FOOTBALL
Mike Sadler dies in car crash at 24
As has now been confirmed by the MSU football program, former Spartan Mike Sadler died at the age of 24.
BASKETBALL
Denzel Valentine hits buzzer-beater to give Bulls the Summer League title
The Chicago Bulls won the Las Vegas Summer League championship, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves despite another poor performance from recently graduated MSU alumnus Denzel Valentine. He went 3-10 shooting and finished with seven points.
FEATURES
David Garner reflects on forgoing MLB for MSU
In the small town of Niles, MI a legacy was born. David Lewis Garner lives and breathes baseball.
SPORTS
Spartans headed to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio
With all the talk of a doping scandal and the Zika Virus derailing plans for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, it can be easy to forget some local talent will show in force representing not only their country, but their current school or alma mater.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Bryn Forbes signs NBA Summer League contract with San Antonio Spurs
According to multiple reports on Friday afternoon, Bryn Forbes will join the San Antonio Spurs' Summer League roster.
BASKETBALL
Matt Costello signs with Atlanta Hawks
One night was not enough for Michigan State graduating senior to achieve his NBA dreams. The following morning sufficed, however, as the Atlanta Hawks conducted their first business of the summer free agency when they signed Costello to a deal that will move him to Atlanta for the Summer League and training camp.
BASKETBALL
Chicago Bulls take Denzel Valentine
It's been a long road for the Lansing-native, but Denzel Valentine has finally reached the world's foremost basketball league. From the Lansing Sexton Big Reds to the Michigan State Spartans, Denzel Valentine will now slip on a Chicago Bulls jersey for the foreseeable future in the NBA.
BASKETBALL
Deyonta Davis drafted by Boston Celtics
It was a late night and a long wait for Deyonta Davis. For a projected lottery pick convinced to declare because of high draft expectations, it was hard to stay positive when the Boston Celtics selected him on what should have been a night laced with positive memories.
BASKETBALL
Column: Best picks for Davis and Valentine
For most people, there is only one prom night--the ephemeral occasion to display the most garish wardrobe and potentially embark on a years-long relationship.
SPORTS
More Spartans selected in 2016 MLB draft
And it's one, two, three stars who are out of Michigan State to try to play the old ball game on the grandest stage.
ICE HOCKEY
Fans, friends and family fill Munn Ice Arena to remember Ron Mason
This Thursday afternoon, a remembrance ceremony was held in honor of MSU hockey legend Ron Mason, who earlier in the week died at the age of 76.
ICE HOCKEY
Ron Mason, remembering a legend
There’s a story that long time assistant coach Tom Newton tells about Ron Mason. Through the tears he cracks a smile as he begins telling it.
SPORTS
MSU Pompon volunteers at Michigan Special Olympics State Summer Games
On June 2 and 3, 20 members of the MSU Pompon team volunteered at the Michigan Special Olympics (SOMI) State Summer Games at Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant for the fourth year in a row. The State Summer Games is one of several philanthropic events MSU Pompon volunteers for every year. It’s also the team’s first big event of the season.
ICE HOCKEY
Ron Mason funeral to take place Thursday, open to public
MSU hockey announced Tuesday evening that visitation and funeral services for former MSU hockey coach and athletic director Ron Mason are open to public.
BASEBALL
Four Spartans selected in MLB draft
Although the Michigan State Spartans fell short of the college baseball playoffs after consecutive losses to Ohio State in Big Ten Tournament, four players from the team realized their lifelong aspiration when they received calls corresponding to a pick in the MLB draft.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey coaches respond to death of Ron Mason
The game never left Ron Mason. It was with him in the beginning and it was there with him at the end.
ICE HOCKEY
Legendary MSU hockey coach Ron Mason dies at 76
First reported by Michigan Hockey Now, legendary and former MSU hockey coach Ron Mason has died at the age of 76.
SPORTS
Denzel Valentine and Gary Harris named to 2016 USA Basketball Select Team
Former Michigan State basketball players Denzel Valentine and Gary Harris have been selected for the 2016 USA Men's Select Team that will practice alongside the U.S. Men's Olympic Team in the lead-up to the 2016 Summer Olympics held in Rio de Janeiro.
FOOTBALL
Football season ticket plans sell out
The MSU Athletics Department announced on Thursday those wanting to buy football season tickets for the first time when ticket sales open up to the public on June 15 will only be able to purchase a six game package that excludes the Oct. 29 matchup with University of Michigan.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey releases schedule for upcoming season
MSU hockey released it’s schedule for the 2016-17 season yesterday and after a season ripe with top tier opponents, many of them on the front end of the schedule, MSU hockey again will face a tough non-conference slate.