Le’Veon Bell announces his return date

Le'Veon Bell Says He'll Return to Steelers on Sept. 1 - Bleacher Report
While there has been concern about Le'Veon Bell's holdout, the Steelers star confirmed he will be back before the start of the regular season. When asked by a fan when he will "show up," the former Spartan said on his Twitter account. After averaging nearly 130 yards from scrimmage per game over his first four seasons, Bell could become the league's highest-paid running back over the course of a long-term deal, if that ever comes.

Michigan State voted No. 2 in the country in unofficial coaches poll | MLive.com
The Spartans received the second-most votes in a CBS Sports poll that asked coaches to name who will be the best team in college basketball in 2017-18.

Spartans Off to Atlanta To Begin 2017 Schedule - Michigan State Athletics
Michigan State opens the 2017 volleyball season at the Hyatt Regency Invitational at Georgia Tech this weekend. MSU takes on Furman on Friday at 8 pm, then plays twice on Saturday vs. Auburn (12 pm) and the host Yellow Jackets (8 pm).

Michigan State QB Brian Lewerke sees improvement in young offense | MLive.com
The Spartans held their second camp scrimmage on Friday night, under the newly installed permanent lights at Spartan Stadium.

Spartans can see the light, eager for first game of 2017 - 247
After a long year, Michigan State football is ready to officially turn the page to 2017. First, MSU will look to finish camp strong. It's been a longer-than-usual preseason camp for the Spartans, who are in their fourth and final week after only having three weeks in the past.

Spartans Set to Start 2017 Season - Michigan State Athletics
The Michigan State field hockey team opens up the 2017 regular season this week when it travels west for three matches. The Spartans face Pacific on Friday at 3 p.m. ET before heading to UC Davis for a match on Saturday at 5 p.m. ET.

Ronnie Walker, a 2018 RB from Hopewell (Va.), will announce his college decision next week - 247
Ronnie Walker, a senior running back from Hopewell (Va.), will announce his college decision next week. His top three are Michigan State, Indiana and Virginia.

Matt Allen could join his brother as a starter on Michigan State's offensive line | MLive.com
The redshirt freshman guard has impressed in camp, so much so that Spartans offensive line coach Mark Staten said late last week that he was making a push for a starting job.

Candid Coaches pick Miles Bridges among nation's best - 247
College basketball coaches expect Miles Bridges to be a major candidate for National Player of the Year.

Myles Garrett shows winning mentality with approach and attitude
Time and games will tell how good Myles Garrett can be on the field. But the one thing that nobody has questioned is Garrett's approach and attitude.

Marshawn Lynch Sits, Derek Carr and Khalil Mack Unite During National Anthem
Marshawn Lynch sat during the national anthem for the second straight preseason game Saturday, while Derek Carr joined a growing list of white NFL players to offer support to African-American teammates.

Emmanuel Sanders Involved in Car Accident En Route to Practice
Denver Broncos receiver Emmanuel Sanders was involved in a car accident Tuesday when he collided with another driver on his way to practice.

Odell Beckham could miss season opener vs. Dallas Cowboys due to ankle injury
Odell Beckham's ankle injury could potentially keep the New York Giants wide receiver out of the season opener, sources told ESPN's Jordan Raanan and Dan Graziano.

ESPN becomes punchline by shifting Robert Lee off Virginia game | MLive.com
After the violence in Charlottesville, the network is citing "safety" concerns.