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Notre Dame softball defeats Maryland 9-1

James Brosher — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 15:59:53 +0000

Notre Dame pitcher Laura Winter comes off the field after recording a strikeout to end an inning during an NCAA softball game against Maryland on Monday, April. 28, 2014, at Notre Dame. Notre Dame won 9-1. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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At left: Notre Dame’s Lauren Stuhr makes a diving catch in the outfield. At right: Notre Dame’s Jenna Simon lays down a bunt. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame’s Chloe Saganowich slides safely into third in front of a tag from Maryland’s Jessica Warner during an NCAA softball game on Monday, April. 28, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame’s Emilee Koerner smiles as she rounds third after hitting a home run during an NCAA softball game on Monday, April. 28, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Maryland’s Corey Schwartz tags second base to force out Notre Dame’s Micaela Arizmendi (2) during an NCAA softball game on Monday, April. 28, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame pitcher Laura Winter throws to a Maryland batter during an NCAA softball game on Monday, April. 28, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame coach Deanna Gumpf reacts after unsuccessfully pleading her cause with an umpire after a ball sailed over the outfield fence close to the foul pole during an NCAA softball game on Monday, April. 28, 2014, at Notre Dame. The ball was ruled foul. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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At left: Notre Dame pitcher Laura Winter reacts after recording an out. At right: Notre Dame’s Chloe Saganowich throws to first base for an out. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame’s Kimmy Sullivan reacts after a scored run during an NCAA softball game on Monday, April. 28, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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Blue and Gold and Black and White

James Brosher — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 14:37:13 +0000

Being that it was my third year photographing Notre Dame’s Blue-Gold spring football game, I decided to dust off my Holga and try something a bit different.

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Notre Dame Blue-Gold spring football game

James Brosher — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 16:43:35 +0000

Notre Dame tight end Durham Smythe (80) makes a catch during the Blue-Gold Spring Game on Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Notre Dame Stadium. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame quarterback Malik Zaire (8) rolls away from pressure from linebacker Romeo Okwara (45) during the Blue-Gold Spring Game on Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Notre Dame Stadium. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson (5) looks down field as he runs the ball during the Blue-Gold Spring Game on Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Notre Dame Stadium. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame running back Greg Bryant (1) tries to break away from teammates Andrew Trumbetti, left, and Jaylon Smith, right, during the Blue-Gold Spring Game on Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Notre Dame Stadium. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame defensive lineman Andrew Trumbetti (98) pressures quarterback Everett Golson (5) during the Blue-Gold Spring Game on Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Notre Dame Stadium. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame defensive lineman Justin Utupo (53) rushes quarterback Malik Zaire (8) during the Blue-Gold Spring Game on Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Notre Dame Stadium. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame running back Greg Bryant (1) breaks away from defensive lineman Patrick Mazza (97) on a long run during the Blue-Gold Spring Game on Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Notre Dame Stadium. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Players walk back to the locker room after the Blue-Gold Spring Game on Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Notre Dame Stadium. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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Notre Dame football begins spring practice

James Brosher — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 15:30:55 +0000

I had to laugh a little on Monday morning walking to the Loftus Sports Center at Notre Dame. Here I was technically photographing something referred to as “spring” football, but it was 2 degrees Fahrenheit and I couldn’t feel my fingers by the time I hit the door. Let’s hope we thaw out in time for the Blue-Gold game.

Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson warms up during the opening day of spring football practice on Monday, March 3, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame’s Elijah Shumate gets his hands on the ball during a drill in the opening day of spring football practice on Monday, March 3, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame assistant coach Bob Elliott talks to players before the opening day of spring football practice on Monday, March 3, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame running backs Greg Bryant (1), Tarean Folston (25) and Cam McDaniel (33) listen to running backs coach Tony Alford during the opening day of spring football practice on Monday, March 3, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame quarterbacks coach Matt LaFleur throws to quarterback Everett Golson during the opening day of spring football practice on Monday, March 3, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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Notre Dame crushes Syracuse on “Think Pink” night

James Brosher — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 21:21:08 +0000

The Notre Dame bench reacts as guard Michaela Mabrey (23) puts up a three-point shot during a women’s NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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At left: Notre Dame guard Jewell Loyd (32) tries to grab a lob off of an inbounds play with seconds left in the first half. At right: Notre Dame head coach Muffet McGraw reacts to the action on the court. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame players huddle up in a pink spotlight before a women’s NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame forward Natalie Achonwa (11) watches a rebound bounce just out of her reach during a women’s NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Syracuse head coach Quentin Hillsman yells at an official during a women’s NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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Virginia crushes Notre Dame

James Brosher — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 01:49:03 +0000

Notre Dame guard Steve Vasturia (32) gets on the floor for the ball during men’s NCAA college basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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At left: Notre Dame forward Zach Auguste works around Virginia forward Anthony Gill in the post. At right: Notre Dame guard Demetrius Jackson (23) puts up a shot off a fast break. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

The Notre Dame Leprechaun and cheerleaders lead the team onto the floor before men’s NCAA college basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame guard Demetrius Jackson fouls Virginia guard London Perrantes (23) during men’s NCAA college basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame forward Zach Auguste (30) works down low in traffic during men’s NCAA college basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Virginia guard Malcolm Brogdon (15) throws down a dunk during men’s NCAA college basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame head coach Mike Brey reacts to the action on the floor during men’s NCAA college basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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Notre Dame women come from behind to defeat Tennessee

James Brosher — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 18:08:03 +0000

Notre Dame guard Lindsay Allen (15) looks to put up a shot against Tennessee guard Andraya Carter during a women’s NCAA college basketball game on Monday, Jan. 20, 2014, in Knoxville, Tenn. Notre Dame won 86-70. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame guard Kayla McBride, right, goes after a loose ball in front of Tennessee guard Ariel Massengale (5) during a women’s NCAA college basketball game on Monday, Jan. 20, 2014, in Knoxville, Tenn. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Tennessee head coach Holly Warlick yells to her plays during a women’s NCAA college basketball game on Monday, Jan. 20, 2014, in Knoxville, Tenn. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame forward Natalie Achonwa (11) reacts after being called for a tripping foul during a women’s NCAA college basketball game on Monday, Jan. 20, 2014, in Knoxville, Tenn. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame guard Jewell Loyd (32) fights through a screen from Tennessee forward Bashaara Graves (12) during a women’s NCAA college basketball game on Monday, Jan. 20, 2014, in Knoxville, Tenn. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame head coach Muffet McGraw yells to her players during a women’s NCAA college basketball game on Monday, Jan. 20, 2014, in Knoxville, Tenn. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame guard Kayla McBride (21) puts up a shot over Tennessee guard Ariel Massengale (5) during a women’s NCAA college basketball game on Monday, Jan. 20, 2014, in Knoxville, Tenn. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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Notre Dame ends three-game skid, defeats Virginia Tech 70-63 as team honors former coach Digger Phelps

James Brosher — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 14:58:24 +0000

Notre Dame forward Zach Auguste (30) yells after hitting a shot and being fouled during a men’s NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Virginia Tech forward Christian Beyer (22) lets out a yell as Notre Dame guard Eric Atkins (0) maneuvers past him to the basket during a men’s NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Former Notre Dame men’s basketball coach Digger Phelps shares a laugh with ESPN colleagues Jay Williams, left, and Rece Davis before a NCAA college basketball game between Notre Dame and Virginia Tech on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame guard/forward Pat Connaughton (24) works under the basket during a men’s NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

A ring of honor banner for former Notre Dame men’s basketball coach Digger Phelps is revealed during men’s NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Former Notre Dame men’s basketball coach Digger Phelps speaks after being inducted into the school’s ring of honor during halftime on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame guard Steve Vasturia (32) puts up a shot on a fast break during a men’s NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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Notre Dame hockey’s “Practice on the Pond”

James Brosher — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 19:31:03 +0000

Notre Dame goalie Joe Rogers, left, shares a laugh as he interacts with Heather, Zara, right, and Tim Dukeman, background, during an open Notre Dame hockey team practice on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013, at Merrifield Park in Mishawaka. The team practiced outdoors as part of its annual “Practice on the Pond” for fans. Tuesday’s event was the seventh time the Irish hockey team has practiced at Merrifield Park. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Drake Jackowich, 9, watches as the Notre Dame hockey team practices outside on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013, at Merrifield Park in Mishawaka. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame players watch from the bench during an open Notre Dame hockey team practice on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013, at Merrifield Park in Mishawaka. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame’s Robbie Russo, left, tries to score on teammate goalie Steven Summerhays in a drill during an open Notre Dame hockey team practice on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013, at Merrifield Park in Mishawaka. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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2013 Notre Dame football

James Brosher — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 16:30:24 +0000

The 2013 Notre Dame football season was my second covering the team. Last season, I was surprised – as I imagine most people were – to see the Irish go 12-0 in the regular season, eventually losing to Alabama in the BCS National Championship Game. As a follow-up to their perfect regular season, the Irish struggled to an 8-4 record and will play Rutgers in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl on Dec. 28. The big difference for me between last season and this season was comfort. I was more comfortable working within the crammed confines of Notre Dame Stadium because I was more accustomed to it and knew my way around the stadium. After checking it out last year, I used the photo deck of the stadium on a few occasions this season to find interesting and unique angles. I would be lying if I didn’t mention probably the biggest difference though: gear. This summer our staff upgraded me from a Canon EOS-1D Mark III to a Canon EOS-1D X. This made a huge difference. With the 1D X, I was better able to capture peak-action moments I often missed and/or back focused last season with the 1D Mark III. Despite Notre Dame’s disappointing follow-up to their title-game berth, it was a fun season for my colleague Robert Franklin and me.

A formation of six F/A-18 Hornets from the Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron, fly over Notre Dame Stadium as the Band of the Fighting Irish spells out “Irish” on the field before a game against Navy on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Michigan State running back Jeremy Langford (33) gets physical with Notre Dame cornerback Bennett Jackson (2) during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Fans wait near the tunnel with their cameras ready to catch a glimpse of Notre Dame players leaving the field after television interviews on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame wide receiver Chris Brown makes a catch over Temple defensive back Anthony Robey (2) during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame players sing the alma mater after a 28-6 win against Temple on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Michigan wide receiver Jeremy Gallon (21) makes a catch in front of Notre Dame cornerback Bennett Jackson (2) during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame wide receiver TJ Jones (7) celebrates with teammate DaVaris Daniels after Jones caught a touchdown during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013, at Falcon Stadium in Air Force Academy, Colo. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame wide receiver DaVaris Daniels (10) makes a catch in front of Purdue cornerback Ricardo Allen (21) before running for a touchdown during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013, in West Lafayette, Ind. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame linebacker Carlo Calabrese (44) celebrates a 28-6 win against Temple on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame quarterback Tommy Rees (11) sits on the turf after a Michigan State player ripped off his helmet during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame wide receiver Corey Robinson knocks an interception out of the hands of Michigan State cornerback Trae Waynes (15) at the goal line during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, at Notre Dame. Waynes was flagged for pass interference on the play. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame quarterback Andrew Hendrix (12) goes airborne after being upended by a USC defender during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame athletics director Jack Swarbrick, center, and president the Rev. John Jenkins walk off the field after a 35-21 loss to Oklahoma on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame wide receiver TJ Jones (7) catches a touchdown in front of Michigan State cornerback Darqueze Dennard (31) during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame running back Tarean Folston (25) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Pittsburgh defensive back Ray Vinopal (9) intercepts a pass intended for Notre Dame wide receiver Chris Brown (2) during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013, at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly reacts to a 35-21 loss to Oklahoma on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

The Notre Dame marching band performs after a 23-13 win against BYU on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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