SOUTH BEND – Cameron Biedscheid scored a season-high 18 points, 15 in the second half, and Jack Cooley added 17 points and 16 rebounds to lead Notre Dame to a 65-60 win over Villanova on Wednesday night.

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly talks about his interview with the Eagles, the Manti Te'o hoax and personnel matters.

The Notre Dame men's basketball team fell out of the Associated Press Top 25, while the women's team held its position in the poll.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Skylar Diggins scored 21 points, all in the first half when she was 9-of-9 shooting, and No. 2 Notre Dame dominated Providence from the start, beating the Friars 89-44 on Saturday to win its 13th straight.

ESPN's popular college basketball preview show “College GameDay” is coming to South Bend.

TAMPA, Fla. – Jerian Grant scored 18 points and Tom Knight had 17 as No. 24 Notre Dame beat South Florida 73-65 on Saturday.

NEW YORK – Dr. Phil McGraw has booked the first on-camera interview with the man who allegedly concocted the girlfriend hoax that ensnared Notre Dame football star Manti Te’o.

The alleged mastermind behind the hoax that made Manti Te'o believe he had a relationship with a woman, who didn't exist, was the voice behind the Notre Dame All-American's fake girlfriend, according to a report in the New York Daily News.

PITTSBURGH – Kayla McBride scored 19 points to help No. 2 Notre Dame beat Pittsburgh 73-47 on Wednesday night for the Irish’s 12th-straight win.

Notre Dame men's basketball coach Mike Brey is trying to figure out how to re-invent his team six games into the Big East season.

"Katie, put yourself in my situation. I, my whole world told me that she died on Sept. 12. Everybody knew that. This girl, who I committed myself to, died on Sept. 12."

Five players who have committed to Notre Dame landed on the final Rivals100 ranking for the 2013 recruiting class.

The Notre Dame men's and women's basketball teams both remained in the Associated Press' Top 25 polls, but the Irish men did slip down the poll.

SOUTH BEND – Jack Cooley had 19 points, 10 rebounds and blocked a shot with 2 seconds left to help No. 20 Notre Dame hang on for a 69-66 win over Rutgers on Saturday night, ending a two-game losing streak for the Irish.

Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick encouraged All-American linebacker Manti Te'o to publicly address the situation on a podcast posted on the university's website.

Manti Te'o broke his silence late Friday night when the Notre Dame All-American linebacker agreed to an off-camera interview with ESPN's Jeremy Schaap to address the dead girlfriend hoax.

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser posted a story on its website Friday, saying a source close to Manti Te'o's family told the paper that the woman, whose voice Te'o associated with Lennay Kekua, told the linebacker she had to fake her death to elude drug dealers.

Mel Kiper Jr., a NFL draft analyst for ESPN, sees NFL talent on Notre Dame's returning roster for next season.

Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick painted a picture of a trusting soul being duped by malicious perpetrators when he met with the media Wednesday night to discuss a Deadspin.com story that revealed Manti Te'o's girlfriend never existed.

Notre Dame issued a statement saying linebacker Manti Te'o is victim of hoax. (Updated with statement Te'o issued)

Mel Kiper Jr., a NFL draft analyst for ESPN, said tight end Tyler Eifert and linebacker Manti Te'o will be first-round selections in the NFL draft.

NEW YORK – JaKarr Sampson scored 14 of his 17 points in the first half and St. John's handed No. 20 Notre Dame its second straight loss, 67-63 at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night.

SOUTH BEND – Kayla McBride scored 17 points, and Skylar Diggins had 15 points and nine assists as second-ranked Notre Dame cruised to its 10th straight victory, a 79-64 victory over Georgetown on Tuesday.

SOUTH BEND – Quarterback Malik Zaire and offensive lineman Steve Elmer were among five football players who graduated high school early to start classes at Notre Dame.

Former Notre Dame and Bishop Dwenger standout Tyler Eifert is training at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., as he prepares for the NFL draft, according to his mother, Julie.

Running back Cierre Wood decides to enter NFL draft instead of returning for final season of eligibility, Notre Dame announces.

Former Notre Dame standout Luke Harangody was named the D-League performer of the week Monday.

The Notre Dame men's basketball team slid down the Associated Press Top 25 poll, while the women's team held its spot Monday.

Brian Kelly announces he will return to Notre Dame for a fourth season.

SOUTH BEND – Shabazz Napier scored 19 points, Tyler Olander scored 12 of his career-high 16 points in the second half and Connecticut ended the game with a 7-0 run to beat No. 17 Notre Dame 65-58 Saturday, ending a 12-game winning streak by the Irish.

Alex Anzalone, a 6-3, 229-pound linebacker from Wyomissing (Pa.) Area High School, plans to de-commit from Notre Dame and enroll early at Florida, according to IrishIllustrated.com.

Notre Dame defensive end Kapron Lewis-Moore tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee during the Irish's 42-14 loss to Alabama in the BCS championship game Monday, the university announced Thursday.

Notre Dame was must-see TV this season.

Brian Kelly added another coach of the year award to his collection Wednesday.

TAMPA, Fla. – Skylar Diggins scored four of her 19 points in overtime, helping second-ranked Notre Dame overcome cold shooting and hold off South Florida for a 75-71 victory Tuesday night.

Notre Dame nose guard Louis Nix III talks about Monday night’s 42-14 to Alabama in the BCS championship game in Sun Life Stadium at Miami Gardens, Fla.

Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o talks about Monday night’s 42-14 to Alabama in the BCS championship game in Sun Life Stadium at Miami Gardens, Fla.

Notre Dame tight end Tyler Eifert, a Bishop Dwenger grad, talks about his last game with the Irish, a 42-14 loss to Alabama in the BCS championship game in Sun Life Stadium at Miami Gardens, Fla.

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly talks about Monday night’s 42-14 lose to Alabama in the BCS championship game at Sun Life Stadium at Miami Gardens, Fla.

Notre Dame tight end Tyler Eifert, a Bishop Dwenger graduate, is ready to go to the NFL and other notes from Monday's 42-14 loss to Alabama in the BCS championship game.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Alabama rolled to a 28-0 lead for fightless Notre Dame in the opening half.

Alabama leads Notre Dame 21-0 after quick score to start second quarter.

CINCINNATI – Jerian Grant scored 19 points and No. 17 Notre Dame used its patient offense to get open shots for a 66-60 victory Monday night that extended No. 21 Cincinnati’s home-court misery.

Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o was named the winner of the Senior CLASS Award on Monday.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Notre Dame cornerback KeiVarae Russell was named to the Football Writers Association of America's freshman All-American first team Monday.

Three matchups to watch in tonight's BCS championship game between Notre Dame and Alabama.

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly says a new standard is set for the program since the Irish reached the BCS championship game this season.

While Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly and Alabama coach Nick Saban say student-athletes should receive more financial help, Irish athletic director Jack Swarbrick says it is not an easy issue to sort out.

Alabama coach Nick Saban says his defense will be challenged by how Notre Dame uses tight end Tyler Eifert and running back Theo Riddick.

Alabama coach Nick Saban talks about how he feels the Crimson Tide exceeded expectations this season to reach the BCS championship game against Notre Dame during Sunday’s news conference in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Previewing the BCS championship game between No. 1 Notre Dame (12-0) and No. 2 Alabama (12-1).

Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick said Sunday that everything from a raise to a contract extension will be on the table when he meets with coach Brian Kelly after the season.

Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron talks about the Crimson Tide going for their third title in four years when they play Notre Dame in the BCS championship game Monday.

Notre Dame receiver and Bishop Dwenger graduate John Goodman talks about the experience of getting ready to for Monday night's BCS championship game against Alabama.

Notre Dame defensive lineman and Bishop Dwenger graduate Tony Springmann talks about the experience of getting ready to for Monday night’s BCS championship game against Alabama.

The offensive lines could play the biggest role in determining who wins the national title when Notre Dame and Alabama play in the BCS championship game Monday.

Notre Dame's Tommy Rees, Andrew Hendrix and Gunner Kiel talk about their season as they backed up starter Everett Golson.

STORRS, Conn. – Kayla McBride scored 21 points and Skylar Diggins added 19 to help No. 5 Notre Dame upset top-ranked Connecticut 73-72 on Saturday in the Big East conference opener for both teams.

SOUTH BEND – Seton Hall knew it was in for a challenge trying to slow Jack Cooley and Eric Atkins against No. 21 Notre Dame. When Scott Martin began hitting threes over the Pirates’ zone defense, they had no chance.

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly didn't say he would never leave the university, but the Irish coach also said he isn't thinking about a move to the NFL with the BCS championship game coming up Monday.

Notre Dame offensive coordinator Chuck Martin says there is nothing worse to watch than film of Alabama's defense when it has an opponent in third-and-long situations.

Notre Dame offensive coordinator Chuck Martin says there is no way to replace tight end and Bishop Dwenger grad Tyler Eifert.

Notre Dame offensive coordinator Chuck Martin has made things easier for the Irish's offensive players.

Max Redfield, a 6-foot-2, 195-pound safety from Mission Viejo (Calif.) High School, orally commits to Notre Dame.

Notre Dame running back Theo Riddick says he refuses to look back on what the team accomplished this season, because it will not mean any thing if they lose in the BCS championship game.

Notre Dame tight end and Bishop Dwenger graduate Tyler Eifert talks about the matchup against Alabama during Friday’s BCS championship game news conference in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

The showdown between Alabama center Barrett Jones and Notre Dame nose guard Louis Nix III will be a key matchup in Monday's BCS championship game.

Alabama linebacker C.J. Mosley talks about the challenge of covering Notre Dame tight end and Bishop Dwenger graduate Tyler Eifert during Friday’s BCS championship game news conference in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Alabama cornerback Dee Millinar talks about Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson’s ability to scramble during Friday’s BCS championship game news conference in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Notre Dame works on goal-line situations during Friday’s practice at the Miami Dolphins practice facility at Nova Southeastern University.

Notre Dame showed some interesting formations when it worked on its goal-line offense Friday during the portion of practice open to the media.

Notre Dame offensive coordinator Chuck Martin has seen teams succeed with a first-year quarterback, and he hopes the Irish can have the same success with Everett Golson behind center for the Irish.

Notre Dame offensive coordinator Chuck Martin talks about quarterback Everett Golson’s development this season during the BCS news conference Friday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Notre Dame safety Matthias Farley says Alabama can hurt teams in its passing game because too many people focus only on stopping the Crimson Tide's running game.

Alabama knows it has to keep an eye on Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o.

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Bob Diaco and linebacker Manti Te’o exit the news conference Thursday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The No. 1 Irish (12-0) play No. 2 Alabama (12-1) in the BCS championship game Monday.

Notre Dame safety Zeke Motta talks about getting ready for the heat and humidity for the BCS championship game when he met with reporters Thursday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Notre Dame defensive end Kapron Lewis-Moore talks about being the BCS championship game and what a win would mean when he met with reporters Thursday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Alabama center Barrett Jones talks about returning to practice after a long layoff because of a left ankle injury and what the offense needs to do against Notre Dame’s defense in the BCS championship game.

FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. – Notre Dame's first practice in Florida for the BCS championship game was Thursday at the Miami Dolphins practice facility at Nova Southeastern University.

Notre Dame practiced at the Miami Dolphins practice facility at Nova Southeastern University facility Thursday. Here is Tommy Rees and Everett Golson throwing to receivers.

Alabama center Barrett Jones was still wearing a protective boot on his injured left foot, but the All-American said he is ready for Monday's BCS championship game.

Alabama players say their previous experiences in BCS championship games isn't a big advantage over Notre Dame.

There isn't much behind the reason why Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o wears No. 5.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Notre Dame is at a place it hasn't been since 1988, on the cusp of winning a national title.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Notre Dame will have to get used to hot, humid conditions as it prepares to play Alabama for the national title.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Notre Dame is a 10-point underdog heading into Monday's BCS championship game.

Notre Dame's airplane is greeted by a pair of water cannons as it pulls into the airport at Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Wednesday. The No. 1 Irish (12-0) play No. 2 Alabama (12-1) in the BCS championship game Monday.

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly, administrators and assistant coaches come off the plane in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Wednesday. The No. 1 Irish (12-0) play No. 2 Alabama (12-1) in the BCS championship game Monday.