FOOTBALL
Predictions: First half
The first half of the MSU football schedule is favorable to the Spartans, with a winnable slate of nonconference matches and early-season Big Ten games.
FOOTBALL
Predictions: Second half
For the first time all season, MSU travels outside the state of Michigan in the second half of the year for three important road games.
FOOTBALL
Broncos look to upset another Big Ten opponent
The concept of playing a Big Ten school and leaving with a victory is nothing new for Western Michigan.
MEN'S SOCCER
Men's soccer heads to East Coast
The No. 24 MSU men’s soccer team hopes to start off the 2010 season with a bang as they open up with an East Coast road trip with stops at No. 6 Maryland and Georgetown this weekend.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Women's soccer hosts Eastern Michigan on Friday
A win in Friday’s game at DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field might not have the same impact for the MSU women’s soccer team as it would for Eastern Michigan, but that doesn’t mean the Spartans are taking the competition lightly.
SPORTS
Field hockey travels to California for road games
nthusiastic about having the opportunity to join the competition on the West Coast, the No. 7 MSU field hockey team is traveling to California this weekend to take on California, Pacific and No. 20 Stanford.
FOOTBALL
Football hosting walk-on tryout
Three days after the MSU football team opens its season at Spartan Stadium against Western Michigan on Saturday, the Spartans will hold tryouts for prospective walk-ons.
FOOTBALL
Running backs look to break century mark this season
Although sophomore running backs Larry Caper and Edwin Baker were successful freshmen last season, there is one goal neither of them was able to achieve, which still bothers them as they prepare for 2010.
MEN'S SOCCER
Men's soccer returns plenty of experienced veterans
fter three consecutive NCAA tournament appearances, the No. 24 MSU men’s soccer team looks to improve and make an even deeper push into the postseason in 2010.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball team prepares for matchups with top teams in Hawaii
For the MSU volleyball team, it’s beautiful blue skies, the Pacific Ocean’s calming breeze, warm, sandy beaches and an overall soothing atmosphere. The team is traveling to one of the most ideal locations for its first away matches this weekend.
SPORTS
Big Ten announces divisions; MSU grouped with Michigan, Nebraska
The Big Ten announced Wednesday night that MSU would be joined by Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota, Northwestern and newly-acquired Nebraska to form one division in the conference.
FOOTBALL
Defensive line looks for players to step up
The alignment of MSU’s defensive line remains uncertain as seven players are listed as possibilities to start for Saturday’s game against Western Michigan. The depth chart released this week has more than one possible starter at three of the four defensive line positions.
FOOTBALL
Breakdown: MSU looks for repeat effort vs. WMU
It’s been more than 90 years since the MSU football team fell to in-state foe Western Michigan, and when the Broncos visit Spartan Stadium at noon on Saturday, the Spartans will look to extend their winning streak in the series to seven games.
SPORTS
European experience helps senior midfielder adjust game
Born into an athletic family with talent and passion for field hockey in the Netherlands, it is only natural that Sabine van den Assem proudly displays her love and dedication to the sport every time she steps out onto Ralph Young Field.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Saxton using healthy load of substitutes
Despite so much experience, MSU women’s soccer head coach Tom Saxton admits this year’s talent and depth has caused him to do things differently than he has done previously in his career.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Soccer passion should transfer from World Cup
The 2010 World Cup in South Africa pushed soccer back into the mainstream light, and college students especially began to watch soccer with extreme passion. Their passion doesn’t have to stop with the World Cup, as MSU’s soccer team’s are worth watching as well.
SPORTS
Cassidy earns weekly Big Ten field hockey honors
Freshman goalkeeper Molly Cassidy was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week and Defensive Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday.
ICE HOCKEY
Krug voted as hockey team captain
MSU hockey head coach Rick Comley announced Tuesday that sophomore defenseman Torey Krug will be the team’s captain this season. Krug will be the second sophomore to receive the honor.
ICE HOCKEY
Hockey tickets to go on sale Sept. 15
Season tickets for the 2010-11 MSU hockey season will go on sale to the public on Sept. 15, MSU announced Tuesday.
SPORTS
Field hockey takes down No. 10 Duke
In addition to competing against the steaming temperatures at Ralph Young Field, the No. 7 MSU field hockey team challenged the No. 10 Duke Blue Devils in an afternoon game where endurance would determine the winner. The Spartans’ stamina was strong enough to shut out Duke 1-0 and win the Champions Invitational Tournament.