Coaches No One Wants To Face Finally Face Each Other
If your teams are already back in class, you could do worse than adopt Izzo and the seventh-seeded Michigan State Spartans.
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If your teams are already back in class, you could do worse than adopt Izzo and the seventh-seeded Michigan State Spartans.
It's times like this when all the frustration seems worth it to Tom Izzo.
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo is a top 5 college coach in the nation.
When Tom Izzo walked into the media room at the Breslin Center, the place was already full of reporters who had been listening to football coach Mark Dantonio's briefing about the start of spring practice.
So when Michigan got decent and then fantastic for a bit it was officially on.
Michigan State athletics have simply been dominating the state over the past half decade.
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo needs the team's trio of leaders - his "three amigos," as he calls them - to step up their games.
"It's not just about March to me, it's about the process to get to March," Izzo said.
Izzo, whose Spartans enter the tournament as a seven-seed after a relatively rocky season, did not label Kentucky as a sure bet to win it all.
"I don't think it's going to be the detriment that cost us for sure four to five games this year," Izzo said of the team's foul shooting.
At times this season, even Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo wondered whether the Spartans would be able to extend the program's streak to 18 straight NCAA tournament selections.
Michigan State led 57-46 after going on a 17-5 run midway through the second half, only to have Wisconsin come back.
Sixth-ranked Wisconsin will take on Michigan State for the Big Ten title.
Travis Trice equaled a career high with 27 points helping the Spartans to a 72-66 victory over Purdue on Wednesday night.
Tom Izzo enjoys the unfriendly reception he gets in opposing arenas — the chants and the signs are part of what makes college basketball fun for the Michigan State coach.
Travis Trice had four of Michigan State's season-high 13 3-pointers ...
Tom Izzo sounded glad the game was over.
Asked if coaches think about the worst possible outcome before calling a risky play, Izzo replied in the affirmative.
Denzel Valentine had 25 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, and Michigan State held rival Michigan scoreless in overtime ...
Although neither team is ranked, Sunday's game is still a big one with potential NCAA tournament implications.
I think it's truly lame the lack of buzz one of my favorite games is getting so let's change it. What do you say?
"This is a little more concerning," Izzo said. "We've got parents calling and wondering."
Branden Dawson had 12 points, 10 rebounds and three blocked shots to help Michigan State outlast Penn State 66-60 on Wednesday night.
Michigan State opened the second half on a 25-9 run and never looked back ...
Tuesday was not a good day for Michigan State hoops.
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.
The owner of La Posada in Southwest Detroit is accused of laundering money to Mexico, according to court documents filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan on Friday.
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."
Details about what caused the plane to become disabled were not immediately known.
A woman is dead and two other people are injured after a shooting in the parking lot of a TGI Fridays in Southfield, Michigan, late Friday, according to police.
A female is dead and a suspect has been identified after a homicide in Wyandotte, Michigan, police said Sunday morning.
As of Saturday afternoon, DTE Energy says around 4,000 utility workers are focused on restoring power to tens of thousands of Southeast Michigan residents.
Around 8,200 people who applied for or renewed an enhanced driver's license or state ID in Michigan will be receiving corrected cards after state officials say a vendor misprinted the credentials they received.
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.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
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.
Bruce Campbell, an actor and filmmaker widely known for his work in "The Evil Dead" franchise, says his cancer prognosis indicates he has about five years to live.
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.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
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."
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.
The Trump administration is allowing construction of a state-federal project aimed at preventing invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes to move forward.
Although worker wages have risen modestly this year, pay is increasing much faster in some metro areas than in others, labor data shows.
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.
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
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The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
Cooler and drier for the rest of the long weekend
A day after President Trump called the conflict with Iran “small potatoes,” U.S. forces struck multiple Iranian tankers. Iran says it’s striking back, aiming at three vessels tied to the U.S. The escalation in the Middle East comes as oil prices rise and the midterms move closer. Gwen Baumgardner reports.
A woman is dead and two other people are injured after a shooting in the parking lot of a TGI Fridays in Southfield late Friday. A man is in custody in connection with the incident.
After severe weather, the damage is now coming into focus across Southeast Michigan. Residents spent Saturday clearing away debris and repairing homes. The National Weather Service says three tornadoes touched down across the area between Wednesday and Thursday. Julia Avant heard from DTE Energy about when tens of thousands of customers may expect their power to be restored.
Drying conditions and cooler air take over this weekend.