Michigan rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 men's hoops poll for 1st time since January 2013
Read full article: Michigan rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 men's hoops poll for 1st time since January 2013Michigan is No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll for the first time in 13 years, ending Arizona’s nine-week reign.
Michigan State mistakenly sends out ‘active violence’ alert on Tuesday
Read full article: Michigan State mistakenly sends out ‘active violence’ alert on TuesdayMichigan State University mistakenly sent out an “active violence” alert to thousands of people on Tuesday, almost exactly three years after the deadly 2023 shooting on campus.
Tom Izzo considers benching Fears Jr. amid dirty play controversy
Read full article: Tom Izzo considers benching Fears Jr. amid dirty play controversyMichigan State coach Tom Izzo is weighing whether to bench starting point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. amid controversy over a technical foul where he kicked a Minnesota player in between the legs.
Tom Izzo kind of suggests it’s Michigan’s fault his player kicked Minnesota guy between legs
Read full article: Tom Izzo kind of suggests it’s Michigan’s fault his player kicked Minnesota guy between legsTom Izzo kind of suggested it’s Michigan’s fault that his player kicked a Minnesota defender between his legs during Wednesday night’s game.
Everything Dusty May, Tom Izzo, players did to pour gasoline on Michigan-MSU basketball rivalry
Read full article: Everything Dusty May, Tom Izzo, players did to pour gasoline on Michigan-MSU basketball rivalryDusty May, Tom Izzo, and their teams have spent the past week pouring gasoline on an already heated Michigan-Michigan State basketball rivalry.
MSU’s Tom Izzo on Michigan matchup: ‘We can’t play average and win’
Read full article: MSU’s Tom Izzo on Michigan matchup: ‘We can’t play average and win’Michigan State coach Tom Izzo is already turning the page from an overtime escape against Rutgers, warning the Spartans they’ll need their best against Michigan.
Judge dismisses sexual harassment lawsuit against former Michigan State football head coach Mel Tucker
Read full article: Judge dismisses sexual harassment lawsuit against former Michigan State football head coach Mel TuckerA judge in East Lansing has dismissed the sexual harassment lawsuit against former Michigan State University football coach Mel Tucker.
Top conference seed on the line in Michigan, MSU rivalry game
Read full article: Top conference seed on the line in Michigan, MSU rivalry gameNarrow wins by Michigan and Michigan State set the stage for Friday’s pivotal rivalry matchup as both are tied for the number one seed in the Big Ten with little margin for error.
Big Ten title race primed for photo finish with several teams in contention
Read full article: Big Ten title race primed for photo finish with several teams in contentionThe race for the regular season Big Ten title is shaping up to be a photo finish as Nebraska leads with Michigan, Michigan State, Illinois and Purdue trailing only a half game behind.
Tom Izzo tells Michigan State player he ‘can’t guard my mother’ in Oregon win
Read full article: Tom Izzo tells Michigan State player he ‘can’t guard my mother’ in Oregon winTom Izzo didn’t mince words during a huddle in Michigan’s State’s game against Oregon, telling guard Kur Teng, “Kur, you can’t guard my mother. My mother.”
Ex-Michigan State star Paul Davis apologizes for verbally abusing ref and getting kicked out of seat
Read full article: Ex-Michigan State star Paul Davis apologizes for verbally abusing ref and getting kicked out of seatFormer Michigan State and NBA player Paul Davis apologized for verbally abusing an official at the Breslin Center and being removed from his seat during the 12th-ranked Spartans’ 80-51 victory over Southern California.
Game stopped in middle of play as former Michigan State basketball player ejected for comment to ref
Read full article: Game stopped in middle of play as former Michigan State basketball player ejected for comment to refThe Michigan State basketball game against USC was stopped in the middle of play on Monday night when a former player got ejected for a comment made to a referee.
Live stream: Michigan Tech vs. Miami (Ohio) hockey in Great Lakes Invitational
Read full article: Live stream: Michigan Tech vs. Miami (Ohio) hockey in Great Lakes InvitationalYou can watch the Great Lakes Invitational live on Local 4+ as Michigan Tech takes on Miami (Ohio) in Sunday’s semifinal round.
Live stream: Michigan State vs. Ferris State hockey in Great Lakes Invitational
Read full article: Live stream: Michigan State vs. Ferris State hockey in Great Lakes InvitationalYou can watch the Great Lakes Invitational live on Local 4+ as Michigan State takes on Ferris State in Sunday’s semifinal round.
Ugochukwu scores career-high 23, leads No. 9 Michigan State over Penn State 76-72
Read full article: Ugochukwu scores career-high 23, leads No. 9 Michigan State over Penn State 76-72Divine Ugochukwu scored a career-high 23 points and No. 9 Michigan State overcame a sloppy performance to beat Penn State 76-72 on Saturday.
Cameron Boozer scores 18 in No. 4 Duke's 66-60 win over No. 7 Michigan State
Read full article: Cameron Boozer scores 18 in No. 4 Duke's 66-60 win over No. 7 Michigan StateCameron Boozer scored 18 points, including 16 in the second half, and Caleb Foster added 12 points to help No. 4 Duke hold on for a 66-60 victory over No. 7 Michigan State in a game that had the intensity of an NCAA Regional Final.
Michigan State hires Pat Fitzgerald with 5-year, $30 million contract after he talked with 8 schools
Read full article: Michigan State hires Pat Fitzgerald with 5-year, $30 million contract after he talked with 8 schoolsPat Fitzgerald spoke with eight schools about potentially coaching their football teams before choosing to resume his career at Michigan State.
Jeremy Fears Jr. leads No. 11 Michigan State to victory over No. 16 North Carolina with 19 points
Read full article: Jeremy Fears Jr. leads No. 11 Michigan State to victory over No. 16 North Carolina with 19 pointsJeremy Fears Jr. scored 19 points and No. 11 Michigan State pulled away to beat No. 16 North Carolina 74-58 In the Fort Myers Tip-Off.
No. 11 Michigan State beats East Carolina 89-56 in Fort Myers Tip-Off
Read full article: No. 11 Michigan State beats East Carolina 89-56 in Fort Myers Tip-OffJaxon Kohler and Divine Ugochukwu each scored 16 points to lead No. 11 Michigan State’s balanced attack as the Spartans beat East Carolina 89-56 in the Fort Myers Tip-Off.
No. 17 Michigan State gets an unexpected 3-point barrage to beat No. 12 Kentucky
Read full article: No. 17 Michigan State gets an unexpected 3-point barrage to beat No. 12 KentuckyMichigan State's breakout 3-point-shooting performance was so surprising to Tom Izzo that the Hall of Fame coach wondered aloud if the Spartans made more while beating Kentucky than in their first three games of the season combined.
No. 17 Michigan State gets an unexpected 3-point barrage to beat No. 12 Kentucky
Read full article: No. 17 Michigan State gets an unexpected 3-point barrage to beat No. 12 KentuckyMichigan State's breakout 3-point-shooting performance was so surprising to Tom Izzo that the Hall of Fame coach wondered aloud if the Spartans made more while beating Kentucky than in their first three games of the season combined.
No. 17 Michigan State makes season-high 11 3-pointers to beat No. 12 Kentucky 83-66
Read full article: No. 17 Michigan State makes season-high 11 3-pointers to beat No. 12 Kentucky 83-66Kur Teng hit three of Michigan State’s season-high 11 3-pointers on the way to scoring a career-best 15 points, and the 17th-ranked Spartans remained undefeated by beating No. 12 Kentucky 83-66 at Madison Square Garden in the annual Champions Classic.
Michigan football Heisman hopeful Justice Haynes likely out for regular season following foot sugery
Read full article: Michigan football Heisman hopeful Justice Haynes likely out for regular season following foot sugeryMichigan Wolverines running back Justice Haynes is likely to miss the rest of the regular season following foot surgery, per head coach Sherrone Moore.
Michigan State football vacates 3 years of wins for NCAA rules violations during Mel Tucker era
Read full article: Michigan State football vacates 3 years of wins for NCAA rules violations during Mel Tucker eraMichigan State football will vacate wins during the Mel Tucker era as part of a deal with the NCAA over rules violations.
No. 22 Michigan State tops No. 14 Arkansas 69-66 in matchup of Tom Izzo, John Calipari
Read full article: No. 22 Michigan State tops No. 14 Arkansas 69-66 in matchup of Tom Izzo, John CalipariFreshman Cam Ward had 18 points and 10 rebounds, Coen Carr scored 15 points and soared for seven rebounds and No. 22 Michigan State beat No. 14 Arkansas 69-66 in a matchup of Hall of Fame coaches.
MSU basketball 2025 preview: Aiming for success amid key departures
Read full article: MSU basketball 2025 preview: Aiming for success amid key departuresMichigan State basketball tips off the 2025-2026 season on Monday, Nov 3 aiming for another deep run in the NCAA Tournament despite losing key players in the offseason.
Lindsey’s OT touchdown run helps Minnesota deny Michigan State first Big Ten win with 23-20 victory
Read full article: Lindsey’s OT touchdown run helps Minnesota deny Michigan State first Big Ten win with 23-20 victoryDrake Lindsey scored on a 3-yard run in overtime and Minnesota denied Michigan State its first Big Ten Conference win of the season with a 23-20 victory.
Michigan football running back Jordan Marshall credits tight ends, offensive linemen for team success
Read full article: Michigan football running back Jordan Marshall credits tight ends, offensive linemen for team successMichigan Wolverines running back Jordan Marshall credited the tight ends and the offensive line for the team's success coming off their big-time rivalry game against MSU.
Morning 4: Defense, ground-and-pound attack power Michigan to 4th straight win over Spartans -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Defense, ground-and-pound attack power Michigan to 4th straight win over Spartans -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Michigan football HC Sherrone Moore previews Michigan State rivalry, highlights team progress, injuries
Read full article: Michigan football HC Sherrone Moore previews Michigan State rivalry, highlights team progress, injuriesMichigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore highlighted key player developments and preparations for the upcoming rivalry game against Michigan State.
Can’t get any worse, right? Detroit sports fans limp into Monday after miserable weekend
Read full article: Can’t get any worse, right? Detroit sports fans limp into Monday after miserable weekendIf you’re a Detroit fan and you’re reading this, congratulations! It means you survived one of the most miserable sports weekends in recent memory.
Jayden Maiava connects with Makai Lemon to propel No. 25 USC past Michigan State 45-31
Read full article: Jayden Maiava connects with Makai Lemon to propel No. 25 USC past Michigan State 45-31Jayden Maiava threw three touchdown passes and rushed for two more scores, and Makai Lemon caught a scoring pass and ran for another TD in No. 25 Southern California’s 45-31 victory over Michigan State.
Michigan's targeting call appeal is denied, linebacker Jaishawn Barham to miss 1st half at Oklahoma
Read full article: Michigan's targeting call appeal is denied, linebacker Jaishawn Barham to miss 1st half at OklahomaMichigan linebacker Jaishawn Barham will miss the first half of the Oklahoma game this week, following his ejection for targeting against New Mexico.
42 interesting facts about Michigan football players you might not already know
Read full article: 42 interesting facts about Michigan football players you might not already knowThe Cologne Crocodiles, Penei Sewell's cousin, a former pro soccer player, and heavy Michigan State connections -- here are 42 interesting things you might not already know about current Michigan football players.
MSU running backs position battle heats up with two players standing out
Read full article: MSU running backs position battle heats up with two players standing outIn a highly competitive Spartans running back room, sophomore running backs Makhi Fraizer and Brandon Tullis have emerged as front runners for the starting job.
Suns hire Cavaliers assistant Jordan Ott as head coach, AP source says
Read full article: Suns hire Cavaliers assistant Jordan Ott as head coach, AP source saysThe Phoenix Suns have hired Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Jordan Ott as their head coach, opting for a young, emerging leader to rebuild a franchise that has regressed over the past few seasons.
Suns coaching search down to 2 candidates, Cavs assistants Bryant and Ott, AP source says
Read full article: Suns coaching search down to 2 candidates, Cavs assistants Bryant and Ott, AP source saysThe Phoenix Suns have whittled their coaching search down to two candidates, with Cleveland Cavaliers assistants Johnnie Bryant and Jordan Ott making the cut, a person familiar with the search confirmed.
Steelers first-round pick Derrick Harmon's mother, Tiffany Saine, dies shortly after his selection
Read full article: Steelers first-round pick Derrick Harmon's mother, Tiffany Saine, dies shortly after his selectionPittsburgh Steelers first-round draft pick Derrick Harmon’s mother, Tiffany Saine, died shortly after Pittsburgh selected the defensive lineman from Oregon with the 21st overall pick.
Michigan football tight end Colston Loveland selected by Bears in first round of NFL draft
Read full article: Michigan football tight end Colston Loveland selected by Bears in first round of NFL draftMichigan Wolverines national championship-winning tight end Colston Loveland was selected by the Chicago Bears with the No. 10 pick in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday.
Michigan State forward Isaac Howard wins Hobey Baker award as college hockey's top player
Read full article: Michigan State forward Isaac Howard wins Hobey Baker award as college hockey's top playerMichigan State junior forward Isaac Howard won the Hobey Baker award Friday as college hockey’s top player.
Michigan State's Holloman, Booker, Michigan's Donaldson enter transfer portal, St. John's adds Sanon
Read full article: Michigan State's Holloman, Booker, Michigan's Donaldson enter transfer portal, St. John's adds SanonMichigan State’s Tre Holloman plans to end his college career at another school and Xavier Booker is shooting for a fresh start.
In recruiting battle, lawmakers weigh whether to give college athletes a tax break on NIL earnings
Read full article: In recruiting battle, lawmakers weigh whether to give college athletes a tax break on NIL earningsAt least four states are considering giving college athletes tax breaks on endorsement income.
Auburn completes sweep of No. 1 seeds into Final Four, beating Michigan State 70-64
Read full article: Auburn completes sweep of No. 1 seeds into Final Four, beating Michigan State 70-64Johni Broome had 25 points and 14 rebounds, and Auburn took command with 17 unanswered points in the first half to beat Michigan State 70-64 and complete a sweep of No. 1 seeds advancing to the Final Four.
Auburn's Pettiford, Michigan State's Richardson renew AAU rivalry in Elite Eight of March Madness
Read full article: Auburn's Pettiford, Michigan State's Richardson renew AAU rivalry in Elite Eight of March MadnessA long rivalry between Auburn's Tahaad Pettiford and Michigan State's Jase Richardson will continue when the freshman guards lead their teams in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.
Michigan State's 2nd-half rally sends Spartans past Ole Miss 73-70 as Izzo wins again in Sweet 16
Read full article: Michigan State's 2nd-half rally sends Spartans past Ole Miss 73-70 as Izzo wins again in Sweet 16Jase Richardson scored 24 points and Michigan State surged past Mississippi in the second half for a 73-70 victory on Friday night in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.
Bryant guard Earl Timberlake gives the Bulldogs their One Bloody Moment in March Madness
Read full article: Bryant guard Earl Timberlake gives the Bulldogs their One Bloody Moment in March MadnessBryant guard Earl Timberlake left a piece of himself on the floor for the Bulldogs in their NCAA Tournament loss to Michigan State.
Michigan State’s Sparty bobblehead debuts capturing iconic court kiss
Read full article: Michigan State’s Sparty bobblehead debuts capturing iconic court kissThe National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has released a ‘Michigan State Sparty Kissing the Court Bobblehead,’ which captures the unique tradition of senior basketball players kissing the Spartan logo at center court of the Breslin Center.
NCAA agrees to lift name, image and likeness recruitment ban
Read full article: NCAA agrees to lift name, image and likeness recruitment banThe NCAA will abandon a rule that stopped athletes from negotiating potentially lucrative endorsement deals before enrolling in a specific college, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti says as he announced a proposed settlement in a lawsuit over the policy.
Tonje scores 32 as No. 18 Wisconsin tops No. 7 Michigan St. 77-74 in Big Ten semis
Read full article: Tonje scores 32 as No. 18 Wisconsin tops No. 7 Michigan St. 77-74 in Big Ten semisJohn Tonje scored 32 points and grabbed seven rebounds to help No. 18 Wisconsin beat No. 7 Michigan State 77-74 in the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament.
Jase Richardson has stepped out of his father's shadow for Big Ten champion Michigan State
Read full article: Jase Richardson has stepped out of his father's shadow for Big Ten champion Michigan StateJase Richardson was known as Jason Richardson’s son when he arrived at Michigan State last fall, following the footsteps of his father who played for the Spartans and in the NBA.
No. 8 Michigan State tops No. 17 Michigan 79-62, winning the 18-school Big Ten title by 3 games
Read full article: No. 8 Michigan State tops No. 17 Michigan 79-62, winning the 18-school Big Ten title by 3 gamesTre Holloman scored a career-high 20 points, Jase Richardson had 18 points and No. 8 Michigan State beat No. 17 Michigan 79-62.
Every possible Big Ten Tournament seeding scenario for Michigan basketball
Read full article: Every possible Big Ten Tournament seeding scenario for Michigan basketballMichigan basketball only has one game left, but there are still several possible seeding scenarios for the Big Ten Tournament, especially with tiebreakers.
No. 8 Michigan State takes outright Big Ten regular-season title with 91-84 victory over Iowa
Read full article: No. 8 Michigan State takes outright Big Ten regular-season title with 91-84 victory over IowaJace Richardson scored 22 points and No. 8 Michigan State wrapped up the outright Big Ten regular-season championship with an 91-84 victory over Iowa on Thursday night.
No. 8 Michigan State takes outright Big Ten regular-season title with 91-84 victory over Iowa
Read full article: No. 8 Michigan State takes outright Big Ten regular-season title with 91-84 victory over IowaJace Richardson scored 22 points and No. 8 Michigan State wrapped up the outright Big Ten regular-season championship with an 91-84 victory over Iowa on Thursday night.
Holloman from halfcourt! Buzzer-beater gives No. 8 Michigan State a 58-55 win over No. 16 Maryland
Read full article: Holloman from halfcourt! Buzzer-beater gives No. 8 Michigan State a 58-55 win over No. 16 MarylandTre Holloman made a buzzer-beater from beyond midcourt to give No. 8 Michigan State a 58-55 win over No. 16 Maryland in a sensational finish.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo passes Bob Knight for most Big Ten conference wins
Read full article: Michigan State coach Tom Izzo passes Bob Knight for most Big Ten conference winsMichigan State’s Tom Izzo followed one of the most disappointing losses of his coaching career with a record-setting victory.
No. 11 Michigan State beats Illinois 79-65; Izzo passes Knight in Big Ten coaching victories
Read full article: No. 11 Michigan State beats Illinois 79-65; Izzo passes Knight in Big Ten coaching victoriesJaxson Kohler had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Tre Holloman scored 14 points and No. 11 Michigan State rallied to beat Illinois 79-65 and giving the Spartans’ Tom Izzo the most conference wins in Big Ten history.
Tom Izzo ties Bob Knight's Big Ten record, leading Michigan State to win No. 353 in conference play
Read full article: Tom Izzo ties Bob Knight's Big Ten record, leading Michigan State to win No. 353 in conference playMichigan State coach Tom Izzo tied Bob Knight’s Big Ten record for wins, leading the ninth-ranked Spartans to a comeback 86-74 victory over Oregon.
Threats follow Michigan lawmaker who said she had surgery to remove reproductive organs
Read full article: Threats follow Michigan lawmaker who said she had surgery to remove reproductive organsMichigan state Rep. Laurie Pohutsky told a crowd of protestors at the Michigan state Capitol building earlier this week that she had elective surgery to remove her reproductive organs out of concern about contraception access.
UCLA edges No. 9 Michigan State 63-61 on Dailey's basket with 7 seconds left
Read full article: UCLA edges No. 9 Michigan State 63-61 on Dailey's basket with 7 seconds leftEric Dailey Jr. scored the go-ahead basket over two defenders with 7 seconds left, lifting UCLA to a hard-fought 63-61 victory against No. 9 Michigan State.
Claude, Yates III lead USC to 70-64 upset of No. 7 Michigan State and snap Spartans' 13-game streak
Read full article: Claude, Yates III lead USC to 70-64 upset of No. 7 Michigan State and snap Spartans' 13-game streakDesmond Claude scored 19, Wesley Yates III had 15 and Southern California upset No. 7 Michigan State 70-64 on Saturday afternoon, snapping the Spartans 13-game winning streak.
No. 16 Michigan State stretches winning streak to 9 games with a 78-68 victory over Northwestern
Read full article: No. 16 Michigan State stretches winning streak to 9 games with a 78-68 victory over NorthwesternJaden Akins scored 14 points and No. 16 Michigan State extended its winning streak to nine games with a 78-68 win over Northwestern.
From NFL to politics: Michigan State Rep. Joe Tate reflects on historic term as House Speaker
Read full article: From NFL to politics: Michigan State Rep. Joe Tate reflects on historic term as House SpeakerMichigan State Rep. Joe Tate made history when he was selected as Speaker of the House, becoming the first Black person to serve in that role in the state.