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2 former MSU athletes arrested after Bozeman melee

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:47:00 GMT

Two former Montana State University basketball players have been arrested after a melee in front of a Bozeman bar. Police say 22-year-old Marquis Johnson Navarre was arrested early Friday after he was seen swinging at a man outside the Bozeman

U-Mary Track Commitments

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:04:00 GMT

University of Mary head menâ€™s and womenâ€™s track and field coach Mike Thorson today announced the commitment of 33 student-athletes to compete for the Marauders and pursue their academic degree at U-Mary. Eighteen of the signings are for the womenï¿½

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Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:41:00 GMT

Dan Carpenter's agent says the Miami Dolphins kicker has signed a three-year contract extension with the NFL team. Agent Ken Staninger confirmed the extension through the 2013 season to the Missoulian on Wednesday, but he would not discuss the

MSUBillings signs 4 to track, cross country

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:27:00 GMT

Montana State-Billings track and cross country coach Dave Coppock has announced the signing of four in-state recruits. Joining the Yellowjackets in the fall are Renae Hepfner of Belt, Shena Buxbaum Wald of Billings, Dan Osborne of Helena and Sha

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Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:41:00 GMT

Tennessee will host Montana in the 2011 season opener at Neyland Stadium. The Volunteers announced the one-game deal on Monday. Tennessee was scheduled to host North Texas on Sept. 3, 2011, but the Mean Green decided it wanted to begin its

Celebrating Access

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:37:00 GMT

Twenty years ago today, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans With Disabilities Act. Today, the North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities was celebrating the twenty years of progress. NDCPD is located at Minot State Universi

Bobcats to take on Baylor, Britney Griner

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:27:00 GMT

Montana State women's basketball coach Tricia Binford says the Bobcats face the most challenging schedule she's put together at the school, including eight opponents that advanced to postseason play last winter. The Bobcats play their second reg

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Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:41:00 GMT

The Montana Coaches Association has announced its spring sports coaching awards. The boys' track coaches of the year include Larry Newell of Class AA Billings Skyview. Dave Cregor of Billings Senior was honored as one of the girls' track coaches of t

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Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:41:00 GMT

The Montana Coaches Association has announced its spring sports coaching awards. The boys' track coaches of the year are Larry Newell of Class AA Billings Skyview, Spencer Huls of Class A Corvallis, Judy Martin of Class B Columbus and Brice Turk

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Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:41:00 GMT

The Montana Grizzlies are heavily favored to win the Big Sky Conference football championship in polls of both coaches and media that cover the league. The coaches unanimously voted Montana No. 1 while 40 of 42 media members polled picked Montan

MSUBillings signs 3 area athletes

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:55:00 GMT

Montana State-Billings track and field coach Dave Coppock has announced the signing of three Billings-area athletes. Joining the Yellowjackets in the fall are Anica Knispel and Lewis Polkow of Billings Skyview and Seth Marshall of Laurel.

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Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:48:00 GMT

Miles City guard Kalli Durham has made a commitment to play basketball at Montana State, beginning with the 2011-12 season. Durham says coach Tricia Binford called her to ask her if she wanted to play for the Bobcats. Durham's uncle is former MSU men

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Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:48:00 GMT

Miles City guard Kalli Durham has made a commitment to play basketball at Montana State, beginning with the 2011-12 season. Durham says coach Tricia Binford called her at 12:01 a.m. Friday to ask her if she wanted to play for the Bobcats. Under

FBI Veteran Talks With Students

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:22:00 GMT

Minot State University students often learn about their areas of interest dircectly from people who already work in those fields. And MSU is making an effort to bring MSU alumni back to campus to deliver those messages. That was happening today as a M

MSU Field Gets Turf

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:15:00 GMT

Minot State Universities Herb Parker Stadium will have brand new field turf for the 2010 season. The renovation of the stadium started months ago but yesterday was the start of laying down the new field turf, and today the crew continued the installati

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Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:41:00 GMT

Drew Brees has spoiled former University of Montana guard Anthony Johnson's bid to win an ESPY Award, given by ESPN. Johnson was nominated in the Best Championship Performance category for his efforts in the Big Sky Conference title game agains

MSU signs quarterback, offensive lineman

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:02:00 GMT

Montana State offensive coordinator Brian Wright has announced the signing of two key offensive players. Quarterback Grayson Galloway transfers to MSU after two seasons at Santa Rosa Junior College while offensive lineman Tyler Potter comes to M

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Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:48:00 GMT

Patrick Casey of Laurel and Lois Ricardi-Keller of Pocatello, Idaho plan to return to defend their Montana Mile titles during the opening ceremonies of the Big Sky State Games on Friday in Billings. Casey, who will be a junior at Montana State i

MSU Division 2

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:15:00 GMT

Minot State University has made huge strides in the NCAA three year membership process, and is one of three DAC schools that has applied to the NCAA. Yesterday Minot State received some very good news and MSU athletic director Rick Hedberg had this to

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Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:41:00 GMT

Montana State University-Northern women's basketball coach Chris Mouat says the school has signed a junior college transfer from Illinois. Nicole Wilk played the last two seasons at Moraine Valley Community College in Paolos Hills, Ill. La

MSUN signs women's basketball transfer from Ill.

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:11:00 GMT

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Fri, 09 Jul 2010 21:44:00 GMT

Members of the Montana Super Skippers jump rope team are jumping with joy after their good showing in a national competition. KPAX-TV reports that 19-year-old University of Montana student Erin Williams was awarded second place recently in the compet

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Fri, 09 Jul 2010 21:44:00 GMT

Colstrip standout to run for MSUBillings

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 17:06:00 GMT

A standout athlete from Colstrip says he will join the Montana State-Billings cross country and track teams this season. In high school, Chase Robinson lettered all four years in track, twice in cross country and earned a letter as part of the b

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Fri, 09 Jul 2010 01:42:00 GMT

Former Montana State [[kxtopic:football:t[Football]:t]] coach Mike Kramer's defamation lawsuit against the university will be considered by a jury in August. A judge denied another request by [[kxtopic:minot-state-university:t[MSU]:t]] attorneys to di

Request to dismiss suit by former MSU coach denied

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 22:47:00 GMT

Former Montana State football coach Mike Kramer's defamation lawsuit against the university will be considered by a jury in August after a judge denied another request by MSU attorneys to dismiss the case. Kramer filed a lawsuit in December 2007

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Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:41:00 GMT

Montana State University Billings officials say Jenny Heringer will join the women's basketball team this season. Heringer is transferring from Montana State, where she played 87 games and averaged about nine points and five rebounds per game.

Teachers Hone Writing Skills

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:08:00 GMT

It's summer school for teachers, but its purpose is to provide a better learning experience for students. The Northern Plains Writing Project Summer Institute is a month-long program that allows educators from around the region to share ideas and learn

Heringer to join MSU Billings women's team

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:27:00 GMT

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Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:41:00 GMT

The University of Montana says 37 of its student-athletes have been selected to this year's Spring Academic All-Big Sky Conference teams. That total is the second highest behind Eastern Washington's 54 student-athletes. Among the Montana selections a

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Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:41:00 GMT

Bobcats add Minn. guard for backcourt depth

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 09:31:00 GMT

The Montana State men's basketball team will add a guard from Minnesota to its backcourt next season. MSU coach Brad Huse said Wednesday that Tor Anderson will join the Bobcats. Huse says the 6-foot-2, 185 pound Anderson will fill a need for dep

Update on the latest in business:

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:41:00 GMT

The Dow Jones industrial average broke a seven-day slide as traders looked to buy up beaten-down stocks. Coming into Tuesday's session, the Dow had dropped 7 percent in the past two weeks. It closed Friday at its lowest level since early October

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Tue, 06 Jul 2010 04:51:00 GMT

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Fri, 02 Jul 2010 06:01:00 GMT

Three University of Montana students from Saudi Arabia were arrested on campus last week and detained for several days before being released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. A statement from ICE said the students were detained for o

Threatened whale sharks seen in Gulf oil spill

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 04:51:00 GMT

A scientist says he's spotted threatened whale sharks swimming through heavy oil a few miles from BP's spewing well in the Gulf of Mexico. The huge fish feed by vacuuming the sea surface. Eric Hoffmayer of the USM Gulf Coast Research Lab says th

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Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:12:00 GMT

Four bodies have been found inside the wreckage of a small plane on a rugged hillside in northwestern Montana, bringing a tragic end to a 2 1/2-day search for a group of friends who went out on an afternoon sightseeing trip and never returned.

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Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:41:00 GMT

A U.S. immigration judge in San Diego has agreed to grant asylum to the son of a Hamas founder who turned his back on his father's terrorist group and became a spy for Israel. Wednesday's ruling came after the federal government abruptly dropped

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Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:06:00 GMT

Uninsured Montanans with high-risk health conditions will be able to sign up for a new insurance pool starting Thursday. The new insurance pool is part of the health overhaul passed by Congress earlier this year. State Auditor Monica Linde

MSU: No apologies for pastor's graduation speech

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 02:24:00 GMT

Montana State University's lawyer says MSU-Northern officials don't have to apologize for inviting a Christian pastor to give the invocation and benediction at the school's graduation in May. The ACLU of Montana had filed a complaint and asked f

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Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:51:00 GMT

Authorities are searching for a single-engine airplane carrying four people, including two Montana newspaper reporters. The Daily Inter Lake reporters, 23-year-old Melissa Weaver and 27-year-old Erika Hoefer, were going on a sightseeing trip Sun

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Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:41:00 GMT

Altitude Sports & Entertainment has reached a three-year contract with the Big Sky Conference to televise eight regular season men's basketball games and the semifinals of the Big Sky Conference tournament. Altitude has televised the Big Sky

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Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:41:00 GMT

The U.S. Freestyle Kayaking National Championships will be held in Missoula from Wednesday to Friday. Organizers expect about 200 competitors and up to 2,000 out-of-town spectators at the three-day event, which will decide who will represent the Un

MSUBillings signs third baseman Tim Goins

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:55:00 GMT

The Montana State-Billings athletic department has announced the signing of third-basement Tim Goins of Dillon. Goins transfers to MSU-Billings after two seasons at Yakima Valley Community College, hitting .462 in 13 at-bats as a sophomore.

MSUNorthern student dies in crash near Winifred

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:27:00 GMT

Fergus County officials have released the name of the woman who was killed in a one-vehicle crash near Winifred. Deputy Coroner Jeremy Bristol says 20-year-old Shaina P. Evans of Kalispell died early Sunday at a Lewistown hospital. Evans was a

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Fri, 25 Jun 2010 06:15:00 GMT

Helena resident Kim Claassen just about threw away her chance to win $48 million. Claassen bought a ticket that won half of Wednesday's $96.9 million Powerball jackpot. But when she checked the lottery website Wednesday night, she thought her ti

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Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:41:00 GMT

University of Great Falls softball coach Gary Ehnes has announced the signing of recruits from Great Falls and Butte. First baseman Brittney Robbins of C.M. Russell High and outfielder Kelli O'Brien of Butte High have signed with the Argos.

MSU Wrestling

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:28:00 GMT

Minot State University head wrestling coach Robin Ersland has announced the signing of former Des Lacs-Burlington standout Wade Weppler to a Dakota Athletic Conference letter of intent. Weppler last wrestled as a prep standout in 2006 when he finished

Top Officer Selected

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:28:00 GMT

Throughout the area, there are dozens of men and women in uniform, representing state, county, and local law enforcement agencies. Many are worthy of praise, but each year, the Optimist Club of Minot recognizes only one as its "Law Officer of the Year.

Townsend's Hansen signs with MSUBillings track

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:55:00 GMT

Montana State-Billings women's track and field coach David Coppock has announced the signing of Delaware Hansen of Townsend. Coppock says Hansen is one of the top high jumpers in the state and is also competitive in the long jump and triple jump

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Tue, 22 Jun 2010 20:13:00 GMT

Democratic state lawmakers from western North Dakota are appealing to Republican Governor John Hoeven to call a special session of the Legislature. Hoeven has declined previous requests for a special session. The lawmakers say the session is needed t

ND lawmakers reject $500K for geriatric research

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 07:25:00 GMT

North Dakota lawmakers have turned down Minot State University's request for $500,000 to develop a geriatric research center. Minot State wanted the money from North Dakota's "centers of excellence" initiative. Critics said the program is intend

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Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:41:00 GMT

Montana State volleyball coach Sara Schaub has announced the signing of 5-foot-11 middle blocker Alex Penewell of Newport Beach, Calif. Penewell transfers to Montana State from the University of Colorado, where she played as a freshman and part

Minot State Progress

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:15:00 GMT

The Herb Parker Stadium field project is nearing completion of it's first phase as it enters its 3rd month of construction. Despite recent heavy rains, the project is on schedule with completion set for early August. Four new light standards will light th

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Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:44:00 GMT

University of Great Falls President Eugene McAllister has announced the hiring of Andrew Jugan as the university's athletic director. Jugan replaces Jim Hall, who left last September to accept a similar position at Spring Hill College in Alabama

MSUBillings signs Three Forks athlete

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:41:00 GMT

Montana State-Billings men's track and field coach David Coppock has announced the signing of Brock Steingruber of Three Forks. Steingruber has competed in the triple jump, high jump, pole vault, javelin, long jump and 800 meters. He finished se

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Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:41:00 GMT

The Big Sky Conference has named its 2010 scholar-athlete award winners. University of Montana basketball player Ryan Staudacher and pole vaulter Kelsey Smith were honored along with Montana State distance runner Matt Adams and women's basketbal

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Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:41:00 GMT

MSUBillings men's basketball signs power forward

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:55:00 GMT

Montana State-Billings men's basketball coach George Pfeifer has announced the signing of 6-foot-6 power forward Tyler Barnes of Tualatin (too-AWL'-ah-tin), Ore. Barnes transfers to MSU-Billings from Dodge City (Kan.) Community College, where he

Summer Theatre Begins

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:22:00 GMT

It's time to head down to the Minot State University amphitheater for the first performance of the year. Perry Olson will give us a glimpse 'All Shook Up', You an Elvis fan? If so, the MSU Summer Theatre is the place for you...right now. ns of music

YWCA Begins Fund Campaign

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:22:00 GMT

Throughout its 95-year history in the community, Minot's YWCA has served as a beacon of hope to women and children in need. Now, thanks to a new fundraising effort, the organization will be able to shine brighter than ever. Today, YWCA board members he

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Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:41:00 GMT

The Tennessee Titans have reached a deal with seventh-round draft pick Marc Mariani of Havre, Mont. Mariani was a walk-on at the University of Montana who set career records for the Griz with 3,018 yards receiving, 29 touchdown catches and 5,441

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Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:41:00 GMT

MSUBillings signs JC baseball player

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:41:00 GMT

The Montana State-Billings athletic department has announced the signing of catcher Andrew Kachel of Colorado Springs, Colo. Kachel comes to MSU-Billings baseball after two seasons at Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colo. At North

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Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:41:00 GMT

Montana State-Billings softball coach Anthony Stone has announced the signing of two players who are transferring from Southwestern Oregon Community College. Stone says outfielder Megan Harasymczuk (hare-uh-SIM'-chook) of Spring Creek, Nev., and pitc

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Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:41:00 GMT

A Montana marathon is seeking a runner from Delaware so all 50 states can be represented in the July 11 event. Organizers of the Missoula Marathon and Half Marathon recently learned that athletes from every state in the country have submitted a

MSUBillings softball signs 2

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:16:00 GMT

MSUBillings baseball signs 2

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:34:00 GMT

The Montana State-Billings baseball program has announced the signing of two out-of-state recruits. Pitcher Rhett Morgan of Greeley, Colo., and Zachary Smith of Palmyra, Neb. have signed with the Yellowjackets. Morgan transfers to MSU-Billi

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Sun, 13 Jun 2010 20:42:00 GMT

Little Big Horn College women's basketball coach Dominic Gaglia has announced the signing of Misty Blue Coat. The 6-foot post player from Ridgeview, S.D., averaged 10 points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots a game as a senior at Tiospaye

MSUB soccer player earns GNAC conference honor

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 08:42:00 GMT

Montana State-Billings soccer player Sam Charles was named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference male scholar-athlete of the year for the second straight year. Coach Dan McNally says Charles broke numerous individual men's soccer records in th

MSU or Cavaliers? Izzo texts AP 'still gathering'

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 05:12:00 GMT

kxtopic:minot-state-university:t[MSU]:t]] or Cavaliers? Izzo texts AP 'still gathering' Eds: APNewsNow. Will be UPDATED. AP Photo NY152, MIDTN205, MIDTN204 By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer Michigan State coach Tom Izzo indicates he's still undecide

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Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:41:00 GMT

The Atlanta Falcons have signed former Grizzly Shann Schillinger to a four-year contract. In his final season at Montana, the safety had 90 tackles and four interceptions as the Grizzlies advanced to the Football Championship Subdivision title game.

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Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:41:00 GMT

The NCAA has lifted the final sanctions it placed on the Montana State football team for failing to meet academic standards. Last year, the Bobcats were limited to 18 hours of practice time per week. The other two hours of the 20 allotted by the

AD: MSUBillings baseball coach won't be back

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:06:00 GMT

Montana State-Billings athletics directory Gary Gray says baseball coach Chris Brown will not be returning for the 2010-11 season. Brown was chosen to relaunch the MSU-Billings baseball program during the 2005-06 school year after a 30-year hiat

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Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:41:00 GMT

Montana Western football coach Rich Ferris has announced the signing of nine recruits, including Helena Capital running back Sheldon Conrad. Conrad had 43 carries for 181 yards and four touchdowns as a senior for the Bruins, who advanced to the

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Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:41:00 GMT

Millions Delivered to Foundation

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:16:00 GMT

Their history in the Minot community extends back nearly a century, with an endless number of contributions to their name. The Sisters of St. Francis first came to the Magic City in 1911 upon request by the Ward County Commission, who needed staffing for

MSU signs JC running back

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:06:00 GMT

Montana State football coach Rob Ash has announced the signing of running back Orenzo Davis of Littleton, Colo. Davis is transferring to MSU from Palomar College in California, where he rushed for 1,014 yards and caught 21 passes for 152 yards.

MSU in $4M USbacked study seeking better beans

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 08:56:00 GMT

Michigan State University is part of a $4 million, four-year federal study to improve the nutrition and economic value of the common bean. Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station researcher Jim Kelly is participating in the study, backed by the

ExMSU star has mixed emotions about Izzo and Cavs

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 07:25:00 GMT

-MSU star has mixed emotions about Izzo and Cavs Eds: APNewsNow. Will be UPDATED. AP Photo NY152, OHAS106 By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer Charlie Bell says he will have mixed emotions if Tom Izzo leaves Michigan State to coach the Cleveland Caval