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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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Gans: Tradition always rules Rose Bowl (Jan. 29)

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Editor's note: This is the second in a 10-part series discussing the best event in sports. In this installment, Sam Gans argues for the Rose Bowl. When people debate the best events in sports, they usually think of events that determine a champion.



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Hockey: Must-win series

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After a rough start to its four-game home stand, Notre Dame will aim for a sweep of defensive-minded Ferris State this weekend to gain some momentum before going back on the road.



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Women's Swimming and Diving: Irish take on undefeated Tigers

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The Irish women hit the pool for the third weekend in a row as they close out their home schedule at the Rolf's Aquatic Center in the annual Shamrock Invitational beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday. They host Towson, an undefeated squad from the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA), in the two-day dual meet.




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Men's Swimming: Senior Bass garners Big East honors

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Adding to an already successful 2013 in the pool, senior Bill Bass earned another accolade Tuesday - Big East Swimmer of the Week. Along with junior teammate and two-time winner Frank Dyer, Bass is the second Irish swimmer to earn the honor this season.



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Men's Basketball: Irish prepare for life without Martin

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When the struggling Irish take the floor Saturday against South Florida, they will do so without their captain and most experienced player. Notre Dame coach Mike Brey announced in his weekly teleconference Wednesday that the Irish would shut down graduate student forward Scott Martin for an indefinite period of time.