Author: Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press

Michigan State jumped on Maryland early then withstood several runs to prevent Maryland from clinching a share of the Big Ten title.

George Perles, the former Michigan State football coach and board member, died Tuesday. He coached the Spartans to a 73–62–4 record in 12 seasons.

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio said he intends to coach the Spartans next season with his team struggling to a 4-6 record.

Freshman Tyrese Maxey led the way as No. 2 Kentucky beat No. 1 Michigan State in the Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden.

Josh Butler’s father died in 2017 before Michigan State football’s game with Penn State. His mother died in April from brest cancer.

Michigan State basketball will host Duke for first time since 2003 as part of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge on Dec. 3. Other matchups include

Brian Bowen wanted to go to Michigan State, but Spartans coach Tom Izzo refused to pay him to play, according to federal court testimony.

Michigan State advanced to Tom Izzo’s 10th Elite Eight by beating LSU on Friday. The reward? A shot at top seed Duke with a Final Four spot at stake.