Coal Line Trail work begins in South Bend, converting rail line into multi-use path
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Coal Line Trail work begins in South Bend, converting rail line into multi-use path

Walkers, joggers, and bikers will soon get to enjoy a new route in South Bend. Construction has begun on the Coal Line Trail. The multipurpose trail is being built over the abandoned Notre Dame and Western coal line. “In the two phases, the trail will follow Lincolnway West to Wilbur Street along the abandoned right-of…

Will Notre Dame be in the new EA Sports College Football game?
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Will Notre Dame be in the new EA Sports College Football game?

Notre Dame football fans may soon get a chance to play as the Fighting Irish in an upcoming video game. EA Sports College Football was just announced today. The new college football video game comes from the same company that makes Madden NFL 21. Of course, anyone who knows football has heard of Madden. Slightly…

FOX 28 to Broadcast Chicago White Sox Games in South Bend Market
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FOX 28 to Broadcast Chicago White Sox Games in South Bend Market

Baseball season is almost here. Area fans have an extra reason to be happy. A local television station will broadcast Chicago White Sox games throughout the 2015 Major League Baseball season. “FOX 28 is proud to announce our partnership with the Chicago White Sox,” the station said in a news article posted on their website….

Will Ferrell to Play in Today’s Cubs and White Sox Spring Training Games
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Will Ferrell to Play in Today’s Cubs and White Sox Spring Training Games

Will Ferrell, the actor and comedian best known for roles in movies like Anchorman and Old School, is set to make an unusual appearance on a baseball diamond. Ferrell will take the field for ten different teams across five separate exhibition games on Thursday, including stints as a player for the Chicago Cubs and Chicago…

Gus Macker Basketball Tournament Returning to South Bend
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Gus Macker Basketball Tournament Returning to South Bend

The Gus Macker Basketball Tournament is returning to South Bend as part of the city’s sesquicentennial weekend celebration. Would-be basketball players will descend on downtown South Bend for a family-friendly 3-on-3 basketball tournament. The tournament will be played on the newly remodeled Jefferson Boulevard as well as the Howard Park parking lot. A “Dream Court”…

‘Deflategate’ Shadow Hangs Over Patriots Ahead of Super Bowl

‘Deflategate’ Shadow Hangs Over Patriots Ahead of Super Bowl

The New England Patriots remain in the hot seat days after their 45 to 7 trouncing of the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Championship Game. The lopsided win was not supposed to dominate sports headlines all through the week — at least for the reason that it is drawing media scrutiny. The alleged cheating at…

Ohio State Wins First College Football Playoff National Championship Game

Ohio State Wins First College Football Playoff National Championship Game

Ohio State pulled off a convincing victory in the first college football playoff championship game. The Buckeyes defeated Oregon in a 42-20 victory at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Ohio State’s running game was dominant with nearly 300 yards. Ezekiel Elliot ran 246 yards alone, plowing through Oregon’s defense and scoring 4 touchdowns. OSU quarterback…

South Bend Public Golf Courses Close for Winter
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South Bend Public Golf Courses Close for Winter

South Bend’s public golf courses are closed for the season due to the cold weather. The city’s three municipal golf courses — Elbel, Erskine and Studebaker — all remained open through most of December during a time of year that those courses are normally closed. South Bend has so far not seen any measurable snowfall…