Matt Sheehan

Jan 16, 2025 | bvmsports.com | Matt Sheehan

Locked On Spartans: HUGE game for MSU basketball vs. Illinois on Sunday Matt Sheehan * Spartans Illustrated Staff Writer Michigan State basketball is in the midst of its hottest win streak since 2018, and it will be put to the test on Sunday vs. Illinois and star players Kasparas Jakucionis and Kylan Boswell. What would a win mean for both Tom Izzo and Brad Underwood's program as both are competing for the Big Ten title? And where does each team like the matchup heading into Sunday afternoon?

Jan 16, 2025 | bvmsports.com | Matt Sheehan

Locked On Spartans: A perfect type of win for MSU basketball Matt Sheehan * Spartans Illustrated Staff Writer Michigan State basketball scooped up its tenth straight win thanks to the typical Jaden Akins game, but this time his running mate was Frankie Fidler with a huge second half. Plus, why was this type of game the perfect type of win for MSU ahead of its huge showdown against Illinois?

Jan 16, 2025 | bvmsports.com | Matt Sheehan

Michigan State football is in the midst of an overall solid transfer portal season in Jonathan Smith's second off-season. Which is fun ... but it also means no excuses next year with a bolstered offensive line, receivers that suit the offense, and a staff geared around familiarity. Plus, can Jaden Akins, Jeremy Fears and the rest of the Spartans stay perfect in Big Ten play? We chat with Locked On Nittany Lions to get the skinny ahead of Michigan State basketball's next game.

Jan 15, 2025 | riverbender.com | Matt Sheehan

Key takeaways:Most energy drinks are not FDA approvedToo much caffeine can lead to negative side effectsMany energy drinks have 200mg of caffeine content per canConsider your urination when thinking about hydrationBreak down hydration based on the activities you doThe American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) makes clear that energy drinks are “fundamentally different” than sports drinks like Gatorade or Powerade.

Jan 15, 2025 | riverbender.com | Matt Sheehan

Can’t stop coughing? It’s a common question happening with all of the upper respiratory illness going around including colds, flu and RSV. Maybe two weeks ago you had a virus, you treated the symptoms with antibiotics, you’re feeling much better, but the cough is just lingering. Juanbosco Ayala, MD, is a pulmonologist in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center in Evergreen Park, Illinois.