SOFTBALL
Goranson, MSU softball team blanks Eastern Michigan 3-0
Perhaps a dash of good weather was all the MSU softball team needed.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Column: Payne's return is major win for MSU program
Moments after junior center Adreian Payne delayed his professional career late Sunday night for his senior season at MSU to chase a national championship, it drew flashbacks of 2010.
SOFTBALL
Spartans shut out by No. 90 Illinois
The late-season slide for the MSU softball team continued over the weekend as the Spartans (21-23 overall, 7-9 Big Ten) suffered a 10-0 shutout by No.
BASKETBALL
Payne announces return to MSU for senior season
After a period of going back and forth on his decision to declare for the draft, junior center Adreian Payne ultimately decided to fulfill a promise he made to his late grandmother Mary Lewis — to finish his degree at MSU.
FOOTBALL
Column: Bell, Gholston, Sims made right choice making NFL leap
The reality of today’s era is that you have to strike when the iron is hottest, and for the trio of ex-Spartans that time had come.
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Report: Adreian Payne to return to MSU for senior season
After weeks of speculation, MSU junior center Adreian Payne has made a decision to return to school for his senior season, according to Yahoo! Sports reporter Adrian Wojnarowski.
FOOTBALL
Big Ten approves new division realignment, nine-game conference schedule
The Big Ten has approved new division realignment and a nine-game schedule for the upcoming 2014 and 2016 seasons, according to a Big Ten press release.
FOOTBALL
Face Time: William Gholston
The State News asked Gholston about his preparation for the draft, where he wants to play and the role of his former Spartan coaches and teammates.
SPORTS
MSU women's tennis builds momentum entering tournament
As the MSU women’s tennis team traveled to Bloomington, Ind., yesterday for today’s Big Ten Championships, Simone Jardimknew things could be worse — it could be snowing.
BASEBALL
Baseball heads to South Bend, Ind., to face Notre Dame
For the first time in a week, the MSU baseball team will take the field when they travel to South Bend, Ind., to take on Notre Dameat 5:35 p.m. today.
SOFTBALL
Softball to play Ohio State in road double header
It’s safe to say Jacquie Joseph and the MSU softball team are hungry to get back to action in today’s doubleheader against Ohio State.
FOOTBALL
Bullough brothers display shades of high school prowess
An hour before the MSU football team took the field for the annual Green and White football game Saturday afternoon, Riley and Max Bullough got together to draw up an offensive play.
SOFTBALL
Heavy rainfall causes flooding, cancellations, relocated game
The recent rash of inclement weather might have put a damper on the moods of students and faculty, but for the MSU Athletics Department,it’s been especially inconvenient.
FOOTBALL
Inept offense on display in football spring game
Spring football has come and gone for the seventh time in head coach Mark Dantonio’s tenure.
FOOTBALL
Offense flounders, defense imposing in Green-White game
Spring football officially concluded Saturday afternoon with the White team edging the Green squad, 24-17, in the annual spring game.
FOOTBALL
Cousins returns to MSU to call Green & White game, discusses first year in NFL
MSU fans might have seen Kirk Cousins play the hero role off the bench at times last season for the Washington Redskins — but that doesn’t mean the former standout quarterback vaulted into stardom.
BASEBALL
Spartan baseball heading to Minnesota to play Golden Gophers
With a chance to jump near the top of the Big Ten standings, the MSU baseball team will have to go through the conference’s top team.
FOOTBALL
Quarterback tussle, return of injured linemen among top stories for MSU as spring ball ends
Senior quarterback Andrew Maxwell might be the leader after the spring to retain his starting job.
FOOTBALL
Hoover returns for sixth season of spring football, provides leadership
Tyler Hoover knows a little bit about spring football. After all, the senior defensive tackle is wrapping up his sixth spring in an MSU uniform.
BASKETBALL
Harris to stay at MSU at least one more season
After weeks of speculation, freshman guard Gary Harris will return for his sophomore season with MSU men’s basketball program.