FOOTBALL
MSU football to host Meet the Spartans
The MSU football team will hold its ninth annual Meet The Spartans event from 5-7 p.m. today in downtown East Lansing.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Green plays key role in US team's wins
As a member of the U.S. competing in the World University Games in Shenzhen, China, MSU senior forward Draymond Green has emerged as a leader and has been vital to the team’s 3-0 start.
FOOTBALL
Fall means football
Now into the second week of preseason camp, the MSU football team had transitioned from practicing in shorts to wearing pads and having two-a-day practices leading up to the first preseason jersey scrimmage on Saturday. After the first week of camp and having analyzed the scrimmage, head coach Mark Dantonio recognized MSU’s successes — seen in senior quarterback Kirk Cousins’ performance and the progression of the youthful offensive line — but said the team not only needs to be more consistent in its game-situation performance, but also in the effort it puts forth. A notable area of inconsistency was with the players’ conditioning, particularly with the defense, which started off the scrimmage playing very well but cooled off as time went on. “When your conditioning goes, emotionally you go, as well — that’s what I saw,” Dantonio said.
BASEBALL
Despite location, Kirk Gibson remains close to MSU
The State News talked with legendary Spartan Kirk Gibson to discuss his illustrious past and his playoff aspirations as a manager of the MLB’s Arizona Diamondbacks.
FOOTBALL
Offense wins first jersey scrimmage
With the first week of preseason camp under its belt, the MSU football team played its first jersey scrimmage Saturday at the team’s practice facilities just east of the Duffy Daugherty Football Building.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Spartans top EMU in exhibition matchup
In a season-opening exhibition matchup, the MSU women’s soccer team came away with a 1-0 victory against in-state foe Eastern Michigan.
MEN'S SOCCER
White blanks Green in men's soccer annual scrimmage
The White team shutout the Green team in the MSU men’s soccer team annual Green and White game on Friday.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Spartans ready to open season with exhibition
With one of the deepest teams in the history of the program, MSU women’s soccer will look to start its season off strongly this weekend.
FOOTBALL
Worthy ready to anchor defense
Standing tall at 6-foot-3 and weighing in at 310 pounds, junior defensive tackle Jerel Worthy is a powerful weapon to help anchor the MSU football team’s defense.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Women's soccer traveling to Eastern Michigan for exhibition
The Spartans will kick off their season with an exhibition match against Eastern Michigan at 5 p.m., Saturday in Ypsilanti, Mich. The match ultimately will serve as a tuneup before the Spartans hold their season opener, which will come on Aug. 19 at DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field against Milwaukee.
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Pure Michigan expands into Lansing area
The popular Pure Michigan campaign advertisements will come to Spartan Stadium on Sept. 2 for the football season opener, partnering MSU with the state’s tourism efforts.
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FOOTBALL
Confident Spartans look to stay motivated
MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio doesn’t want his team’s confidence to become a problem this season.
FOOTBALL
Young offensive line learns from veterans
Although the team has the added support of junior running backs Edwin Baker and Larry Caper and sophomore running back Le’Veon Bell, MSU is going to miss the blocking reinforcements from former tight end Charlie Gantt. And heading into the season, the youthful offensive line remains one of the team’s biggest question marks.
FOOTBALL
Spartan Nation remembers ‘Bubba’ Smith
With the passing of legendary MSU and NFL star Charles “Bubba” Smith, Spartan Nation has lost a deity, a Hollywood icon and a friend. Smith was found dead by a caretaker Wednesday in his Los Angeles home.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Green makes final cuts for team USA
As the second basketball player to represent MSU internationally this summer, senior forward Draymond Green was selected Wednesday to play for the USA men’s team at the 2011 World University Games in Shenzhen, China.
FOOTBALL
Former football star "Bubba" Smith found dead at 66
Former MSU and NFL star Charles “Bubba” Smith was found dead Wednesday in his Los Angeles home, according to a report by the Los Angeles Times and the LA County Coroner’s Office.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
DeHaan finds new home on volleyball court
The 6-foot-9 former MSU women’s basketball star once again will look to make a name for herself as she is scheduled to join the Grand Valley State University volleyball team in the fall.
BASEBALL
Tigers need to stay consistent to make playoffs
With the additions of third baseman Wilson Betemit and pitcher Doug Fister, the Tigers have upgraded to make a serious run. Trade deadline deals Have gone poorly in the past, but Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski has an eye for talent and has added significant pieces at the deadline, such as Jhonny Peralta in 2010.
BASEBALL
Baseball duo impresses in summer league
As MSU baseball players Ryan Jones and Tony Bucciferro stepped on the field at Fenway Park, 4 Yawkey Way, in Boston, on Friday, they found themselves on hallowed ground.
FOOTBALL
Cousins steals show with speech at Big Ten Media Days
By the end of the 2011 Big Ten Media Days in Chicago, Kirk Cousins established himself as a star.