
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.
Dearborn City Councilman Kamal Alsawafy reflects on helping homeless Iraqi refugees while serving in U.S. National Guard overseas.
Much of Metro Detroit spent their Memorial Day outside getting sunshine and fun times at Belle Isle.
As more people will be getting on the water this summer, the Coast Guard has some safety reminders.
On each cross, the names and titles of soldiers from all around the state of Michigan killed in the line of duty.
After cleaning up a mountain of tires in Detroit, city officials are investigating the illegal dumping.
Dearborn City Councilman Kamal Alsawafy reflects on helping homeless Iraqi refugees while serving in U.S. National Guard overseas.
Much of Metro Detroit spent their Memorial Day outside getting sunshine and fun times at Belle Isle.
As more people will be getting on the water this summer, the Coast Guard has some safety reminders.
On each cross, the names and titles of soldiers from all around the state of Michigan killed in the line of duty.
People and businesses are urged to limit activities that can lead to ozone formation.
City leaders came together for a news conference Thursday to share the excitement around the event.
Owners of new Ford vehicles will be able to tune in to AM radio in their cars, trucks and SUVs after all.
Ford CEO Jim Farley says his company is remaking itself by cutting costs, raising quality and offering software, services and new vehicles that will make profit margins among the best in the industry.
Ford CEO Jim Farley says the company will stop competing in over-served market segments and instead will place big bets on connected vehicles and digital services.
General Motors is recalling more than 668,000 small SUVs in the U.S. because owners may not be able to hook child seats to the anchors.
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.
"Respect: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin," commemorates 25 years since the "Queen of Soul" performed with the DSO over three nights around Thanksgiving 1998.
Rock band Protomartyr, which formed in Detroit more than 10 years ago, will debut its 6th album, "Formal Growth in the Desert," on June 2.
The already postponed shows were set to begin in August in the Netherlands and continue into spring 2024.
After failing to stop for a state trooper on Interstate 95 in Houlton, Maine, the suspect drove his truck toward the Canadian Port of Entry, where a corporal opened fire.
Nathan Eovaldi won his sixth straight decision, Corey Seager hit a three-run homer with four RBIs and the Texas Rangers defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-0.
President Biden went to Arlington National Cemetery to laud the sacrifice of generations of U.S. troops who died fighting for their country.
Russia's war in Ukraine is spurring investments in renewable energy, but the world still must scale back fossil fuels to meet climate goals, energy group says.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden will now have to sell their debt ceiling deal to lawmakers.
Adderall prescriptions are becoming hard to fill leaving many patients scrambling to find a pharmacy to fill the order.
At least 18 people have contracted salmonella, which the CDC has linked to cookie dough sold by Papa Murphy's.
In recent months some oncologists have been scrambling to find Cisplatin and Carboplatin, used to treat a variety of cancers.
Many companies are trying to shed more light on mental health awareness in the workplace.
The US Food and Drug Administration's independent vaccine advisers voted Thursday in favor of recommending approval of a new vaccine to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV.
Nathan Eovaldi won his sixth straight decision, Corey Seager hit a three-run homer with four RBIs and the Texas Rangers defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-0.
Former Michigan State football coach Denny Stolz has died.
Detroit Lions receiver Jameson Williams, suspended for the first six games of the season, said he was unaware of the NFL gambling policy that he violated.
Alex Faedo struck out a career-high 10 batters in six innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 7-2.
With more than 30 years of experience, Golf Tech is a retail store that offers custom clubs and equipment repair.
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.
Former Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence surprised many when she opted not to seek re-election last year.
While many on Memorial Day honored those who have fallen while giving the ultimate sacrifice, Dearborn City Councilman Kamal Alsawafy is being recognized for his active service in the U.S. National Guard.
Much of Metro Detroit spent their Memorial Day outside getting sunshine and fun times at Belle Isle.
The two charging stations at Belle Isle Park are the first EV chargers at a state park in Southeast Michigan.
Memorial Day was a busy one on the water, with boaters enjoying the holiday. As more people will be getting on the water this summer, the Coast Guard has some safety reminders.
Crosses could be seen in Grand Circus Park in Downtown Detroit this Memorial Day, memorializing the lives lost in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.