Michigan State Spartans Rumors & News
Spartans' Tom Izzo unhappy Minnesota's Colton Iverson didn't shoot free throw over blood elbow
Grand Rapids Press — After missing a free throw, officials noticed blood on Iverson's arm. He was replaced by Damian Johnson, who made the second foul shot.
3 hours agoTom Izzo upset with how media handled suspension of Spartans' Chris Allen
Grand Rapids Press — One reporter contacted Allen's mother after the player was suspended Tuesday. Izzo didn't like that at all.
3 hours agoMinnesota clings to NCAA tournament hopes after knocking off Spartans in Big Ten tourney
Grand Rapids Press — The Gophers were 9-9 in the Big Ten regular season and their close losses included one-point defeats to co-champions Purdue and Michigan State.
3 hours agoDevoe Joseph, Colton Iverson step up in Minnesota's tournament upset of Spartans
Grand Rapids Press — Joseph scored 17 points, including eight in overtime, and Iverson had 12 for the Golden Gophers.
3 hours agoBig Ten tournament ticker: Beilein, players defend defense on final shot
Detroit Free Press — As painful as Evan Turner's stunning shot was to beat Michigan, the Wolverines could only give the Ohio State star credit.
4 hours agoDrew Sharp | Minnesota 72, MSU 67 (OT): Another early Big Ten out nothing new for Spartans
Detroit Free Press — Every tournament needs a tease -- dazzling to the eye but lacking the necessary substance. MSU defines that team annually in the Big Ten tournament.
4 hours agoMinnesota 72, Michigan State 67 (OT): Spartans KO'd by collapse in overtime
Detroit Free Press — After eight straight times Tom Izzo had beaten his good friend Tubby Smith, sometimes in dramatic fashion, the Minnesota coach finally came up on the winning side.
4 hours agoTicker: Keselowski: Edwards' acts 'criminal'
Detroit Free Press — Rochester Hills racer Brad Keselowski tells SI.com that Carl Edwards' acts during last weekend's NASCAR race in Atlanta -- sending Keselowski airborne -- were "criminal."
4 hours agoSuspended Chris Allen allowed to travel with Spartans
Detroit Free Press — Michigan State junior guard Chris Allen traveled with the team to Indianapolis for the Big Ten tournament, but he still served a one-game suspension and missed MSU's tournament opener against the Golden Gophers.
4 hours agoInstant replay: No. 6 Gophers 72, No. 3 Spartans 67 (OT)
Detroit Free Press — Chris Allen's defense was missed Friday night. When did Michigan State ever think it would say that?
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- Small, Rose try to raise draft stock Columbus Dispatch The issues with Ray Small and Rob Rose have never been about athletic ability, and yesterday was a reminder of that.
- Tournament roundup: Minnesota springs surprise Columbus Dispatch Minnesota 72, No. 11 Michigan State 67, OT — Devoe Joseph made two three-pointers during a 10-0 overtime run and scored 17 points to lead Minnesota past Michigan State in a Big Ten tournament quarterfinal last night in Indianapolis.
- Mr. Big Shot: Turner's basket from just inside half-court line saves OSU from upset by Michigan Columbus Dispatch INDIANAPOLIS — David Lighty has seen some fantastic shots during his four years at Ohio State:
- National roundup: Xavier's closing run ousts Dayton Columbus Dispatch Terrell Holloway hit a go-ahead three-point play with 1:22 to play and No.24 Xavier rallied from a 15-point deficit in the final 10 minutes to defeat Dayton 78-73 in a quarterfinal of the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament last night in Atlantic City, N.J.
- Bob Hunter commentary: 2.2 seconds plenty for Turner Columbus Dispatch INDIANAPOLIS — Two seconds isn’t a lot of time to avoid a stunning upset, especially when the starting line is 94 feet from the basket.
- Buzzer-beater: Turner's 37-foot winning shot earns place in OSU lore Columbus Dispatch INDIANAPOLIS — As the huddle broke and the players walked back onto the court for the final 2.2 seconds, P.J. Hill had some parting words for Evan Turner.
- What to watch today ...: Relive memories of The Corner Detroit Free Press OK, so you can't watch this on TV. But it might be worth it to leave your home. The Detroit Historical Society presents the Ernie Harwell-narrated film "Michigan & Trumbull: The History of Tiger Stadium" at 1 p.m. today and Sunday at the Detroit Historical Museum, 5401 Woodward. The screening is included with general admission to the museum. The film's run time is 66 minutes.
- Miller vs. Miller is on Wings Blog | Detroit News Since Patrick Lalime started in goal for Buffalo in a loss to the Wild tonight, that can only mean that Ryan Miller will be in net against the Wings Saturday. So Drew Miller will get his chance to try to get a point (and the Wings will try for two points) against his older brother. I was talking
- Instant replay: Pistons 101, Wizards 87 Detroit Free Press Led by Richard Hamilton and Tayshaun Prince, the Pistons beat the Washington Wizards on Friday night at the Palace, 101-87.
- Pistons guard Ben Gordon's threes sink to new low Detroit Free Press Last year's first-round playoff series between the Celtics and the Bulls became an instant classic. It is remembered for multiple overtimes, late-game buzzer-beaters and a breakout performance from Chicago's rookie point guard Derrick Rose.
- Det. 101, Was. 87: Pistons guard Will Bynum nearly flawless as he racks up 20 assists Detroit Free Press On most nights when Will Bynum enters the game, he looks to shoot. Immediately. That's how he makes an impact.
- Lions' signings strictly business? Detroit Free Press Jim Schwartz: "... whether they work out or not still remains to be seen. But it wasn't a process of one person pulling the trigger on those players."