BASKETBALL
Izzo on Kaminski's transfer — "Kaminski could not live up to the obligations necessary to be a part of our program"
Redshirt freshman forward Kenny Kaminski is transferring from MSU.
FOOTBALL
Damon Knox injury could shake up defensive line rotation
It's been less than a week since MSU released its 2014 preseason depth chart, but an injury could impact what was previously a stable defensive line.
SPORTS
Annual 'Meet the Spartans' event to take place August 12
Spartan football fans will have an opportunity to get up close and personal with their favorite players on August 12 for the 12th annual "Meet the Spartans" event.
SOFTBALL
Assistant softball coach to be inducted into hall of fame
Assistant softball coach Jessica Bograkos will be one of seven people inducted into the Greater Lansing Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday.
FOOTBALL
Dantonio talks being the "hunted," next season at B1G Media Days
MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio was in a slightly different seat during the 2014 Big Ten Media Days in Chicago, fielding questions concerning the "new attention" and "spotlight" — questions he hadn't been asked in previous years.
FOOTBALL
MSU football trails Ohio State in Big Ten preview poll
As the 2014 MSU football season approaches, the preseason predictions become more frequent. According to a poll conducted by The Cleveland Plain Dealer last Friday, voters believe the Spartans won't be quite as successful as they were last season.
FOOTBALL
Dantonio unveils Spartan Stadium renovations on Twitter
MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio gave his Twitter followers a glimpse of the new Spartan Stadium renovations earlier today. The $24 million renovation to the north end zone of the stadium, scheduled to be completed before the start of the 2014 season, includes new locker rooms, a media center, a training room and recruiting lounge. Dantonio's photos include a panorama of locker room upgrade, murals next to the Ben & Barb Maibach Welcome Center and player's locker room, and an outside view of the project.
FOOTBALL
Virginia wide receiver Felton Davis III verbally commits to MSU
MSU landed a new recruit on Monday. Highland Springs, Va., wide receiver Felton Davis II, a class of 2015 prospect, verbally committed to MSU via Twitter.
FOOTBALL
Six athletes to be inducted into athletics hall of fame
Those inducted includes football players Flozell Adams and Carl "Buck" Nystrom, tennis player Sue Selke, softball and basketball player Kathy Strahan, wrestler Greg Johnson and gymnast Dave Thor.
FOOTBALL
Defensive back Ezra Robinson departing MSU
MSU announced on Friday sophomore defensive back Ezra Robinson requested and has been granted a release from his scholarship.
SOCCER
Men's soccer promotes Stannard to associate head coach
MSU Men's Soccer Head Coach Damon Rensing promoted Kylie Stannard to Associate Head Coach Wednesday.Stannard has previously worked with MSU on the soccer department for five years, leading the soccer team to four NCAA tournaments.
SOCCER
Former and current MSU soccer players unite in National Premier Soccer League
MSU has players and coaches, both former and current, on National Premiere Soccer League teams throughout Michigan. Team members who play together during the fall and spring find themselves on opposite sides of the field during summer, creating friendly rivalries.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Former MSU men's basketball player David Thomas joins women's basketball staff
David Thomas will begin on July 14, joining a women's basketball that last year scored a Big Ten Championship and a NCAA Second Round Journey.
FOOTBALL
ESPN names MSU's scoreboard ninth best in college football
The sports network cited the $10 million upgrade, which expanded the video board’s size by nearly tenfold, as the reason for the ranking.
BASKETBALL
ESPN ranks Tom Izzo third best basketball coach in NCAA
Since early June, ESPN had counted down the top 50 best college basketball coaches in the United States.
ICE HOCKEY
NHL drafts incoming MSU hockey freshman
Defenseman Josh Jacobs was selected 41st in the draft pick by the New Jersey Devils during Saturday’s second round of the draft in Philadelphia. Jacobs formerly played for the Indiana Ice hockey team in the United States Hockey League for two seasons and is the first Spartan to be drafted by New Jersey since 1984.
BASKETBALL
Payne reaps benefits of returning for senior season according to Izzo, Payne
Back then, mock drafts had Payne pegged from the late first round to the early second. He had promised his late grandmother Mary Lewis he would finish his degree in interdisciplinary studies. MSU basketball head coach Tom Izzo held the belief that in returning, Payne would expand his game and improve his draft stock.
BASKETBALL
Keith Appling signs summer league contract with Portland Trailblazers
After going undrafted last night, former MSU guard and Detroit Pershing star Keith Appling will begin the next step of his career relatively soon.Appling has signed a free agent contract with the Portland Trailblazers to play on the Los Vegas Summer League team, his agent Michael Silverman confirmed on Friday afternoon.
BASKETBALL
Adreian Payne drafted by Hawks, Gary Harris drafted by Nuggets in 2014 NBA draft
Neither were picked as high as some mock drafts initially pegged, but it was still an impotant night for the MSU basketball program. Adreian Payne and Gary Harris were drafted roughly a half hour apart, at No. 15 and No. 19 respectively, in the 2014 NBA draft.
MEN'S SOCCER
Men's soccer announces 2014 schedule
Following a successful season that saw a MSU-record 14 wins and