MSU’s Le’Veon Bell winning over Steelers coaches with durability, attitude

The Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back figures the best chance for his team to be successful is with the ball tucked under his right arm and his legs churning upfield. More

Michigan State sophomore TE Juwan Caesar leaves team

Caesar has requested and been granted a release from his scholarship, the school announced Thursday. Caesar (6-foot-4, 212 pounds) sat out the 2011 season as he battled a foot injury, and he never got on the field in 2012. More

Reports: Krzyzewski, not MSU’s Izzo, to coach Olympic basketball team

Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski will return as coach of Team USA for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, according to multiple reports. That means Michigan State coach Tom Izzo did not get the job. More

‘Stylish’ ex-Spartan Plaxico Burress launches sock business

Plaxico Burress, the former Michigan State and NFL receiver who spent time in prison for accidentally shooting himself in nightclub, has a new business interest. More

• Lions need Ndamukong Suh, Nick Fairley at front of line as leaders
• ‘Healed up’ WR Nate Burleson a surprise participant in Lions OTAs

MSU opens 2014 Big Ten campaign at home vs. Nebraska; full schedule here

The Spartans open against Nebraska and finish at Penn State. The schedule also includes a road game against Maryland and a home game against Rutgers. More

• Brady Hoke laments loss of Notre Dame series in wake of ‘chicken’ comment

Michigan State joins Big Ten in beefing up football schedule

Scheduling has become front-and-center as the Big Ten has decided to strengthen its overall profile. Under the new playoff format, it will be a major factor in deciding the four teams that are selected and should better position the Big Ten. More

Michigan State radio analyst Jim Miller takes job with Bears

Jim Miller, the former Spartan quarterback and analyst since 2006, has left the Spartan Sports Network to take communications position with the Chicago Bears. More