2023

By J.J. Post · Friday, May 17, 2024

Notre Dame women’s soccer reached the NCAA Tournament with 12 wins in 2023.

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Irish lose championship streak but post another high-caliber year

By Tyler Reidy · Friday, May 17, 2024

Notre Dame fencing took second place at the NCAA Championships this year.

‘We've been working towards that for a while:' Irish post strong cross country, track and field seasons

By Matthew Crow · Friday, May 17, 2024

All-American talent leads Notre Dame to solid results on the national stage.

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After 20 years, Jeff Jackson will leave Notre Dame

Irish rout Terrapins, win back-to-back national titles

Irish one win away from national championship repeat after defeating Denver

Gumpf announces retirement after 23 seasons

Kavanagh brothers shine as Irish return to Final Four

2024 Observer Sports All-Commencement Teams

2024 Observer Sports Male Athlete of the Year: Bryan Dowd

2024 Observer Sports Female Athlete of the Year: Jadin O’Brien

Irish continue roller coaster ride in Freeman’s sophomore season

Shrewsberry's first season begins to build winning culture at Notre Dame

ACC Champion Irish seek next level with loaded roster

Irish hockey enters summer after missing NCAA Tournament for second straight year

Irish baseball finds its stride, but there's still work to be done — now and going forward

Missed opportunities cost Notre Dame softball streak of NCAA Tournament appearances

Irish look to finish incredible season with second straight title

Irish put together historic season with a heartbreaking end

Second College Cup in three years further evidence of Notre Dame’s ascent

Women’s soccer continues to turn the corner towards sport's elite with strong 2023

Irish lose championship streak but post another high-caliber year

‘We've been working towards that for a while:' Irish post strong cross country, track and field seasons

ND acceptance rate remains at record low 9% for class of 2030

Hicks: Notre Dame was outclassed Sunday, but next year is a different story

Three sexual assaults reported to Notre Dame Police Department in March

Offseason is off to a rough start for Notre Dame men's basketball

Muething: What early transfer portal losses mean for Notre Dame men’s basketball