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Denzel Valentine out 2-3 weeks after undergoing surgery Monday morning

Josh Thall

December 21, 2015

As a battle against Okland University looms on Tuesday for No. 1 ranked MSU, the team got dealt some devastating news Sunday night and Monday morning with the loss of senior forward and captain Denzel Valentine for 2-3 weeks after undergoing surgery Monday morning.  MSU head basketball coach Tom Izzo said Valentine was injured in practice Sunday night night 

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Top 10 most memorable MSU Athletics moments of 2015

Ryan Squanda

December 21, 2015

The year 2015 has been one of the greatest years in the history of MSU Athletics -- one which has seen the first ever time a school will see its basketball team in a Final Four and its football team play in the College Football Playoff. Along the way, the teams and athletes at MSU have given fans many memorable moments and performances to be proud of.

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His teammates' promise comes true: Senior safety RJ Williamson will play against Alabama

Matthew Argillander

December 20, 2015

When senior safety RJ Williamson went down in week five with a torn biceps, his teammates promised him there would be two games left when he returned to the lineup.  The trainers told Williamson he would probably not be ready until the postseason, so in other words— Williamson's teammates promised him the playoffs and they delivered.

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MSU hockey falls to Northeastern, 2-1

Stephen Olschanski

December 20, 2015

Matthews Arena, home to Northeastern University, opened its doors in 1910 but hadn’t played host to the same school in two different sports until now.

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MSU matches best start in school history with 78-58 victory over Northeastern

Josh Thall

December 19, 2015

No. 1 MSU defeated the Northeastern Huskies 78-58 Saturday afternoon to move to 12-0, matching its best start in school history.

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Izzo, players wary of dangerous Northeastern team

Ryan Squanda

December 18, 2015

After taking the week to take final exams and get some practice under its belt, the No. 1 MSU basketball team (11-0) will take to the road to play the Northeastern Huskies (7-3).

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Schilling returns to practice for MSU basketball, could play Saturday

Ryan Squanda

December 18, 2015

MSU junior forward Gavin Schilling made a complete return to practice Thursday for the first time since going down with a sprained toe in MSU's exhibition game against Ferris State on Nov. 9.

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Mark Dantonio appears as 'Mike' in most recent Sports Illustrated cover

Ryan Squanda

December 17, 2015

MSU head football coach Mark Dantonio was incorrectly identified as 'Mike' Dantonio on the most recent cover of Sports Illustrated.

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MSU tight ends crucial to passing game against Alabama

Ryan Kryska

December 16, 2015

The relationship between fifth-year senior quarterback Connor Cook and the tight end position began the day Cook was born. His father, Chris, was a tight end at Indiana University in the 1980s.

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MSU defensive line primed to take on Alabama's Heisman Trophy-winner Derrick Henry

Ryan Kryska

December 16, 2015

In MSU’s 42-41 win over Baylor in the Cotton Bowl last season, then-redshirt junior defensive tackle Joel Heath had a split sack with then-redshirt junior defensive tackle Shilique Calhoun and a split tackle-for-loss with then-redshirt junior linebacker Darien Harris.

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Three MSU linemen named AP All-Americans

Ryan Kryska

December 13, 2015

Three MSU football players were named Associated Press All-Americans on Sunday. Fifth-year senior center Jack Allen was named first team, junior offensive tackle Jack Conklin was named second team and fifth-year senior defensive end Shilique Calhoun was named third team. In recent weeks, Allen, Conklin and Calhoun have all won national honors from other media outlets.

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MSU out muscles Florida in an old school battle

Josh Thall

December 12, 2015

Toughness and grit. Those are the founding principals MSU men's basketball coach Tom Izzo brought to MSU back when he began as head coach in 1995, and probably best displayed by MSU's 2000 national championship team. 

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MSU basketball bands together, remains unbeaten through tough stretch

Ryan Squanda

December 12, 2015

It started with a thrilling 79-73 victory over Kansas in Champions Classic on Nov. 17 in Chicago. It continued with a three-game tournament crown in California during Thanksgiving weekend, and a down-to-the-wire 71-67 victory over Louisville three days after that. And on Saturday, the No. 1 MSU basketball team (11-0) completed one of the toughest stretches of non conference schedules in the country, with a 58-52 victory over the Florida Gators. "Right now, they're learning how to deal with so many things," Izzo said of playing through a tough schedule, among other things such as the team's No. 1 ranking and . "We've played an enormous amount of games in a short period of time.

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The No. 1 Spartans hold off Florida 58-52 to remain undefeated

Josh Thall

December 12, 2015

MSU leads the University of Florida Gators 27-25 at halftime, in a rematch of the 2000 national championship team. Senior forward Denzel Valentine led the way for MSU with 7 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist, while only shooting 2-8 from the field, including a couple of wide open jumpers.

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Hampering mistakes cost MSU hockey a chance at sweeping Wisconsin

Stephen Olschanski

December 12, 2015

Junior forward Joe Cox took a jab to the head, a stick to the leg, and three cross checks to the back.

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LIVE BLOG: No. 1 MSU vs. Florida

Josh Thall  and  Ryan Squanda

December 12, 2015

Welcome to the live blog for the basketball game between No. 1 MSU and Florida. Follow along and participate below:

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MSU hockey defeats Wisconsin 4-3 with gutsy performance

Stephen Olschanski

December 12, 2015

MSU hockey (5-9-2) can celebrate for the first time in over a month after a gutsy come from behind 4-3 victory over Wisconsin (3-7-5) on Saturday at Munn Ice Arena.  “We needed to find a way to win and we found a way to win,” head coach Tom Anastos said.

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MSU one win away from a shot at the national championship

Ryan Kryska

December 11, 2015

The national championship game will commence Jan. 11, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona at University of Phoenix Stadium at 8:30 p.m. EST.

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MSU's 'Miracle at the Big House' voted Play of the Year in college football

Stephen Olschanski

December 11, 2015

MSU’s miraculous last second touchdown off a botched punt attempt to defeat Michigan 27-23 was named play of the year Thursday night in a fan vote at ESPN’s Home Depot College Football Awards presentation. However, MSU head coach Mark Dantonio was on hand to accept it on Watts-Jackson’s behalf.

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Izzo, current players reflect on playing in front of 2000 national championship team this Saturday

Ryan Squanda

December 11, 2015

Nearly every member of the 2000 national champion MSU basketball team will be honored in a ceremony at current No. 1 MSU's game against the Florida Gators on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Breslin Center.