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New Michigan State norm: Joyful air hugs, elbow bumps and COVID-19 testing

Some Michigan State athletes can return June 14 before mass COVID-19 tests are given the next day. Players need two negative tests to begin workouts. Detroit Free Press

EAST LANSING — Joey Hauser and Foster Loyer jogged past Breslin Center on Monday morning, a safe distance from one another.

A few hours later, the two Michigan State basketball players were among those who underwent coronavirus swab testing to begin expanding their workouts to include other teammates.

The Spartans are back, at least some of them. And their school is not asking them to sign any pledges or documentation waiving responsibility.