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When football star Manti Te'o's imaginary girlfriend hoax exploded publicly two weeks ago, he said he was a victim. University officials say they believe him, and that they don't view the fiasco as a criminal matter. NBC's Mike Taibbi reports. (TODAY)

The inspirational story of Notre Dame's star linebacker Manti Te'o leading his team to glory despite his girlfriend's death made national headlines. But after Deadspin.com reported that the woman never existed, Te'o is now saying he was the victim of "someone's sick joke." NBC's John Yang reports. (TODAY)

On PFT Live, NBC's Mike Mayock breaks down Notre Dame's defensive strengths and discusses Michael Floyd's draft potential. (NBC Sports)

Declan Sullivan, a junior and a videographer for the school's athletics department, was standing on a portable lift that toppled during high winds, leaving the young student dead. NBC's John Yang reports.