Several Notre Dame athletes, former athletes and coaches reacted on twitter Monday to the tragic news of the events at the Boston Marathon.

A proposal for state assistance toward millions of dollars in improvements at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway cleared the Indiana House after members took an unusual second vote.

Several Michiana residents took part in the Boston Marathon, some crossing the finish line just minutes before the explosions.

The Chicago Cubs and the City of Chicago say they have completed a $500 million pact to overhaul Wrigley Field.

Kyle Schepel fired the fourth no-hitter in franchise history as the Class A Silver Hawks beat the host Lansing Lugnuts, 1-0, in the first game of a doubleheader.

Henrik Zetterberg scored in the second period, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Nashville Predators 3-0 Sunday night for a crucial two points in their chase to extend their streak of playoff berths.

Austin Jackson homered and drove in three runs, Torii Hunter added two doubles and a triple, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Oakland Athletics 10-1 Sunday.

Carmelo Anthony scored 25 points on 9-for-23 shooting against the rugged Indiana defense, and the New York Knicks clinched the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 90-80 victory over the Pacers on Sunday.

Edwin Jackson and Michael Bowden tied a major league record by combining to throw five wild pitches in an inning, and the San Francisco Giants got another big assist from a Cubs pitcher in a three-run 10th in Sunday's 10-7 victory over Chicago.

Corey Crawford stopped 30 shots and the Chicago Blackhawks got goals from Bryan Bickell and Marian Hossa for a 2-0 win over St. Louis on Sunday, ending Blues goalie Brian Elliott's shutout streak at three games.

Jake Peavy struck out 11 in seven innings, Paul Konerko homered and the Chicago White Sox broke a five-game losing streak, beating the Cleveland Indians 3-1 Sunday.

Downtown South Bend was taken over by cycling enthusiasts Sunday morning.

Colts quarterback Andrew Luck can't wait to start his second NFL season.

Brandt Snedeker and Angel Cabrera are tied for the lead after the third round of the Masters, a day that will remembered for Tiger Woods' penalty.

Prince Fielder homered for the second straight game, Torii Hunter hit his first clout since joining Detroit to help back Justin Verlander and the Tigers snapped the Oakland Athletics' nine-game winning streak with a 7-3 victory Saturday.

Cam Coffman got the start, Tre Roberson showed he's healthy again and Nate Sudfeld made his case to be Indiana's starting quarterback.

The Notre Dame Softball team held their 4th Annual Strikeout Cancer game Saturday against the Rutgers.

It was a home run for kids with special needs as the John Adams High School baseball team hosted the 2nd Annual Miracle Game at Notre Dame's Frank Eck Stadium Saturday.

Madison Bumgarner allowed two runs while pitching into the seventh inning, Marco Scutaro had three hits and the San Francisco Giants held off the Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Saturday.

The Chicago Cubs have put closer Kyuji Fujikawa on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right forearm and called up reliever Rafael Dolis from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday.

Purdue coach Darrell Hazell spent Saturday afternoon taking notes as Team Black defeated Team Gold 14-0 in Saturday's annual spring football game.

Michigan coach Brady Hoke says he has "no doubt" running back Fitzgerald Toussaint and cornerback Blake Countess will be healthy enough to start the 2013 season.

Trey Burke has made a decision about his future and he's ready to announce it.

The John Adams High School baseball team will host the second annual Miracle Game at The University of Notre Dame this Saturday, April 13. The day will feature the Adams Eagles hosting a doubleheader with Benet Academy. All proceeds from the event will benefit Challenger Little League of South Bend.

Saturday’s doubleheader will coincide with the third annual Strikeout Cancer celebration. The event is inspired by little Tatum Gumpf, the daughter of Irish softball coach Deanna Gumpf. Tatum is a leukemia survivor.