Late nights at gym likely to pay off for Oladipo

CHICAGO | Victor Oladipo mentions the late nights at the gym, the wear and tear on his key card, and he's quick to point out he's just a tad unusual, too.

Column: Notre Dame not chicken, just greedy

Brady Hoke was talking the way football coaches do, the way university presidents can't. Imagine, if you will, the snickering in academia if Michigan president Mary Sue Coleman, a biochemist by trade, accused her counterparts at Notre Dame of chickening out on a science fair.

Oakland accepts invitation to Horizon League

VALPARAISO | The newest member of the Horizon League is an old Valparaiso rival.

Big Ten going to East-West alignment for divisions

PARK RIDGE, Ill. | No more "Legends." And no more "Leaders."

Draft was light on glamour, heavy on intrigue

Minnesota went all in with three first-round picks.

Draft was light on glamour, heavy on intrigue

San Diego Chargers draft pick Manti Te'o, from Notre Dame, speaks at a news conference held at the Chargers facility Saturday in San Diego.

Colts take Werner with No. 24 pick in NFL draft

INDIANAPOLIS | The Colts selected defensive end Bjoern Werner of Florida State with the No. 24 pick in the NFL draft Thursday night, bringing in a potential pass-rushing replacement for Dwight Freeney, the franchise's career sacks leader who remains a free agent.

Bring on beef in draft, starting with OT Fisher

Tackle Eric Fisher from Central Michigan stands with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected first overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday at Radio City Music Hall in New York.

Bring on beef in draft, starting with OT Fisher

NEW YORK | NFL teams bought in bulk early in Thursday night's draft.

Notre Dame defense dominates in spring game

Notre Dame's Louis Nix scores on a two-point conversion during the Blue-Gold spring game Saturday.

Notre Dame defense dominates in spring game

SOUTH BEND | The Notre Dame offense has a lot of work to do before the fall.

Loyola of Chicago joining Missouri Valley

CHICAGO | The Loyola Ramblers are on the move.

Kelly's message: Notre Dame close to title caliber

Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson, right, dives into the end zone in front of Pittsburgh linebacker Joe Trebitz for a two-point conversion to tie the score late in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. Golson is expecting a lot more of himself and the Fi…

Kelly's message: Notre Dame close to title caliber

SOUTH BEND | Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly knows the importance of staying on message and he has been consistent all spring.

Zac Stacy credits Vandy's success for NFL chance

NASHVILLE, Tenn. | Vanderbilt has sent plenty of players to the NFL from the Southeastern Conference's smallest and only private university. The Commodores have produced defensive backs, linebackers, offensive lineman and even some first-round selections such as quarterback Jay Cutler.

Contract gives NBC Notre Dame rights through 2025

NBC Sports Group announced a 10-year contract extension to televise Notre Dame football games Thursday, doubling the length of its previous agreement.

Busch Stadium to host college football game

ST. LOUIS | Busch Stadium in St. Louis will host its first-ever football game on Sept. 21, a matchup between Southeast Missouri State and Southern Illinois University.

REGION COLLEGIANS: Klyczek continues to impress for Hoosiers

Sometimes it’s hard to impress your coach. That hasn’t been the case with Andrean’s Katie Klyczek.

Good weather after 2012 heat at Boston Marathon

BOSTON | The heat was unprecedented and so was the offer: Any of the 27,000 runners in last year's Boston Marathon could skip the race and automatically qualify for the 2013 edition instead.