Declan Sullivan

Sports deaths in 2010. Notable sports deaths in 2010:

Notre Dame, Miami renew rivalry in Sun Bowl on Dec. 31. Two decades since their last game in a ferocious and testy rivalry that some dubbed Catholics vs. Convicts, Notre Dame and Miami will charge at one another again.

Notre Dame's strong finish brings 7-5 mark in Brian Kelly's eventful season at helm. This much we know: Brian Kelly didn't come to Notre Dame to be part of 7-5 seasons. But in this instance, in his first eventful and emotional year as head coach of the Irish, he'll gladly take it.

Brian Kelly's first year has involved a lot more than just football at Notre Dame. Even by the standards of one of college football's highest-profile jobs, the first season for Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly has been tumultuous.

Kelly's first season at ND offers hope, opportunity for season-changing win still lies ahead. There is little doubt Notre Dame will return to Yankee Stadium in the not-too-distant future. When exactly has yet to be decided, but the marriage between two of the country's most famous sports brands is a match made in marketing heaven.

Michael Floyd's ability leadership help Irish overcome injuries. Michael Floyd's decision is a ways off. Notre Dame's star receiver will have other things on his mind the next two weeks as the Irish wrap up a disappointing season that could still end in a bowl.

Notre Dame focuses on stopping Army option as it goes for sixth victory. They're breaking out the green jerseys, that's how special Saturday's game will be for Notre Dame. And appearing in the new Yankee Stadium won't be all about how snazzy the Fighting Irish might look.

Rees' three TD passes, defense and special teams help Notre Dame rout No. 15 Utah 28-3. Utah's fall has been swift. From rapid-scoring offensive juggernaut, the Utes are suddenly a team that can do little right ? two Saturdays in a row.

Notre Dame's season turns tragic and Irish face challenge to avoid losing season. Autumn leaves dot the campus at Notre Dame where a lot more than the seasons have changed since football camp kicked off in the sweltering heat three months ago.

Notre Dame president writes that school is responsible for student's death, apologizes. The president of the University of Notre Dame sent an e-mail to students, faculty, staff and alumni Friday saying that the school is responsible for a student videographer's death because it failed to protect him.

Kelly says lifts won't be used until investigation into accident is completed. Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly reiterated Thursday what he said after the Irish's loss to Tulsa on Saturday: The school has no plans to use scissor lifts to film practice until the investigation into the death of a student videographer is complete.

Kelly, Notre Dame players join mourners at funeral for student killed during football practice. Notre Dame football coach Brian Kelly and several of the team's players were among several hundred mourners Monday at the funeral of a student killed last week when a tower from which he was videotaping a practice toppled over.

ND coach says it was his call to have practice the day student videographer died in accident. Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said Saturday it was his decision to hold practice outdoors on a windy day when a student videographer died after the lift he was in fell over.

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Fitzpatrick FG, late interception give Tulsa stunning 28-27 win over Notre Dame. G.J. Kinne raced to the end zone, grabbed a baton and began conducting the Tulsa band. The celebration was on at Notre Dame Stadium after the Golden Hurricane pulled off one the biggest wins in school history.

Workplace safety rules, university policy to be part of Notre Dame tower death investigation. State regulators are investigating whether the University of Notre Dame violated safety rules when it allowed a student to videotape football practice from a tall hydraulic lift that toppled in high winds, killing the young man.

Workplace safety rules, university policy to be part of Notre Dame tower death investigation. A state official says the investigation into the death of a University of Notre Dame student killed in a tower collapse will look at whether the school violated workplace safety rules.

Schools reviewing safety protocols after deadly accident at Notre Dame football practice. Two universities said Thursday they will look at adopting specific policies for hydraulic lifts after a Notre Dame student was killed when one of the machines toppled over in high winds while he was videotaping football practice.