BASEBALL
Video: The groundskeeper behind MSU baseball's gameday diamond
Meet the groundskeeper of MSU baseball's Drayton McLane Baseball Stadium at John H. Kobs Field.
SPORTS
Katelyn Daniels of MSU Field sets records in discus, shot put at Florida Relays
Katelyn Daniels of the MSU track and field team earned Big Ten Field Athlete of the Week honors this week.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Three MSU sports teams recognized with NCAA Public Recognition Award
Three MSU sports teams have been recognized with the NCAA Public Recognition Award for having outstanding performance in the classroom, MSU announced in a press release Wednesday. The Spartan teams recognized were the men's basketball team, the men's cross country team and the women's golf team.
SOFTBALL
MSU softball falls to University of Michigan 3-0
The MSU softball team was defeated by No. 2 University of Michigan on Wednesday, 3-0. A pitcher’s duel was broken up by a fifth-inning U-M rally. The stands of Secchia Stadium at Old College Field were filled to capacity for Wednesday afternoon’s in-state rivalry game.
BASEBALL
Spartans win 14-inning affair against CMU at Comerica Park, 7-3
Last year it was the Chippewas who came out of Detroit with the last laugh, but on Wednesday night the Spartans claimed victory in the sixth annual Clash at Comerica between MSU and CMU. MSU improved to 23-6 on the season while defeating the Chippewas by a final score of 7-3 after 14 innings of play.
FOOTBALL
Junior defensive lineman Malik McDowell 'just scratching the surface' of his full potential
With the loss of three starters off a dominant defensive line MSU will look to now junior defensive tackle Malik McDowell to take the next step in his maturation and help sixth-year-senior Damon Knox lead the Spartan defensive front.
FOOTBALL
Senior Tight Ends Josiah Price and Jamal Lyles bring stability and leadership to MSU offense
While MSU football’s wide receivers and offensive linemen are mostly tasked to do one job, the tight ends are often asked to do a lot.
FOOTBALL
MSU redshirt freshman Darrell Stewart Jr. making the most of his opportunity
Michigan State University wide receiver, Darrell Stewart Jr., looks to fill the huge void left in the wide receiver department after the departures of Aaron Burbridge and Macgarrett Kings Jr.
BASEBALL
MSU and CMU to face off at Comerica Park Wednesday night
MSU can improve to 3-2 on Wednesday when it plays Central Michigan University at Comerica Park in downtown Detroit for the “Clash at Comerica." The first pitch of the game is set for 7:05 p.m.
BASEBALL
Spartan bats come alive in 11-5 victory over Michigan
After MSU lost the nightcap of Sunday’s doubleheader against Penn State in surprising fashion, the Spartans got back into action on Tuesday afternoon against the University of Michigan. The two rivals scheduled a last-minute non-conference matchup to make up for games that were rained out. The Spartans ended up victorious in their first meeting of the season, by a final score of 11-5.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU basketball's Deyonta Davis declares for NBA draft
On the heels of MSU men's basketball missing out on the No. 1 recruit in the country, the team received some more bad news as freshman forward Deyonta Davis has declared his intentions to enter the 2016 NBA Draft.
SPORTS
Lacrosse coach Cam Holding brings professional experience to MSU
Since he was a young kid growing up in Whitby, Canada, MSU lacrosse coach Cam Holding has been working, refining his skill and teaching his peers about the game he loves.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Column: State News bids farewell to Free Press beat writer Joe Rexrode
It was about 11:30 p.m. the night of April 10, and I sat in my bed going through the story ideas of my reporters on The State News’ sports desk. I took a break to scroll down twitter, and I noticed a post containing the final column Joe Rexrode would write for the Detroit Free Press.
FOOTBALL
MSU redshirt-freshman Brian Lewerke improving his game in midst of QB battle ahead of him
Among a thrilling quarterback battle that figures to draw the most storylines in East Lansing this spring, a stout freshman quietly works on his craft.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Top recruit Josh Jackson chooses Kansas over MSU and Arizona
MSU target Josh Jackson, heralded by many as the best 2016 basketball recruit in the nation, has committed to Kansas over his other two finalists, Michigan State and Arizona.
FOOTBALL
MSU strength and conditioning coach Ken Mannie making Spartans better on and off the field
Before the sun shines upon East Lansing, a typical day begins for Ken Mannie, the head strength and conditioning coach of the MSU football team.
MEN'S SOCCER
Q&A with former MSU soccer star and New York Red Bull Zach Carroll
State News: How long have you been playing soccer? Zach Carroll: I started playing when I was about four years old, I started in the AYSO program.
BASEBALL
MSU baseball loses dramatic series finale, still wins weekend series with Penn State
Over the weekend, the MSU baseball team traveled out to University Park, Pennsylvania to take on Penn State in a three game weekend series. The Spartans managed to [sweep/take two of three from] the Nittany Lions and improved to a [6-0/5-1] conference record and [21-5/20-6] overall.
SPORTS
Gymnastics team uses alternative 'cupping' treatment to relieve muscle tension
Those who have been to gymnastics meets may have noticed the distinctive circular black marks on the backs of many athletes.
SPORTS
After serious knee injury, MSU track star Rachele Schulist making big strides in performance
It was the halfway mark of the 10,000 meter race at the Raleigh Relays on March 26 and MSU track stars Rachele Schulist and Alexis Wiersma had led the way through much of the first 5,000 meters. However, the pace was slow and the two of them had goal times they had to hit, so Wiersma turned to Schulist and told her they had to make a move. And that Schulist did, making such a move, Wiersma said it was too much for her to keep up with. In just her second race back from a patella stress fracture which put her out of racing for the better