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Michigan State basketball picked to make March Madness Final Four by several analysts

Michigan State basketball was picked to make the Final Four of the 2025 men's NCAA Tournament by several analysts on Selection Sunday. Here's more:

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Michigan State vs. Harvard game time set for 2025 NCAA Tournament opener

What time does Michigan State women’s basketball play Harvard in March Madness? Here’s the game time for 2025 NCAA Tournament opener.

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Michigan women vs Iowa State or Princeton game time set for 2025 NCAA Tournament opener

What time does Michigan women’s basketball play Iowa State or Princeton in March Madness? Here’s the game time for 2025 NCAA Tournament opener.

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Michigan State basketball up to No. 7 in this week's USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll

Find out where Michigan State basketball is ranked in this week's USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll heading into the 2025 NCAA tournament.

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Garlin Gilchrist unveils bid to become Michigan’s first Black governor

Garlin Gilchrist II (D), Michigan’s first Black lieutenant governor, announced Tuesday that he is running for governor. Gilchrist, a former software engineer, ran alongside Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

Michigan State vs. Oregon odds, prediction, time: 2025 Big Ten Tournament picks, best bets from proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for the Oregon Ducks vs. Michigan State Spartans in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals on Friday afternoon

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Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist launches a run for governor, setting up a major 2026 race

Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II is running for governor, he announced Tuesday, setting up a Democratic primary clash that includes two prominent statewide officeholders in one of the most ...

NBC News - Mar. 11

Michigan State basketball, Oregon might be 2 hottest teams in the Big Ten tournament

No. 6 Michigan State basketball, on a seven-game win streak, opens Big Ten tournament play at noon Friday vs. Oregon, which has won eight in a row.

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Bid to launch women's DI hockey at Michigan moving forward, regent Denise Ilitch tells the AP

University of Michigan regent Denise Ilitch told The Associated Press she believes there’s enough support for the Big Ten school to launch a Division I women’s hockey program that it’s only a ...

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No. 22 Michigan snaps skid with 86-68 win over No. 20 Purdue, advances to Big Ten semis

Danny Wolf had 18 points, 11 rebounds and six assists, and No. 22 Michigan snapped a three-game losing streak with a 86-68 win over No. 20 Purdue in a Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal

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Tonje scores 32 as No. 18 Wisconsin tops No. 7 Michigan St. 77-74 in Big Ten semis

John Tonje scored 32 points and grabbed seven rebounds to help No. 18 Wisconsin beat No. 7 Michigan State 77-74 on Saturday in the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament.

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Donaldson's court-length drive sends No. 22 Michigan past No. 11 Maryland 81-80 in Big Ten tourney

Tre Donaldson drove the length of the court and scored on a layup with 0.4 seconds left to give No. 22 Michigan an 81-80 victory over No. 11 Maryland in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals Saturday. ...

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Michigan State hockey wins tight one, 1-0, over Notre Dame to reach Big Ten tourney final

Junior forward Isaac Howard scored the game's lone goal just 19 seconds into the third period to give Michigan State a 1-0 win over Notre Dame.

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Iowa baseball claims second Big Ten series with run-rule shutout vs. Michigan State

After splitting a Friday doubleheader vs. Michigan State, Iowa baseball wins the three-game Big Ten series on a 10-0 run-rule shutout of the Spartans.

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Donaldson helps No. 22 Michigan rally late again to beat No. 18 Wisconsin 59-53 for Big Ten title

INDIANAPOLIS — Tre Donaldson and Vladislav Goldin each scored 11 points and No. 22 Michigan closed Saturday’s Big Ten Tournament championship game on an 11-2 run to beat No. 18 Wisconsin 59-53 and ...

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Michigan State vs Bryant schedule, TV channel: How to watch March Madness NCAA Tournament game

What time is the Michigan State vs Bryant NCAA Tournament game? How to watch Spartans vs Bulldogs March Madness game on Friday, March 21 on TV.

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March Madness puts Izzo-led Michigan State in conversation with bluebloods Kentucky, North Carolina

Michigan State has joined some rare air in college basketball history over the last half-century with coaching longevity and NCAA titles. Since 1976, the Spartans have had just two coaches and both ...

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Eat grass-fed beef, help the planet? Research says not so simple

A new study out Monday finds that even in the most optimistic scenarios, grass-fed beef is no less carbon-intensive than industrial beef

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Does eating grass-fed beef help the planet? Research says not so simple

A new study out Monday finds that even in the most optimistic scenarios, grass-fed beef is no less carbon-intensive than industrial beef

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Western Michigan edges Bowling Green 64-63 to close out Mid-American Conference regular season

Javaughn Hannah scored 18 points and Chansey Willis Jr. hit the first of two free throws with two seconds left to rally Western Michigan to a 64-63 victory over Bowling Green in a Mid-American ...

ABC News - Mar. 8

It's bracket time! Details on Selection Sunday's bracket reveal

Next up for Michigan State basketball -- the NCAA Tournament

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Wall Street suffers ‘ugly’ sell-off amid US recession fears, as Musk’s Tesla falls 50% from all–time high – business live

Volatility soars and shares slide after Beijing imposes tariffs on imports of agricultural goods from America. Analysts at investment bank Jefferies remain optimistic about the prospects for the ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

Tom Lee calls Monday’s stock-market tumble an overreaction. What to watch now.

Tom Lee, one of the more optimistic voices on Wall Street, says that the stock-market drop on Monday was an overreaction as he points to key events this week that could stabilize indexes.

MarketWatch - Mar. 11

ASK IRA: Is lack of first-round capital proving to be a major gaffe in Heat’s Jimmy Butler trade?

Q: It seems as if we are stuck in the NBA purgatory of not tanking/not elite for the foreseeable future. What is the theoretical/optimistic path forward in the next two to four years? What should ...

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Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson hopeful he will be ready for season opener on March 27

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson remains optimistic he will be ready for the season opener on March 27 as he recovers from a mild right intercoastal strain. "That’s my plan,” Henderson ...

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Report: “Van Dijk New Deal Closer Than Widely Assumed”

Van Dijk Edging Closer to New Liverpool ContractLiverpool are increasingly optimistic about securing a new contract for Virgil van Dijk, as speculation surrounding a potential move abroad has been ...

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Guardiola backs Man City to overcome anxiety in European race

Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City can still qualify for the Champions League despite admitting he could feel the mounting pressure in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Brighton.Guardiola remains ...

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Michigan State vs. Michigan where to watch: TV channel, college basketball game odds, spread, prediction, pick

The Spartans and Wolverines are squaring off to close the regular season

CBS Sports - Mar. 9

No. 8 Michigan State tops No. 17 Michigan 79-62, winning 18-school Big Ten title by three games

The Spartans (26-5, 17-3 Big Ten) closed the regular season with seven straight wins, including five against AP Top 25 teams.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9

WATCH: Tempers flare when Michigan players disrupt Michigan State tradition of seniors kissing Spartans logo

Things got chippy when the Wolverines tried to keep MSU players from their traditional smooch of the Spartans logo

CBS Sports - Mar. 9

Consumer sentiment slumps in March to lowest since 2022 as Trump tariffs spark more inflation worries

The University of Michigan's Survey of Consumers was expected to show a reading of 63.2 for March.

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MSU hoops officially continues country best NCAA Tournament streak

Michigan State basketball is officially back in the NCAA Tournament for another year.

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Canada slaps electricity tariffs on New York, Minnesota, Michigan

The government of Ontario is applying a 25 percent surcharge starting Monday on electricity exports to three U.S. states in response to U.S. tariffs on Canada. This surcharge will affect ...

The Hill - Mar. 10

Four charged in death of boy killed in hyperbaric chamber fire in Michigan facility

Three people were charged with second-degree murder and a fourth person was charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Thomas Cooper, 5.

NBC News - Mar. 11

Michigan Lieutenant Governor Begins Campaign for State’s Top Job

Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II, a software engineer from Detroit, entered a growing Democratic primary field for governor in a period of uncertainty for his party.

The New York Times - Mar. 11