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Tigers Shut Out Cardinals 4-0 in Home Opener at Comerica Park
Photo: Rick Osentoski ~ Imagn ImagesDETROIT, MICH ~ The Detroit Tigers gave Comerica Park what it was looking for on Opening Day, shutting out the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0 on Friday afternoon to snap a...
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Detroit Pistons Clinch Central Division Title in Race to Top Seed in the East
April 2, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds spoke with Michael Blackstone, executive vice president of basketball operations for the Pistons. They discussed the Pistons' division t...
Apr 02, 2026
Tiger Woods to Prioritize Health After Crash, Arrest
April 1, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne talks with Jordan Young, Michigan PGA member, global golf director with GameAbove, and host of WJR's Spin on Golf, about Tiger Woods seeking treatment in response to his ...
Apr 01, 2026 Photo: GREG LOVETT / PALM BEACH POST / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Spring practice moving quickly as new coach stresses mindset and connection
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Spring practice is moving quickly under new head coach Pat Fitzgerald, who met with the media Tuesday morning after the team completed its seventh sp...
Mar 31, 2026
Michigan State Goaltender Trey Augustine Expected to Join Grand Rapids
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Trey Augustine's next step in hockey didn't come with much fanfare, but it carried significant meaning. The 21-year-old goaltender officially earned ...
Mar 30, 2026
Michigan Men's Basketball Advances to Final Four, Michigan State Looks to 2027 Final Four in Detroit
March 30, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Steve Courtney chat with Michigan State Head Basketball Coach Tom Izzo. They reflect on the Spartans' season, their tough loss, and Izzo's future plans.DETROIT, MICH...
Mar 30, 2026
Spartans' Season Ends in 4-3 Overtime Loss to Wisconsin
Photo: Robert Killips ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State's season ended Saturday afternoon as the Spartans fell 4-3 in overtime to Wisconsin in the NCAA Tournament regional final at the ...
Mar 28, 2026
Early Hole Too Much for Michigan State in 67-63 Sweet 16 Loss
Photo: Amber Searls ~ Imagn ImagesEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State's season came to an end Friday night in Washington, D.C., as the Spartans fell 67-63 to UConn in the Sweet 16 at Capital One Arena. The ...
Mar 28, 2026
Tiger Woods Arrested on DUI Charge After Rollover Crash in Florida
JUPITER, Florida ~ Tiger Woods was arrested Friday after a rollover crash on Jupiter Island, Florida, with authorities saying the golfer was impaired while driving. The crash happened shortly after 2 ...
Mar 27, 2026 Photo: Greg Lovett ~ USA Today Network
Detroit Tigers Demolish the San Diego Padres on Opening Day
SAN DIEGO, CALIF. ~ The Detroit Tigers started off the 2026 season on a winning note Thursday afternoon, defeating the San Diego Padres 8-2 at Petco Park. Detroit starting pitcher Tarik Skubal was in ...
Mar 26, 2026 Photo: David Frerker ~ IMAGN IMAGES
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April 3, 2026 ~ Dave Beachnau, CEO of the Detroit Local Organizing Committee for the 2027 NCAA Men’s Final Four, joins Kevin Dietz live from Indy to talk about Detroit’s preparations, the economic and cultural impact of hosting the Final Four, and what fans can expect when the event comes to downtown Detroit.
April 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds talk with Tony Paul, a Detroit News reporter, about the Detroit Tigers’ upcoming season. They also discuss Tony’s top baseball movie character.
April 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds speak with Walker Hosley, a regional manager at Groundworks, about how winter weather affects home foundations and what to look for.
