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Jared Shlensky

Jared Shlensky

Joined: Mar 12, 2025

Jared Shlensky is a contributing writer for On SI and a freelance play-by-play broadcaster. Jared was previously a sports betting writer for Yardbarker, an On-Air YouTube Personality for the Sports Geek and a minor league play-by-play broadcaster

Notre Dame forward Liatu King (20) reaches out for a rebound during a NCAA women's basketball game between No. 3 Notre Dame and No. 25 Louisville at Purcell Pavilion on Sunday, March 2, 2025, in South Bend.
Basketball

Notre Dame's King plays well in WNBA Debut with Los Angeles Sparks

Notre Dame's Liatu King scored six points and grabbed four rebounds in her WNBA preseason debut for the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday.

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Apr 14, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Sonia Citron poses with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected with the number three overall pick to the Washington Mystics in the 2025 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Basketball

Notre Dame Star Sonia Citron Shines in WNBA Debut

Former Notre Dame guard Sonia Citron scored 15 points in her WNBA preseason debut with the Washington Mystics on Saturday.

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Jan 2, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Howard Cross III (56) carries the trophy off the field after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
Football

Notre Dame Defensive Lineman Howard Cross Signs NFL Deal

Notre Dame Defensive Lineman Howard Cross III signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent over the weekend.

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Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Beaux Collins (5) catches a pass against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second half in the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Football

Notre Dame Wide Receiver Beaux Collins Signs NFL Deal

Notre Dame wide receiver Beaux Collins signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent over the weekend.

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Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish tight end Mitchell Evans (88) runs the ball against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second half in the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Football

Carolina Panthers Landed a Great Value Pick in Mitchell Evans

Notre Dame Tight End Mitchell Evans heard his name called in the fifth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday. Carolina got a steal.

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Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Xavier Watts (0) against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Football

Xavier Watts Slid Into the Perfect NFL Draft Spot with the Atlanta Falcons

Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts was selected by the Atlanta Falcons on Friday in the third round of the NFL Draft.

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Notre Dame defensive lineman Rylie Mills (99) celebrates getting a sack during a NCAA college football game between Notre Dame and Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in South Bend.
Football

Rylie Mills Is a Chance Well-Worth Taking for the Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks selected Notre Dame defensive tackle Rylie Mills in the fifth round on Saturday after swapping fifth round picks with the Minnesota Vikings.

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Notre Dame linebacker Jack Kiser (24) hypes up the crowd during the first round of the College Football Playoff between Notre Dame and Indiana at Notre Dame Stadium on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in South Bend.
Football

Notre Dame Star Jack Kiser Selected Early On Day 3 of the NFL Draft

Notre Dame's Jack Kiser was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday.

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Notre Dame corner back Benjamin Morrison (20) walks with his team during warm ups before a NCAA college football game between Notre Dame and Northern Illinois at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in South Bend.
Football

2025 NFL Draft: Notre Dame's Benjamin Morrison Hears Name Called in Second Round

Notre Dame DB Benjamin Morrison was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday

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Apr 12, 2025; Notre Dame, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Steve Angeli (18) drops back to pass during the Blue-Gold game at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
Football

Former Notre Dame Quarterback Steve Angeli Finds a New Team

Former Notre Dame quarterback Steve Angeli went into the transfer portal last week, and signed with Syracuse on Wednesday

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Notre Dame junior long snapper Rino Monteforte works through a drill at football practice Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at the Irish Athletics Center in South Bend.
Football

Notre Dame Transfer Follows Familiar Path, Lands in the ACC

Former Notre Dame long snapper Rino Monteforte committed to the University of California on Tuesday.

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Apr 3, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (17) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the St. Louis Blues during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Hockey

Former Notre Dame Star Bryan Rust Hits 30 Goals for First Time

Former Notre Dame hockey star Bryan Rust scored his 30th and 31st goals on Thursday night for the Pittsburgh Penguins

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