Izzo Questions His Team's Grit After 68-60 Loss
Tom Izzo isn't happy with where his Michigan State Spartans are headed.
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Tom Izzo isn't happy with where his Michigan State Spartans are headed.
"It doesn't get any better or bigger than this," the Michigan State coach said.
I have no problem with Youkilis thinking it and even saying it and Yankee fans should not care either.
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Can Michigan State exploit its advantage inside - The Spartans' Adreian Payne is vastly improved and Derrick Nix is solid.
As if the first of two ultra-important in-state B10 tilts needed to get any bigger, it has. Michigan is coming off the heartbreaking loss on the road to Wisconsin over the weekend and Michigan State's tremendously improved play since the conference season started has put them into a tie for first place.
Tom Izzo says the nation is talking about the Michigan-Michigan State game.
There were eight losses for six top-10 teams. No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 all went down. A total of 14 schools in the Top 25 had at least one loss.
Gary Harris scored 15 points and Keith Appling added 14 points before leaving the game with an injury to help No. 12 Michigan State bounce back from a poor first half to beat No. 18 Minnesota 61-50 Wednesday night.
Injuries are a concern for Michigan State, but having Gary Harris available may quell some worries.
A day after the Spartans lost by five points at Indiana, Izzo was more encouraged than discouraged.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo knows that to stop Deshaun Thomas is the surest way to stop No. 11 Ohio State.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo insists his team has yet to play its best basketball, though it's probably time it reaches its full potential with a tough slate looming.
The 22nd-ranked Spartans seek their 29th straight home victory over an unranked opponent when they host injury-plagued Nebraska on Sunday night.
Keith Appling's four crucial free throws Thursday night weren't nearly as exciting as his late basket in Michigan State's win over Kansas back in November.
Tom Izzo wasn't satisfied with Michigan State's performance in its last game despite a lopsided victory.
The Spartans held the Golden Gophers tight until the final minutes of the game but Minnesota went on to beat Michigan State 76-63 on Monday.
The Big Ten widely is considered the premier conference in the nation, with No. 11 Minnesota and No. 19 Michigan State among the league's six ranked teams.
The 6-foot-5 Kearney is averaging 2.3 points per game and 16.9 minutes in 2012-13.
Michigan State gave its players another opportunity to relish.
With Michigan basketball being a perfect 9-0 on the season and ranked 3rd in the country a lot of people seem to be getting credit, as the team prepares for Binghamton at Crisler Center tonight.
Michigan State struggled with its shooting and taking care of the ball early, overshadowing its strong start on defense for coach Tom Izzo.
Early aggressiveness may be the key to victory Tuesday night in the Champions Classic at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, where Kansas seeks a more consistent effort versus a Michigan State squad trying to regroup from a loss largely due to a slow start.
Michigan State Spartans rallied in the second half but fall to unranked UConn 66-62 during the Armed Forces Classic on Friday night in Germany.
Michigan State is almost always a reliable defensive and rebounding team.
A search for a man who fell off a yacht in Lake St. Clair, south of Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, on Saturday evening has been called off.
Among the many people impacted by severe weather on Wednesday and Thursday, one Madison Heights, Michigan, father says he lost everything in a fire started by the strong winds during the storms.
Several people were injured when an armed assailant lunged at Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair, campaign officials said.
The Michigan State Police is investigating the death of a man serving time at the Carson City Correctional Facility as a suspected homicide, the law enforcement agency said Sunday.
The Detroit Tigers lost 3-2 Sunday when Daniel Schneemann singled home rookie Angel Genao in the 10th inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians their third walk-off win of the four-game series.
Among the many people impacted by severe weather on Wednesday and Thursday, one Madison Heights, Michigan, father says he lost everything in a fire started by the strong winds during the storms.
A female is dead and a suspect has been identified after a homicide in Wyandotte, Michigan, police said Sunday morning.
A search for a man who fell off a yacht in Lake St. Clair, south of Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, on Saturday evening has been called off.
Several people were injured when an armed assailant lunged at Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair, campaign officials said.
The Michigan State Police is investigating the death of a man serving time at the Carson City Correctional Facility as a suspected homicide, the law enforcement agency said Sunday.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
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Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
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While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
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Several people were injured when an armed assailant lunged at Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair, campaign officials said.
House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain said she is supporting Rep. Max Miller's reelection bid for a third term because "I will support anyone with an R behind their name."
An Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport and struck several vehicles, killing at least five and injuring five others, officials said.
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
The Supreme Court left in place guidance from the Federal Communications Commission that allows political parties and committees access to cheaper rates for political ads.
Detroit's chief public health officer, Ali Abazeed, confirmed in a press conference following Thursday's severe weather that the first human case of West Nile virus has been recorded.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
A mosquito species that is new to Michigan is recognizable by its black-and-white striped body. Unlike most mosquitoes, it is active and bites during the day.
The rate of students requesting vaccine exemptions increased from 3.1% in 2015 to 3.4% in 2020, then to 6.2% in 2024, and reached a 12-year high in 2025, according to the latest data.
Three Michigan school districts are using a specialized clinic to tackle rising healthcare costs.
The Detroit Tigers lost 3-2 Sunday when Daniel Schneemann singled home rookie Angel Genao in the 10th inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians their third walk-off win of the four-game series.
Bryce Underwood converted with a second chance on a Hail Mary, connecting with JJ Buchanan for a 47-yard touchdown pass that lifted No. 16 Michigan over Western Michigan 13-12.
Riley Greene hit two solo homers, had a season-high four hits and drove in four runs, and Framber Valdez threw seven innings to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-0 on Saturday night.
Alessio Milivojevic converted a fourth down with a 5-yard, go-ahead touchdown pass to Rodney Bullard early in the fourth quarter and Michigan State went on to beat Toledo 30-20 on Friday night in Pat Fitzgerald's debut as coach of the Spartans.
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A Madison Heights father says he watched a fire fueled by severe storms Thursday rip through his home. He added that he’s lost everything and is trying to figure out what’s next. He spoke with CBS News Detroit’s Julia Avant about the devastation and the long road ahead.
A gorgeous Labor Day ahead!
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