Matt Freeman

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Opinion: As world recommits to nutrition targets, financing must follow

1 week ago | devex.com | Anna Hakobyan |Matt Freeman

At the end of the first week of the 78th World Health Assembly, countries endorsed an important resolution recommitting to tackling malnutrition in mothers, infants, and young children. This resolution extended the deadline of the WHA nutrition targets from 2025 to 2030, aligning with the timeline and ambition of the Sustainable Development Goals, and added several new and more ambitious targets, such as diversifying diets and improving rates of breastfeeding.
Sunday Reflections

1 week ago | irishsportsdaily.com | Matt Freeman

It’s been a long week for the Notre Dame baseball program and it will likely get a little longer on Sunday as conference championships are wrapped up. The Fighting Irish entered the week as one of the hottest teams in the country and had momentum with a series win over Miami in Coral Gables. Notre Dame then laid an egg in the opening round of the ACC Tournament against Boston College and lost control of making the NCAA Tournament.
Pat Garrity Returns to South Bend to Help Notre Dame Hoops Thrive

2 weeks ago | irishsportsdaily.com | Matt Freeman

Following a disappointing season for the men’s basketball team and heightened challenges across college athletics, Notre Dame Athletic Director Pete Bevacqua made a bold move by hiring Pat Garrity as the general manager for both the men’s and women’s basketball programs. Garrity, a former Notre Dame star and longtime NBA player and executive, returns to South Bend at a time when college sports are undergoing dramatic shifts.
2028 Oaks Christian QB Treyvone Towns Jr. Making Early Statement

3 weeks ago | irishsportsdaily.com | Matt Freeman

Treyvone Towns Jr.‍ made a strong impression as a freshman quarterback at powerhouse Oaks Christian (Calif.), quickly establishing himself as one of California’s top young signal-callers. The 6-foot-3, 205-pound standout completed 63 percent of his passes for 2,178 yards and 20 total touchdowns in his debut season as the starter and schools from across the country have taken notice. And despite the attention, Towns is more focused on the work.
Heat Check | Notre Dame 2026 WR Recruiting

1 month ago | irishsportsdaily.com | Matt Freeman

Notre Dame recruiting is in full swing as the program has landed some of the nation’s top talent over the last month and the staff is now on the recruiting trail for the next month. Official visits are just around the corner and Notre Dame will push to land elite talent before the calendar turns to June to eliminate some of the competition. To continue reading, you must be a Irish Sports Daily Premium subscriber.
2027 DL KAdrian Redmond Eyeing Texas Powers, Keeping Notre Dame in the Mix

1 month ago | irishsportsdaily.com | Matt Freeman

KAdrian Redmond‍, a 6-foot-4, 290-pound defensive lineman from DeSoto High School (Texas), is quickly emerging as one of the nation’s most coveted interior prospects in the 2027 class. This spring, Redmond gained crucial insight into several in-state programs with unofficial visits to TCU, Texas, and Texas A&M. Most recently, he visited Austin for the second time this year and came away impressed with what the Longhorns have to offer after watching a scrimmage. “It was great,” stated Redmond.
Notre Dame Exits Spring with Momentum: Marcus Freeman Lays Foundation for 2025

1 month ago | irishsportsdaily.com | Matt Freeman

Notre Dame appears poised to exit the spring transfer portal window in a strong position. Marcus Freeman has watched his program add key pieces, get through spring football without major injuries and avoid significant departures (to this point) with less than 48 hours remaining to enter the portal. In fact, Freeman was quick to say he believes the program is in a strong spot following the completion of spring practice, as the Fighting Irish executed one of his core pillars of success.
Notre Dame QB Steve Angeli Expected to Enter NCAA Transfer Portal

1 month ago | irishsportsdaily.com | Matt Freeman

Notre Dame quarterback Steve Angeli is expected to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal as a graduate transfer, per a source close to the signal-caller. 247Sports was the first to report. The New Jersey native appeared in 21 games for the Irish over the last three seasons. Angeli will finish his time at Notre Dame completing 58-of-80 passes for 772 yards, 10 touchdowns and just one interception.
S Kennedy Urlacher Entering Transfer Portal After One Season at Notre Dame

1 month ago | irishsportsdaily.com | Matt Freeman

Notre Dame safety Kennedy Urlacher will enter the NCAA Transfer Portal per multiple sources. Hayes Fawcett was the first to report. The 5-foot-11, 195-pounder appeared in 14 games as a freshman in 2024 and recorded 12 tackles on the season. Urlacher played a role on special teams (128 plays) and 65 snaps on defense, including a season-high 23 plays against Purdue. In fact, Urlacher made at least one tackle in every game outside of the Louisville game.
Game Thread | Blue-Gold Game

1 month ago | irishsportsdaily.com | Matt Freeman

Blue-Gold GameNotre Dame Stadium| 2:00 PM ET | Peacock | Notre Dame Defense -6.5Roster |Visitor ListFive Players To WatchRB Nolan James Jr.The early enrollee is stuck behind a wall of talent, but today could be his chance to shine. There is literally no reason in the world why Jeremiyah Love should play a snap, and the case could also be made for Jadarian Price. There should be carries available and James could have a chance to show what he’s got.