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SPORTS

Burress, Mason good 'U' picks

Beware of forgotten football studs on the verge of returning from injuries. New York Jets quarterback Chad Pennington appears to be close to recovering and might suit up for Sunday's game against Philadelphia. Recovering from a broken left hand and torn cartilage in his right knee, St.

SOCCER

Women's soccer star scores 3 goals, honored

Women's soccer senior midfielder Michelle Perun was named the Big Ten's Offensive Player of the Week on Monday after scoring three goals in the Spartans' current two-game winning streak. Perun scored her first goal of the season in MSU's 3-2 win over Bowling Green on Oct.

BASKETBALL

Richardson might start NBA season suspended

Former MSU basketball player Jason Richardson is facing a possible suspension for the beginning of the NBA regular season, league officials announced Monday. Richardson, a forward for the Golden State Warriors entering his third professional season, was convicted on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge Aug.

FOOTBALL

'U' No. 13 in 1st BCS rankings

With a bye week approaching and almost all of the MSU football team on the road recruiting, the Spartans received a national vote of confidence Monday when they were ranked No.

SOCCER

Men's soccer player given offensive award

MSU men's soccer sophomore forward Ryan McMahen was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week on Monday, netting one goal and three assists in MSU's win over Penn State on Sunday. McMahen, who did not play in 2002 because of an injury, brought his season totals to six goals and six assists.

ICE HOCKEY

Icers drop 2 home games to OSU

The No. 13 MSU hockey team realizes it needs new actors in this play. Again, Ohio State (4-2-0 overall, 3-1-0 CCHA) notched nine goals against the Spartans (1-3-0, 0-2-0) in a weekend series, winning Friday night, 5-0, and Saturday, 4-1.

BASKETBALL

Midnight Madness

Charles Rogers was in attendance. So were Kirk Gibson and the Scarecrow from "The Wizard of Oz." No, wait - that was MSU men's basketball players Andy Harvey, Rashi Johnson and Drew Naymick dressed up as their respective alter egos as they were introduced to the crowd at Breslin Center as part of "A Magical Journey" to officially kick off the men's and women's basketball seasons.

FOOTBALL

Gridders commit no turnovers

Minneapolis - If MSU head coach John L. Smith were a real estate agent, his catch phrase would be, "Turnover, turnover, turnover." Smith not only has turned the No.

VOLLEYBALL

'U' beats Wildcats, falls to Illini

Oops, they did it again.For the third straight weekend, the No. 18 MSU volleyball team was lost the first night but recovered to win on the second.The Spartans (12-6 overall, 4-4 Big Ten) are being consistent, but it's not the consistency head coach Chuck Erbe has been looking for.

FOOTBALL

Lone Leaders

Minneapolis - Like a punch from Mike Tyson, the MSU football team confronts its Big Ten opponents with a powerful hit early and tries to knock them out. This tactic worked once more Saturday as the Spartans beat Minnesota, 44-38, in front of a lackluster crowd of 38,778 at the Metrodome.

BASKETBALL

Jenison hoops floor on sale, court hosted games in '80s

It's a safe bet that the MSU basketball teams of the 1980s never could have imagined the floor they were playing on would someday be in an MSU fan's bathroom. But that's exactly what has happened. The hardwood floor that is believed to have played home to MSU basketball teams anytime from 1982 to 1989 at Jenison Field House - the home of Spartans hoops before Breslin Center opened - is now on sale to the public at the MSU Surplus Store. The 4-by-8 pieces of hardwood floor are on sale during the store's regular public sale hours, from 7:30 a.m.

ICE HOCKEY

Icers gear up for Ohio State

MSU hockey head coach Rick Comley has yet to defeat Ohio State during his time in East Lansing. That's not saying much, because the Spartans coach is only entering his second season behind the bench for the green-and-white.

BASKETBALL

Hoopers open season with 'Magical Journey'

The MSU men's and women's basketball teams officially will open the season tonight at Breslin Center with a "Magical Journey." Fans will watch team introductions, intrasquad scrimmages after midnight, have autograph sessions with coaches and players and watch performances by the MSU cheerleading team, MSU Motion dance team and Sparty. Admission is free and doors open at 10:30 p.m.

SOCCER

Men's soccer faces Penn State on Sunday

After last week's painful loss to Michigan, the men's soccer team is ready to bounce back. The Spartans (7-3-2 overall, 1-1-2 Big Ten) will have a chance to redeem their loss Sunday when they take on Penn State (6-5, 1-2) at 2:30 p.m., their last Big Ten conference home game. Overall, MSU has an average of 1.8 goals per game, while its opponents are averaging 1.2 goals.