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Former MSU, NFL player overcomes obstacles to complete degree years in the making

By Darcie Moran | Published 01/25

MSU alumnus and former NFL player Josh Shaw is used ... More »

Dantonio expresses condolences over Paterno's passing

By Jesse O'Brien | Published 01/22

Affectionately known as “Joe Pa” to fans across the nation, former Penn State football head coach ... More »

Column: Spartans never stopped believing in Outback Bowl win

By Michelle Martinelli | Published 01/09

When a team puts in five months of dedicated practices, sacrificed countless hours for strength and ... More »

Column: MSU picks up solid defensive recruiting class

By Michelle Martinelli | Published 02/01 | No comments

Considering his vast résumé filled with several defensive coordinator and defensive secondary coaching positions, it should come as no surprise that head coach Mark Dantonio developed one of the nation’s top defenses in 2011. As a three-year letterman defensive back in the late-1970s for South Carolina, it also should come as no surprise that the defensive-minded coach has a knack for finding talented defensive backs and developing them into a skilled secondary. Read more »

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    Head coach Tom Izzo talks about his No. 11 MSU men's basketball team's 77-57 win over Penn State on ...

  • Women's Basketball vs. Northwestern 02/09/12

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    Freshman guard Kiana Johnson puts all her effort into her lay-up while Wildcat guard Karly Roser tries ...

  • Basketball vs. Penn State 02/08/12

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    Redshirt senior guard Austin Thornton cheers on the Spartans as they score against Penn State Wednesday ...

  • Wrestling vs. Ohio State 02/05/12

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    Senior 184-pounder Ian Hinton struggles to stay in a neutral position with Buckeye sophomore Nick Heflin. ...

  • Gymnastics vs. Southeast Missouri

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    Sophomore Dani Levy takes a fall off the balance beam at the gymnastics meet vs. Southeast Missouri ...

  • Women's Basketball vs. Michigan 02/05/12

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    Michigan guard/forward Jamillya Hardley drives down to the baseline with redshirt junior forward Courtney ...

  • Basketball vs. Michigan 02/05/12

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    Head coach Tom Izzo speaks with an official after a foul was called on junior center Derrick Nix Sunday ...

  • Gymnastics vs. Illinois 01/28/12

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    From left, Kim Genereux of Illinois State, shares the third place of uneven bars with freshman Ashley ...

  • Wrestling vs. Michigan 01/29/12

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    Junior 149-pounder Dan Osterman reacts after he was pinned 1:50 into the first period. The Spartans ...

  • Women's Basketball vs. Illinois 01/26/12

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    Senior guard Porsché Poole drives to the basket for a layup while Illinois guard Ivory Crawford attempts ...

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Narduzzi stays, Baker out at MSU

By Jeremy Warnemuende | Published 01/06

After speculation MSU defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi was leaving to take the same position at Texas A&M, the university announced Friday night he will remain in East Lansing.

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Power play spark leads to three straight wins for MSU

By Dillon Davis | Published 02/10

On Friday, the No. 17 MSU hockey team picked up a critical 3-2 win against No. 4 Michigan at Munn Ice Arena after trailing 2-0.

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