During the Superbowl XLVI Halftime Show, singer M.I.A. joined Madonna on stage to help her perform her new song "Give Me All Your Lovin'." Turns out M.I.A. wanted to give us something else; her middle finger. We all know how the network stations feel about vulgarity and this is stirring up old wounds for them (wardrobe malfunction ring a bell?). NBC has apologized to viewers for the incident but M.I.A. still remains at the center of this controversy.
Lions taking care of business
The Detroit Lions defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 48-3 this past Sunday, marking the largest margin of victory in franchise history. The offense was only mediocre, but the defense came through in a big way. They only allowed the Chiefs three points in the first quarter. If the Lions can keep this up through the season they'll be a serious threat for the playoffs.
Mediocre NCAA title game sends Bulldogs home crying
The 2011 NCAA National Championship game was as mediocre as they come. Neither team shot well and each was sloppy, but the UConn Huskies took home the title, defeating the Butler Bulldogs 53-41.
MSU rallies to 8-0 with win over Northwestern
Michigan State had their work cut out for them against a pesky Northwestern team in Evanston, Illinois, but the Spartans will return home with no losses. QB Kirk Cousins was huge in reviving the Spartans' offensive game and making key plays.
Fighting Illini are Sparty’s latest victims
The Michigan State Spartans took one step closer to a Big Ten Championship on Saturday, downing the Fighting Illini of Illinois 26-6. The running game was slightly slow but the passing game made up for it. Kirk Cousins threw one touchdown pass to B.J. Cunningham, taking the Spartans to 7-0 on the season.
“Little Giants” come up big in win over Irish
Michigan State beat the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in overtime on a last-second fake field goal. Holder Aaron Bates picked the ball up and threw it 29 yards to a wide open Charlie Gantt for the win, bringing Michigan State to 3-0 on the season.
Tom Izzo still undecided on Cav’s job
Michigan State head basketball coach Tom Izzo is one of the best in the country. He's taken MSU to a nation-leading six Final Fours in the last 10 years. But does he want to shine on a different stage? Cavalier's owner Dan Gilbert drives a hard bargain and Izzo is weighing the options before he makes his decision.
Drew Barrymore skates into Michigan
Drew Barrymore skates her way onto Michigan's film industry scene! Her new film "Whip It" is the first movie she's directed and she shot it right here in Michigan. She visited Farmington Hills to promote the film and thank her Metro Detroit fans.
Michigan State marches to Motown for Final Four
Michigan State took down the Big East Champions and No. 1 overall-seed Louisville to claim a spot in the 2009 Final Four. Out-rebounding, out-scoring, and basically out-playing the Cardinals got them into the National Semi-Finals in Motown.
Spartans top USC, move into Sweet 16
The Michigan State Spartans are on a roll in the 2009 NCAA Tournament. After taking down the Trojans of the University of California, MSU is in the Sweet Sixteen for the eighth time in 11 years.
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