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Vol XXXV No. 85

Wednesday, February 6, 2002

  SMC BASKETBALL: Belles take on top-ranked Flying Dutch
By JOE LINDSLEY
Sports Writer

Wednesday night could be a lopsided battle for the Belles of Saint Mary's as they try to swat down the Flying Dutch of Hope, who are soaring high on the wings of a 20-1 season. Hope leads the MIAA with nine ... [more]


Jim Kelly – more than just a superstar
Kevin Berchou
Sports Columnist

Saturday was a great day for a great man. Sure I'm an unabashed homer, a lifelong fan of the Buffalo Bills, but when Jim Kelly, their quarterback and unquestioned leader, was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, any football ... [more]


Notre Dame can learn from New England
Joe Licandro
Sports Writer

If you had told me before the beginning of the NFL season that the New England Patriots would win the Super Bowl, I would have thought you were crazy. If you had told me that the Patriots would win the Super ... [more]


FOOTBALL CLASS OF 2006: Notre Dame still awaiting 3 decisions
By JOE HETTLER
Sports Writer

Three coaches and many months of recruiting later, Notre Dame is still waiting. Later today, several of the Notre Dame's top football recruits — including Lorenzo Booker, Dedrick Harrington and Rhema McKnight — will announce where they will being playing football ... [more]


ND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Irish make history in victory
Ratay, Batteast lead as Notre Dame tops Pitt 68-56
By KATIE McVOY
Associate Sports Editor

It was a milestone game for the Irish on Tuesday as they defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers 68-58. The win marked the 500th win in the program's history, making the Irish the fourth Big East team to reach that mark. It also ... [more]


MEN'S BASKETBALL: Irish run into hot Knights
By ANDREW SOUKUP
Associate Sports Editor

It always seems like Notre Dame has the misfortune of playing top Big East opponents when they're on a roll. Back in early January, the Irish beat a Pittsburgh team that was on a 10-0 run. The then-No. 7 Syracuse Orangemen ... [more]