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No. 1 Michigan State sweeps Notre Dame

By Ryan Murphy · Monday, Feb. 23, 2026

Notre Dame hockey went 0-2 in East Lansing over the weekend.

96th Annual Bengal Bouts Showcase exceeds expectations

By Nikki Stachurski · Monday, Feb. 23, 2026

A dozen Showcase bouts took place on Thursday night.

Irish women’s basketball topples Demon Deacons in Winston-Salem

By Jocelyn Fulcher · Friday, Feb. 20, 2026

Notre Dame wins second straight with dominant victory over Wake Forest.

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Irish men’s tennis prepares for weekend showdown

By Jacek Kawczynski · Friday, Feb. 20, 2026

The top-25 Irish return to the hardcourt with two Big Ten foes on tap this weekend.

Led by Irish alums, USA hockey wins gold after besting Canada in overtime

By Nikki Stachurski · Friday, Feb. 20, 2026

John Wroblewski and Josh Sciba continue long international legacy of Irish international hockey.

As Olympic curling captures the spotlight, Notre Dame’s club hopes for momentum

By Katelyn Huber · Friday, Feb. 20, 2026

Notre Dame curling club president Ava Schapman and competition coordinator Will Crumlett talk about the growth of the club over the last year.

Notre Dame’s Jadin O’Brien is ready to capture gold at the Olympics

By Payton Dymek · Friday, Feb. 20, 2026

Notre Dame track and field national champion goes for gold in the Winter Olympics two-woman bobsled this Friday.

Notre Dame finally means big business

By Ellie Collins · Friday, Feb. 20, 2026

Gone are the days of Notre Dame falling behind its peers in football resourcing. One man, Marcus Freeman, has ensured that Notre Dame is amongst the sport's premier programs both on and off the field.

Realignment shakes college football once again in 2026

By Ethan Laslo · Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026

As conference ties shift, Notre Dame’s independence remains a hallmark of college football tradition.

Irish fencing rallies for ACC tournament

By Chris Dailey · Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026

Notre Dame hopes to repeat their championship season.

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Irish will need four consistent lines against No. 1 Spartans

By Ryan Murphy · Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026

Notre Dame travels to face toughest Big Ten opponent as season nears its end.

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Irish take series in Boca Raton, prepare for Live Like Lou Classic this weekend

By Zachary Jones · Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026

The Irish showed promise in their weekend series against FAU and look to continue their streak in Jacksonville.

Holy Cross College basketball teams finish 1-2 over the past week

By Claire Watson · Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026

The Holy Cross basketball teams went 1-2 in games close to the end of their seasons.

Notre Dame men’s tennis rolls at home

By Jacek Kawczynski · Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026

The Notre Dame men’s tennis team continues its dominant season against Illinois and Creighton.

Saint Mary’s basketball drops two against conference foes

By Claire Watson · Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026

Saint Mary’s falls to two teams over the past week.

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Notre Dame men’s lacrosse kicks off their season with a win

By Jack Muething · Monday, Feb. 16, 2026

Irish mens lacrosse takes a win over Marquette.

Irish women’s tennis kick off ACC season with style

By Dan Kilcoyne · Monday, Feb. 16, 2026

Notre Dame women's tennis start their conference play strong.

Irish women's basketball get back on track and silence the Wolfpack

By Chris Dailey · Monday, Feb. 16, 2026

Notre Dame took a win in their annual breast cancer research and awareness game against NC State.

Irish men’s hockey earn series victory over Minnesota

By Ryan Murphy · Monday, Feb. 16, 2026

Danny Nelson leads the Irish to victory over Minnesota.

Observer exclusive: Riley Leonard turns patience into success