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2024 Observer Sports All-Commencement Teams

By Observer Sports Staff · Friday, May 17, 2024

The Observer sports staff selected 20 of the tri-campus community's premier student-athletes.

2024 Observer Sports Male Athlete of the Year: Bryan Dowd

By Tyler Reidy · Friday, May 17, 2024

Notre Dame men’s soccer goalkeeper Bryan Dowd was among the nation’s best in 2023-24.

2024 Observer Sports Female Athlete of the Year: Jadin O’Brien

By Tyler Reidy · Friday, May 17, 2024

O’Brien defended her NCAA pentathlon title, setting school records along the way.

Irish continue roller coaster ride in Freeman’s sophomore season

By Madeline Ladd · Friday, May 17, 2024

Notre Dame football went to both extremes in year two under Marcus Freeman.

Shrewsberry's first season begins to build winning culture at Notre Dame

By Henry Lytle · Friday, May 17, 2024

Notre Dame men's basketball went 13-20, winning six of its last 10 games.

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ACC Champion Irish seek next level with loaded roster

By Jake Miller · Friday, May 17, 2024

Notre Dame women’s basketball reached the Sweet 16 with a 10-game win streak.

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Irish hockey enters summer after missing NCAA Tournament for second straight year

By Ryan Murphy · Friday, May 17, 2024

Notre Dame hockey went 15-19-2 this season, struggling down the stretch.

Irish baseball finds its stride, but there's still work to be done — now and going forward

By Andrew McGuinness · Friday, May 17, 2024

Notre Dame baseball has overcome midseason woes to make late push.

Missed opportunities cost Notre Dame softball streak of NCAA Tournament appearances

By J.J. Post · Friday, May 17, 2024

Notre Dame softball went 27-23, sneaking into the ACC Tournament but missing the big dance.

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Irish look to finish incredible season with second straight title

By Noah Cahill · Friday, May 17, 2024

Notre Dame men's lacrosse heads into national quarterfinals with just one loss on the season.

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Irish put together historic season with a heartbreaking end

By Noah Cahill · Friday, May 17, 2024

Notre Dame women's lacrosse posted impressive wins but couldn't get past the first NCAA Tournament weekend.

Second College Cup in three years further evidence of Notre Dame’s ascent

By J.J. Post · Friday, May 17, 2024

Notre Dame men’s soccer reached the national championship game in 2023.

Women’s soccer continues to turn the corner towards sport's elite with strong 2023

By J.J. Post · Friday, May 17, 2024

Notre Dame women’s soccer reached the NCAA Tournament with 12 wins in 2023.

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Irish lose championship streak but post another high-caliber year

By Tyler Reidy · Friday, May 17, 2024

Notre Dame fencing took second place at the NCAA Championships this year.

‘We've been working towards that for a while:' Irish post strong cross country, track and field seasons

By Matthew Crow · Friday, May 17, 2024

All-American talent leads Notre Dame to solid results on the national stage.

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Irish find resilient wins in Rockwell's second season, building hope for 2024

By Jacob Irons · Friday, May 17, 2024

Notre Dame volleyball went 11-15 in 2023 after starting the year 8-2.

Notre Dame cheer captains reflect on school year, college careers

By Peter Breen · Friday, May 17, 2024

The cheer team regularly roots on three sports: football, basketball and volleyball.

Postseason runs from Dominko, Malkowski extend Irish tennis season

By Annika Herko · Friday, May 17, 2024

Notre Dame men’s tennis went 13-14 in the 2024 team season.

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Irish reach second round of NCAA Tournament in 18-win season

By Annika Herko · Friday, May 17, 2024

Notre Dame women’s tennis went 18-10, defeating Xavier in the Ann Arbor Regional.

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Irish headed to NCAA Championship for the first time since 1966

By Tyler Reidy · Friday, May 17, 2024

Notre Dame men’s golf took third at the NCAA Austin Regional.

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University releases annual financial report showing strong endowment performance

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