Sports

Taylor Dever: Competition brings three-year back-up to starter

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

There is an old saying that competition brings out the best in people.

Brandon Walker: One of Walker's first kicks counts as his favorite

By The Observer · Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

Many athletes chose Notre Dame at the end of their recruiting process because of the University's unique blend of athletic tradition and academic excellence. For senior kicker Brandon Walker, it was fate.

Men's Soccer: Postseason is business as usual for Irish squad

By The Observer · Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010

With their win over Marquette in the Big East quarterfinals, the Irish are now fully immersed in postseason play. With the possibility of elimination, Notre Dame's mindset must shift without a change in strategy.

Women's Swimming and Diving: Kuhlke to lead team by example

By The Observer · Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010

Senior Kellyn Kuhlke said her swimming career has been defined by three key elements: dedication, a strong work ethic and an undying commitment that has been a part of her since she first jumped in the pool.

ND Women's Basketball: Championship team reunites

By The Observer · Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010

The players and coaches of Notre Dame's 2001 National Champion women's basketball team will return to South Bend Friday for the 2010 season home-opener to celebrate the 10-year anniversary since they became the first and only team in program history to win the national title.

ND Women's Soccer: Tournament bound

By The Observer · Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010

The NCAA left some in South Bend disappointed Monday when the brackets for the NCAA championship were released on the heels of Connecticut's upset of No. 8/10 Notre Dame in the Big East quarterfinals.

Men's Swimming & Diving: Despite loss, Sullivan sees progress in meet against Purdue

By The Observer · Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010

The Irish fell to in-state rival Purdue Saturday, 173-127, for their second loss against a team from the highly competitive Big Ten Conference this season. Despite the loss, senior captain Mike Sullivan saw positives from his performance and the team's performance to carry through the rest of the season.

Women's Interhall: Howard, PW to face off

By The Observer · Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010

Howard showed its dominance from start to finish Sunday, and is going to the Stadium after a 31-0 win over Pangborn in the semifinals.

Women's Rowing: ND learns from meet at Indiana

By The Observer · Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010

Even though Sunday's race against Indiana in Indianapolis was only a scrimmage, Irish coach Martin Stone said he thought it would go a long way in helping his team.

ND Women's Swimming & Diving: Boliermakers edge out Irish in close meet

By The Observer · Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010

The visiting Boilermakers barely squeaked out a win Saturday when one event decided their 155-145 victory over the Irish at Notre Dame's Rolfs Aquatic Center.

Men's Interhall: Dillon, Sorin to meet in Stadium

By The Observer · Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010

There will be a new champion this year, as No. 1 Dillon took down the defending champion No. 5 Siegfried 12-7 in Sunday's semifinals with strong performances from all three areas of the game.