FOOTBALL
MSU offensive line recruit Kevin Jarvis ready for challenge of college football
Last Thursday, MSU added its first offensive line recruit of the 2017 class, Kevin Jarvis.
FOOTBALL
Behind the scenes with Matt Harper, MSU director of football technology
With MSU head football coach Mark Dantonio and the players usually in the spotlight, many people, including MSU director of football technology Matt Harper, do not always receive notoriety for their work..
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
COLUMN: Junior guard Aerial Powers should not leave MSU to go into the WNBA Draft
The MSU women’s basketball team is coming off one of their most successful seasons while under the tenure of head coach Suzy Merchant. Last season, the Spartans reached the Big Ten Tournament championship game and proved to be one of the most dominant teams in the conference. MSU could be heavy contenders next season as well, but there are some unanswered questions the team will have to face between now and the start of the season — one of those questions will hinge on Aerial Powers.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU head coach Tom Izzo elected Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
MSU head coach Tom Izzo will officially join the game's elite as he has been elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
BASEBALL
MSU baseball knocks off Oregon in extras behind Zimmerman walk-off
The MSU baseball team (19-4) defeated the Oregon Ducks (11-11), 3-2, Friday afternoon. The win came on a tenth-inning walk-off home run by Jordan Zimmerman on Friday afternoon.
BASEBALL
Five things to know about Oregon before their weekend set with the Spartans
This weekend the Oregon Ducks are visiting the Spartans at McLane Baseball Stadium for a three game set. The Ducks have an 11-9 overall record this season and will look to get their season back on track. Here are some key things to look for before game one starts on Friday, with first pitch set for 3:05 p.m.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Denzel Valentine becomes first Spartan to win AP National Player of the Year
The awards continue to roll in for MSU senior guard Denzel Valentine as it was announced Thursday that Valentine had been named National Player of the Year by the Associated Press.The award is Valentine's sixth player of the year honor for his accomplishments this season.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey's MacEachern signs with St. Louis Blues, Anastos staying put
Nearly two weeks after bowing out of the Big Ten Hockey Tournament to Ohio State in overtime in the quarterfinals a relatively quiet offseason for MSU hockey was offset by the departure of junior forward Mackenzie MacEachern. MacEachern will forego his senior season and last year of NCAA eligibility; signing a two-year entry level contract with the St.
FOOTBALL
Offensive line looking for identity and chemistry as roles open up
On its first day of pads, MSU football’s offensive line took snaps for the first time without Donavan Clark, Jack Allen, and Jack Conklin and it was different.
SOFTBALL
Sophomore Bridgette Rainey catching stride in MSU softball rotation
After giving up two earned runs and three hits in the first inning, Bridgette Rainey held the Western Michigan Broncos scoreless in her final four innings.
BASEBALL
Jake Boss displeased with Spartan offensive effort against Oakland
The collegiate baseball season is a grind — it’s 54 games, and a perfect season is basically impossible. There are going to be some days where a team just can’t get anything going, and for the Spartans, Tuesday was one of those games.
SOFTBALL
MSU softball too much for Western Michigan, defeat Broncos 12-2
An offensive explosion helped the MSU softball team (18-14, 1-2 Big Ten) achieve a 12-2 win in an in-state rivalry game against the Western Michigan University Broncos (10-15, 1-2 MAC) on Tuesday afternoon.
FOOTBALL
Defensive End Auston Robertson signs letter of intent with MSU football
Fort Wayne defensive lineman and 2016 MSU football recruit Auston Robertson has signed his letter of intent with the Spartans, according to a report from 247Sports. Off the field issues prevented Robertson form signing his letter of intent on signing day on Feb.
FOOTBALL
Column: Consistent quarterback play will be key for Spartan football
In the past few years, when you think about the historically great Michigan State Spartan football teams, a few key things stand out.
BASEBALL
MSU drops weekday game to Oakland, 3-1.
On Tuesday afternoon, the Spartans hosted the Golden Grizzlies of Oakland University for a weekday match up, in which the Grizzlies picked up their 11th win of the season and improved to 11-11 on the year after defeating the Spartans by a final score of 3-1.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Denzel Valentine named NABC Player of the Year
MSU senior guard Denzel Valentine has been named the National Player of the Year by the National Association of Basketball Coaches. Valentine is the third Spartan to win the award. Draymond Green previously won in 2012 and Shawn Respert won in 1995.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU junior guard Aerial Powers named third team All-American by AP
MSU redshirt junior guard Aerial Powers has earned third-team All-American honors by the Associated Press on Monday, according to a press release.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU's Marvin Clark and Javon Bess will transfer
News broke Monday that MSU sophomore forward Marvin Clark Jr. will transfer schools. The news was first reported by Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports. MSU later confirmed the transfer to multiple media outlets. Clark appeared in 30 of 35 contests for the Spartans during the 2015-16 season, averaging 3.9 rebounds and 2.5 rebounds in 9.7 minutes per game. Clark's transfer also opens up a scholarship for the 2016-17 season.
SPORTS
MSU women's tennis team dominated pesky Purdue 6-1
The past few years have been historically good for the MSU women’s tennis program. Head coach Simone Jardim has led the program to heights not seen since the early 1990s.
FOOTBALL
MSU football began spring practice and added a change to their recruiting staff
One of the beauties of college football is the constant turnover from year to year. Seniors graduate, some leave early for the NFL draft, and the youngsters beneath them take their spots. For the Michigan State Spartans and just like any other college football team, restocking talent is key to their long-term success.