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Notre Dame

Notre Dame football ranked No. 5 in AP Preseason Poll

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
This means Notre Dame’s opening game at Ohio State on Sept. 3 will be a top five matchup.

Notre Dame

Notre Dame men’s basketball releases non-conference schedule for 2022-2023 season

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By 16 News Now
The Notre Dame men’s basketball team released its non-conference schedule for the upcoming season on Monday.

Notre Dame

Drew Pyne still expected to play important role despite being named backup QB

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By 16 News Now
Pyne received a lot of praise for how he’s battled throughout his time at Notre Dame, and that the now-backup QB remains a key piece for the team going forward.

Sports

Liu claims first Epson Tour win of the season at Four Winds Invitational

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Drew Sanders
This year’s Four Winds Invitational wrapped up Sunday in dramatic fashion, with Yan Liu snatching victory from the jaws of defeat in a three-way playoff hole late in the afternoon.

Notre Dame

The Buch Starts Here: Tyler Buchner named QB1 for Notre Dame

Updated: Aug. 14, 2022 at 12:09 AM EDT
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By Drew Sanders
The Notre Dame football program puts the quarterback competition to bed, naming sophomore Tyler Buchner their starting QB.

Notre Dame

Avery Davis out for 2022 season with ACL injury

Updated: Aug. 14, 2022 at 12:22 AM EDT
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By Drew Sanders
2021 team captain Avery Davis will miss the 2022 season after suffering an ACL injury.

Sports

Yan Liu remains in lead after Day 2 of Four Winds Invitational

Updated: Aug. 14, 2022 at 1:15 AM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Yan Liu of China, who was in the lead after the opening round of the tournament Friday, remains in the lead after Saturday’s round at nine under par.

High School

Local high school football teams take part in scrimmages

Updated: Aug. 13, 2022 at 2:23 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Football fans in Indiana got their first look at their favorite high school teams Friday night.

Notre Dame

Veteran Irish defensive line poised for strong season

Updated: Aug. 13, 2022 at 1:40 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Many key contributors up front last season are back to wreak havoc under new defensive line coach Al Washington.

Sports

Four Winds Invitational underway at South Bend Country Club

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 6:49 PM EDT
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By Matt Loch and 16 News Now
The Four Winds Invitational takes place all weekend, with the final round on Sunday.
10 Day Forecast
10 Day Forecast

High School

Edwardsburg Eddies led by experienced senior class; preparing for run at state title

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 12:27 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
The Edwardsburg Eddies football team has played in state semifinal the last two seasons, but they didn’t punch their ticket to Ford Field on either occasion.

Notre Dame

Hiestand helping already strong offensive line unit

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 11:16 AM EDT
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By 16 News Now
After taking some time away from coaching, he's back at Notre Dame, and he says the decision to come back was an easy one.

High School

Jimtown Jimmies look to replace 16 seniors this upcoming season

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 1:05 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Jimtown head coach Cory Stoner said finding leadership is going to be key.

Notre Dame

JD Bertrand motivated by brother John Michael’s College World Series run

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 1:22 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Earlier this summer, JD got to watch his brother, John Michael, lead the Fighting Irish baseball team to its first College World Series appearance in 20 years.

Notre Dame

Irish learning from experienced coaching staff

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 11:25 AM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Winning matters, and the Irish have been soaking in everything they can from this experienced staff.

High School

‘Still the same Marian’

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 10:52 AM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Despite graduating a large group of seniors, the Knights are confident that they won’t miss a beat.

Notre Dame

Irish defensive coordinator Al Golden transitioning back to college football

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 11:52 AM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Golden says being at Notre Dame makes the transition back to college easy.

High School

Strong offensive line, new quarterback ready to lead Mishawaka Cavemen

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 12:24 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
The Mishawaka Cavemen are reloaded and ready for another strong season.

Notre Dame

Buchner, Pyne talk friendship, QB competition

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 11:10 PM EDT
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By Drew Sanders
Buchner: "We’re a unit and we work together. We cheer for each other’s successes and it’s the same thing with the downfalls. "

Notre Dame

QB situation unclear as Notre Dame football starts fall camp

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 9:35 PM EDT
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By Drew Sanders and Matt Loch
Marcus Freeman says there’s no set timetable on when he’ll name a starting QB, but he wants to do it, in his words, “as soon as possible.”

High School

Saint Joseph Indians excited for Downey’s return

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 1:42 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Ben Downey led the Indians for six seasons from 2010-2015. In that span, the Indians never had a losing season.

Sports

Riley football enters new era with new head coach

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 7:30 PM EDT
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By Drew Sanders and Matt Loch
This year’s Riley High School football team is determined to right the ship to get the Wildcats back to their winning ways in South Bend.

News

Notre Dame safety Brandon Joseph tours, volunteers at Unity Gardens

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 6:32 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Irish safety Brandon Joseph toured Unity Gardens to check out the garden and learn more about South Bend.

High School

Penn HS Infielder RJ Cromartie commits to Notre Dame

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 1:20 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Cromartie said there's a big weight off his shoulders after finding his home.

High School

St. Joseph High School baseball star Jayce Lee commits to Notre Dame

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 11:33 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now and Matt Loch
Jayce Lee has made his college decision official by committing to Notre Dame on Tuesday afternoon.

Sports

Vin Scully, Dodgers broadcaster for 67 years, dies at 94

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 11:38 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
As the longest tenured broadcaster with a single team in pro sports history, Scully saw it all and called it all.

News

‘Coaches vs. Cancer’ raises $400,000 at Blackthorn Golf Club

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 5:28 PM EDT
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By Matt Loch
On Tuesday, Notre Dame men’s basketball coach Mike Brey hosted the “Coaches vs. Cancer” golf event at Blackthorn Golf Club.

News

$5 million youth sports complex coming to Berrien County

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 5:10 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
The 40-acre facility will be located at the corner of Maiden Lane and Hollywood Road.

High School

Penn football looking to bounce back with young team

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 2:25 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
While Head Coach Cory Yeoman is entering his 20th season at the helm, he’ll be leading a very young group onto TCU Freed Field to face Valparaiso in three weeks.

High School

New head football coach at Adams brings championship experience

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 1:46 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
The Eagles are under new management, as former quarterback Frank Karczewski has returned to the program to make his head coaching debut.

Basketball

Cannady Court unveiled in NBA guard’s hometown of Mishawaka

Updated: Jul. 30, 2022 at 11:49 PM EDT
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By Drew Sanders
A blossoming 574 hoops scene gives its flowers to Mishawaka native and current Orlando Magic guard Devin Cannady, unveiling "Cannady Court" in his hometown.

Notre Dame

Penn HS guard Markus Burton commits to Notre Dame

Updated: Jul. 30, 2022 at 3:06 PM EDT
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By Matt Loch and 16 News Now
Burton announced his commitment Friday afternoon at Penn High School in front of friends and family.

South Bend Cubs

Wade Miley makes rehab start for South Bend Cubs

Updated: Jul. 30, 2022 at 3:48 PM EDT
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By Matt Loch and 16 News Now
Chicago Cubs pitcher Wade Miley made a rehab start for the South Bend Cubs in a return to South Bend after playing for the Silver Hawks 13 years ago.

South Bend Cubs

Wade Miley expected to pitch for South Bend Cubs on rehab assignment Friday

Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 10:44 AM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Miley will join fellow Cubs lefty Drew Smyly as the two Major League players to rehab with High-A South Bend this season.

Notre Dame

Notre Dame reveals 2022 Shamrock Series uniforms

Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 12:04 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
The Notre Dame football team unveiled the latest rendition of its Shamrock Series uniforms on Wednesday morning.

Notre Dame

Notre Dame football single-game tickets go on sale Thursday

Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 4:53 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
The Irish will play six home games this season.

Notre Dame

United Airlines adds extra flights for Notre Dame football home, road games

Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 4:46 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
The airline is adding over a hundred flights to help college football fans across the country see some of the seasons’ biggest games.

Sports

Lions hope to build off successful second season

Updated: Jul. 23, 2022 at 11:46 PM EDT
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By Matt Loch
Lions hope to build off successful second season.

Soccer

South Bend Lions playoff bound in 2nd season

Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 12:15 AM EDT
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By Matt Loch
South Bend Lions qualify for USL 2 playoffs in the franchise's 2nd season.

Notre Dame

Notre Dame men’s basketball team holds first official practice

Updated: Jul. 20, 2022 at 10:40 AM EDT
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By 16 News Now
All eyes were on an impact freshman who is hoping to fill the shoes of Blake Wesley.

National

NASCAR to hit the streets of Chicago with downtown race

Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 7:46 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The course will include Lake Shore Drive, Michigan Avenue and South Columbus Drive, where the start/finish line and pit road will be located directly in front of Buckingham Fountain.

Sports

South Bend Lions clinch division championship

Updated: Jul. 17, 2022 at 2:50 AM EDT
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By Drew Sanders and 16 News Now
The South Bend Lions clinched the USL League Two Valley Division championship after defeating the Dayton Dutch Lions on Saturday night at TCU School Field.

Notre Dame

Jack Findlay to withdraw from transfer portal, remain with ND

Updated: Jul. 17, 2022 at 2:19 AM EDT
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By Drew Sanders and 16 News Now
Findlay was huge for the Irish last season, finishing his freshman campaign with a 6-2 record and a 2.17 ERA.

Notre Dame

Assistant coaches Ristano, Wallace leaving ND baseball program

Updated: Jul. 17, 2022 at 2:27 AM EDT
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By Drew Sanders and 16 News Now
Two Notre Dame baseball assistant coaches will be following in the footsteps of former head coach Link Jarrett.

Notre Dame

Shamrock Series tickets available Monday for season ticket holders, lottery participants

Updated: Jul. 17, 2022 at 3:11 AM EDT
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By Drew Sanders and 16 News Now
The Irish and BYU Cougars are set to face off on Oct. 8 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

South Bend Cubs

South Bend Cubs add postgame fireworks show to schedule

Updated: Jul. 17, 2022 at 3:01 AM EDT
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By Drew Sanders and 16 News Now
The team’s matchup against the Lake County Captains on Tuesday, July 26, at Four Winds Field will now include a postgame fireworks show.

Notre Dame

Notre Dame women’s basketball announces big games for next season

Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 6:15 PM EDT
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By John Brach and 16 News Now
The Fighting Irish women’s basketball team has made three big announcements this week about its schedule for the 2022-2023 season.

Notre Dame

Notre Dame introduces new head baseball coach Shawn Stiffler

Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 10:30 AM EDT
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By 16 News Now and Drew Sanders
Stiffler comes over after a decade of coaching the VCU Rams and racking up over 300 career wins.

Notre Dame

Notre Dame names Shawn Stiffler as next head baseball coach

Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 10:35 AM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Stiffler comes from VCU, where he turned the Rams into one of the most consistent baseball programs in the country during the last decade.

Sports

South Bend Women’s Metro golf tournament tees off

Updated: Jul. 11, 2022 at 5:34 PM EDT
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By Alex Almanza and 16 News Now
The three-day run began Monday morning at Erskine Park Golf Course.
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