Spartans Tied Atop Big Ten With Win In Happy Valley
To his pleasure, the Spartans played their grittiest game all year and gave themselves a chance to win what Izzo calls the most physical conference.
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To his pleasure, the Spartans played their grittiest game all year and gave themselves a chance to win what Izzo calls the most physical conference.
"It was an unbelievable designed 75-foot play that we put in just last week," Izzo said with a grin. "So that's coaching fellas, that's coaching."
Maryland (23-5, 13-4) has a two-game lead on No. 24 Michigan State (19-9, 11-6) with three games left in the regular season. Illinois, Penn State and Wisconsin are in a four-way tie for second place with the Spartans.
"Cassius had a miserable first half," Spartans coach Tom Izzo said. "He did what true champions are supposed to do and just did an unbelievable job in the second half."
Michigan State hired Ross Els as special teams coordinator and William Peagler as running backs coach.
Izzo gave Jack Hoiberg his first start, a nod to the walk-on guard playing in Lincoln, with his dad, Fred, on the opposite bench coaching the Huskers.
The Spartans, who have been struggling for almost a month, had a good shooting night, the Bucks had 70 points by halftime on their way to a 126-106 victory over the Detroit Pistons.
Tucker brought one of his assistants with the Buffaloes with him on Monday, hiring Chris Kapilovic to be his offensive line coach and running game coordinator. Kapilovic had the same roles at Colorado under Tucker last year in his only season at the school.
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Mel Tucker recalled making $400 a month when he began his career as a graduate assistant at Michigan State, sleeping under his desk hoping to be noticed when coach Nick Saban walked in or out of the building.
Star guard Ayo Dosunmu crumbled to the floor clutching his left knee moments after Michigan State's Xavier Tillman threw down a huge dunk that lifted the Spartans over the 22nd-ranked Illini 70-69.
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Coach Luke Fickell informed Michigan State on Monday that he's decided to stay at Cincinnati, leaving the Spartans to resume their search to find Mark Dantonio's replacement.
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Lamar Stevens had 24 points and Myreon Jones made a career-high six 3-pointers and scored 20 points, leading the 22nd-ranked Nittany Lions to a 75-70 win over No. 16 Michigan State on Tuesday night.
Jalen Duren scored 26 points, Cade Cunningham had 21 points and 15 assists, and the Pistons hammered the Nets 138-100 on Tuesday night.
Wright State wins the Horizon League title with a late rally and holds off Detroit Mercy, 66-63.
The Pioneers will often practice or play games while fasting while observing the holiday, which runs through March 19.
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A person with knowledge of the agreement says Detroit is adding running back Isiah Pacheco to replace David Montgomery after the Lions traded Jahmyr Gibbs' backup before free agency started.
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Dajanae Frazier's family says she was last seen walking away from her home in the 19400 block of Biltmore Street on March 3.
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For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
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A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
A restaurant celebrating rock music in the era of the legendary band Kiss is set to open in Royal Oak.
Six Flags is selling off some of its North America amusement parks, including Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Faster Horses, a multi-day country music festival, will not return this summer to Michigan International Speedway.
Officers normally assigned to process Global Entry travelers had been reassigned to process other arriving travelers during the pause.
A string of tornadoes touched down in multiple states as severe weather stretched from Texas to Michigan.
Wright State wins the Horizon League title with a late rally and holds off Detroit Mercy, 66-63.
TSA officer call-out rates have climbed into double-digit percentages at some airports, including half the officers at Houston's Hobby Airport, straining screening operations and contributing to longer security lines.
A person with knowledge of the agreement says Detroit is adding running back Isiah Pacheco to replace David Montgomery after the Lions traded Jahmyr Gibbs' backup before free agency started.
A measles case has been confirmed in Washtenaw County, with health officials investigating when and where others may have been exposed in Southeast Michigan.
Michigan Medicine will drop thousands of Blue Cross Blue Shield members if a deal isn't reached.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Water testing has detected "low levels" of Legionella bacteria at two more Oakland County government buildings.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Jalen Duren scored 26 points, Cade Cunningham had 21 points and 15 assists, and the Pistons hammered the Nets 138-100 on Tuesday night.
Wright State wins the Horizon League title with a late rally and holds off Detroit Mercy, 66-63.
The Pioneers will often practice or play games while fasting while observing the holiday, which runs through March 19.
The Detroit Lions are losing another player, this time it's wide receiver Kalif Raymond, who is reportedly heading to the Chicago Bears.
A person with knowledge of the agreement says Detroit is adding running back Isiah Pacheco to replace David Montgomery after the Lions traded Jahmyr Gibbs' backup before free agency started.
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Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
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Washtenaw County, Michigan, is mourning the loss of a beloved difference maker dedicated to giving people a second chance.
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