20 hours ago
Florida State football did a big-time revamp of its coaching staff during the offseason. Blue Adams, who spent the last two seasons with the Michigan State Spartans as their secondary coach, was hired to be the new cornerbacks coach at FSU.
He hasn't landed a major prospect yet in recruiting, but multiple cornerbacks/defensive backs have praised him and his approach. At the moment, Adams is getting his unit ready for the regular season as they go through fall camp, and they need to be on point for the Seminoles to make a turnaround from a 5-7 campaign.
He recently discussed several topics. One of them was about what it's like being a coach at Florida State, and he doesn't take it for granted.
"Oh man, I thought you was about to ask me what did I feel when they told me I was coming to Florida State. Florida State. I get an opportunity to coach at Florida State. THE Florida State University. I'm living the dream right now. I'm living the dream. I'm living the dream. North Florida is North Florida, you know. Situation is always going to be the situation. I can't control that. But what I can control is an opportunity to go out there and lead men. You know, get guys to play better. And so it's a daily battle to do just that," Adams said.
Ja'Bril Rawls is the No. 1 corner in the room, and he's looking to build off the year he had in 2025 before a season-ending shoulder injury. Transfer Nehemiah Chandler and Quindarrius Jones will each man the other starting spot, and Charles Lester will also need to contribute.
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He hasn't landed a major prospect yet in recruiting, but multiple cornerbacks/defensive backs have praised him and his approach. At the moment, Adams is getting his unit ready for the regular season as they go through fall camp, and they need to be on point for the Seminoles to make a turnaround from a 5-7 campaign.
He recently discussed several topics. One of them was about what it's like being a coach at Florida State, and he doesn't take it for granted.
"Oh man, I thought you was about to ask me what did I feel when they told me I was coming to Florida State. Florida State. I get an opportunity to coach at Florida State. THE Florida State University. I'm living the dream right now. I'm living the dream. I'm living the dream. North Florida is North Florida, you know. Situation is always going to be the situation. I can't control that. But what I can control is an opportunity to go out there and lead men. You know, get guys to play better. And so it's a daily battle to do just that," Adams said.
Ja'Bril Rawls is the No. 1 corner in the room, and he's looking to build off the year he had in 2025 before a season-ending shoulder injury. Transfer Nehemiah Chandler and Quindarrius Jones will each man the other starting spot, and Charles Lester will also need to contribute.
#Florida #cornerbacks
22 hours ago
Jon Scheyer isn't afraid of challenging his team with a difficult non-conference schedule. The Duke head coach hopes that the tough matchups early in the season will prepare his squad for ACC and tournament play, and once again, he's loaded up the early part of the Blue Devils' season with some marquee battles.
Before the official season even begins, the co-favorites to win the national ****** le will face off against Tennessee and Kansas, the latter in Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.
The regular season hits the ground running with a matchup against perennial Big 10 powerhouse Michigan State on Nov. 10 in the United Center in Chicago. The Spartans reached the Sweet 16 last season before falling to UConn, who went on to defeat Duke in the Elite Eight and make the national ****** le game.
A home game against Illinois, which made the Final Four this past season, arrives on Nov. 17 before Scheyer and his squad fly west to take on Washington State in Palm Desert, Calif., on Nov. 21 and a rematch against UConn on Nov. 25 in Las Vegas.
A battle of the two favorites to bring home the national ****** le trophy comes on Dec. 1 when the Blue Devils travel to Gainesville, Fla., to face Todd Golden's Gators. After the Brotherhood Game against Harvard, another SEC foe awaits in Georgia when Duke battles the Bulldogs in Madison Square Garden on Dec. 8.
#scheyer #devils
Before the official season even begins, the co-favorites to win the national ****** le will face off against Tennessee and Kansas, the latter in Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence.
The regular season hits the ground running with a matchup against perennial Big 10 powerhouse Michigan State on Nov. 10 in the United Center in Chicago. The Spartans reached the Sweet 16 last season before falling to UConn, who went on to defeat Duke in the Elite Eight and make the national ****** le game.
A home game against Illinois, which made the Final Four this past season, arrives on Nov. 17 before Scheyer and his squad fly west to take on Washington State in Palm Desert, Calif., on Nov. 21 and a rematch against UConn on Nov. 25 in Las Vegas.
A battle of the two favorites to bring home the national ****** le trophy comes on Dec. 1 when the Blue Devils travel to Gainesville, Fla., to face Todd Golden's Gators. After the Brotherhood Game against Harvard, another SEC foe awaits in Georgia when Duke battles the Bulldogs in Madison Square Garden on Dec. 8.
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3 days ago
Back in December of 2023, the career of Jeremy Fears Jr. took an unexpected and extremely unfortunate detour when he was shot in the leg while back visiting his hometown of Joliet, Illinois. While Fears played the last two years, and was a deserving All-American this past season, the explosive jumping ability we saw from him before the incident still hadn't fully returned. Well, it appears it's finally back, as a recent video Fears himself posted on social media of him flashing some serious athletic ability is making the rounds on social media.
In the video, Fears is seen throwing down a pretty nasty windmill dunk, something we just haven't seen from him post-gunshot wound. Fears posted the video with the caption 'We might got it back chat.'
You can watch the clip below:
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In the video, Fears is seen throwing down a pretty nasty windmill dunk, something we just haven't seen from him post-gunshot wound. Fears posted the video with the caption 'We might got it back chat.'
You can watch the clip below:
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3 days ago
For a few weeks now, we have heard about Pat Fitzgerald's plans to bring in a new tradition to Michigan State football that he's done throughout his career. He's calling it 'The Spartan'. The team voted on the player that best exemplifies what it means to be a Spartan, and that player will earn the right to wear No. 1 as his jersey number this season. On Thursday evening, we found out that the team selected Kenny Soars Jr. to be the inaugural Spartan.
The selection of Soares as The Spartan tells us a few things. One, this clearly had nothing to do with who has been in the program the longest. Soares is a graduate transfer who will only play one season for Michigan State after starting his career with Northwestern, where he was recruited by Fitzgerald before Fitzgerald was fired. Soares then transferred to NC State, where he played one season for the Wolfpack. It also tells us that Soares is already incredibly respected by his teammates and coaches.
Soares will go down in history as the first player to start this new legacy at MSU.
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The selection of Soares as The Spartan tells us a few things. One, this clearly had nothing to do with who has been in the program the longest. Soares is a graduate transfer who will only play one season for Michigan State after starting his career with Northwestern, where he was recruited by Fitzgerald before Fitzgerald was fired. Soares then transferred to NC State, where he played one season for the Wolfpack. It also tells us that Soares is already incredibly respected by his teammates and coaches.
Soares will go down in history as the first player to start this new legacy at MSU.
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3 days ago
OH Leuven have once again changed manager to start the season. Felice Mazzu is out, with former Dender and Westerlo man Timmy Simons coming in. Can he finally help a side with a decent financial backing live up to its potential? Or will Leicester City's relegation from the second tier of English football diverted attention away from OH Leuven and towards the struggling foxes?
Transfers in: Emmanuel Addai (Qarabag), Jamie Lawrence (WSG Tirol), Takuya Ogiwara (Urawa Red Diamonds), Shin Yamada (Celtic), Dani van den Heuvel (Club Brugge), Lukasz Lakomy (Young Boys, converted loan)
Transfers out: Romeo Monticelli (Francs Borains), Casper Terho (Sparta Rotterdam), Takuma Ominami (Varen Nagasaki), Sory Kaba (Al-Dhafra), Takahiro Akimoto (Machida Zelvia), Theo Radelet (RAAL La Louviere), Youssef Maziz (Colorado), Mathieu Maertens (free), Maxence Prevot (Dunkerque)
Key player: Siebe Schrijvers
As a younger player, Schijvers was seen as a striker/winger, but in recent years he has converted into a very good central midfielder. The 30-year-old has been OH Leuven's best player for a number of years now, and will once again be key to their success this season. Injuries hampered him somewhat last season, with 30 games played and three goals scored. Keeping Schrijvers fit is key for an OH Leuven side that doesn't have much recognisable Pro League quality.
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Transfers in: Emmanuel Addai (Qarabag), Jamie Lawrence (WSG Tirol), Takuya Ogiwara (Urawa Red Diamonds), Shin Yamada (Celtic), Dani van den Heuvel (Club Brugge), Lukasz Lakomy (Young Boys, converted loan)
Transfers out: Romeo Monticelli (Francs Borains), Casper Terho (Sparta Rotterdam), Takuma Ominami (Varen Nagasaki), Sory Kaba (Al-Dhafra), Takahiro Akimoto (Machida Zelvia), Theo Radelet (RAAL La Louviere), Youssef Maziz (Colorado), Mathieu Maertens (free), Maxence Prevot (Dunkerque)
Key player: Siebe Schrijvers
As a younger player, Schijvers was seen as a striker/winger, but in recent years he has converted into a very good central midfielder. The 30-year-old has been OH Leuven's best player for a number of years now, and will once again be key to their success this season. Injuries hampered him somewhat last season, with 30 games played and three goals scored. Keeping Schrijvers fit is key for an OH Leuven side that doesn't have much recognisable Pro League quality.
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3 days ago
CHICAGO – Alessio Milivojevic confidently strode across the stage and sat down on the dais, snappily dressed in a dark-colored pinstripe suit that blended into the black table cloth and microphone in front of him.
Any nervousness that he showed last fall as a redshirt freshman who was thrust into the Michigan State football quarterback job also faded with every answer to every question at Big Ten media day. He knows now he is the starter and face of the program going into Pat Fitzgerald's first season, and Milivojevic's comfort at the podium came from advice he got recently from his new coach.
"I think it's just being yourself at the end of the day," Milivojevic said last week. "I'm just coming up here talking as if I was talking to one of my best friends right now."
As the Spartans prepare to open preseason camp on Thursday, Aug. 6, Milivojevic and his 104 teammates will spend the next month building their bonds inside the walls of Case Hall. That's where they will be living when they are not across Chestnut Road at the football complex working toward Fitzgerald's debut game against Toledo on Friday night, Sept. 4, across Shaw Lane at Spartan Stadium.
Fitzgerald, a former All-American and College Football Hall of Fame linebacker who spent 17 seasons as head coach at his alma mater Northwestern, flashed back to his days in high school and college. He brought back the tradition of putting the Spartans in the dorms for camp because of the friendships and connections he cultivated as a player and watched as a coach before being dubiously dispatched by Northwestern before the 2023 season.
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Any nervousness that he showed last fall as a redshirt freshman who was thrust into the Michigan State football quarterback job also faded with every answer to every question at Big Ten media day. He knows now he is the starter and face of the program going into Pat Fitzgerald's first season, and Milivojevic's comfort at the podium came from advice he got recently from his new coach.
"I think it's just being yourself at the end of the day," Milivojevic said last week. "I'm just coming up here talking as if I was talking to one of my best friends right now."
As the Spartans prepare to open preseason camp on Thursday, Aug. 6, Milivojevic and his 104 teammates will spend the next month building their bonds inside the walls of Case Hall. That's where they will be living when they are not across Chestnut Road at the football complex working toward Fitzgerald's debut game against Toledo on Friday night, Sept. 4, across Shaw Lane at Spartan Stadium.
Fitzgerald, a former All-American and College Football Hall of Fame linebacker who spent 17 seasons as head coach at his alma mater Northwestern, flashed back to his days in high school and college. He brought back the tradition of putting the Spartans in the dorms for camp because of the friendships and connections he cultivated as a player and watched as a coach before being dubiously dispatched by Northwestern before the 2023 season.
#northwestern
4 days ago
The new college football coaches poll has been released, with the Spartans receiving no love in the preseason rankings.
The official preseason US LBM Coaches Poll was released on Tuesday, and to no surprise, Michigan State was not included in the poll. The Spartans failed to receive a single vote in the preseason poll put out by the coaches voters.
A number of the opponents on the Spartans' schedule were included, though, in the preseason poll. Four of the Spartans' 12 opponents were included in the preseason poll: Oregon (No. 2), Notre Dame (No. 5), Michigan (No. 16) and Washington (No. 19).
Michigan State will open the season on September 4 against Toledo. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.
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The official preseason US LBM Coaches Poll was released on Tuesday, and to no surprise, Michigan State was not included in the poll. The Spartans failed to receive a single vote in the preseason poll put out by the coaches voters.
A number of the opponents on the Spartans' schedule were included, though, in the preseason poll. Four of the Spartans' 12 opponents were included in the preseason poll: Oregon (No. 2), Notre Dame (No. 5), Michigan (No. 16) and Washington (No. 19).
Michigan State will open the season on September 4 against Toledo. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.
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5 days ago
You never like to see injury news in sports, even when it happens to one of your key rivals. On Tuesday, the Big Ten basketball landscape received some huge, awful news as Illinois revealed that star player David Mirkovic underwent foot surgery on July 31.
This is some seismic news that will almost certainly reshape the Big Ten basketball landscape and Michigan State's schedule, as Mirkovic was poised to be one of the star players out of the Big Ten this year for Illinois and a projected NBA Draft lottery pick in 2027, if he decided to leave school. Mirkovic averaged 13.3 points per game as a freshman and even had a 27-point, 21-rebound game early in the season against Colgate, adding to his hype.
We still don't know the extent of what his recovery will entail, so it's hard to speculate. The team did say the surgery was successful and he is expected to make a full recovery, but we don't know he will return to college this year, or ever, at this point.
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This is some seismic news that will almost certainly reshape the Big Ten basketball landscape and Michigan State's schedule, as Mirkovic was poised to be one of the star players out of the Big Ten this year for Illinois and a projected NBA Draft lottery pick in 2027, if he decided to leave school. Mirkovic averaged 13.3 points per game as a freshman and even had a 27-point, 21-rebound game early in the season against Colgate, adding to his hype.
We still don't know the extent of what his recovery will entail, so it's hard to speculate. The team did say the surgery was successful and he is expected to make a full recovery, but we don't know he will return to college this year, or ever, at this point.
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5 days ago
Olympique Lyonnais were certainly hoping for a better start to their season. Away at Sparta Prague for the first leg of the third qualifying round of the Champions League, Les Gones suffered a worrying 2-1 defeat in the Czech Republic.
Playing in an experimental 3-4-2-1 formation, Paulo Fonseca's men appeared to lack their bearings for the vast majority of the match. That is why seeing them go into the dressing room with a one-goal lead at half-time, thanks to an own goal by Martin Suchomel (0–1, 45'), seemed nothing short of a miracle.
Despite coming out stronger in the second half, Lyon nevertheless conceded, somewhat predictably, the equaliser on the hour mark through Matěj Ryneš (1–1, 63′). It was a blow to the Rouge et Bleu, followed by a second, as captain Corentin Tolisso missed his penalty four minutes later, following good work from new signing Loïs Openda. And it took them only a few seconds to regret it, with John Mercado scoring Prague's second goal straight away (2-1, 69′).
Reorganised into a 4-3-3 formation following Paulo Fonseca's substitutions, Lyon pushed forward but were unable to turn the tide. With a week to go before the second leg in front of their home crowd at the Groupama Stadium, the Champions League has never seemed as far away as it did tonight for the Rhône side.
GFFN | Léo Aschi
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Playing in an experimental 3-4-2-1 formation, Paulo Fonseca's men appeared to lack their bearings for the vast majority of the match. That is why seeing them go into the dressing room with a one-goal lead at half-time, thanks to an own goal by Martin Suchomel (0–1, 45'), seemed nothing short of a miracle.
Despite coming out stronger in the second half, Lyon nevertheless conceded, somewhat predictably, the equaliser on the hour mark through Matěj Ryneš (1–1, 63′). It was a blow to the Rouge et Bleu, followed by a second, as captain Corentin Tolisso missed his penalty four minutes later, following good work from new signing Loïs Openda. And it took them only a few seconds to regret it, with John Mercado scoring Prague's second goal straight away (2-1, 69′).
Reorganised into a 4-3-3 formation following Paulo Fonseca's substitutions, Lyon pushed forward but were unable to turn the tide. With a week to go before the second leg in front of their home crowd at the Groupama Stadium, the Champions League has never seemed as far away as it did tonight for the Rhône side.
GFFN | Léo Aschi
#league
5 days ago
Tom Izzo has a clear idea of who will be starting at power forward for the Spartans this season. But he wouldn't completely commit to that spot being locked down during a recent interview.
Izzo joined national college basketball ****** yst Jon Rothstein on his show on Tuesday to discuss a number of things surrounding the Spartans and college basketball as a whole. During the interview, Izzo stated sophomore Cam Ward "should be" the starting power forward for the Spartans this season. But there's still room for improvement.
"(Ward) still gotta keep improving his shot," Izzo said during the interview. "But he's really improving his ability to put it on the floor, defend people and become a much better rebounder."
Michigan State has an opening at power forward with senior Jaxon Kohler not expected to be with the Spartans this upcoming season. He may end up having a fifth year of eligibility, but he is reportedly being pursued by BYU, Kansas and Kentucky as a transfer addition.
As a true freshman, Ward showed signs of being the next great Spartan at power forward. He ended the season averaging 5.1 points, 4.2 rebound and 0.5 blocks across roughly 15 minutes per game.
#interview #college #Basketball
Izzo joined national college basketball ****** yst Jon Rothstein on his show on Tuesday to discuss a number of things surrounding the Spartans and college basketball as a whole. During the interview, Izzo stated sophomore Cam Ward "should be" the starting power forward for the Spartans this season. But there's still room for improvement.
"(Ward) still gotta keep improving his shot," Izzo said during the interview. "But he's really improving his ability to put it on the floor, defend people and become a much better rebounder."
Michigan State has an opening at power forward with senior Jaxon Kohler not expected to be with the Spartans this upcoming season. He may end up having a fifth year of eligibility, but he is reportedly being pursued by BYU, Kansas and Kentucky as a transfer addition.
As a true freshman, Ward showed signs of being the next great Spartan at power forward. He ended the season averaging 5.1 points, 4.2 rebound and 0.5 blocks across roughly 15 minutes per game.
#interview #college #Basketball
5 days ago
The World Junior Summer Showcase took place at the end of July, a pivotal event that serves as a part of the process to select the roster for the IIHF World Junior Championship. In the event, almost ten connections to the MSU program skated and took part in the showcase in Windsor.
Following the conclusion of the event, Helena Hsieh, a regional scout for Elite Prospects, announced her standout performers of the showcase and a couple of Spartans made the list.
Incoming freshman Ethan Belchetz was one of those standouts, performing for team Canada. The Utah first round pick is slated for a big year with MSU.
Next, future Spartan Brooks Rogowski was another standout, this time for team USA. The Vancouver draft pick is expected to join MSU in 2027-28, but he is a candidate for the open slot left by Nikita Kelpov, being a late addition to the roster this year.
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Following the conclusion of the event, Helena Hsieh, a regional scout for Elite Prospects, announced her standout performers of the showcase and a couple of Spartans made the list.
Incoming freshman Ethan Belchetz was one of those standouts, performing for team Canada. The Utah first round pick is slated for a big year with MSU.
Next, future Spartan Brooks Rogowski was another standout, this time for team USA. The Vancouver draft pick is expected to join MSU in 2027-28, but he is a candidate for the open slot left by Nikita Kelpov, being a late addition to the roster this year.
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6 days ago
Michigan State fans got the pleasure of watching Pat Fitzgerald at Big Ten media days this past week, where the Spartans head man got to show off his personality. Now, it will be Tom Izzo's turn to get a chance to show off his personality to the nation.
On his X page, college basketball ******* yst Jon Rothstein announced that Izzo was going to be the gest on the Inside College Basketball Now podcast, run by CBS Sports. The podcast is slated to take place on Tuesday at 10 a.m.
Izzo will join Rothstein to talk about the state of college athletics, while also previewing the upcoming Spartans season.
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On his X page, college basketball ******* yst Jon Rothstein announced that Izzo was going to be the gest on the Inside College Basketball Now podcast, run by CBS Sports. The podcast is slated to take place on Tuesday at 10 a.m.
Izzo will join Rothstein to talk about the state of college athletics, while also previewing the upcoming Spartans season.
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6 days ago
This may have been just a formality at this point, but that doesn't mean it's still not good to hear. According to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports, by way of Tom Izzo himself, projected Michigan State starter Kaleb Glenn has been cleared for all basketball related activites.
Glenn was the big transfer addition to the team last year, but a torn patellar tendon last summer derailed his season and postponed his debut. The Spartans were very patient and cautious with Glenn's recovery, and it seems like all restrictions have now been lifted and he's ready to contribute this season.
On paper, Glenn is everything Michigan State has needed on the wing for years. He's 6'7", 200-pounds, and shot over 40-percent from three in his last season played at FAU, where he transferred for one season after starting his career at Louisville.
Glenn has been a bit of a mystery element for this team as we aren't sure what to expect from him post-injury, but having him healthy adds an interesting dynamic to the roster moving forward.
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Glenn was the big transfer addition to the team last year, but a torn patellar tendon last summer derailed his season and postponed his debut. The Spartans were very patient and cautious with Glenn's recovery, and it seems like all restrictions have now been lifted and he's ready to contribute this season.
On paper, Glenn is everything Michigan State has needed on the wing for years. He's 6'7", 200-pounds, and shot over 40-percent from three in his last season played at FAU, where he transferred for one season after starting his career at Louisville.
Glenn has been a bit of a mystery element for this team as we aren't sure what to expect from him post-injury, but having him healthy adds an interesting dynamic to the roster moving forward.
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6 days ago
Midweek action is here. All kickoff times are in EST. Leagues Cup games are available on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, in addition to any other options listed. Let's get into it!
Celtic vs Dundee FC, 2:30p on Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo: Cameron Carter-Vickers, Auston Trusty, and Celtic begin the Scottish league season against Dundee.
Sparta Prague vs Lyon, 2p: Tanner Tessmann and OL face Sparta Prague in the third round of Champions League qualifying.
USA U20 vs Guatemala U20, 9p on FS2, Fubo, ViX: The U20 boys look to advance in the Concacaf U20 Championship quarterfinal.
Tigres vs Real Salt Lake, 10p on FS1, TUDN, UniMás, Fubo, Univision NOW: Diego Luna and RSL face off with Tigres UANL in Leagues Cup. Zavier Gozo is likely out injured for RSL.
#celtic #sparta #season #league
Celtic vs Dundee FC, 2:30p on Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo: Cameron Carter-Vickers, Auston Trusty, and Celtic begin the Scottish league season against Dundee.
Sparta Prague vs Lyon, 2p: Tanner Tessmann and OL face Sparta Prague in the third round of Champions League qualifying.
USA U20 vs Guatemala U20, 9p on FS2, Fubo, ViX: The U20 boys look to advance in the Concacaf U20 Championship quarterfinal.
Tigres vs Real Salt Lake, 10p on FS1, TUDN, UniMás, Fubo, Univision NOW: Diego Luna and RSL face off with Tigres UANL in Leagues Cup. Zavier Gozo is likely out injured for RSL.
#celtic #sparta #season #league
7 days ago
A former Spartan will reportedly explore a return to college basketball following the recent injunction that allows a fifth year of eligibility for players in the 2022 class.
Former Michigan State guard Tre Holloman could return for another season with the Spartans this upcoming season. Jamie Shaw of On3 reported on Saturday that Holloman will be "exploring college options" for next season following the notable injunction that was approved on Friday.
Holloman played his first three years of his collegiate career with the Spartans before transferring to NC State for this past season. He appeared in 106 games during his three years with the Spartans, averaging 9.1 points and 3.7 ****** ists per game during his final season in 2024-25.
In his lone year with NC State, Holloman appeared in 32 games (27 of which were starts). He ended the season averaging 9.2 points and 2.1 ****** ists per game with the Wolfpack.
Holloman has been back in the East Lansing, Mich. area in recent weeks, playing in the Moneyball Pro-Am event and presumably hanging out with Spartan players. It'll be interesting to see if Michigan State would welcome him back to the program as a reserve point guard or if Holloman will look elsewhere for a starting role in his final year of college hoops.
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Former Michigan State guard Tre Holloman could return for another season with the Spartans this upcoming season. Jamie Shaw of On3 reported on Saturday that Holloman will be "exploring college options" for next season following the notable injunction that was approved on Friday.
Holloman played his first three years of his collegiate career with the Spartans before transferring to NC State for this past season. He appeared in 106 games during his three years with the Spartans, averaging 9.1 points and 3.7 ****** ists per game during his final season in 2024-25.
In his lone year with NC State, Holloman appeared in 32 games (27 of which were starts). He ended the season averaging 9.2 points and 2.1 ****** ists per game with the Wolfpack.
Holloman has been back in the East Lansing, Mich. area in recent weeks, playing in the Moneyball Pro-Am event and presumably hanging out with Spartan players. It'll be interesting to see if Michigan State would welcome him back to the program as a reserve point guard or if Holloman will look elsewhere for a starting role in his final year of college hoops.
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8 days ago
A former Spartan will pursue the opportunity to play again at the college level, and he has some teams in mind for where he could end up.
Former Michigan State Spartans forward Jaxon Kohler will reportedly explore a return to college basketball for a fifth season, with a trio of new teams in the mix. According to college basketball insider Jon Rothstein, Kohler is receiving interest from Kansas, Kentucky and BYU. A return to Michigan State is also considered as "possible" by Rothstein.
Jaxon Kohler tells me that he will explore a return to college for a fifth year and is receiving interest from the following programs:
Kansas
Kentucky
BYU
Kohler averaged 12.5 PPG and 8.9 RPG last season at Michigan State.
A return to East Lansing is also possible.
Kohler wrapped up his four-year career with the Spartans this past season, averaging 12.5 points and 8.9 rebounds per game to help Michigan State reach the Sweet 16. He was not selected in the 2026 NBA Draft but competed with the Utah Jazz in the NBA summer leagues.
Kohler has been rumored to be in close contact with BYU so the ****** umption is that if he doesn't return to Michigan State then it'll be with the local Cougars. Without any inside information, I would be surprised if he doesn't end up playing for BYU next season (assuming things work out in his favor where he gets to play another season of college hoops).
#season #kansas
Former Michigan State Spartans forward Jaxon Kohler will reportedly explore a return to college basketball for a fifth season, with a trio of new teams in the mix. According to college basketball insider Jon Rothstein, Kohler is receiving interest from Kansas, Kentucky and BYU. A return to Michigan State is also considered as "possible" by Rothstein.
Jaxon Kohler tells me that he will explore a return to college for a fifth year and is receiving interest from the following programs:
Kansas
Kentucky
BYU
Kohler averaged 12.5 PPG and 8.9 RPG last season at Michigan State.
A return to East Lansing is also possible.
Kohler wrapped up his four-year career with the Spartans this past season, averaging 12.5 points and 8.9 rebounds per game to help Michigan State reach the Sweet 16. He was not selected in the 2026 NBA Draft but competed with the Utah Jazz in the NBA summer leagues.
Kohler has been rumored to be in close contact with BYU so the ****** umption is that if he doesn't return to Michigan State then it'll be with the local Cougars. Without any inside information, I would be surprised if he doesn't end up playing for BYU next season (assuming things work out in his favor where he gets to play another season of college hoops).
#season #kansas
8 days ago
Michigan State hockey continues to roll on the recruiting trail.
The Spartans picked up a five-star commitment on Saturday, with forward Jack Trupiano announcing his commitment from St. Clair Shores, Mich. Trupiano's commitment to Michigan State was reported by Puck Preps on social media.
Trupiano is a member of the 2010 class and will play for the United States National Team Development Program (US NTDP) this upcoming season. He is ranked as the No. 11 American forward in the class.
Trupiano is listed at 6-foot-0 and 183 pounds, and is 16 years old. It is ***** umed he has two years with the US NTDP before he'll join the Spartans.
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The Spartans picked up a five-star commitment on Saturday, with forward Jack Trupiano announcing his commitment from St. Clair Shores, Mich. Trupiano's commitment to Michigan State was reported by Puck Preps on social media.
Trupiano is a member of the 2010 class and will play for the United States National Team Development Program (US NTDP) this upcoming season. He is ranked as the No. 11 American forward in the class.
Trupiano is listed at 6-foot-0 and 183 pounds, and is 16 years old. It is ***** umed he has two years with the US NTDP before he'll join the Spartans.
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9 days ago
Is Michigan State basketball a legit national championship contender? One popular podcast recently discussed the likelihood of this happening and how the Spartans can end up cutting down the nets in Detroit next April.
The Field of 68, one of the most prominent national college basketball podcasts, recently discussed whether or not Michigan State is a true national championship contender this upcoming season. That question was met with plenty of reasons from the panel for why it's possible and why Spartans fans should be excited this season.
Jeff Goodman stated during the roughly six-minute video that Spartans head coach Tom Izzo loves the team he has built and is excited about the group he's carrying into the season. The panel also discussed how the return of All-American Jeremy Fears Jr. gives Michigan State the best point guard in the game, which keeps them relevant at the top of the country.
Ultimately, the panel agreed Michigan State is going to need some of their lesser known players to step up to help carry the weight from Fears and Coen Carr. But overall, it's clear the Field of 68 crew is confident in what Michigan State has **** embled heading into the season.
Click on the video below to watch their full discussion on Michigan State's chances of winning a national championship this upcoming season:
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The Field of 68, one of the most prominent national college basketball podcasts, recently discussed whether or not Michigan State is a true national championship contender this upcoming season. That question was met with plenty of reasons from the panel for why it's possible and why Spartans fans should be excited this season.
Jeff Goodman stated during the roughly six-minute video that Spartans head coach Tom Izzo loves the team he has built and is excited about the group he's carrying into the season. The panel also discussed how the return of All-American Jeremy Fears Jr. gives Michigan State the best point guard in the game, which keeps them relevant at the top of the country.
Ultimately, the panel agreed Michigan State is going to need some of their lesser known players to step up to help carry the weight from Fears and Coen Carr. But overall, it's clear the Field of 68 crew is confident in what Michigan State has **** embled heading into the season.
Click on the video below to watch their full discussion on Michigan State's chances of winning a national championship this upcoming season:
#state
9 days ago
East Lansing — ****** ody on Michigan State's football roster published Wednesday is wearing the No. 1 jersey. That's for a particular reason.
Carrying over a tradition from his days at Northwestern's football coach, Pat Fitzgerald will have his Michigan State team vote on who gets to wear the No. 1 jersey. The selection will be based on who embodies team principles.
"We're gonna have that tradition started up this year," Fitzgerald said Wednesday at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago. "... That person has an opportunity to wear No. 1 if they want. And if they have an affinity with their jersey, they'll put a No. 1 sticker on their helmet, but they'll be identified as the Spartan because he's the one that embodies our values — the work ethic, the commitment, the giving of himself for the greater good of his teammates better than anybody else."
More: Pat Fitzgerald hits right notes at media day: 'I understand our rivalry'
For Fitzgerald's old Northwestern teams, wearing the No. 1 was a special right for certain players who, though they may not have been the most talented or touted, gave their all. It's meant to be the antithesis of what No. 1 usually means — the kind of ****** y bravado that can rip a locker room apart.
#jersey
Carrying over a tradition from his days at Northwestern's football coach, Pat Fitzgerald will have his Michigan State team vote on who gets to wear the No. 1 jersey. The selection will be based on who embodies team principles.
"We're gonna have that tradition started up this year," Fitzgerald said Wednesday at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago. "... That person has an opportunity to wear No. 1 if they want. And if they have an affinity with their jersey, they'll put a No. 1 sticker on their helmet, but they'll be identified as the Spartan because he's the one that embodies our values — the work ethic, the commitment, the giving of himself for the greater good of his teammates better than anybody else."
More: Pat Fitzgerald hits right notes at media day: 'I understand our rivalry'
For Fitzgerald's old Northwestern teams, wearing the No. 1 was a special right for certain players who, though they may not have been the most talented or touted, gave their all. It's meant to be the antithesis of what No. 1 usually means — the kind of ****** y bravado that can rip a locker room apart.
#jersey
9 days ago
Has the worst been avoided?
A few weeks after being excluded from all domestic competitions by the DNCG and threatened with judicial liquidation, Girondins de Bordeaux may finally have found a buyer.
According to information from Sud-Ouest confirmed by L'Équipe, the investment fund Sparta Capital has reportedly secured the €10 million required to provide the funds needed to keep the club running ahead of the appeal hearing before the CNOSF.
This sale therefore marks the end of the Gérard Lopez era. As a reminder, the businessman bought the club in 2021 before overseeing its drop to Ligue 2, followed by administrative relegation to the fourth division.
It should be noted that L'Équipe specifies that Gérard Lopez reportedly sold the club for a symbolic one euro, as he no longer wished to invest in this historic French football club.
#club #reportedly #girondins #bordeaux
A few weeks after being excluded from all domestic competitions by the DNCG and threatened with judicial liquidation, Girondins de Bordeaux may finally have found a buyer.
According to information from Sud-Ouest confirmed by L'Équipe, the investment fund Sparta Capital has reportedly secured the €10 million required to provide the funds needed to keep the club running ahead of the appeal hearing before the CNOSF.
This sale therefore marks the end of the Gérard Lopez era. As a reminder, the businessman bought the club in 2021 before overseeing its drop to Ligue 2, followed by administrative relegation to the fourth division.
It should be noted that L'Équipe specifies that Gérard Lopez reportedly sold the club for a symbolic one euro, as he no longer wished to invest in this historic French football club.
#club #reportedly #girondins #bordeaux
11 days ago
CHICAGO − Pat Fitzgerald is back in the Windy City. Only this time, he's wearing green instead of purple.
The first-year Michigan State football coach returned to his roots to speak at the Big Ten Media Days on Wednesday, July 29. Fitzgerald, a native of nearby Midlothian, Illinois, became an All-American and College Football Hall of Fame linebacker at Northwestern before going on to coach his alma mater from 2006-22. The Spartans hired him Dec. 1 to replace Jonathan Smith, who was fired after two seasons in East Lansing.
MSU is picked to finish 17th in the 18-team Big Ten in the USA Today preseason poll. The Spartans went 4-8 last season and are 33-38 overall and just 18-35 in conference games since Mark Dantonio retired after the 2019 season. They have missed a bowl game in five of those six seasons and have not played in the postseason since 2021.
Fitzgerald was 110-101 in his 17 seasons at Northwestern with a 65-76 Big Ten record and two West Division **** les. He was dismissed prior to the 2023 season.
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#season #since #Chicago #windy
The first-year Michigan State football coach returned to his roots to speak at the Big Ten Media Days on Wednesday, July 29. Fitzgerald, a native of nearby Midlothian, Illinois, became an All-American and College Football Hall of Fame linebacker at Northwestern before going on to coach his alma mater from 2006-22. The Spartans hired him Dec. 1 to replace Jonathan Smith, who was fired after two seasons in East Lansing.
MSU is picked to finish 17th in the 18-team Big Ten in the USA Today preseason poll. The Spartans went 4-8 last season and are 33-38 overall and just 18-35 in conference games since Mark Dantonio retired after the 2019 season. They have missed a bowl game in five of those six seasons and have not played in the postseason since 2021.
Fitzgerald was 110-101 in his 17 seasons at Northwestern with a 65-76 Big Ten record and two West Division **** les. He was dismissed prior to the 2023 season.
Stay tuned here for live updates from freep.com.
#season #since #Chicago #windy
15 days ago
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III was ranked No. 9 overall in Sports Illustrated's rankings of the top 10 running backs for the 2026 season.
"Walker earned PFF's highest rushing grade in 2025 at 91.4, and also hauled in 31 receptions for 202 receiving yards—a positive for coach Andy Reid, who's known for using his running backs in the passing game," Sports Illustrated's Mike Kadlick said of Kansas City's new bell cow.
Walker rushed for more than 1,000 yards in 2025 and was an impactful player for the Seattle Seahawks in the lead-up to their victory in Super Bowl LX earlier this year. The former Michigan State Spartan has the potential to put up even more impressive numbers in Kansas City next season, which may add to his status as a top 10 running back in the league and put him in a position to enter the highest tier of elite players at his position.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Sports Illustrated ranks Chiefs star Kenneth Walker No. 9 RB in NFL
#walker #chiefs #city #season
"Walker earned PFF's highest rushing grade in 2025 at 91.4, and also hauled in 31 receptions for 202 receiving yards—a positive for coach Andy Reid, who's known for using his running backs in the passing game," Sports Illustrated's Mike Kadlick said of Kansas City's new bell cow.
Walker rushed for more than 1,000 yards in 2025 and was an impactful player for the Seattle Seahawks in the lead-up to their victory in Super Bowl LX earlier this year. The former Michigan State Spartan has the potential to put up even more impressive numbers in Kansas City next season, which may add to his status as a top 10 running back in the league and put him in a position to enter the highest tier of elite players at his position.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Sports Illustrated ranks Chiefs star Kenneth Walker No. 9 RB in NFL
#walker #chiefs #city #season
16 days ago
Baseball fans in Greenville were in for a wild night on Wednesday. They witnessed a home run and a full-fledged brawl within a matter of seconds. During Greenville Drive's victory over the Hub City Spartanburgers, a home run celebration by one of the Red Sox's top prospects sparked a benches-clearing brawl as players from both teams clashed on the field. The 19-year-old Red Sox prospect was eventually ejected from the game.
"Red Sox #3 prospect Justin Gonzales got ejected for slapping the catcher after his home run," Jomboy Media captioned their X post.
Against Hub City, Gonzales drove in the winning runs with a massive three-run blast. He came to bat with Greenville already leading and extended it to 13-6. After launching his 13 homer of the season, Gonzales took his time around the bases while admiring his shot. As he crossed home plate, catcher Cal Stark threw some words in Gonzales' way, which clearly did not sit well with the young outfielder.
Teammates rushed in to hold him back, but keeping the 6-foot-5, 210-pound Gonzales in check was easier said than done. Even the umpires were reduced to mere spectators as Gonzales broke free and slapped Stark's mask, which absorbed most of the impact of the slap.
As the incident unfolded, both teams flooded the field, and the heat of the moment was hard to miss. Meanwhile, Gonzales' Greenville teammates struggled to get him away from the field and inside the dugout.
#greenville #prospect
"Red Sox #3 prospect Justin Gonzales got ejected for slapping the catcher after his home run," Jomboy Media captioned their X post.
Against Hub City, Gonzales drove in the winning runs with a massive three-run blast. He came to bat with Greenville already leading and extended it to 13-6. After launching his 13 homer of the season, Gonzales took his time around the bases while admiring his shot. As he crossed home plate, catcher Cal Stark threw some words in Gonzales' way, which clearly did not sit well with the young outfielder.
Teammates rushed in to hold him back, but keeping the 6-foot-5, 210-pound Gonzales in check was easier said than done. Even the umpires were reduced to mere spectators as Gonzales broke free and slapped Stark's mask, which absorbed most of the impact of the slap.
As the incident unfolded, both teams flooded the field, and the heat of the moment was hard to miss. Meanwhile, Gonzales' Greenville teammates struggled to get him away from the field and inside the dugout.
#greenville #prospect
18 days ago
Michigan State baseball is going to rely heavily on Logan Pikur next season. Over his first three seasons in East Lansing, he appeared in 64 games on the mound, making eight starts. When his senior year begins in 2027, he will be one of the most highly relied upon pitchers for the Spartans.
In preparation for his senior season, the West Bloomfield (MI) native is competing in the highly regarded Cape Cod League for the Falmouth Commodores. Through nine appearances with the team, Pikur has been solid, holding a 3.45 ERA, but he may have just had his best appearance.
Pikur worked six scoreless innings, allowing just one hit to go along with two walks and three strike outs. With the Spartans needing starting pitching, this is the type of outing that shows what Pikur could be in his senior year.
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This article originally appeared on Spartans Wire: Spartan pitcher shines in collegiate summer league
#senior #season
In preparation for his senior season, the West Bloomfield (MI) native is competing in the highly regarded Cape Cod League for the Falmouth Commodores. Through nine appearances with the team, Pikur has been solid, holding a 3.45 ERA, but he may have just had his best appearance.
Pikur worked six scoreless innings, allowing just one hit to go along with two walks and three strike outs. With the Spartans needing starting pitching, this is the type of outing that shows what Pikur could be in his senior year.
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#senior #season
18 days ago
A popular college football social media account believes the Spartans will reach a bowl game for the first time in five seasons.
CFB Home -- a social media account with nearly 125,000 followers on X -- released their game-by-game predictions for the Spartans this upcoming season, and they are higher on Michigan State than most. CFB Home has Michigan State finishing the 2026 season with a 6-6 overall record and 4-5 mark in Big Ten play.
CFB Home has Michigan State opening the year with a pair of victories over Toledo and Eastern Michigan. From there, they see the Spartans dropping a pair of games against Notre Dame and Nebraska before winning ripping off three straight wins against Wisconsin, Illinois and Northwestern.
Michigan State is sitting at 5-2 overall and 3-1 in Big Ten play following this impressive three-game winning streak. But from there, things get rough, with CFB Home predicting four straight losses against UCLA, Michigan, Washington and Oregon. Luckily, Michigan State is able to beat to Rutgers on the final game of the season to reach bowl eligibility.
Michigan State is entering the season with low expectations. The Spartans' wins over/under total is set at 4.5, meaning CFB Home has the Spartans clearing the over by two games this fall.
#home #Social
CFB Home -- a social media account with nearly 125,000 followers on X -- released their game-by-game predictions for the Spartans this upcoming season, and they are higher on Michigan State than most. CFB Home has Michigan State finishing the 2026 season with a 6-6 overall record and 4-5 mark in Big Ten play.
CFB Home has Michigan State opening the year with a pair of victories over Toledo and Eastern Michigan. From there, they see the Spartans dropping a pair of games against Notre Dame and Nebraska before winning ripping off three straight wins against Wisconsin, Illinois and Northwestern.
Michigan State is sitting at 5-2 overall and 3-1 in Big Ten play following this impressive three-game winning streak. But from there, things get rough, with CFB Home predicting four straight losses against UCLA, Michigan, Washington and Oregon. Luckily, Michigan State is able to beat to Rutgers on the final game of the season to reach bowl eligibility.
Michigan State is entering the season with low expectations. The Spartans' wins over/under total is set at 4.5, meaning CFB Home has the Spartans clearing the over by two games this fall.
#home #Social
18 days ago
Of the many shocking moments in Michigan State athletics this decade, perhaps the most surprising was the decision of MSU basketball star Tre Holloman to leave Michigan State by way of the transfer portal for NC State. Holloman was a beloved Spartan, and MSU fans were in uproar over the decision in what became an extremely divisive moment in MSU basketball history.
Now, Tre Holloman is back in Lansing, where he lives and raises his daughter, and was in attendance at this week's Moneyball Pro-Am. Naturally, Holloman was asked about the decision to leave, along with a potential return if the NCAA allows players like him and Jaxon Kohler to have one more year of eligibility.
Holloman laughed and said 'no comment' when asked if he regretted his decision to leave, and said that if there was a good plan for him at MSU, he would love to come back for one more season if he had the chance. You can watch the full clip below:
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#state #Basketball
Now, Tre Holloman is back in Lansing, where he lives and raises his daughter, and was in attendance at this week's Moneyball Pro-Am. Naturally, Holloman was asked about the decision to leave, along with a potential return if the NCAA allows players like him and Jaxon Kohler to have one more year of eligibility.
Holloman laughed and said 'no comment' when asked if he regretted his decision to leave, and said that if there was a good plan for him at MSU, he would love to come back for one more season if he had the chance. You can watch the full clip below:
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#state #Basketball
18 days ago
Michigan State football is set to play a pair of Mid-American Conference (MAC) teams this fall -- so where do they rank in their league's preseason poll?
The MAC held its annual preseason media day event on Wednesday, which meant the coaches preseason poll was released as well. The Spartans are set to open the season against Toledo and then play Eastern Michigan the following week, which got me personally wondering how those teams stack up against their peers.
In the eyes of the coaches, Toledo came in as the preseason No. 3 team in the MAC behind only Western Michigan and Miami (OH). Eastern Michigan was a few spots lower in the poll, ranking at No. 7 in the preseason poll.
Michigan State currently sits as a 11.5-point favorite over Toledo in the season-opener on September 4 from Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich. The betting line for the Spartans' matchup against Eastern Michigan on September 12 has not yet been released, but one would ****** ume that number would be higher than the line for the Spartans-Rockets matchup.
Toledo is annually a top team in the MAC but is going through a coaching change that could shift where they typically land in the standings. Eastern Michigan is also became a regular middle-to-upper-tier team in the MAC under head coach Chris Creighton. So these rankings in the preseason poll align with what we have come to expect from both schools.
#poll #state
The MAC held its annual preseason media day event on Wednesday, which meant the coaches preseason poll was released as well. The Spartans are set to open the season against Toledo and then play Eastern Michigan the following week, which got me personally wondering how those teams stack up against their peers.
In the eyes of the coaches, Toledo came in as the preseason No. 3 team in the MAC behind only Western Michigan and Miami (OH). Eastern Michigan was a few spots lower in the poll, ranking at No. 7 in the preseason poll.
Michigan State currently sits as a 11.5-point favorite over Toledo in the season-opener on September 4 from Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich. The betting line for the Spartans' matchup against Eastern Michigan on September 12 has not yet been released, but one would ****** ume that number would be higher than the line for the Spartans-Rockets matchup.
Toledo is annually a top team in the MAC but is going through a coaching change that could shift where they typically land in the standings. Eastern Michigan is also became a regular middle-to-upper-tier team in the MAC under head coach Chris Creighton. So these rankings in the preseason poll align with what we have come to expect from both schools.
#poll #state
18 days ago
HOLT – Tre Holloman arrived wearing a Michigan State sweatshirt with the same Spartan head logo he famously protected and kissed. The moment that brought him heaps of adoration.
From the same fanbase that, two months later, turned on him in 2025 when the team captain shockingly announced he would be entering the transfer portal after three seasons at MSU.
Admittedly, things did not go as planned when the combo guard left Tom Izzo's program and landed at North Carolina State with coach Will Wade. But on Tuesday, July 21, Holloman returned to mid-Michigan after a stint with the Orlando Magic in the NBA Summer League to get some run with and against his former teammates at the Moneyball Pro-Am.
And to profess his appreciation for Izzo, the Spartans and the community he now lives in as a new father.
"This is home for me," Holloman said before taking the court at Holt High. "I was here for three years. My daughter's from Lansing, and I live in Lansing. So this is home."
#state #admittedly
From the same fanbase that, two months later, turned on him in 2025 when the team captain shockingly announced he would be entering the transfer portal after three seasons at MSU.
Admittedly, things did not go as planned when the combo guard left Tom Izzo's program and landed at North Carolina State with coach Will Wade. But on Tuesday, July 21, Holloman returned to mid-Michigan after a stint with the Orlando Magic in the NBA Summer League to get some run with and against his former teammates at the Moneyball Pro-Am.
And to profess his appreciation for Izzo, the Spartans and the community he now lives in as a new father.
"This is home for me," Holloman said before taking the court at Holt High. "I was here for three years. My daughter's from Lansing, and I live in Lansing. So this is home."
#state #admittedly
19 days ago
Juventus' Loïs Openda (26) is reportedly open to the idea of joining Olympique Lyonnais this summer, according to Foot Mercato.
So much so that the Belgian is said to have sent positive signals to the Rhône-based club in recent hours, a move that would allow him to return to Ligue 1 – where he shone with RC Lens, though it is proving difficult for them to re-sign him – as well as to compete in the Champions League, with OL set to face Sparta Prague in the third qualifying round in early August.
However, Les Gones' management will have their work cut out to convince their Turin counterparts, who are reportedly more keen to send the striker to the Premier League, where recently promoted Coventry City are said to have expressed particular interest in Openda.
In doing so, the Bianconeri hope to offload their striker's hefty salary, as he remains under contract with Juve until 2030. After a difficult season (two goals in 34 matches), the time seems to have come for the Liège-born player to pack his bags… with the aim of bouncing back straight away.
GFFN | Léo Aschi
#league #juventus #belgian
So much so that the Belgian is said to have sent positive signals to the Rhône-based club in recent hours, a move that would allow him to return to Ligue 1 – where he shone with RC Lens, though it is proving difficult for them to re-sign him – as well as to compete in the Champions League, with OL set to face Sparta Prague in the third qualifying round in early August.
However, Les Gones' management will have their work cut out to convince their Turin counterparts, who are reportedly more keen to send the striker to the Premier League, where recently promoted Coventry City are said to have expressed particular interest in Openda.
In doing so, the Bianconeri hope to offload their striker's hefty salary, as he remains under contract with Juve until 2030. After a difficult season (two goals in 34 matches), the time seems to have come for the Liège-born player to pack his bags… with the aim of bouncing back straight away.
GFFN | Léo Aschi
#league #juventus #belgian
26 days ago
In conjunction with the United States celebrating its 250th birthday this year, USA Today Co. newspapers in Michigan have been looking at some of the top athletes to come out of each region in the state.
Over the next several weeks, the Lansing State Journal will unveil some of the top athletes from Greater Lansing. We will take a daily look at one of the top 10 male or female athletes from the region. These athletes are determined by more than just high school performance. Accomplishments in college and as a professional were also taken into consideration when determining the area's best.
The athletes are not ranked in order. Here is a look at our first female athlete.
Whether it was at Okemos or Michigan State University, Bograkos made a significant mark on the diamond. The 2004 Spartan graduate is part of the Michigan State Athletic Hall of Fame as one of the most decorated softball players in school history.
Bograkos ranks as MSU's all-time career leader in wins (72), shutouts (24), strikeouts (659) and no-hitters (four). She also led Okemos to a state **** le and was Michigan’s Miss Softball winner in that 2000 season, finishing her high school career with 57 straight victories. Bograkos was also an all-state basketball and volleyball player at Okemos.
Over the next several weeks, the Lansing State Journal will unveil some of the top athletes from Greater Lansing. We will take a daily look at one of the top 10 male or female athletes from the region. These athletes are determined by more than just high school performance. Accomplishments in college and as a professional were also taken into consideration when determining the area's best.
The athletes are not ranked in order. Here is a look at our first female athlete.
Whether it was at Okemos or Michigan State University, Bograkos made a significant mark on the diamond. The 2004 Spartan graduate is part of the Michigan State Athletic Hall of Fame as one of the most decorated softball players in school history.
Bograkos ranks as MSU's all-time career leader in wins (72), shutouts (24), strikeouts (659) and no-hitters (four). She also led Okemos to a state **** le and was Michigan’s Miss Softball winner in that 2000 season, finishing her high school career with 57 straight victories. Bograkos was also an all-state basketball and volleyball player at Okemos.
