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Vol XXXIV No. 26

Tuesday, September 26, 2000

  1980 Olympic boycott hits home for Notre Dame staff
By KATHLEEN OÕBRIEN
Associate Sports Editor

A stab of regret hits Jill Lindenfeld as she struggles to watch the 2000 Olympic Games. Debbie Brown feels drawn to the events although seeing the U.S. participants causes her a twinge of heartache. Both Linden-feld, a Notre Dame assistant professional ... [more]


Penalties plague St. Eds in 21-7 loss to Sorin
By COLIN BOYLAN, TODD NIETO and JOHNNY LEITNER
Sports Writers

St. EdwardsÕ football team could have the makings of a potent run-and-shoot offense, if only it could stop shooting itself in the foot. A penalty-plagued 21-7 loss to Sorin left many of the St. EdÕs players with a bad taste in ... [more]


Breen Phillips battles Badin to 6-6 tie after failed conversions
By CHRIS FREDERICO,
LAUREN CONTI and

Although often overlooked and only worth one point, extra points can become crucial in close ball games. Missing one over the course of a game can come back to haunt a team, as it did to both Breen Phillips and Badin ... [more]


Overtime win over Bulldogs pulls Belles out of slump
By SARAH RYKOWSKI
Sports Writer

The soccer Belles are on a roll after pulling themselves out of a season slump Saturday with a victory against Adrian College. As they enter the game against the Calvin Knights today, they hope to continue putting their troubles to rest. ... [more]


McGlinn looks for first victory
By KATIE HUGHES and ANTHONY HUGHES
Sports Writers

McGlinn hasn't won a game yet, but the Shamrocks are counting on a team effort for a win tonight against Walsh. The team is looking to quarterback Jody Greaney, receivers Catherine Corke and Mary Lenzini, and defensive players Rebecca Williams and ... [more]


Dawgs' defense holds off Griffins in narrow victory
By TODD NIETO, JAMES VERALDI and MATT CASSADY
Sports Writers

Despite a gritty effort by the Stanford defense, the Alumni Dawgs continued on their path to Notre Dame Stadium with their second consecutive shutout 7-0. Other than an early touchdown by Alumni, the defenses dictated the action and forced frustration on ... [more]