Known as a hoplon—from which is derived the name of its bearer, the hoplite—the shield was, together with the spear, the most important weapon of the Spartan warrior. Each shield was circular ...

Famous quotes and anecdotes associated with the Spartans: Herodotus reports that just before the Battle of Thermoplyae, a Spartan warrior named Dienekes was told that the Persian archers could ...

The Golden State Warriors have played well as of late, winning nine of their last 11 games. After a rocky start to the season ...

Some of Michigan and Michigan State's players got into a late-game scuffle at midcourt during the Spartans' Senior Day ...

On Monday night, former Michigan State Spartan Miles Bridges put on a stellar performance for the Charlotte Hornets despite ...

Famous quotes and anecdotes associated with the Spartans: Herodotus reports that just before the Battle of Thermoplyae, a Spartan warrior named Dienekes was told that the Persian archers could ...

On Monday night, former Michigan State Spartan Miles Bridges put on a stellar performance for the Charlotte Hornets despite his team's 119-101 loss to the Golden State Warriors. The 6-7 forward ...