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Roller Derby Roughs Up South Bend

By The Observer · Monday, Jan. 31, 2011

Roller derby features competitors with nicknames such as T.N.Tina, Thrashanova, Captain Beefstock and Schmitt Talker. They navigate a narrow track on roller skates, all while wearing "helmets, elbow pads, knee pads, wrist guards, mouthpieces and not much else." Intrigued yet? Hundreds of people in the South Bend area are.

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ND Women's Tennis: Sabacinski impresses Irish

By The Observer · Monday, Jan. 31, 2011

On a team loaded with nationally established tennis players, freshman Julie Sabacinski is already making a name for herself in her inaugural campaign with the Irish. Sabacinski handily defeated her last two opponents as Irish coach Jay Louderback's squad begins its spring season.

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Hockey: All tied up

By The Observer · Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011

No. 9 Notre Dame and No. 13/11 Miami just couldn't get enough of each other this weekend, with extra time needed in both games of a weekend series at the Joyce Center. The teams battled to a thrilling 5-5 tie Friday night, with the RedHawks (14-9-5, 11-7-4-2 CCHA) earning the shootout point.

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ND Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving

By The Observer · Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011

The Irish look to build momentum as the women's team takes on Denver, Ohio State and Northwestern in the Shamrock Invitational, one of its final meets before the Big East Championships.

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Fencing: Local rival team poses challenge

By The Observer · Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011

The Irish will be in action against Cleveland State this weekend as a part of the Notre Dame Duals. The women will compete on Saturday, with the men slated to hit the strip on Sunday at the Joyce Center.

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ND Women's Tennis: Bulldogs to challenge Irish

By The Observer · Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011

No. 4 Notre Dame returned from a training-filled winter break with a 5-2 victory over Illinois last weekend. Now, the Irish are ready for another challenge, as Arkansas, Utah and Yale come to campus for the ITA National Team Indoor Championship qualifier.

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ND Women's Basketball: Creating separation

By The Observer · Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011

After completing a five-game conference stretch that included victories over nationally ranked Georgetown and St. John's, Notre Dame hits the road looking to extend its four-game win streak. Beginning with Saturday's contest at Villanova, the Irish face four consecutive opponents with conference records of .500 or below.

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