BASEBALL
Baseball coach hires assistants
First-year MSU head baseball coach Jake Boss Jr. named two of his assistants on Tuesday — Mark Van Ameyde and Bill Gernon.
FOOTBALL
Moving on: Hoyer puts bowl game behind him
Playing your worst game of the season during your team’s first bowl game in four years is bad timing. But being forced to wait an entire offseason to redeem yourself is simply unfair.
FOOTBALL
Healthy Ringer ready to shoulder load
As the focal point of MSU’s offense, senior running back Javon Ringer will be counted on at times to carry the team on his shoulders. So understandably, coaches have been cautious with Ringer after he was forced to have shoulder surgery this offseason.
FOOTBALL
Dantonio has reason to be excited for '08
Chicago — Last year around this time, first-year MSU head football coach Mark Dantonio told reporters during Big Ten Media Day that his goal was to lead MSU to its first bowl game in four years. To many, that goal seemed unattainable.
FOOTBALL
Buckeyes pegged to win league
Chicago — Reporters tabbed Ohio State as the preseason favorite to win the Big Ten, the conference announced Thursday during Big Ten Media Day.
FOOTBALL
Rodriguez, Pryor, hot topics at media day
With 20 starting players returning to a team that played in the BCS National Championship game last year, it is no surprise that the Buckeyes are the preseason favorites to win the Big Ten
BASKETBALL
Word on the street
The Detroit Shock and Los Angeles Sparks had a small melee in Tuesday night’s WNBA game. Here are some thoughts on what went down.
ICE HOCKEY
Word on the street
Now that it’s official that Ryan Miller won’t be returning to his home state anytime soon, here’s what MSU students think about the former Spartans netminder.
SPORTS
Bush makes first appearance for Team USA
Nicole Bush made her first appearance running for Team USA count. Bush earned a gold medal in the 3000-meter steeplechase on Wednesday with a time of 10:42.17.
FOOTBALL
LB Hammock commits to MSU
Linebacker TyQuan Hammock verbally committed to MSU on Tuesday, making him the 13th member of head coach Mark Dantonio’s 2009 recruiting class, according to Rivals.com.
ICE HOCKEY
E.L. native Miller extends contract with Buffalo
The rumor mill was churning for Detroit Red Wings fans. There was speculation that former MSU goaltender Ryan Miller — who now plays for the Buffalo Sabres — might join the Red Wings after his contract ended in Buffalo after this upcoming season.
ICE HOCKEY
Former captain back on staff
Former MSU hockey player Damon Whitten has been named MSU Director of Hockey Operations, hockey head coach Rick Comley announced Wednesday.
SPORTS
Newman headed to Masters after win
As a Spartan, junior golfer Jack Newman has plenty of green attire in his closet. But now the 20-year-old has the opportunity to win golf’s ultimate green article of clothing — the fabled green jacket, which is given to the winner of the Masters Tournament.
BASKETBALL
Polish basketball team signs Naymick
Former MSU basketball player Drew Naymick is preparing for a 4,500-mile journey across the Atlantic Ocean to Poland, where he said he’ll continue his basketball career.
BASKETBALL
Neitzel relishes shot in NBA Summer League, looks to impress pro scouts
Former MSU men’s basketball player Drew Neitzel is in Las Vegas trying to make his dream come true. So far, his chances appear to be better than hitting the jackpot on a slot machine.
ICE HOCKEY
Ex-MSU star defenseman excels in NHL
The State News caught up with MSU alumnus and Colorado Avalanche defenseman John-Michael Liles this week. Liles was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award as a senior and the first two-time winner of the CCHA’s Best Offensive Defenseman Award.
ICE HOCKEY
Young icers face early challenges
There’s no hiding that the MSU hockey team is going to be young this season. But MSU head coach Rick Comley and associate head coach Brian Renfrew don’t think that’s necessarily a bad thing. Both coaches are excited to get out on the ice and start working with the large incoming freshman class.
VOLLEYBALL
MSU volleyball receives praise
The MSU women’s volleyball team has landed the seventh best recruiting class in the nation for the upcoming season, according to PrepVolleyball.com.
FOOTBALL
Stadium expands student section
The student section at Spartan Stadium will expand for the upcoming football season, MSU Athletic Communications announced Monday.
BASKETBALL
More basketball stars should challenge system like Jennings
Prized basketball recruit Brandon Jennings is reportedly spurning the conventional NBA stepping stone — college — to play in Europe for a year, according to ESPN’s Andy Katz.