"He's a tall, athletic defensive end," Lemming told the paper. "Notre Dame is really excited about his athletic ability, his upfield surge and his potential as a defensive end."

Eilar Hardy a safety from Pickerington (Ohio) Central High School orally committed to Notre Dame, according to the South Bend Tribune.

Luke Harangody was selected 52nd overall by the Boston Celtics in the NBA draft.

Notre Dame will face Connecticut twice for the fourth year in a row.

Notre Dame didn't just land a defensive prospect when Clay Burton decided to orally commit to the program. The Irish also apparently got another recruiter.

Notre Dame fired baseball coach Dave Schrage, the university announced Monday.

Former Notre Dame football radio play-by-play announcer Tony Roberts is one of 16 broadcasters on the 2010 National Radio Hall of Fame ballot.

Kayla McBride, who will play for Notre Dame next season, was named to the under-18 United States basketball team, USA Basketball announced Sunday.

Kentucky and Notre Dame will revive a tradition of playing at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Ky., when they meet Dec. 8 as part of the SEC/Big East Invitational.

SEATTLE – Digger Phelps had prostate cancer surgery and is recovering at the University of Washington Medical Center.

Notre Dame and Boston College reached a preliminary agreement to extend their rivalry through at least 2019, according to the Boston Herald.

Notre Dame lacrosse goalie Scott Rodgers and midfielder Grant Krebs were selected in the Major League Lacrosse draft on Sunday.

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly has made a challenge, and it has nothing to do with football.

Notre Dame will kickoff against Navy at noon Oct. 23 for the game in New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., the university announced. The game will be televised by CBS.

Notre Dame falls 6-5 in overtime to Duke in the NCAA tournament finals Monday in Baltimore.