Michigan State's Jase Richardson (11), Frankie Fidler (8), Jaden Akins (3), and Tre Holloman (5) celebrate after defeating Illinois in an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis) AP

Michigan State men's basketball has entered the thick of the 2024-25 season, with 14 games remaining on the schedule. This upcoming slate is crucial for the Sp

Nikki Smith, Gabrielle Stephen take top two spots in all-around as MSU tops Michigan in dual meet for third straight time.

EAST LANSING – Round one of the rivalry went to Michigan before Michigan State held serve. And then some.

Charlie Stramel gets two goals and an assist and Isaac Howard notches three assists as MSU splits weekend series

Adalia McKenzie drives on Michigan State guard Jocelyn Tate during Sunday afternoon’s game at State Farm Center in Champaign. Sports Copy Editor Adalia McKenzie drives on Michigan State guard Jocelyn Tate during Sunday afternoon’s game at State Farm Center in Champaign.

The Spartans' 7-0 start in Big Ten play is their best since the 2018-19 season when they last played in the Final Four.

No. 1 Michigan State hockey's first game of its series with No. 10 Michigan is just hours away from puck drop, and the stakes are as high as ever. These two teams last met in last year's NCAA Tournament,

Jaxon Kohler and the No. 12 Michigan State Spartans (15-2, 6-0 Big Ten) take on Kasparas Jakucionis and the No. 20 Illinois Fighting Illini (13-4, 5-2 Big Ten) at Jack Breslin Students Events

The Tigers bolstered their lineup and rotation with two-time All-Star second baseman Gleyber Torres and right-hander Alex Cobb, signing both to $15 million, one-year deals. “Gleyber Torres hit one probably 470 feet off me at Comerica, so I’m glad he’s on our team,” Skubal said with a grin.

Let's take a look at three takeaways from the Michigan State Spartans' crucial win over the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sunday.