EAST LANSING - "I was just really happy to get that game over with," said a relieved Michigan State setter Christie Landry.
Landry, who said after the last intrastate match that the Spartans "had to kick (Michigan) while they're down," didn't do much kicking as the Michigan volleyball team almost pulled off a stunning come-from-behind, five-game upset of No. 16 Michigan State.
State breaks spikers' hearts
If there were any doubts about what the Michigan men's basketball team's game plan is going to be this season, the Wolverines made it abundantly clear in the first five minutes of last night's 80-48 exhibition victory over the North Melbourne Giants.'M' hoops toys with Aussies
For a little man, Joe Paterno carries a lot of weight.
His players' massive size often leaves him dwarfed and hidden from view.
Paterno stands the test of time
The Big Ten soccer tournament has an interesting twist to it this year, as last year's finalists face off in the first round. When Michigan faces Northwestern tomorrow at Penn State, there will be no love lost between these two teams.
A rematch, so soon?
When the Big Ten field hockey tournament began last year, Michigan came in as the regular season champion looking to repeat. But once the smoke cleared, it was Penn State that wore the crown of tournament champion, with a stunning victory over the Wolverines.'M' field hockey prepares for Big Tens
The warmup for the Michigan women's swimming team continues, but this time in a warm place. The Wolverines will travel to Chapel Hill, N.C., to participate in the North Carolina Invitational on Nov. 6 and 7.
Michigan enters the meet expecting to finish on top, after coming in first at the Northwestern Relay Meet last weekend for the fourth straight year.'M' women splash south tomorrow
Last weekend, the No. 8 Michigan men's swimming team kicked off its season against Eastern Michigan and Michigan State with an easy victory. This weekend, the Wolverines will face their first test when they travel to No. 17 Florida and No. 6 Georgia for their first two dual meets of the season.Swimmers stroke to first dual meets
The Michigan wrestling team will kick off its season this weekend as it takes part in the Michigan State Open in East Lansing. The Wolverines have high hopes for a strong season, after coming off yet another successful season under Dale Bahr.Grapplers open in East Lansing
And in this corner! ... In case you haven't heard, Jesse "The Body" Ventura - former body slammer/professional wrestler - won the gubernatorial race in the state of Minnesota.'The Body' is first in sports takeover
It takes a lot to be a placekicker. Consistency. Form. Leg strength.
How about Divine Intervention?Feely divine as placekicker
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