Michigan State WR/PR Brandon Sowards out for season with torn ACL | MLive.com

Sowards was the returning starter but the Spartans struggled generating yards last season and had others competing for the spot. The redshirt junior returner and wide receiver arrived at Michigan State as a walk-on before earning a key role with the Spartans.

Michigan State unveils depth chart; Demetrius Cooper not a starter - DFP

Michigan State has 14 true freshmen on its first depth chart, but it’s the placement of a senior that stands out.

Spartans lose Sowards, expecting AJ Arcuri back - 247

The Spartans will be without their main punt returner from last season, which means someone else will need to step up. "He will be missed," Dantonio said of Sowards, who took 15 punts for 94 yards (6.3 yards per attempt) last year.

Jud Heathcote's defining Michigan State moments - DFP

In 1979, Heathcote directed MSU to the NCAA championship, culminated by one of the most famous games in basketball history. Magic Johnson and MSU squared off in the final against Larry Bird and Indiana State in what remains the highest rated college basketball game ever.

Quick observations from Michigan State's first depth chart | MLive.com

Redshirt sophomore Josh Butler is listed as a starting cornerback while true freshman early enrollee Josiah Scott, who started the spring game, is behind him. Sophomore Justin Layne is listed as the other starting cornerback.

Mark Dantonio offers thoughts on passing of Jud Heathcote - 247

Spartans everywhere were mourning the loss of legend Jud Heathcote, who died Monday at the age of 90.

Michigan State football preview 2017: Breakdowns, rankings, picks

Roster breakdown, predictions and key games: Here's everything you need to get you ready as East Lansing hopes for a bounce-back season for the Spartans.

The most memorable moments of Jud Heathcote at Michigan State | MLive.com

The legendary Michigan State basketball coach who recruited Magic Johnson died this week at age 90.

Bills trade LB Reggie Ragland to Chiefs for 2019 pick

Brandon Beane's active preseason in Buffalo continues as they’ve traded former second-round pick Reggie Ragland to the Chiefs.

Inside the Bengals’ pro personnel decisions

For the most part, the players who will cycle through waivers are there for a reason. Teams have scouted everyone. They see roster inequities across the league. Overloads at a position. Maybe a young player they remember having a high draft grade but who has struggled early for one reason or another.

2017 bold predictions: Look out for Urban Meyer's revenge in 2017

Ohio State avenging its playoff humiliation, Big 12's buyer's remorse, NFL teams tanking and players skipping bowl games are all part of what could be coming in 2017.

Matthew Stafford, Lions Agree on Contract to Make QB Highest-Paid Player in NFL

The Lions announced they agreed to terms with quarterback Matthew Stafford on a contract extension through the 2022 season. The five-year extension is worth $135 million, includes a $50 million signing bonus and $92 million in guaranteed money.

Who will be the NFL’s next highest-paid player? - SBNation.com

It’ll probably be a quarterback.

DeShone Kizer Named Browns Starting QB over Brock Osweiler, Cody Kessler

The Browns announced Sunday that DeShone Kizer will be their starting quarterback in Week 1 against the Steelers on Sept. 10. Head coach Hue Jackson said “He has the right feel for me and for what I'm looking for.”

College Football Playoff and Power 5 conference predictions including Ohio State, Alabama for championship

Nick Saban says "there's no basis for any predictions." Well, we're making them anyway. Mark Schlabach picks every Power 5 conference champ and projects every bowl game.

The 28 most talented college football games of 2017 per the recruiting rankings - SBNation.com

28 games have more than half of their combined recruits rated four- or five-stars.

Martavis Bryant Says Matthias Farley Intentionally Tried to Injure Him

Bryant didn't appreciate Colts safety Matthias Farley's actions in Saturday's preseason game. The Pittsburgh Steelers receiver said a late hit on him was "definitely intentional."

2017 NFL season award predictions: Tom Brady favorite for MVP - NFL.com

On the cusp of the 2017 NFL season, NFL.com's analysts provide their picks for MVP, Rookie of the Year and more.

Can NASCAR save itself when Dale Earnhardt Jr. is gone? - SBNation.com

Dale Jr. says goodbye at Bristol, and NASCAR has a problem