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Past articles by Sam:

Jagger Joshua, Dylan St. Cyr earn All-Big Ten awards

Jagger Joshua and Dylan St. Cyr were both named All-Big Ten honorable mentions Tuesday afternoon. → Read More

Michigan State 2023 spring football notebook: Quarterback position an 'open competition'

Michigan State begins spring practices this week, and the quarterback position likely will gain the most attention. → Read More

COLUMN: Why Tom Izzo’s words are so comforting for grieving Spartans

It’s OK if you shed a tear during Tom Izzo's speech at Wednesday night's vigil. You certainly weren't alone. → Read More

FINAL: No. 15 Michigan State digs early hole, falls 4-2 to No. 5 Michigan

The two rivals will go back at it Saturday night at Little Caeser's Arena in Detroit for the series finale. → Read More

Breaking down Michigan State's senior class of 2023

The Spartans will honor 10 seniors following the conclusion of Saturday's game versus Notre Dame. → Read More

Michigan State tumbles to No. 17 in latest USCHO Poll

Six of the seven Big Ten teams are now ranked, with Notre Dame, MSU's next opponent, entering at No. 20. → Read More

FINAL: Michigan State collapses, loses 13th consecutive game to Minnesota

Michigan State led 2-1 midway through the game, but five straight goals from Minnesota resulted in another sweep. → Read More

FINAL: No. 17 Michigan State storms back for 3-2 OT win over No. 5 Penn State

Michigan State will attempt to sweep Penn State Saturday night at 7 p.m. in East Lansing. → Read More

COLUMN: The rut was coming, but how Michigan State responds is the true measurement

The way Adam Nightingale rallies his team from MSU's losing skid will be a testament to the program's trajectory. → Read More

Michigan State drops to No. 17 in latest USCHO Poll amid five-game losing skid

Michigan State has won just one game since Thanksgiving weekend. → Read More

Michigan State LB Aaron Brule to return to MSU for final season

Brule had a strong finish to the 2022 season, making 18 tackles and three sacks in the final four games. → Read More

Michigan State transfer portal: Spartans add FSU DL Jarrett Jackson

Redshirt junior defensive lineman Jarrett Jackson is the latest transfer to join the 2023 squad. → Read More

Michigan State transfer portal: Spartans add RB Jaren Mangham and DL Tunmise Adeleye

Running back Jaren Mangham and defensive lineman Tunmise Adeleye are the latest transfers to join the Spartans for the 2023 season. → Read More

Michigan State transfer portal: DL Jeff Pietrowski Jr. departs, LS Mason Arnold arrives

Michigan State added former Ohio State walk-on long snapper Mason Arnold following the departure of Michael Donovan. → Read More

Michigan State transfer portal: DL Jeff Pietrowski Jr. enters the portal

Junior defensive lineman Jeff Pietrowski Jr. is the latest Spartan to enter the portal. → Read More

Michigan State transfer portal: RB Elijah Collins enters the portal

Redshirt senior running back Elijah Collins has entered the portal after five seasons with the Spartans. The veteran player will finish his MSU career with over 1,500 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. → Read More

Foul trouble haunts Michigan State, sombers Sissoko’s breakout game

Michigan State looked like a much better team when Mady Sissoko was on the floor. → Read More

2022 State News Gambling Guide: Week 9

Eli loved his South Alabama pick so much from last week that he's going back to the Jaguars this week. → Read More

Weekend recap: MSU hockey picks up two points at No. 12 Notre Dame

Michigan State fell 5-0 Friday night, but rebounded with a 1-1 tie Saturday night. → Read More

2022 State News Gambling Guide: Week 8

The State News has you covered with locks all the way from Ohio State-Penn State to South Alabama-Arkansas State. → Read More