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Michigan State makes final decision on Mel Tucker: The decision was announced just moments ago. In a significant development for Michigan State University and its football program, head coach Mel Tucker has been officially let go by the university. The decision, according to a report from the Detroit Free Press, comes after a series of events involving contractual matters and violations.

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Famed baseball coach Matt Petry has been fired by Orchard Lake St. Mary’s High School for a violation of school policy. Petry, the son of former Detroit Tigers pitcher Dan Petry, had led his team to four state titles. He was also the director of the school admissions. The school says it is a private matter and can offer no further comment. The issues caused the school to terminate Petry on the same day.

Michigan State's men's basketball coach is a known lover of football, and expressed his support of the Spartans' program in the midst of adversity...

Do you have plans to watch the Iowa vs. Michigan State game this weekend? Cancel them, because wherever you're going won't have a prize as cool as this. From 6:30-8:30pm on Saturday, September 30th, Hairball will be at Barrel House on Utica Ridge to watch the Iowa vs Michigan State game, and there are some drink specials and prizes coming along with him.

Notre Dame football found their next coach early, when Brian Kelly left, it was an easy choice to elevate Marcus Freeman, who at the time was the defensive coordinator. The former Ohio State linebacker knows the Midwest very well which shows in the Irish’s recruiting. With turmoil in East Lansing, the Michigan State Spartans are looking for their next head coach and Rico Beard of Rivals suggests that Freeman is the best candidate.

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan State University’s Forest Akers West Golf Course is hosting a noteworthy kids’ tournament this Saturday and Sunday. It’s the 11th annual GAM junior boys and girls state invitational. The format is 36 holes of stroke play and there is also an under 15 division. Ian Masih of Okemos is the defending boys under 15 champion.

Michigan State vs Iowa college football expert picks, predictions for Week 5

We are now in week three of speculating about Michigan State football’s next head coach following the process to terminate Mel Tucker following a scandal. And it’s as exhausting as the coaching search following Mark Dantonio’s retirement. Some wild names have been thrown out there as possible...

In what has been a longtime coming, the Michigan State Spartans officially fired head coach Mel Tucker on Wednesday for allegedly sexually harassing Brenda Tracy, who has done advocacy work with various college football programs around the country, including in Ann Arbor with Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines. The...

Zach Johnson, a Holt freshman golfer, received the MCCAA Western Conference Golfer of the Week award for the week of September 18-24. Johnson thanked everyone for the recognition, highlighting his hard work and dedication.

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Fans will see several new faces when the Michigan State University hockey team takes the ice for the 2023-24 season. In July, Michigan State hockey coach Adam Nightingale announced that 15 players would join the Spartan hockey program. Of those 15, two are graduate transfers,...

Michigan vs Nebraska college football expert picks, predictions for Week 5

We still have five unbeaten teams in 11-Player football, and Vermontville Maple Valley is still undefeated in the 8-Player ranks. Mason, Sexton, Portland, Grand Ledge, and Fowler all won last week to keep the 0 in the loss column. The poll welcomes 3-2 East Lansing into the top 10 for...

Starting quarterbacksNoah Kim (MSU), Cade McNamara (IA) Fans of Michigan State football haven’t felt this hopeless in many years. Head coach Mel Tucker is gone, and the team played as if it was bewildered last week, losing to Maryland, 31-9. This Saturday the Spartans follow their interim head coach to Iowa to face the 3-1 Hawkeyes on their home turf. College football bettors will take a long look at this game, in light of the way Michigan State’s season has been derailed by the sudden departure of Mel Tucker under controversial circumstances.

Michigan State football acting head coach Harlon Barnett stated that quarterback Noah Kim is still the starter despite a little bit of controversy on Saturday.

Noah Eagle and Todd Blackledge preview the Week 5 matchup between Michigan State and Iowa, including why the road environment may be good for the Spartans and the opportunity the Hawkeyes have at home to bounce back.

The No. 13 Spartans remain undefeated after sharing the points against in-state competitors Oakland University with the match ending 2-2 to extend the Spartans undefeated start to the season.Head coach Damon Rensing made three changes to his lineup following their 2-1 Big Ten win against Indiana. Handing starts to sophomore forward Kyle Schuenemanand junior midfielder Sean Kerrigan,while also giving freshman midfielder Colin Arce his first collegiate start.Sophomore defender Jeremy Sharp, sophomore midfielder Cristiano Brulettiand sophomore forward Jake Spadafora would make way, starting the match on the bench.The first chance of the match fell to the visitors in the eighth minute...

Ahead of the beginning of the 2023-2024 hockey season, the Big Ten conference announced their pre-season ranking, and all conference teams Monday afternoon.The Spartans were placed at No. 3, behind powerhouses, No. 1 the University of Minnesota and No. 2 the University of Michigan.This year's No. 3 ranking has tied the Spartans at the highest ranking in the Big Ten polls since the Spartan's 2015-2016 season.The Big Ten also announced their pre-season all-conference teams. Two brand new Spartans, and first year Big Ten players have earned pre-season honorable mention accolades. The two players are freshman goalie Trey Augustine and sophomore...

The Michigan hockey season is almost here! With the first exhibition game approaching this weekend and the first regular-season series next week, new preseason rankings for college hockey are being released. Michigan hockey ranked top 5 in first preseason poll of 2023-24 Today, the USCHO poll for Men’s Ice Hockey...

Veteran Michigan State basketball beat writer Paul Konyndyk takes a closer look at the center position, which should be much improved for the Spartans in 2023-2024. The post Can play at center be a strength for Michigan State in 2023-2024? appeared first on On3.