Chris Solari Detroit Free Press Published 9:33 PM EST Nov 14, 2018 EAST LANSING — Nick Ward went out. Cassius Winston stepped up. Michigan State’s point guard scored 14 points in the first 3-plus minutes of the second half, including three straight 3-pointers, to lift the 11th-ranked Spartans to a 80-59 victory over Louisiana Monroe on Wednesday night at Breslin Center. However, the win came with a loss for MSU (2-1). Ward crashed to the floor with 12:12 left in the first half, slamming his fists against the court while laying inside the key under the basket. Ward popped himself off the floor and hobbled through the tunnel to the training room, unable to put weight on his right leg. Related: Michigan State football live chat: Talk Spartans with Chris Solari The 6-foot-9 junior forward, who bypassed the NBA draft to return to MSU for his junior season, had four points, three rebounds, a block and an assist in five minutes before the injury. He did not return … [Read more...] about Michigan State basketball suffers setback in 80-59 win
Michigan Wolverines hammer Villanova Wildcats in title-game rematch
James Hawkins The Detroit News Published 9:22 PM EST Nov 14, 2018 Villanova, Pa. — Call it a rematch. Call it a chance for revenge. Call it unexpected. Call it whatever you want, but No. 18 Michigan embraced the big stage against No. 8 Villanova in its first road game of the season. The Wolverines never flinched and dominated from start to finish, making an early statement by pounding the Wildcats in a 73-46 victory in the Gavitt Tipoff Games on Wednesday at Finneran Pavilion. Redshirt junior wing Charles Matthews poured in 19 points and freshman forward Ignas Brazdeikis scored 18 to lead the charge for No. 18 Michigan (3-0), which shot 50.9 percent from the field, recorded 11 steals and blocked six shots. Eric Paschall was the lone double-digit scorer with 10 points for No. 8 Villanova (2-1), which entered the matchup scoring at least 86 points in its first two games and finished with more turnovers (21) than made field goals (14). BOX … [Read more...] about Michigan Wolverines hammer Villanova Wildcats in title-game rematch
Ward suffers leg injury as MSU rolls past Louisiana-Monroe
Matt Charboneau The Detroit News Published 9:29 PM EST Nov 14, 2018 East Lansing – Michigan State got a win on Wednesday night, but it might have suffered a loss more significant than the victory. Cassius Winston scored 23 to lead the Spartans to an 80-59 victory over Louisiana-Monroe at Breslin Center, but junior big man Nick Ward suffered an injury to his right leg less than 8 minutes into the game. Ward appeared to be favoring his ankle as he hopped off the floor on his left leg straight to the locker room. Ward did not return to the bench the rest of the game. Afterward, an MSU spokesman said early indications were that the injury was not serious, and Ward’s status was day-to-day. With Ward out, it took some time, but once Michigan State got its offense rolling there was nothing that could stop it. Overcoming a slugging first half when the Spartans made just 2-of-19 from 3-point range, Winston sparked a second-half surge. He finished with 23, but it was his … [Read more...] about Ward suffers leg injury as MSU rolls past Louisiana-Monroe
2020 Jeep Gladiator leaked before Los Angeles debut
It has been known for some time that Jeep will introduce its own pick-up truck based on the latest Wrangler, so here is the Gladiator before you’re supposed to see it. These photos, which briefly appeared on Fiat Chrysler’s media site, were recently posted on JeepGladiatorForum.com along with some preliminary information. In terms of appearance, the Gladiator is essentially a Wrangler (crew cab) with the boot removed and a five-foot steel bed takes its place instead. The rest of the vehicle retains many of the features that Wrangler fans adore, including the open-air capability, fold-down windshield, as well as a choice of soft and hardtops. As this is still a Jeep product, off-road proficiency is a necessity, which is why the Gladiator will be offered with two four-wheel drive systems – Command-Trac and Rock-Trac. The pick-up will also come with third-gen Dana 44 axles, Tru-Lock electronic front- and rear-axle lockers, a Trac-Lok limited-slip differential, 33-inch … [Read more...] about 2020 Jeep Gladiator leaked before Los Angeles debut
Pre-Sept 1 AES summonses worth RM605mil erased
The government has cancelled 4.03 million outstanding Automated Enforcement System (AES) summonses worth RM605 million. The summonses were issued from 2012 to August 31 this year, said transport minister Anthony Loke, reported by Bernama. He announced in August that all existing AES summonses will be wiped out, letting all offending drivers off the hook. Now, the cancelled summonses are no longer in the JPJ’s Digital Technology Division data centre in Cyberjaya. Yup, “this means AES summonses issued before September 1 are no longer in the data,” Loke told reporters after visiting the centre yesterday. “This is a one-off. After September 1, the JPJ will fully take over the operations of AES and any summons issued then has to be paid. There will not be any more such offers or discounts,” Loke said then, adding that those who did pay will not be getting any refunds. “The money paid went to the concessionaires appointed by the (previous) … [Read more...] about Pre-Sept 1 AES summonses worth RM605mil erased