http://statenews.com Check out the sports blog, where the State News sports staff will discuss everything from Spartan to professional athletics on a daily basis. Check out the Sports Podcast for more from the sports desk. en-us Foundry4 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:30:22 -0400 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:12:30 -0400 webmaster@statenews.com http://statenews.com/index.php/blog/sports/2008/06/these_teams_players_go_together In the next 24 hours, the NBA Draft will be well underway, finding GMs and fans alike scrambling in anticipation for what should be one of the strongest drafts this decade. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:12:30 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/blog/sports/2008/06/these_teams_players_go_together http://statenews.com/index.php/blog/sports/2008/06/give_athletes_chance_to_excel The College World Series finals are being played this week in Omaha, Neb., and there is a distinct piece missing from the entire tournament this year: northern teams. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:37:57 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/blog/sports/2008/06/give_athletes_chance_to_excel http://statenews.com/index.php/blog/sports/2008/06/penalty_shots_thrilling_to_watch They are the reason soccer fans gather, cheer, and cry around a TV. They are the guesses, the mind games, and the pure luck that decide a 120-minute game in less than five minutes. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:47:50 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/blog/sports/2008/06/penalty_shots_thrilling_to_watch http://statenews.com/index.php/blog/sports/2008/06/picking_rose_an_obvious_choice Former Memphis guard Derrick Rose told ESPN’s Andy Katz on Thursday that the crew at Madison Square Garden would be advised to have medical staff present at this Thursday’s NBA Draft because he’ll probably faint if he’s selected by the Chicago Bulls with the first overall pick. Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:16:52 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/blog/sports/2008/06/picking_rose_an_obvious_choice http://statenews.com/index.php/blog/sports/2008/06/lgpa_golfer_continues_to_wow_crowd After her Kraft Nabisco Championship win at Mission Hills Country Club, Lorena Ochoa and a lot of friends jumped into the lake surrounding the 18th green. Ochoa, the world No. 1 and Wegmans LPGA defending champ, has been taking the world by storm, but nobody seems to notice. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:33:58 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/blog/sports/2008/06/lgpa_golfer_continues_to_wow_crowd http://statenews.com/index.php/blog/sports/2008/06/pierce_gets_recognition_he_deserves Paul Pierce was awarded the MVP trophy after the Boston Celtics’ title-clinching victory on Tuesday, and I have to say that it’s about time the man got some love. Throughout his career Pierce’s positive qualities have either been denied, overlooked or underappreciated. Until now. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:13:48 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/blog/sports/2008/06/pierce_gets_recognition_he_deserves http://statenews.com/index.php/blog/sports/2008/06/decision-making_separates_good_teams_from_great_teams Decisions, decisions. Or in this case, bad decisions. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:12:39 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/blog/sports/2008/06/decision-making_separates_good_teams_from_great_teams http://statenews.com/index.php/blog/sports/2008/06/rodney_zumaya_set_to_bolster_bullpen Fernando Rodney has joined the Detroit Tigers roster, while Joel Zumaya is slated to return on Friday, the Detroit Free Press reports. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:02:29 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/blog/sports/2008/06/rodney_zumaya_set_to_bolster_bullpen http://statenews.com/index.php/blog/sports/2008/06/euro_soccer_doesnt_disappoint What a fantastic week for soccer. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:30:32 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/blog/sports/2008/06/euro_soccer_doesnt_disappoint http://statenews.com/index.php/blog/sports/2008/06/tigers_finally_get_in_the_game The Tigers have finally come to life. After sweeping the division-leading Chicago White Sox, the Tigers have now won five of their last six and cut Chicago’s divisional lead to eight games. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:00:36 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/blog/sports/2008/06/tigers_finally_get_in_the_game