
Notre Dame Adds Vanderbilt to 2026‑27 Non‑Conference Slate
Notre Dame’s men’s basketball program has secured a high‑profile non‑conference game against Vanderbilt, setting the stage for a season that could restore the Irish to March Madness.
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Notre Dame’s men’s basketball program has secured a high‑profile non‑conference game against Vanderbilt, setting the stage for a season that could restore the Irish to March Madness.

The 32nd Haarlem Baseball Week will host six nations in a packed schedule of group play, semifinals and a final, complemented by Blind Baseball, Baseball5 and the Old Stars Game.

A behind‑the‑scenes look at Nike’s 2002 Secret Tournament advert, the hidden tournament that gathered football’s biggest stars under a metal cage, and its lasting cultural impact.

A look at how penalty shootouts imprint on players' minds, from historic English heartbreaks to recent European finals, revealing the enduring weight of missed chances.

Luka Doncic and a consortium led by Donnie Nelson have purchased Italy's Vanoli Cremona, planning to relocate the team to Rome and compete in a forthcoming NBA‑FIBA European league.

Luka Dončić, part of a consortium that bought Italy’s Vanoli Cremona, plans to move the team to Rome and compete in the NBA’s European league initiative, a dream tied to his roots in Slovenia and his career at Real Madrid.

Álvaro Arbeloa’s five‑month stint as Real Madrid manager concluded abruptly following a series of defeats, a Copa del Rey shock and criticism from Kylian Mbappé. President Florentino Pérez has now turned to José Mourinho, hoping the Portuguese veteran can bring discipline to a star‑laden squad.

The Fighting Irish will begin their campaign against Villanova in Rome before hosting a preseason charity game against Dayton, Ohio, to raise awareness for mental health.

The club announced the signing of Dovydas Jencius, a Lithuanian forward whose recent performance at Balboa Sports Academy helped his team capture a conference championship.

Graduate of Moeller High School in Cincinnati, Diallo announced his pledge to Notre Dame after a standout prep career that spanned both basketball and soccer, bringing Division II experience and a 6‑foot‑9 frame to a program poised for a strong start in Rome.

Villanova will host Kansas in a two‑year series beginning November 27, 2024, in Lawrence, with a return game slated for the 2027‑28 season. The schedule highlights a revamped Wildcats roster, including transfers and a potential Italian prospect, while Kansas coach Bill Self confirms his 24th season.

A high school baseball player from Anderson reflects on chess, travel dreams, and the figures shaping his future.

James Cole, a standout baseball player from Anderson, talks about his plans to study business, his love of chess, and his ideal dinner with industry titans.