Former MSU football and basketball greats stepped out of their comfort zone and onto a soccer field on Saturday for the third annual Kick for the House charity event.
On Friday, the MSU Board of Trustees approved a $24.5 million renovation to Spartan Stadium’s north side and upgrades to Munn Ice Arena.
MSU junior pitcher David Garner decided to forego his senior year and sign a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, according to the MSU athletic department.
Head football coach Mark Dantonio addressed the media at a roundtable on Wednesday, and addressed a variety of topics — including the new Spartan Stadium facilities tentatively planned to be completed by 2015.
Four members of the MSU defense were recognized by the College Football Performance Awards committee Monday. Seniors Denicos Allen and Max Bullough were nominated for Linebacker of the Year and Isaiah Lewis and Darqueze Dennard were nominated for Defensive Back of the Year honors by the CFPA. Expectations are high for the defense in 2013 with these four returning seniors.
After they leave college, many former standout football players pursue a life of money, fame and accolades.
The NCAA announced its Academic Progress Rates (APR) on Tuesday, and MSU sports are in good standing.
According to the latest NCAA Academic Progress Rates, Big Ten ratings are in good standing across the board.
Lifelong Spartan fan Allen Klein has participated in the annual Spartan Fantasy Football Camp since its creation in 2006.
For many high school, junior college and college baseball players, last weekend represented a dream come true.
On Friday, the College Sports Information Directors of America selected senior women’s golfer Caroline Powers for the 2013 Capital One Division 1 Academic All-America At-Large Second Team.
The Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks are set to compete for the Stanley Cup starting on Wednesday, and two former Spartans — one from each team — are entering the fray.
Crossing just 20 seconds away from her personal record time, redshirt sophomore Leah O’Connor placed fifth overall in the 3,000 steeplechase on the final day of competition. With a time of 9:53.71 O’Connor was one of three Spartans to earn first-team All-American honors at the 2013 NCAA Track and Field Championships.
After patiently waiting with anxiety, MSU pitcher Andrew Waszak knew his time had finally come when his father, who had been watching the MLB First-Year Player Draft all day, began shouting with excitement on Saturday afternoon.
MSU junior pitcher David Garner was selected in the seventh round (No. 198 overall) by the Chicago Cubs on Friday at the 2013 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.
Six MSU athletes were recognized for their contributions both on and off the field yesterday as MSU announced the school’s athletic awards for 2012-13. Senior women’s golfer Caroline Powers took home four of the eight awards handed out yesterday, taking home George Alderton Female Co-Athlete of the Year (shared with track and field senior Beth Rohl), Big Ten Conference Medal of Honor (Female), Chester Brewer Leadership Award and Big Ten Sportsmanship Award (Female). Junior running back Le’Veon Bell was honored as the George Alderton Male Athlete of the Year.
Two former MSU men’s golfers Matt Harmon and Randall Hutchison qualified for the 2013 U.S. Open at the Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa., taking place June 13-16. Harmon and Hutchison were among eight golfers who qualified at the sectional qualifying site Monday in Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Md.
After a five-year hiatus, the trophy that signified the rivalry between Michigan State and Penn State football will return.
MSU senior center Adreian Payne accepted an invitation to try out for the USA Basketball Men’s Junior National Team that will compete at the 2013 World University Games in Kazan, Russia from July 6-17. Twenty-nine of the top college basketball players from across the country will attempt to crack the 12-man roster.
