Saturday, July 21, 2012

Theismann: 8th Place at Century Championship


Former Notre Dame All-American Joe Theismann is currently in 8th place at the 23rd Annual American Century Celebrity Golf Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course.  Theismann has 33 points in the "stableford" scoring system -- trailing the leader Mark Rypien, who has 43 points.

The golf tournament is televised on NBC -- so tune in tomorrow to watch the final round LIVE beginning at 3 PM ET.

LINK:  SCOREBOARD

Friday, July 20, 2012

WNBA's Devereaux Peters Talks Notre Dame


Former Notre Dame All-American Devereaux Peters was back in town this week and she took time out for a YOUTUBE interview.  Click on the link below:  (Photo:  That's former Notre Dame great Ruth Riley on the left guarding Devereaux.)

LINK:  DEVEREAUX PETERS BACK IN THE BEND

Domer Wins Second Golf Title as a Pro!

Max Scodro '12, is off to a very good start with his professional golf career since graduating from the University of Notre Dame two months ago. 

He's already won two tournaments as a pro -- winning the Arizona Open last month and this past weekend he won the Illinois Open in a five-hole playoff!

Here are links to stories about Max's first two wins as a professional -- and a link to his blog where you can track his exploits as he tries to earn a PGA Tour Card.

LINK:  SCODRO WINS ILLINOIS OPEN IN PLAYOFF

LINK:  MAX WINS FIRST TOURNAMENT AS A PRO

LINK:  MAX'S BLOG

Choosing Pro Boxing Over Wall Street

Notre Dame alum Mike Lee '09, was a guest on CNBC's Sports Biz yesterday -- talking about why he picked a pro boxing career over a high paying job on Wall Street.  Lee, a three-time Bengal Bouts champion while at Notre Dame is undefeated as a pro.  You'll enjoy this interview.

LINK:  MIKE LEE ON CNBC

Justin Morrow Added to MLS All-Star Roster!


Former Notre Dame soccer star Justin Morrow was added yesterday to the MLS All-Stars roster -- for next Wednesday's matchup against Chelsea (European Champion) at Philadelphia Union's PPL Park.

The game will be televised on ESPN2 beginning at 8:30 PM ET on Wednesday, July 25th.


LINK:  MORROW ADDED TO ALL STAR ROSTER

LINK:  MLS ALL STAR OFFICIAL SITE

ND's Mike Brey Talks Coaches vs. Cancer


Here's a quick interview of Notre Dame men's basketball coach Mike Brey talking about the "Coaches vs. Cancer" initiative, now in its 12th year.  Click on the link below:

LINK:  COACHES VS. CANCER

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Notre Dame Research: Why Mosquitoes Bite!


Zainulabeuddin Syed, a mosquito biologist with the University of Notre Dame's Eck Institue for Global Health has been studying why mosquitoes bite humans -- thought you'd find this of interest!

LINK:  WHY MOSQUITOS BITE!

Notre Dame Football Tickets on Sale NOW!


If you're looking to attend a Notre Dame home football game this season -- today's your chance!  Tickets are now on sale for games that have yet to sell out!  CALL TODAY!


LINK:  NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL TICKETS

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Yahoo Story: Why I Love Notre Dame Football!


William Porter is an eighth grade social studies teacher who's been a fan of the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame since 1988.

Porter recently wrote a story that was published at YAHOO SPORTS -- about the 25 reasons he loves Notre Dame football.  Here's a link:

LINK:  25 REASONS TO LOVE NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL