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SPORTS

MSU announces its Name, Image and Likeness program, EverGreen

Jared Ramsey

June 24, 2021

"Our goal is to provide our student-athletes the tools for success — on the field of competition, inside the classroom and beyond MSU," Michigan State Vice President and Director of Athletics Bill Beekman said in the press release. "Name, image and likeness legislation will offer new opportunities for our student-athletes and EverGreen will prepare and position them for these changes.”

SPORTS

Supreme Court rules unanimously against NCAA in class-action athlete compensation lawsuit

Jared Ramsey

June 22, 2021

The United States Supreme Court ruled unanimously against the NCAA in a historic antitrust case, NCAA vs Alston et al, that restricted the association’s powers to deny education-related perks for student-athletes.

FOOTBALL

MSU alumnus strives to honor historic legacy of university's 1965-66 football teams

Jared Ramsey

June 21, 2021

“I finally decided I'm just going to retire and I'm going to devote my attention to expanding awareness of Michigan State's leading role in college football integration because it's basically an unknown story,” MSU alumnus Tom Shanahan said. “And not even the university understands the magnitude of what these Duffy Daugherty teams of the 1960s meant to Michigan State and all of college football.”

SPORTS

5 former MSU Olympians campaign for Swimming and Diving's reinstatement at Board of Trustees meeting

Jared Ramsey

June 18, 2021

The Olympians also spoke about the impact of the decision to cut the program with the Olympics taking place this summer. Green pointed out that the Olympics, especially Swimming, is revered by Americans and can inspire people to reach that level of competition.

NEWS

Women's basketball 2021-2022 schedule released

Melanie Soverinsky

June 17, 2021

Michigan State women’s basketball returns for the 2021-22 season.

SPORTS

5 Olympians advocating for MSU Swim and Dive at Friday Board of Trustees meeting

Rane Claypool

June 17, 2021

The swim & dive program has produced 20 Olympians across the board from swimmers, divers, coaches and trainers since its creation.

WOMEN'S SOCCER

MSU announces Jeff Hosler as new women's soccer coach

Jared Ramsey

June 14, 2021

This will be the first head coaching change for the program in 30 years following Tom Saxton’s retirement.

SPORTS

MSU track & field finds success after 2-year off-season; ready for NCAA championship

Jared Ramsey

June 11, 2021

For MSU track and field, it had been 657 days since they competed in an outdoor event prior to the 2021 season. The time off did not hinder the team but rather gave them the opportunity to step away from the competition mindset and focus on why they began running in the first place.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU men's basketball announces changes to coaching staff

Jared Ramsey

June 8, 2021

The staple of Tom Izzo’s tenure as Michigan State's head coach has been stability, but MSU was forced to make changes to the coaching staff with assistant coach Dane Fife leaving to join his alma mater, Indiana.

SPORTS

James Piot is ready to build off record-breaking season for MSU golf

Jared Ramsey

June 7, 2021

After a record-setting season for MSU golf and a trip to the NCAA championships, senior golfer James Piot reflects on his iconic year and his intentions to return to the championship with his team next season.

SPORTS

Women's Swim and Dive Title IX Lawsuit gains crucial support in appeal

Jared Ramsey

May 28, 2021

The fight to reinstate Michigan State Swim & Dive gained a massive boost in support from the U.S. Department of Education and Department of Justice in the pending Title IX case against the university.

FOOTBALL

Start times for 6 MSU football games announced

Jared Ramsey

May 28, 2021

The Spartans' season will begin on at 9 p.m. Sept. 3 on the road against Northwestern.

COMMENTARY

COLUMN: The decision to cut swim and dive remains confusing following Beekman's explanation

Jared Ramsey

May 27, 2021

Sports reporter Jared Ramsey dissects Athletic Director Bill Beekman's reasons for abolishing MSU's swim and dive program — should the program really have been cut?

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Former MSU guard Rocket Watts to transfer to Mississippi State

Jared Ramsey

May 23, 2021

Rocket Watts will be taking his talent from one MSU to another to finish his college career.

SPORTS

MSU athletic director defends decision to cut the swim & dive program

Jared Ramsey

May 21, 2021

In the two-hour meeting, Michigan State Athletic Director Bill Beekman defended the decision to cut swimming and diving, citing a lack of success in the program in the last 25 years and the cost it would take to make the program competitive.

SPORTS

Men's golfer qualifies for NCAA championship, first individual since 2002

Jared Ramsey

May 20, 2021

Piot finished with back to back rounds of 68 to secure the lowest score out of the 10 individuals competing at the regional championship that was not competing with their team. Piot tied for fourth place overall out of all golfers.

SPORTS

Spring sports recap: Golf finds success at the end of the season, baseball struggles

Jared Ramsey

May 17, 2021

The uncertainty and day-to-day changes from the COVID-19 pandemic have presented one of the most unique and challenging years for collegiate athletics but Michigan State continued its spring season for all varsity sports. Here is a look at how the Spartan teams have fared during May as they approach the finish line.