Michigan St. athletic director Haller leaving

Basketball coach Tom Izzo will be co-interim AD.

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller is leaving the school and deputy athletic director Jennifer Smith and men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo will serve as co-interim ADs, university president Kevin Guskiewicz announced Thursday.

Haller’s last day will be May 11. Guskiewicz did not disclose the reason for Haller’s exit.

“I’m grateful for Alan’s leadership since I joined the university and appreciate the s...

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