
Blackwell Case Could Be Dropped Against MSU
A federal judge has recommended that a former Michigan State football staff member's claims against former Spartan football coach Mark Dantonio should be dismissed.
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A federal judge has recommended that a former Michigan State football staff member's claims against former Spartan football coach Mark Dantonio should be dismissed.
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.
Mark Dantonio says he is not thinking about his future as Michigan State's coach as the Spartans prepare to face rival Michigan this weekend.
It's been over a month since Michigan State won a football game, and the news off the field hasn't been any better.
A federal judge has ruled that Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio can wait until after the football season to give a deposition in a former employee's lawsuit.
Dantonio won his 109th game for the Spartans, matching Duffy Daugherty's mark. Michigan State (2-0) looked a lot sharper on offense than in its opener against Tulsa. The Spartans scored touchdowns on their first three drives. Elijah Collins finished with 192 yards on 17 carries.
"Football is a game of effort, toughness and knowing what to do. Half of our team figured that out, half of it didn't," Dantonio said Tuesday. "We will make sure that other half gets it figured out this week."
Later this week, the mystery surrounding Michigan State's offense will finally end.
Nebraska's offense has generated more than 450 yards in seven straight games, something not even the powerhouse Tom Osborne teams of the 1990s did.
Former Michigan State football employee Curtis Blackwell has filed a lawsuit claiming his employment agreement was violated when he was disciplined while the school addressed sexual assault allegations against three players in 2017.
Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio says running back LJ Scott will redshirt this season and return in 2019.
Michigan State capped a rough stretch for the unsettled Terrapins football program, using a stout defensive performance to secure a 24-3 victory on Saturday.
When Rocky Lombardi took the field as Michigan State's starting quarterback last weekend, it was another example of how this season has turned out a lot different from what the Spartans envisioned.
The Michigan State coach opened his news conference Tuesday saying he was done talking about the pregame flap when several Wolverine players on the field were caught up in the Spartans' traditional stadium walk. Dantonio then tried to direct attention to Michigan State's game this Saturday against Purdue.
Michigan had plenty of reasons to be motivated to beat Michigan State, barely defeating its in-state rival over the last decade and losing to every ranked team on the road for a dozen years.
2007: After a win over the Spartans, Michigan's Mike Hart refers to Michigan State as a little brother. Dantonio responds by warning the Wolverines that "pride comes before the fall" — and the Spartans have won eight of 10 in the series since then.
After upsetting Penn State on the road last weekend, Michigan State feels it has a bit of its identity back.
As the evening wore on against No. 8 Penn State, it was clear the Spartans were all-in.
Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio says punter Jake Hartbarger's leg injury from last month is likely to end his season.
On a day when Northwestern had little choice but to pass early and often, Clayton Thorson was up to the task.
Here are a few things to watch when the Spartans host the Wildcats this weekend
Northwestern nearly knocked off Michigan last weekend, and the Wildcats can re-establish themselves as a dangerous team in the Big Ten with a win over the Spartans.
One thing Mark Dantonio can often count on is that Michigan State will be able to stop the run.
For a third straight game, Michigan State was outscored in the fourth quarter.
Michigan State is ranked No. 1 in the country in rushing defense.
A wildfire in Northern Michigan burned through 3,600 acres, forcing evacuations and prompting the closure of a nearby highway Saturday, officials said.
Between the sounds of music, cars zooming around the track, and the noises of tires being changed in just seconds, downtown Detroit is the place to be for the Grand Prix.
IndyCar is throwing two new wrinkles and a lot of bumps at its drivers in the Motor City.
Meta this week announced that it was mandating that all workers return to the office for three days a week starting in September.
With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden has signed legislation that lifts the nation's debt ceiling.
A wildfire in Northern Michigan burned through 3,600 acres, forcing evacuations and prompting the closure of a nearby highway Saturday, officials said.
Between the sounds of music, cars zooming around the track, and the noises of tires being changed in just seconds, downtown Detroit is the place to be for the Grand Prix.
The NTT IndyCar Series returns to the streets of Detroit this weekend for the Detroit Grand Prix.
IndyCar is throwing two new wrinkles and a lot of bumps at its drivers in the Motor City.
Meta this week announced that it was mandating that all workers return to the office for three days a week starting in September.
With more electric vehicles on the road, there's a growing need for first responders to learn how to deal with EVs in emergency situations.
Ford is telling owners of more than 140,000 SUVs in the U.S. to park them outside because they can catch fire even when the engines are turned off.
Jaguar is recalling more than 6,000 I-Pace electric SUVs in the U.S. due to the risk of the high-voltage battery overheating and catching fire.
Thanks to a boost from the government, leasing — not buying — is becoming the most affordable way to get your hands on an electric vehicle.
The U.S. government's highway safety agency is investigating complaints that the automatic emergency braking on big Freightliner trucks can stop unexpectedly for no apparent reason.
June is Pride Month and Metro Detroit communities are hosting a series of events.
Shakur's sister, Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, will accept the honor on the artist's behalf on June 7 on Hollywood Boulevard.
Ahead of the race, some of the drivers took on a few Detroit sports stars in a fowling competition, combining football with bowling.
Tens of thousands of music fans made their way downtown Monday for the final day of the Movement Musical Festival.
The live-action remake of the 1989 Disney classic exceeded other box office hits and new releases on Memorial Day weekend.
IndyCar is throwing two new wrinkles and a lot of bumps at its drivers in the Motor City.
Meta this week announced that it was mandating that all workers return to the office for three days a week starting in September.
A shortage of lifeguards is threatening all kinds of summer fun.
Churchhill Downs suffered a spate of "highly unusual" and "completely unacceptable" equine deaths in May, prompting the unprecedented suspensions.
A report of U.S. job cuts showed roughly 5% of job losses in May were due to AI technology.
The warnings - in English and French - include "poison in every puff," "tobacco smoke harms children" and "cigarettes cause impotence."
A special town hall meeting in Troy Wednesday evening addressed a well-known issue both in Michigan and around the country.
Experts say getting gas or using gas-powered equipment like lawnmowers can lead to higher ozone levels.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
Adderall prescriptions are becoming hard to fill leaving many patients scrambling to find a pharmacy to fill the order.
Between the sounds of music, cars zooming around the track, and the noises of tires being changed in just seconds, downtown Detroit is the place to be for the Grand Prix.
IndyCar is throwing two new wrinkles and a lot of bumps at its drivers in the Motor City.
Mike Clevinger and four relievers combined on Chicago's fourth shutout, Tim Anderson scored a run and drove in one, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0.
Williams previously served as the head coach of the Phoenix Suns.
This weekend serves as proof that the schools did exist and that pride in Ink-Town is something that can never be destroyed.
The Motor City's heritage was built on companies launched here that grew into huge corporations like Ford and General Motors.
The three leaders appeared in the Memorial Day weekend show with Carol Cain, Senior Producer/Host, and talked about regional transit, the mental health crisis enveloping the state and country, and workforce development.
The focus was on major events coming to the Motor City as Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear chairman Bud Denker appear on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters to discuss the upcoming race and more.
Mujeeb Ijaz, founder and CEO of Our Next Energy (ONE) brought his EV battery-making start-up company to Metro Detroit from Silicon Valley two years ago, and it has grown dramatically since.
Grand Rapids philanthropist Doug Meijer appears with Dr. Anthony Chang, founder and CEO of BAMF Health, on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
A scorching hot Saturday afternoon in the city didn't stop thousands of Detroit Grand Prix fans from coming out to the races.
Clearing clouds and cooler temperatures. Forecaster Stacey DuFord tells you how long these conditions will stick around.
The Dearborn Charter Commission is expected to vote on a proposed plan to change how and who residents can vote for on Wednesday, June 7.
On Friday, a Wayne County judge put a temporary restraining order on the antenna, meaning it can't be turned on until they have a court date.
Downtown Detroit businesses are gearing up for a hectic weekend with the Detroit Grand Prix. Many are preparing for a surge of customers and for the Grand Prix "Small Business Straightaway" event.