Cory Linsner

Livonia

News Reporter and Digital Editor at Michigan Lawyers Weekly

Contributor at Gannett

News reporter & digital editor @milawyersweekly | Writer @TheSpartansWire | HS sports @NewsHeraldMI

Articles

Spartan golfer given sponsor exemption to play in the 2025 Rocket Mortgage Classic

2 days ago | spartanswire.usatoday.com | Cory Linsner

A former Michigan State golfer will be making a start on the PGA Tour this upcoming summer. After graduating from MSU this past weekend, Ashton McCulloch was given a surprise, presented by former Michigan State Athletics Director Mark Hollis. McCulloch was gifted a sponsors exemption to play in the 2025 Rocket Mortgage Classic at the Detroit Golf Club. The tournament is Detroit's PGA Tour event, and will run from June 25-29.
Michigan State edge rusher makes decision to transfer to Miami (OH)

2 days ago | spartanswire.usatoday.com | Cory Linsner

Michigan State football lost junior defensive end James Schott to the transfer portal at the conclusion of spring ball. Schott left MSU after three years with the program. He has since decided where he will spend his next chapter of college football. Schott has made the decision to commit to Miami (OH), uniting with his former Spartan teammate Bai Jobe, and committing to the school he was once committed to during his high school recruitment. He announced his decision via social media.
OHL standout Anthony Romani is headed to Michigan State for his college career

2 days ago | spartanswire.usatoday.com | Cory Linsner

Michigan State hockey is looking to retool and reload its roster ahead of the 2025-26 season, the fourth in Adam Nightingale's career in East Lansing. On Sunday, they got a major boost to the roster that is forming. Michigan State has earned the commitment of Anthony Romani, a standout in the Ontario Hockey League.
Michigan State defenseman commit forgoing college, signs pro contract

2 days ago | spartanswire.usatoday.com | Cory Linsner

Michigan State hockey is gearing up for year four under Adam Nightingale, a season that the team looks to accomplish more of their goals on a national landscape. After a disappointing first round upset loss to Cornell this past season, MSU is reloading for what they hope to be another run next season. The Spartans will have to reload without defense commit Tyson Jugnauth, who has forgone his NCAA eligibility, electing to sign a professional contract with the Seattle Kraken.
Five running back prospects to monitor in the 2026 recruiting class ahead of OV season

2 days ago | spartanswire.usatoday.com | Cory Linsner

The biggest part of the recruiting calendar is just around the corner, with May 30th marking the start of the summer official visit season. Summer official visits are an integral part of the process in landing recruits, and it will be the month with the most recruits visiting during the year. Michigan State and second year head coach Jonathan Smith are gearing up to add to their 2026 recruiting class, and continue building the foundation that Smith is attempting to create in East Lansing.
Michigan State run rules No. 25 USC, taking series victory over Trojans

4 days ago | spartanswire.usatoday.com | Cory Linsner

Michigan State baseball is playing for a berth in the Big Ten Tournament with the regular season coming to a close next weekend. With just a few games left, and the Spartans in need of wins, MSU faced a tough challenge when they traveled to the west coast to take on No. 25 USC. Well, the Spartans have been up to the challenge. On Friday, Michigan State defeated USC 5-0 on the back of their ace pitcher Joseph Dzierwa, and on Saturday, they followed it up with a massive victory over the Trojans.
Michigan State run rules No. 25 USC, taking series victory over Trojans

4 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Cory Linsner

Michigan State baseball is playing for a berth in the Big Ten Tournament with the regular season coming to a close next weekend. With just a few games left, and the Spartans in need of wins, MSU faced a tough challenge when they traveled to the west coast to take on No. 25 USC. Well, the Spartans have been up to the challenge. On Friday, Michigan State defeated USC 5-0 on the back of their ace pitcher Joseph Dzierwa, and on Saturday, they followed it up with a massive victory over the Trojans.
Rumors swirling that Michigan State is in pursuit of a center prospect from England

4 days ago | spartanswire.usatoday.com | Cory Linsner

Michigan State basketball is looking to finalize their roster ahead of the 2025-26 season, and get the right pieces in the right spots for another deep run in the NCAA Tournament next spring. With only 10 scholarship players on the roster right now, Michigan State has room to add more pieces to the puzzle.
Michigan State basketball to host Miami (FL) transfer guard on official visit this week

4 days ago | spartanswire.usatoday.com | Cory Linsner

Michigan State basketball still has one more hole to fill on their roster ahead of the 2025-26 season with a player needed to step into a backup point guard role, while also being able to play alongside Jeremy Fears in spot situations at the two-guard position. The Spartans have identified Miami (FL) guard transfer Divine Ugochukwu as a prospect that could fill this void. Ugochukwu and the Spartans have been in contact recently, and even have conducted multiple Zoom meetings with one another.
Michigan State baseball upsets No. 25 USC on the road Friday night

4 days ago | spartanswire.usatoday.com | Cory Linsner

Michigan State is on the road to face off against No. 25 USC in a three game series in California. The Spartans, with only six Big Ten games left on the schedule, are playing for their Big Ten Tournament lives, needing a good final stretch of the season if they want to play in Omaha. Michigan State is off to a good start in that regard, opening their three-game series with the Trojans, and the inaugural matchup with USC, with a 5-0 victory.