# MLive.com: MSU Basketball News

> MLive.com: Michigan State Spartans Basketball News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mlive.msubasketball.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mlive.msubasketball.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.mlive.msubasketball.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** MLive.com
- **Category:** SPORTS
- **Downloads:** 12,045
- **Rating:** 3.92 / 5 (109 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.5.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-02
- **First published:** 2012-11-16
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 17 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mlive.msubasketball.android)
- **Website:** [http://www.mlive.com/mobile-device/](http://www.mlive.com/mobile-device/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.advance.net/advancedigitalUserAgreementPP/](http://www.advance.net/advancedigitalUserAgreementPP/)

## Description

The MLive.com: Michigan State Spartans Basketball News Chrome extension offers dedicated Spartans fans exclusive access to the latest breaking news, live score updates, and comprehensive season schedules. Stay informed with expert commentary and real-time Twitter posts from fans and basketball analysts. Enjoy a rich multimedia experience with photos from games, videos optimized for your device, and even the ability to submit your own photos directly to the newsroom. This extension keeps you connected with everything Michigan State basketball throughout the season without missing a beat.

Please note, this extension is developed and published by Advance Digital Inc. and MLive.com and is not endorsed, licensed, or sponsored by Michigan State University or the NCAA.

## Rankings

- #526,854 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.mlive.msubasketball.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate MLive.com for delivering comprehensive and timely news, live game tracking, and in-depth coverage of Michigan State basketball, making it their primary source for Spartan hoops updates. However, multiple users report serious text display problems, such as overlapping words and unreadable articles caused by black backgrounds and formatting errors. These issues undermine the reading experience and persist despite reinstalling the app, leading to frustration among users.

### Pros

- Provides latest news and updates about Michigan State Spartans basketball
- Includes live tracking feed for games
- Offers comprehensive coverage including recruits, scores, and commentary
- Users rely on it as their go-to source for Spartan basketball news
- Regularly updated content keeps fans informed

### Cons

- Text display issues including overlapping and jumbled words
- Black background makes articles unreadable due to poor contrast
- Frequent typos and formatting problems
- Problems persist even after reinstalling the app

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mlive.msubasketball.android)