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Tom Cavanaugh

Tom Cavanaugh

Joined: Sep 16, 2024

Michigan State's Tyler Horvath pitches to an Ohio State batter during the seventh inning on Friday, April 18, 2025, at McLane Stadium in East Lansing.
Baseball

Spartans' Horvath Named to National Award Watch List

Michigan State right-handed reliever Tyler Horvath has been named to the NCBWA Stopper of the Year Midseason Watch List.

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Apr 14, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Artyom Levshunov (55) plays the puck in the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
Hockey

Former Spartans Nets Overtime Winner in Minor League Action

Former Michigan State Spartans defenseman Artyom Levshunov was the star of Wednesday night, netting an overtime goal for the AHL's Rockford Ice Hogs.

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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts to a play against Auburn during the first half of the Elite Eight round of the NCAA tournament at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Sunday, March 30, 2025.
Basketball

New Team Joining Spartans, UNC in Early Season Tourney

A new team has joined the field in November's Fort Myers Tip-Off, which also features Michigan State and North Carolina.

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Michigan State's Sam Busch, left, crosses home plate after a home run against Ohio State during the fifth inning on Friday, April 18, 2025, at McLane Stadium in East Lansing. From left, MSU's Ryan McKay, Nick Williams and Parker Picot greet Bush at the plate.
Baseball

Spartans Prepare for Road Series Against Wolverines

The Michigan State Spartans are looking toward their most anticipated series of the year, heading to Ann Arbor to face bitter rival, Michigan. Two teams fighting for a Big Ten Tournament spot, this three-game set is pivotal.

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Sep 14, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Rice Owls tight end Boden Groen (14) checks with the sideline in the second quarter at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sean Thomas-Imagn Images
Football

Spartans Eyeing Transfer TE From Rice

The Michigan State Spartans are making a run at grad senior transfer tight end Boden Groen out of Rice.

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Basketball

Spartans' Fears Lands Hometown NIL Deal

Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. captured a big-time NIL deal from the MLB's Chicago White Sox.

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Mar 12, 2025; New York, NY, USA; Butler Bulldogs forward Pierre Brooks II (21) controls the ball against Providence Friars forward Rich Barron (10) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Basketball

Former Spartan Transfer May Be Involved With NCAA Rule Change

Former Michigan State Spartan guard Pierre Brooks is entering the transfer portal but is out of eligibility. He may be granted one more year if a new NCAA rule change is approved.

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Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith talks the media on the first national signing day for college football recruits Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.
Football

Spartans Offer, Host Transfer Safety from Division II

The Michigan State Spartans have extended an offer to Austin Peay Governors safety transfer Gavin Edwards.

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Michigan State's Joseph Dzierwa delivers a pitch during a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, May 12, 2023, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.
Baseball

REPORT: Spartans' Dzierwa Projected to Win Major Conference Award

One NCAA baseball personality has predicted Michigan State Spartans lefty pitcher Joseph Dzierwa to win a major award this year.

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Apr 18, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) spins to the basket against Dallas Mavericks forward Caleb Martin (16) during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Basketball

Former Spartan Must Have Bounce-Back Game in NBA Playoffs

Former Michigan State Spartan and current Memphis Grizzlies power forward Jaren Jackson Jr. had one of his worst playoff games of his career in game one of the first round. He needs a bounce-back to keep his team competitive in the series.

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Apr 11, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Max Christie (00) looks on during the second half against the Toronto Raptors at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Basketball

Former Spartan Had Career NBA Season

Former Michigan State guard Max Christie had the best NBA season of his three-year career, dropping career highs in multiple categories.

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Basketball

Projecting MSU's Starting Five for Next Season

The Michigan State Spartans will have some new faces in next year's starting lineup.

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