BASKETBALL

Payne makes USA Men’s World University Team

Matthew Pizzo

June 30, 2013

MSU senior center Adreian Payne made the final cut for the USA Basketball Men’s World University Games in Kazan, Russia on Saturday. Training camp, which began June 24, featured 26 of the best college players in the nation and was narrowed down to the final 12-man roster Saturday. Payne joins Big Ten athletes Yogi Ferrell and Will Sheehey from Indiana and Aaron White from Iowa. According to USA Basketball, the team will depart for Russia on Monday and begin tournament play July 7 against United Arab Emirates.

BASKETBALL

MSU women's basketball associate coach Tempie Brown departs for Stanford

Matthew Pizzo

June 26, 2013

MSU women’s basketball associate coach Tempie Brown is departing MSU for an assistant coaching job with Stanford, the MSU athletics department announced Tuesday.

FOOTBALL

Dantonio expresses confidence in 2013 season, Andrew Maxwell

Matthew Pizzo

June 26, 2013

With an offense that struggled to get it done in close games last season, MSU head coach Mark Dantonio is looking for ways to seal the deal in similar situations in the 2013-14 season.

FOOTBALL

Former MSU quarterback Drew Stanton donates $25,000 for Sparrow Hospital renovation

Omari Sankofa

June 25, 2013

Before the renovations, the pediatrics room at Lansing’s Sparrow Hospital was bleak — white walls and cabinets, no decorations and not much room for families to wait with their children.

SPORTS

Four Spartans place in USA and Canadian Track & Field Championships

Matthew Pizzo

June 25, 2013

Members of the MSU track & field team competed last weekend at the USA and Canadian Track & Field Championships in Des Moines, Iowa. MSU alumna Beth Rohl finished as the top collegiate discus thrower Sunday, placing fourth overall with a mark of 59.66m/ 195-9.

FOOTBALL

Big Ten reaches agreements with Holiday Bowl, Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl

Matthew Pizzo

June 24, 2013

The Big Ten and Pac-12 conferences announced they have reached a six-year agreement with the Holiday Bowl and Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl.

SPORTS

Former MSU players return for annual Kick for the House charity soccer game

Ariel Ellis

June 23, 2013

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.

FOOTBALL

MSU Board of Trustees approve Spartan Stadium, Munn Ice Arena renovations

Ariel Ellis

June 21, 2013

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.

BASEBALL

Garner to forego senior year, signs with Chicago Cubs

Matthew Pizzo

June 20, 2013

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.

SPORTS

Turf's up

Matthew Pizzo

June 19, 2013

At a sporting event, many fans are just excited to watch their favorite teams battle it out on the field.

FOOTBALL

Dantonio discusses Spartan Stadium renovations

Omari Sankofa

June 19, 2013

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.

FOOTBALL

MSU defensive players honored by CFPA

Matthew Pizzo

June 17, 2013

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.

FOOTBALL

Former linebacker Chris Norman pursues seminary over chance at NFL

Matthew Pizzo

June 16, 2013

After they leave college, many former standout football players pursue a life of money, fame and accolades.

SPORTS

APR scores released, indicate MSU sports in solid standing

Omari Sankofa II

June 12, 2013

The NCAA announced its Academic Progress Rates (APR) on Tuesday, and MSU sports are in good standing.

FOOTBALL

MSU football improves Academic Progress Rate score

Omari Sankofa II

June 11, 2013

According to the latest NCAA Academic Progress Rates, Big Ten ratings are in good standing across the board.

FOOTBALL

Campers get athlete experience in annual Spartan Fantasy Football Camp

Matthew Pizzo

June 11, 2013

Lifelong Spartan fan Allen Klein has participated in the annual Spartan Fantasy Football Camp since its creation in 2006.

BASEBALL

Waszak, Garner and recruits selected in MLB First-Year Player Draft

Omari Sankofa II

June 9, 2013

For many high school, junior college and college baseball players, last weekend represented a dream come true.

SPORTS

Powers named to Academic All-American Second Team

Katie Abdilla

June 9, 2013

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.

ICE HOCKEY

Former MSU defensemen Krug, Keith compete for Stanley Cup

Omari Sankofa II

June 9, 2013

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.

SPORTS

Nine Spartans earn track and field honors in Championships

Ariel Ellis

June 9, 2013

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.