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Fort Wayne products impress Elston

Tony Krausz — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Notre Dame defensive line coach Mike Elston talks about local products Tony Springmann of Bishop Dwenger and Jaylon Smith of Bishop Luers.

Elston likes incoming defensive linemen

Tony Krausz — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:59:19 EST

As rumors swirl about Eddie Vanderdoes' future, Notre Dame defensive line coach Mike Elston said he likes the linemen the team is bringing in this year.

Slaughter signs deal with Browns

Tony Krausz — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:22:06 EST

Former Notre Dame safety Jamoris Slaughter signed a four-year contract with the Cleveland Browns, the team announced on its website Tuesday.

Jake Golic heading to Cincinnati

Tony Krausz — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:14 EST

Tight end Jake Golic announced on his Twitter account that he will transfer from Notre Dame to Cincinnati.

Preseason ranking

Tony Krausz — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:01:57 EST

Athlon Sports ranked Notre Dame No. 8 in its preseason Top 25, and the magazine named three Irish players preseason All-Americans.

Uncertain situation

Tony Krausz — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:03:14 EST

Defensive end Eddie Vanderdoes could be reconsidering his decision to come to Notre Dame.

Notre Dame AD takes no offense

Tony Krausz — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:46:31 EST

Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick isn't getting angry over words said at a booster club event, at least that is what it appears from a report on cbssports.com.

Fanning the rivalry flames

Tony Krausz — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:24:00 EST

Michigan coach Brady Hoke turned the Wolverines' rivalry with Notre Dame up a notch, while Michigan's athletic director says the series could be gone for a long time after 2014.

Irish rally for lacrosse tourney win

Associated Press — Sat, 11 May 2013 19:37:42 EST

SOUTH BEND – Freshman attackman Matt Kavanagh scored four goals in the second half and Notre Dame rallied past Detroit 9-7 on Saturday in the opening round of the NCAA lacrosse tournament.

Eifert, Goodman discuss NFL

Justin A. Cohn — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:41:50 EST

CINCINNATI -- After their first practice at NFL rookie mini-camp, former Notre Dame players Tyler Eifert and John Goodman -- both of Fort Wayne -- talk about being in Cincinnati and remaining teammates.

From the wire: Te’o among 4 Chargers draft picks to sign

Associated Press — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:09:30 EST

SAN DIEGO – Manti Te’o is one of four draft picks who’ve signed contracts with the San Diego Chargers.

From the archives: Asaph Schwapp

Tony Krausz — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:53:35 EST

Former Journal Gazette Notre Dame beat writer Michael Rothsten wrote this story about Asaph Schwapp in 2006. Schwapp, 26, died after a yearlong battle with non-Hodgkin lymphoma on Wednesday.

Former Notre Dame FB Asaph Schwapp, 26, dies

Tony Krausz — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:34:39 EST

Former Notre Dame fullback Asaph Schwapp died Wednesday after a year-long battle with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. He was 26.

Irish travel to Iowa for Big Ten/ACC Challenge

Tony Krausz — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:41:11 EST

The Notre Dame men's basketball team will hit the road for its first game in the Big Ten/ACC challenge.

Notre Dame explores additions to football stadium

Tony Krausz — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:56:58 EST

Notre Dame announced Thursday that it is exploring possible additions to the football stadium to take better use of the space of the campus' centrally located facility.

Report: Lewis-Moore reaches deal with Ravens

Tony Krausz — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:16:40 EST

Former Notre Dame defensive end Kapron Lewis-Moore agreed to a four-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens, according to a report on the Baltimore Sun's website.

Former Irish players getting shot in NFL

Tony Krausz — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:54:26 EST

NFL rookie minicamps are starting this week.

Offensive lineman picks Irish

Tony Krausz — Wed, 01 May 2013 22:13:54 EST

Quenton Nelson, a 6-foot-5, 282-pound offensive tackle from Red Bank (N.J.) Catholic, announced his decision to commit to Notre Dame on Wednesday.

Notre Dame Club of Fort Wayne sets date for event

Tony Krausz — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:51:35 EST

The Notre Dame Club of Fort Wayne will hold its annual golf outing and silent auction on May 21 at Cherry Hill Golf Club.

Notre Dame will play night games at Michigan, Purdue

Tony Krausz — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:51:40 EST

Notre Dame's games at Michigan and Purdue will kick off at 8 p.m.

Goodman to join Eifert on Bengals

Steve Warden — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:43:09 EST

John Goodman, the former Bishop Dwenger standout and Notre Dame wide receiver, will report to the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent.

Falcons pick safety Motta in 7th round

Associated Press — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:32:10 EST

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – The Atlanta Falcons selected Notre Dame safety Zeke Motta with their second of three seventh-round picks.

Ravens take Lewis-Moore in 6th round

Associated Press — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 17:27:36 EST

OWINGS MILLS, Md.– The Baltimore Ravens have selected Notre Dame defensive Kapron Lewis-Moore with the first of their two sixth-round picks in the NFL draft.

Lions take Riddick in sixth round

Associated Press — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 17:25:09 EST

ALLEN PARK, Mich.– The Detroit Lions have taken Notre Dame running back Theo Riddick with their second sixth-round draft pick.

Browns pick Slaughter

Associated Press — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:32:31 EST

BEREA, Ohio – After trading away two earlier picks, the Cleveland Browns selected Notre Dame safety Jamoris Slaughter in the sixth round of the NFL draft.

Irish to play home game at Cowboys Stadium

Associated Press — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:44:19 EST

ARLINGTON,Texas– Notre Dame is going to get a preview of the stadium that will host the first championship game in the new College Football Playoff.

Digger Phelps battling cancer

Associated Press — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

BRISTOL, Conn. - ESPN says former Notre Dame coach Digger Phelps has been diagnosed with bladder cancer.

Bengals select Eifert

Tony Krausz — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:37:01 EST

Tyler Eifert continued Notre Dame's march of tight ends to the NFL on Thursday night.

Te'o goes undrafted

Tony Krausz — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:52:03 EST

Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o was not taken in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night.

Eifert earns his stripes

Tony Krausz — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

Tyler Eifert, a former Notre Dame and Bishop Dwenger tight end, was selected with the 21st pick in the first round of the NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.

That's what friends are for

Tony Krausz — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

Former Notre Dame and Bishop Dwenger teammates Tyler Eifert and John Goodman share a close bond.

Eifert stays calm as draft approaches

Tony Krausz — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:21:35 EST

Former Notre Dame and Bishop Dwenger standout Tyler Eifert will likely find out which NFL team he will play for as the draft begins with the first round tonight.

Irish announce times for home games

Tony Krausz — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:43:27 EST

Notre Dame announced the kickoff times Wednesday for its six home games and one offsite game for the 2013 football season.

Tight end picks Irish

Tony Krausz — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:52:52 EST

Tight end Nic Weishar orally committed to Notre Dame, according to multiple reports.

Irish learn 2013-14 ACC opponents

Tony Krausz — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:44:48 EST

Notre Dame's first season in the Atlantic Coast Conference will feature three games against traditional men's basketball powers North Carolina and Duke.

From AP: ACC schools agree to grant TV rights to league

Aaron Beard — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:00:52 EST

The Atlantic Coast Conference presidents have agreed for the league to retain media rights for a school that leaves the conference.

Notre Dame spring game notebook

Tony Krausz — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 18:20:43 EST

Notre Dame's offensive performance in the Blue-Gold game is no reason to panic ... and other notes from Saturday's scrimmage.

Offense struggles in 1st half of Blue-Gold game

Tony Krausz — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 14:34:30 EST

SOUTH BEND - Notre Dame's offense didn't have its best showing in the first half of the Blue-Gold game Saturday.

What to watch for

Tony Krausz — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:00:00 EST

A few things to keep an eye during today's Blue-Gold game.

Rees settles into his role

Tony Krausz — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:52:26 EST

Notre Dame quarterback Tommy Rees understands he isn't competing for the No. 1 job any more, but that hasn't changed his approach.

Double duty

Tony Krausz — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:51:26 EST

Notre Dame's Kyle Brindza is ready to be the team's kicker and punter this season.

Kiel enrolls at Cincinnati

Tony Krausz — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:24:50 EST

Former Notre Dame quarterback Gunner Kiel is officially part of the Cincinnati football program.Kiel unrolled at Cincinnati and will begin classes May 6, the university announced

Notre Dame's ACC opponents announced for 2014-16

Tony Krausz — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:18:36 EST

SOUTH BEND - Notre Dame knows which Atlantic Coast Conference football teams it will be playing in the first three years of the university's deal with the conference.

Finding leaders

Tony Krausz — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:00:00 EST

Coach Brian Kelly said he has seen plenty of players step up to fill the void.