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Matt Fortuna (@Matt_Fortuna) of The Athletic takes a deep dive into Penn State starting quarterback Trace McSorley and how he reached this point in his career. Tony Barnhart (@MrCFB) of TMG College Sports remembers former SEC Commissioner Mike Slive and his impact in the SEC and away from it. Marcus Thompson (@ThompsonScribe) of The Athletic …

By Jon Sauber Sports Capital Journalism Program “You see people in positions of power who think this isn’t a big deal because there are people who think you’re only hurt if you’re pulled off the street and violently raped in the bushes,” ESPN investigative reporter Paula Lavigne said to Pam Laucella’s graduate class at IUPUI …

Lee Jenkins (@SI_LeeJenkins) of Sports Illustrated details how Chris Paul is trying to make his time in Houston similar to his time in New Orleans. Kent Babb (@KentBabb) of the Washington Post explains how Bill Belichick’s downfall in Cleveland led to the birth of the Patriots’ dynasty. Paula Lavigne and Nicole Noren (@pinepaula and @Nicole_Noren) of ESPN …

Bill Plaschke (@BillPlaschke) of the Los Angeles Times examines how increasing ticket prices are making life difficult for Los Angeles Dodgers fans. Jenny Vrentas (@JennyVrentas) of Sports Illustrated chronicles the relationship between Bill Belichick and Nick Saban and how their mutual respect for each other has benefitted them. Brendan Savage (@BrendanSavage) of MLive.com eulogizes Phil …

By Drew Kamaski | @d_kamaski14 Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS – Sixth-seeded Michigan State improved to 21-10 on the season and advanced to the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament for the second consecutive season and the 13th time overall after defeating Michigan 74-64. Redshirt freshman forward Victoria Gaines led the Spartans with 18 points, …

By Drew Kamaski | @d_kamaski14 Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — Michigan State advanced to the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament for the 15th consecutive season and 20th time overall after defeating Wisconsin 70-63 Thursday night. Senior guard Tori Jankoska led the Spartans with 22 points to increase her career total to …

By Dennis Glade Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — On a night when yards were hard to come by, LJ Scott wouldn’t be denied when it mattered most. Michigan State’s freshman running back powered through two Iowa defenders at the goal line to score the go-ahead touchdown in Saturday’s 16-13 victory over previously undefeated No. …

By Dennis Glade Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — The script has changed a number of times this year for Michigan State, but the objective remains the same – reach higher. For the third time in the five Big Ten championship games, Michigan State will play at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. An undefeated Iowa …