Category Archives: WJR Sports
Lions Rally Late But Fall 16-14 to Bengals in Preseason Opener
Photo: Katie Stratman ~ Imagn ImagesCINCINNATI, Ohio ~ The Detroit Lions opened their preseason Thursday night with a hard-fought 16-14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium, but the score ...
Aug 13, 2026
LIV Golf Cancels Team Championship in Michigan
Photo: Jack Power ~ Imagn ImagesPLYMOUTH, MI ~ LIV Golf remains a reportable story in Michigan because of the uncertainty surrounding its planned return to Plymouth. According to reports, players were...
Aug 12, 2026
Campbell to Evaluate Rookies Against Bengals' Big Four on Thursday
ALLEN PARK ~ Strategies clash ahead of the Lions' preseason opener against the Bengals. Detroit Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell said Thursday's game will be an evaluation period for players looking to e...
Aug 11, 2026 Photo: Junfu Han - USA TODAY NETWORK
Lions Extend Jahmyr Gibbs as Week Two of Training Camp Wraps Up
ALLEN PARK, MICH. ~ The Detroit Lions made running back Jahmyr Gibbs the highest paid player at his position on Thursday afternoon, signing him to a three-year, $67.5 million extension, worth up to $7...
Aug 07, 2026 Photo: Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Detroit Lions Name New President
DETROIT, MICH. ~ After conducting a national search, the Detroit Lions have a named a successor to former president Rod Wood, who retired in March. Pistons COO Richard Haddad will serve as the team's ...
Aug 05, 2026 Photo: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Tigers President Scott Harris Defends Deadline Strategy, Says Team Has Not Given Up on Playoff Chase
DETROIT ~ Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris said Monday that the organization's decision to trade Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize before the MLB trade deadline was driven by the...
Aug 04, 2026 Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Tigers Send Casey Mize to Padres in Deadline Deal
Photo: Brad Penner ~ Imagn ImagesDETROIT ~ The Detroit Tigers wrapped up their trade deadline activity Monday by sending starting pitcher Casey Mize to the San Diego Padres. The former No. 1 overall p...
Aug 03, 2026
Lions' First Padded Practice Spotlights Defensive Evaluations Amid Early‑Camp Injuries
ALLEN PARK ~ Fans flooded the Meijer Performance Center Monday morning to watch the Detroit Lions gear up in full pads for the first time this training camp. Practice physicality rose as defenders wor...
Aug 03, 2026 Photo: Anna McManus
Tigers Trade Tarik Skubal in Blockbuster Deadline Deal
Photo: David Rodriguez-Munoz ~ USA TODAY NETWORK PODCAST: (CONTINUED) Although losing a pitcher of Skubal's caliber is difficult, the Tigers' front office viewed the trade as an opportunity to strengt...
Aug 03, 2026
Thorbjornsen Wins First PGA Tour Title at Rocket Classic, Schauffele Runner-Up
DETROIT ~ Michael Thorbjornsen secured the win in Sunday's final round of Rocket Classic with a 26-foot putt for birdie on the eighteenth hole and Xander Schauffele took second. 25-year-old Thorbjorns...
Aug 02, 2026 Photo: Anna McManus
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August 14, 2026 ~ Jason Roe and Lloyd Jackson talk to the Regional President of Fifth Third Bank, Steve Davis, about Fifth Third closing branches and claiming items stored in safety deposit boxes.
Aug. 14, 2026 ~ Jason Roe and Lloyd Jackson talk to Dr. Andrew London, Kent County health officer, about how pigs at the Kent County Fair have contracted Swine Flu, and how people can protect themselves.
Aug. 14, 2026 ~ Jason Roe and Lloyd Jackson talk to Chris Castellani, host of ChrisCastellaniContent.com, about the Tigers vs. White Sox game this weekend.
