16 MSU student-athletes, 4 staff members test positive last week for COVID-19

Michigan State reported Monday of 122 student-athletes tested July 20-24, 16 tested positive for COVID-19.

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Former MSU WR Hunter Rison commits to Grand Valley State

The former Michigan State receiver announced Sunday night he will play football at Division II Grand Valley State University in Allendale.

After talk of collaboration, conferences go their own way for football season

Plans for the 2020 college football season – if it is played – should start coming into focus this week.

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MSU hoops target Enoch Boakye could bring ‘underdog’ mentality to Spartans

Enoch Boakye, a five-star center from Ontario, will announce his college decision on Tuesday. Michigan State is considered a favorite.

Ex-MSU QB Kirk Cousins kicks off contest for naming red panda cubs at John Ball Zoo

NFL quarterback Kirk Cousins is helping the John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids name three new red panda cubs.

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Oak Park’s Rayshaun Benny includes UM, MSU among top 8

Also on Benny's list: Arkansas, Arizona State, Kentucky, LSU, Penn State and Tennesee.

Matured from mistakes, Ex-MSU WR Hunter Rison chases next opportunity

With an associate degree in hand from Fullerton College, former Michigan State receiver Hunter Rison is ready to take the next step in his life.

MSU shuts down football for at least two weeks, all players told to quarantine

The university made the announcement Friday afternoon following surveillance testing Wednesday that revealed the first positive test for a staff member. Another athlete also tested positive.

Trieu: Family ties, teammate could help MSU’s pursuit of ‘intriguing’ Steffan Johnson

Steffan Johnson, a three-star cornerback from Venice, Florida, is verbally committed to Rutgers, but has ties to Michigan State.

MSU football: Five story lines as preseason camp nears

There will be plenty of story lines for a team coming off back-to-back 7-6 seasons and hasn’t been in the hunt for the Big Ten East title since 2017.

Head of the class: A look at the top UM, MSU recruits in the rankings era

The recruiting rankings era for 247Sports dates to 2003.

MSU football pauses workouts after staff member’s positive COVID-19 test

The Michigan State football program put its workouts on "pause" after one of its staff members tested positive for COVID-19.

Michigan hockey pioneer Real Turcotte helped develop generations of NHL stars

MSU grad Real Turcotte, who died last month at age 79, was a pioneer in early hockey skills development and helped develop a generation of NHL stars.

Four-star point guard Jaden Akins includes MSU, UM in top 6

The 6-foot-3 Akins revealed his top six Monday on Twitter, with DePaul, Florida, Northwestern and Mississippi State also making the cut.

COVID-era football at UM, MSU will have far-reaching economic impact

Businesses in college towns like Ann Arbor and East Lansing bank on home football weekends for the huge influx of fans who spend money on hotels, restaurants, bars and shops.

Michigan State track athlete fatally shot in Saginaw

Tony Martin, 19, was one of two men fatally shot in an early morning shooting at a Saginaw gas station

Trieu: ‘Explosive’ Isaac Thompson has family ties to MSU but others beckon

St. Louis (Mo.) University safety Isaac Thompson is only going into his junior season, but 28 schools have offered him scholarships.

MSU’s Tom Izzo, Mel Tucker will take temporary 7-percent salary cuts

Michigan State announced temporary salary reductions for some athletic department employees on Thursday.

Jamari Buddin picks Penn State, joining Nittany Lions’ pipeline to Metro Detroit

Jamari Buddin picked the Nittany Lions over his other finalists – Michigan State, Minnesota at Purdue.

Three Michigan State athletes among 38 tested are positive for COVID-19

In total, MSU has tested 402 student-athletes with seven positive results.

Michigan State target Karim Mane will remain in NBA Draft

MSU was one of Mane’s finalists along with Marquette, Memphis, DePaul and Pittsburgh.

Belleville’s ‘most destructive’ defender Jamari Buddin set to make college choice official

Jamari Buddin – ranked No. 7 in The Detroit News’ Top 50 players in the 2021 class – has said he will announce his college decision on Friday.

Michigan’s No. 1 WR Anthony faces ‘very hard choice’ as UM, MSU make best pitches

Summing up his recruiting experiences, Anthony said, “I’m up in the air for sure."

Trieu: Big push for Oak Park’s Rayshaun Benny might pay off for Michigan

Optimism has increased for Oak Park’s Rayshaun Benny, a two-way lineman the Wolverines are recruiting on defense.

NCAA lays out plan for playing but warns of surging pandemic

If the games can go on, the NCAA says college athletes should be tested for COVID-19 no more than 72 hours before they play.

The Detroit News’ top 25 returning Big Ten football players in 2020

James Hawkins of The Detroit News breaks down the top 25 Big Ten players who are returning for the 2020 college football season.

MSU’s Stephens, Fife ranked among Stadium’s top Big Ten assistants

Stephens and Fife rank No. 1 and No. 3, respectively, in the conference, according to a survey conducted by Stadium’s Jeff Goodman.

Michigan State tests 74 student-athletes and all are negative for COVID-19

Michigan State said is conducted COVID-19 tests on 74 student-athletes on July 6 and all were returned negative.

The Detroit News’ top 25 returning Big Ten football players in 2020

Look for these Big Ten football players to have breakout seasons

Here's the top choice for a breakout season from each of the 14 Big Ten teams.

New company helps former UM, MSU athletes cash in on their memorabilia

The Players Trunk launched on July 2 and gives former college athletes a place to sell their team-issued athletic gear.

Trieu: Michigan State gets athleticism, speed at tight end position with Jake Renda

Jake Renda will get a leg up on the tight end position and a college lifestyle.

Big Ten makes big first move but there’s plenty to sort out for football season

Jim Harbaugh does not want to see a hasty decision made regarding Big Ten football this fall.

Wojo: Big Ten bombshell shows, it’ll take drastic measures to save the season

The Big Ten provided another option for football in the fall, maybe one last option.

With Max Christie on board, stars are aligning for Spartans on recruiting trail

After the last couple of weeks, it’s hard to blame a Michigan State fan for getting excited about the future.

Big Ten plans to scrap nonconference games for fall, including football

If there is college football played this fall, the Big Ten will be playing only conference games.

Former MSU star Le’Veon Bell No. 10 among ESPN’s top running backs for 2020

Le'Veon Bell made ESPN's cut at No. 10 on the strength of voting and feedback from a panel of 50 league executives, coaches, scouts and players.

For MSU, beating Ohio State clinched Big Ten title, and Max Christie’s commitment

For the second time in little more than a week, Michigan State landed a commitment from a five-star prospect ranked among the best in the nation.

Grand Rapids’ Bufkin puts MSU, UM in top 5; sets Friday decision date

Bufkin is rated the No. 78 overall recruit in the nation and No. 3 prospect in the state of Michigan.

Andre Rison tells ESPN he was struck by MSU assistant as a player

Rison told ESPN that then-assistant coach Carl "Buck" Nystrom struck him in the locker room before a game at Illinois on Oct. 18, 1986.