Category Archives: WJR Sports
Detroit Lions Hire Drew Petzing as Offensive Coordinator
Jan. 20, 2026 ~ Nick Lundberg, WJR digital sports reporter, joins Kevin Dietz to talk about the new Lions' offensive coordinator.DETROIT, MI ~ The Detroit Lions have officially replaced former offensi...
Jan 20, 2026
MSU Sweeps Wisconsin: Russell Shines, Augustine Stands Tall in Defining Road Weekend
Photo: Dave Kallmann ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State delivered a statement weekend in Madison, sweeping No. 2 Wisconsin with backtoback wins that showcased both explosiveness and disc...
Jan 19, 2026
Fears Fuels Second-Half Surge as Michigan State Rolls Past Washington
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State picked up a major road win Saturday night, powering past Washington 80-63 at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle. The victory marked the ...
Jan 17, 2026
Eastern Michigan Players Indicted in Alleged Point-Shaving Scheme
PODCAST: Jan. 16, 2026 ~ Attorney Steve Haney joins Kevin Dietz to discuss how Eastern Michigan University players were indicted in an alleged point-shaving scheme.YPSILANTI ~ About two dozen people h...
Jan 16, 2026
Spartans Make Bold Portal Moves to Reinforce Ground Game and Defensive Front
Photo: Lenny Padilla ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Over the past several days, Michigan State has made bold moves in the transfer portal, adding talent that reflects coach Pat Fitzgerald's vision ...
Jan 15, 2026
Clarissa Shields Previews Upcoming Fight on "'JR Morning"
Jan. 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds chat with Claressa Shields, the Undisputed World Champion.DETROIT, MI ~ Flint native Clarissa Shields, otherwise known as the "The GWOAT...
Jan 15, 2026
Fears Fuels Michigan State's 81-60 Win Over Indiana With Career Night
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State leaned on its young leader and a dominant defensive stretch to pull away from Indiana, earning an 81-60 win at the Breslin Center. Sop...
Jan 13, 2026
Michigan State's Doug Wojcik Earns Spot on 100 Most Impactful Coaches List
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State men's basketball Associate Head Coach Doug Wojcik has earned national recognition, being named to Silver Waves Media's list of the 100...
Jan 13, 2026
Red Wings Celebrate Sergei Fedorov Number Retirement with Overtime Win
Jan. 12, 2026 ~ Detroit Red Wings' right winger Alex DeBrincat after his one goal, two assist performance in 4-3 overtime win against Carolina.DETROIT, MI ~ The Detroit Red Wings honored Sergei Fedoro...
Jan 12, 2026
'I Remember Sharing a Cab with You!' Sergei Fedorov Recaps Career, Talks Number Retirement with Paul W. Smith
DETROIT, MI ~ The Detroit Red Wings will be celebrating the retirement of Hockey Hall of Famer Sergei Fedorov's no. 91 Monday night at Little Caesars Arena against the Carolina Hurricanes. Puck drop i...
Jan 12, 2026
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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.
