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Sunday, April 12, 2026
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Tourney's open shows promise

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The Irish got off to a strong start on the first day of the Big East Championships, as they look to win their fifth conference title in six seasons.  


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For Lux sisters, playing first base is a family affair

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When it comes to sisters growing up together, competition is a constant feature, both spending most of their time vying to be the best. But for Christine and Kathryn Lux, spending their childhoods together has only made them closer.  



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Kammrath has big night in victory

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Despite all of the outside distractions for the game Wednesday night, Saint Mary's won handily against Olivet 79-59 after some record-setting rebounding.  

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Late night in Louisville

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For 50 minutes, the Irish fought and left their hearts on the floor, but Notre Dame came up just short in double-overtime on the road to Louisville. Two free throws by Cardinals sophomore Samardo Samuels gave Louisville the win, and Samuels had a career-high 36 in the game.  




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Baseball: Kelly speaks at opening night

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The Irish kicked their season off in style last night with the annual Baseball Opening Night Dinner highlighted by Major League Baseball star and Notre Dame alumnus Ron Reed and Irish football coach Brian Kelly as keynote speakers.






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ND Women's Basketball: No. 3 Notre Dame upset on the road by Red Storm

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The first loss of the season is generally the hardest pill to swallow, but Tuesday's 76-71 defeat at the hands of St. John's will be one that Notre Dame thinks about for a long time. The Irish fell behind 18-6 within the game's first six minutes and were never able to overcome the deficit, as St. John's upset the No. 3 team in the country.