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Fencing: Bednarski, Irish look to retain national championship title

By The Observer · Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012

As the postseason rapidly approaches, the Irish are preparing to defend their national championship. This weekend, Notre Dame will travel to New York, N.Y. to compete in the Squad Championships hosted by NYU. The event will give the Irish an opportunity to prove themselves against some of the best fencers in the country.

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Men's Basketball: Going to the Garden

By The Observer · Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012

Following a 71-44 rout of West Virginia on Wednesday, the No. 18 Irish can clinch a coveted double-bye in the Big East tournament with a win against St. John's. They can do it on the same court where they hope to apply it: Madison Square Garden.

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ND Women's Basketball: Mallory, Peters explore film

By The Observer · Monday, Feb. 20, 2012

Notre Dame's success on the court this season is well documented on the stat sheet, in sports columns and on film. But for graduate students Brittany Mallory and Devereaux Peters, the camera has followed their highlights off the court, as well.

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Football: Top recruit Neal signs with Irish

By The Observer · Monday, Feb. 20, 2012

After California receiver DeontayGreenberry spurned Notre Dame on National Signing Day three weeks ago, Irish coach Brian Kelly picked up a big commitment in his place Tuesday when Arizona receiver Davonte Neal committed to the Irish.

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Monardo: We are all witnesses to a grave injustice (Feb. 22)

By The Observer · Monday, Feb. 20, 2012

There are many things about sports that seem to resist explanation. Why does Josh Smith prefer to brick jumpers all day rather than shove the ball through the hoop directly? Why would any baseball team not treat "Moneyball" as the bona fide gospel? How is Jack Cooley not related to Luke Harangody?

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Men's Basketball: Climbing mountains

By The Observer · Monday, Feb. 20, 2012

Most fans probably knew freshman guard Pat Connaughton knocked down seven 3-pointers Saturday. Most fans probably knew junior forward Jack Cooley recorded his fourth straight double-double in the 74-70 overtime win over Villanova.

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SMC Tennis: Belles lose in opener to CWRU

By The Observer · Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012

Saint Mary's opened its season with a rough start, falling to No. 14 Case Western Reserve University 9-0. The Belles (0-1) continued to fight despite being swept in two doubles matches and two singles matches.

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ND Women's Basketball: Back in the groove

By The Observer · Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012

With a commanding 68-52 win over No. 19 Louisville, the No. 3 Irish appear to be back on track in pursuit of their first Big East title since sharing the crown with Connecticut in 2001.

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Men's Tennis: Andrews displays exceptional play, continues to improve

By The Observer · Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012

While the Irish have battled some inconsistency this spring, they can count on sophomore Greg Andrews at No. 2 singles to produce consistent performances, evident in his impressive 11-1 mark this season. Irish coach Bobby Bayliss said he is not surprised with the strong play of the sophomore from Richland, Mich.

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