Michigan State remains unbeaten in Big Ten play. That and other stories emerged from the basketball weekend in the conference ...

Never forget: kickers are football players, too! Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates was awkwardly stretching on the sideline in a funky-looking position when ESPN sideline reporter Lisa Salters ...

Tom Izzo said No. 12 Michigan State basketball must defend better Sunday against No. 20 Illinois on Sunday despite the Spartans' offensive upturn.