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FOOTBALL

Spartans gear up for another season

Beaming rays of sunshine poured into the MSU football team’s outdoor practice facility, media members and cameramen swarmed each nook and cranny of the field, and Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing” blared loudly across the field.

FOOTBALL

Healthy Ringer ready to shoulder load

As the focal point of MSU’s offense, senior running back Javon Ringer will be counted on at times to carry the team on his shoulders. So understandably, coaches have been cautious with Ringer after he was forced to have shoulder surgery this offseason.

FOOTBALL

Dantonio has reason to be excited for '08

Chicago — Last year around this time, first-year MSU head football coach Mark Dantonio told reporters during Big Ten Media Day that his goal was to lead MSU to its first bowl game in four years. To many, that goal seemed unattainable.

BASKETBALL

Word on the street

The Detroit Shock and Los Angeles Sparks had a small melee in Tuesday night’s WNBA game. Here are some thoughts on what went down.

ICE HOCKEY

Word on the street

Now that it’s official that Ryan Miller won’t be returning to his home state anytime soon, here’s what MSU students think about the former Spartans netminder.

SPORTS

Newman headed to Masters after win

As a Spartan, junior golfer Jack Newman has plenty of green attire in his closet. But now the 20-year-old has the opportunity to win golf’s ultimate green article of clothing — the fabled green jacket, which is given to the winner of the Masters Tournament.