Category Archives: WJR Sports
Red Wings Shake Up Future Plans with Cossa-Hurlbert Swap
Photo: Timothy T. Ludwig ~ Imagn ImagesDETROIT ~ The Detroit Red Wings entered the 2026 NHL Draft without a first-round pick, but Steve Yzerman made sure Detroit was part of the opening-night conversa...
Jun 29, 2026
Lions Release Terrion Arnold After Bond Set at $1 Million
ALLEN PARK, MICH. ~ The Detroit Lions announced Monday afternoon that they have released cornerback Terrion Arnold following his pre-trial detention hearing on charges for kidnapping and robbery. Chie...
Jun 29, 2026
Spartans Make Statement as Four Incoming Players Drafted in First Round
Photo: Timothy T. Ludwig ~ Imagn ImagesEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State hockey made a statement on one of the sport's biggest nights, as four incoming freshmen heard their names called in the first round...
Jun 29, 2026
Late Goal Lifts Türkiye Past U.S. 3-2 in World Cup Play
Photo: Kirby Lee ~ Imagn ImagesINGLEWOOD, Calif. ~ The U.S. men's national team dropped a 3-2 decision to Trkiye on June 25 in Inglewood, California, closing out group play with its first loss of the ...
Jun 26, 2026
Pistons Acquire Isaiah Joe to Strengthen 3-Point Attack
Photo: Daniel Dunn ~ Imagn ImagesDETROIT ~ Isaiah Joe's move to the Detroit Pistons gives the franchise a needed boost in perimeter shooting, and the cost reflects a calculated gamble. Detroit reporte...
Jun 26, 2026
Pistons Strengthen Depth with Okorie, Onyenso Selections
Photo: Zachary Taft ~ Imagn ImagesDETROIT ~ The Detroit Pistons made a move on draft night, trading up from No. 21 to No. 17 to select Stanford guard Ebuka Okorie. Coming off a 60-win season and the t...
Jun 25, 2026
Pistons Trade Isaiah Stewart to Grizzlies for Three Second-Round Picks
Photo: Mark J. Rebilas ~ Imagn ImagesDETROIT ~ The Detroit Pistons made one of their more surprising offseason moves last night, trading longtime big man Isaiah Stewart to the Memphis Grizzlies in a d...
Jun 25, 2026
Michigan Sends Three to Top 12 of NBA Draft After Title Run
Photo: Brad Penner ~ Imagn ImagesAnn Arbor, Mich. ~ Michigan's national championship run carried straight into the NBA spotlight Tuesday night, as three Wolverines heard their names called early in th...
Jun 24, 2026
Pistons Acquire No. 17 pick, Add Stanford's Okorie
Photo: Zachary Taft ~ Imagn ImagesDETROIT ~ The Detroit Pistons made a move on draft night, trading up from No. 21 to No. 17 to select Stanford guard Ebuka Okorie. Coming off a 60-win season and the t...
Jun 23, 2026
United States Beats Australia 2-0, Clinches Spot in World Cup Knockout Stage
Photo: Blake Dahlin ~ Imagn ImagesSEATTLE ~ The United States men's national team defeated Australia 2-0 on Friday in a World Cup Group D match in Seattle, securing a spot in the knockout stage with o...
Jun 22, 2026
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Oct. 5, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds and Lloyd Jackson chat with Molly MacDonald, co-founder of The Pink Fund, about financial toxicity, patient support, and their recent gala.
Oct. 5, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson talks with MDOT Public Information Officer Diane Cross about road closures, a hidden sinkhole on Telegraph Road, and the I-696 rebuild project status.
Oct. 5, 2026 ~ Attorney Barton Morris explains a newly opened federal process that could allow some Americans to restore their firearm rights and what it means for those seeking relief.
