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Saint Mary's basketball takes a win over Adrian College

By Claire Watson · Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

Belles basketball snapped its losing streak with a 10-point win over Adrian.

What contributed to hockey’s struggles since the World Juniors?

By Nikki Stachurski · Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

Notre Dame hockey goaltending and playmaking has taken a hit since the start of the World Junior Championships in late December.

It's time for Micah Shrewsberry to change the Irish offense

By Henry Lytle · Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

Notre Dame tries to figure out offensive woes at home against lowly Boston College.

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Looking for third national title, Notre Dame lacrosse announces 2026 schedule

By Jack Muething · Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

The Irish open head coach Kevin Corrigan’s 38th season on the sidelines in Milwaukee on Valentine's Day against the Marquette Golden Eagles.

Irish return home, face Ohio State as January gauntlet lightens

By Tyler Reidy · Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

The Irish aim for their first Big Ten victory of the season as the Buckeyes travel north to Compton Family Ice Arena.

Men’s basketball falls to No. 22 North Carolina in fifth straight loss

By Nikki Stachurski · Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026

Notre Dame falls to UNC marking their fifth loss in a row.

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Notre Dame fencing prepares for home meet

By Chris Dailey · Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026

Notre Dame fencing returns home looking for a road to the national championship.

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Irish ice out Duquesne and Western Michigan in doubleheader

By Jacek Kawczynski · Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026

The Notre Dame men's tennis team remains undefeated after a dominant display in the home opener.

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Irish welcome Hurricanes for ACC showdown

By Chris Dailey · Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026

Notre Dame takes on Miami at home in bounce back effort after two ranked losses.

Sir Mohammed to return to familiar territory against the Tar Heels

By Andy Caron · Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026

The Irish travel to Chapel Hill, a well-known setting for the sophomore, Sir Mohammed.

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Notre Dame men’s tennis clutches in season opener

By Jacek Kawczynski · Monday, Jan. 19, 2026

Notre Dame men’s tennis earned a hard-fought 4-3 victory against Yale.

Notre Dame hockey swept by Penn State

By Ryan Murphy · Monday, Jan. 19, 2026

Notre Dame hockey drops to 0-12 in conference play.

Second half run dooms No. 23 Irish in top-25 home showdown with No. 9 Louisville

By Jack Muething · Friday, Jan. 16, 2026

No. 23 Notre Dame falls short against electric Louisville offense, despite 24 points and 8 assists from junior guard Hannah Hidalgo.

Irish face Nittany Lions without top defenseman Fischer

By Ryan Murphy · Friday, Jan. 16, 2026

Notre Dame hockey heads back on the road for two matches against Penn State.

Analysis: Irish men's basketball struggles to find offensive rythym

By Ben Hicks · Friday, Jan. 16, 2026

A combination of subpar personal, scheme and play have lent the Irish no luck.

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Fencing continues quest for national title

By Chris Dailey · Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026

Notre Dame heads on the road to begin fencing season in Philadelphia.

Notre Dame men’s tennis prepares for spring season

By Jacek Kawczynski · Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026

Notre Dame begins its tennis season against Yale before buckling up for conference play.

NFL interest, battery allegation and transfer portal mark hectic start to 2026

By Observer Sports Staff · Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026

In a turbulent beginning to January, head coach Marcus Freeman quelled NFL interest, dealt with an inaccurate accusation of battery and secured the nation's best transfer portal class.

Hurricanes rout Irish in first game back from holiday break

By Henry Lytle · Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026

Miami beats Notre Dame 81-69 in a strong second half effort to move the Irish record to 10-7 and 1-3 in conference play.

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Bevacqua advocates for reform after playoff omission

By Chris Dailey · Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025

The athletic director argued against the ACC and the CFP committee's actions following the Irish's No. 11 final rankings.

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Saint Mary's basketball takes a win over Adrian College

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Men’s basketball falls to No. 22 North Carolina in fifth straight loss

Notre Dame fencing prepares for home meet

Irish ice out Duquesne and Western Michigan in doubleheader

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Notre Dame hockey swept by Penn State

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