MSU’s Le’Veon Bell winning over Steelers coaches with durability, attitude

The Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back figures the best chance for his team to be successful is with the ball tucked under his right arm and his legs churning upfield.

Michigan State sophomore TE Juwan Caesar leaves team

Caesar has requested and been granted a release from his scholarship, the school announced Thursday. Caesar (6-foot-4, 212 pounds) sat out the 2011 season as he battled a foot injury, and he never got on the field in 2012.

Reports: Krzyzewski, not MSU’s Izzo, to coach Olympic basketball team

Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski will return as coach of Team USA for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, according to multiple reports. That means Michigan State coach Tom Izzo did not get the job.

‘Stylish’ ex-Spartan Plaxico Burress launches sock business

Plaxico Burress, the former Michigan State and NFL receiver who spent time in prison for accidentally shooting himself in nightclub, has a new business interest.

Ex-Michigan center Steve Everitt calls Kirk Cousins’ 2011 comments ‘ridiculous’

Everitt, who last played at Michigan in 1992, appeared on WTKA's Mott Takeover fundraiser Friday and randomly referred to the former Michigan State quarterback's comment from two seasons ago, after the Spartans' fourth straight victory.

Hard-hitting Ohio LB Chris Frey ‘totally sold’ on Michigan State

If you had to build a Mark Dantonio recruit from scratch, he would probably end up pretty close to Chris Frey, the newest prospect to verbally commit to the Spartans in the 2014 class.

MSU opens 2014 Big Ten campaign at home vs. Nebraska; full schedule here

The Spartans open against Nebraska and finish at Penn State. The schedule also includes a road game against Maryland and a home game against Rutgers.

Michigan State joins Big Ten in beefing up football schedule

Scheduling has become front-and-center as the Big Ten has decided to strengthen its overall profile. Under the new playoff format, it will be a major factor in deciding the four teams that are selected and should better position the Big Ten.

Michigan State radio analyst Jim Miller takes job with Bears

Jim Miller, the former Spartan quarterback and analyst since 2006, has left the Spartan Sports Network to take communications position with the Chicago Bears.

Ohio’s Chris Frey commits to MSU; he’s third LB in 2014 class

Michigan State added the eighth member of its 2014 recruiting class on Wednesday when linebacker Chris Frey announced he was committing to play for the Spartans.

Michigan State-Notre Dame football series will continue, with adjustments

"We want to have the Irish on our schedule because of the rivalry," MSU AD Mark Hollis said Wednesday at the Big Ten's spring meetings. "I think the Notre Dame game is a cool and hip game that builds off tradition and is one that is important to continue."

Michigan State recruit will pursue rap career, not football

Jay Harris, a wide receiver from Downington (Pa.) East who signed a national letter of intent to play for the Spartans this fall, has decided not to attend Michigan State and will instead focus on his career as a rap musician.

Matt Sokol of Rochester Adams commits to Michigan State for football

Michigan State added its seventh commitment to the 2014 recruiting class on Monday when Rochester Adams' Matt Sokol announced he would become a Spartan.

Michigan State football can await judgment -- as all teams should

If anyone out there is prepared to read about just how ridiculous college football rankings can be, especially those that are determined before a single down ...

Tribute games for former Michigan State coach Jud Heathcote called off

A basketball double-header next season that was to be a tribute to former Michigan State coach Jud Heathcote will not be played, athletic director Mark Hollis ...

Michigan State closing in on Rochester Adams’ Matt Sokol

At 6-foot-5 and 220-pounds, Sokol plays quarterback for Adams, but that frame and his athleticism has led many schools to project him to tight end, a spot he ...

Michigan State’s Cam Gibson shares more than dad Kirk's flowing locks

The similarities between Kirk Gibson, an All-American in football and baseball at Michigan State, and his son, Cam, are not hard to spot. The longish blond ...

Michigan State LB Percy Snow to enter College Football Hall of Fame

A three-year starter for coach George Perles from 1986-89, Snow helped Michigan State to a combined record of 29-16-2 during his career, including three bowl ...

Michigan State football gets 8 p.m. start for season opener

For the third straight season, Michigan State will open its football season in prime time. The Spartans will open the 2013 season against Western Michigan at 8 ...

Statistical analysis gives MSU nod for Legends Division title

If statistical probabilities are to be trusted, Michigan State will win the Big Ten’s Legends Division in 2013 and Ohio State will claim the Leaders.

Staying at MSU gives Adreian Payne better chance to be ready for NBA

Getting to the NBA no longer is the key. Sticking there, rather, is the bigger hurdle to overcome and that was at least of some concern to both Payne and Tom ...

Pat Narduzzi, Spartans hit East Coast hard on recruiting trail

New Jersey has been a big target as the Spartans have offered Dwight Morrow High cornerback Juwann Winfree and Millville High defensive tackle Antoine White.

U-M, MSU stay vigilant with security in wake of Boston bombings

Officials from the U-M and MSU athletic departments and campuses across the country are in constant contact with Homeland Security advisers, exploring ...

Michigan State enjoys ‘experience,’ despite loss to Lugnuts

What mattered for most of the Spartans was the chance to play the Lansing Lugnuts in the Crosstown Showdown in front of 11,619 at Cooley Law School Stadium. ...

Analysts: Michigan’s Mitch McGary a ‘possible’ first-team All-American

The 6-foot 10 McGary, whose star emerged during Michigan’s run to the NCAA championship game against Louisville, joins a first team that includes Oklahoma ...

MSU third, Michigan ninth in early ESPN basketball rankings

The deadline for underclassmen to declare for the NBA draft was Sunday, which means it’s a good time to consider some early preseason rankings for 2013-14.

Michigan State sweeps weekly Big Ten baseball honors

Michigan State stayed alive in the Big Ten baseball race last week with a series victory over Purdue and in the process swept player and pitcher of the week ...

Adreian Payne makes it official: He’s returning to Michigan State

The 6-foot-10 forward made it official on Sunday night in a press conference at the Breslin Center when he said no to the NBA and yes at one more shot of ...