Morten Andersen: From Michigan State to the Pro Football Hall of Fame | MLive.com

While with the Spartans, Andersen kicked a Big Ten-record 63-yard field goal against Ohio State in 1981. His 261 career points at Michigan State are the seventh most in program history. The All-American kicker was drafted in the fourth round of the 1982 NFL Draft.

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio congratulates Morten Andersen for Hall of Fame induction - Land of 10

"I want to congratulate Morten Andersen on being inducted into the Hall of Fame," Dantonio remarked. "He's one of three specialists, I mean pure specialists, to ever have been able to do that, so I want to congratulate him publicly. I'm excited. I'm going to go to that tomorrow evening and that will be an exciting event to be at."

Hall of Fame confuses Morten Andersen with some other Scandinavian dude - The Washington Post

On Saturday, Andersen received his gold jacket ahead of his Hall of Fame induction, becoming just the second kicker in NFL history to earn that sport coat. But the Hall of Fame got some facts wrong — laughably, mind-bogglingly wrong — in the video that introduced Andersen in Canton, Ohio.

MSU's first practice in pads shows how Spartans build their toughness - DFP

During that period of practice, the offensive and defensive units formed a ring around a small piece of turf on the practice field. It began with three offensive linemen and three defensive linemen going helmet-to-helmet in a truncated trench.

Michigan State freshman CB Shakur Brown joins practice, could return punts | MLive.com

Although Michigan State recruited Brown as a defensive back he also has experience returning punts and was the Georgia Region 4-5A Special Teams Player of the Year.

Montverde coach on R.J. Barrett: ‘He should be the number one pick in two years’ | Sporting News

Earlier this week, R.J. Barrett — the No. 1 basketball prospect in the class of 2019 — announced his decision to reclassify to 2018, a move that had been expected in recruiting circles for months. Rivals.com and Scout.com immediately moved Barrett to the No. 2 ranking in the 2018 class this week.

'NBA 2K18's' graphics are so good that '2K17' looks like trash - SBNation.com

Whoa, look at 2K Gordon Hayward!

John Wall Makes Defender Look Foolish in Miami Pro League

Wall had some fun at the expense of a helpless defender during a Miami Pro League game this week.

Ozzie Newsome Says Steve Bisciotti Didn't Block Colin Kaepernick Ravens Signing

Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome responded Wednesday to a report earlier in the day from Dianna Russini of ESPN that he and head coach John Harbaugh had "met resistance" from team owner Steve Bisciotti in regard to signing quarterback Colin Kaepernick.

Jim Plunkett details health problems, says 'My life sucks' - SBNation.com

The former Raiders QB is feeling severe long-term effects from a punishing NFL career.

On the way to his Nike Zoom Vick 1s, Michael Vick sent Air Jordan 17s to the Pro Football Hall of Fame — The Undefeated

“You grow up playing on grass,” said Vick. “In high school, you play on grass. In college, you may have an indoor practice facility that may be turf … so there may be two turf fields [before] you get to the National Football League. My home, the Georgia Dome, was a turf field. How lucky was I? It was like you were playing on carpet.”

Can Weed Make You a Better Athlete?

Cannabis is the perfect medicine for athletes," says retired NFL offensive lineman Eben Britton over the phone, stating matter-of-factly what's still, generally, considered taboo. (In the world of modern cannabis advocacy, you're never talking about "weed," "pot," "marijuana," or [insert slang term here]. It's cannabis.)

Facing LaDainian Tomlinson, in the words of AFC West defenders who saw him most - SBNation.com

"When he got the iso, open field, one-on-one. Forget it. I’m telling you, you’re on the highlight."

Usain Bolt finishes third in 100-meter final at World Track and Field Championships - ESPN

Usain Bolt finished third to Americans Justin Gatlin and Christian Coleman at the World Track and Field Championships, the Jamaican's final 100 meters race.