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Monday, April 13, 2026
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ND Women's Basketball: Bench contributes to Sweet 16 win

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Raleigh, N.C. - Notre Dame took the opportunity to test its bench in its 79-35 win over St. Bonaventure on Sunday, qualifying for the Elite Eight, while several nonstarters received significant playing minutes, a rarity in Sweet 16 competition.


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Football: Quarterback competition continues

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For the first time since its 18-14 loss to Florida State in December's Champs Sports Bowl, Notre Dame suited up in full pads for Saturday's practice. And all eyes were on the quarterbacks - all four of them.





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SMC Tennis: Young Belles look forward after loss

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After a tough 9-0 to Indiana Wesleyan, Saint Mary's looks to strike back in a doubleheader against Wheaton College and Judson. Belles coach Dale Campbell said the Belles (6-3, 1-0 MIAA) have put the loss behind them and the team will be prepared for the match Saturday.






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Men's Lacrosse: Defending the castle

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Coming off a rare midweek game Wednesday against Ohio State, the No. 6 Irish open up Big East play and look to make it five wins in a row when they host Rutgers on Sunday.



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Football: Springing into action

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With a steady mixture of familiar faces and position changes that Irish coach Brian Kelly referred to as a blend of "continuity and change," Notre Dame kicked off its spring practice schedule on a sun-splashed Wednesday morning.



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Men's Swimming: Bass, Dyer to compete in championships

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Many spring sports have just gotten into the swing of a season, but for one team, the next few days lead to the end. The Irish have spent months preparing for the NCAA championships and now two members of the team will travel to the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Wash., to compete among 235 total swimmers.


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Fencing: Team aims for second straight title

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After a year of preparation, an inexperienced but determined Irish squad will finally have the chance to defend its 2011 national title when the NCAA championships begin Thursday in Columbus, Ohio.