Category Archives: WJR Sports
Youth Coaches Quit Mainly Due to Parents, New Poll Suggests
Feb. 2, 2026 ~ Dave Kenan, youth sports coach, joins Kevin Dietz to discuss the new poll suggesting that managing parents is among the top reasons youth coaches quit.DETROIT, MICH. ~ Among the multitu...
Feb 02, 2026
Michigan Outlasts Michigan State in OT Thriller at Breslin Center
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan and Michigan State delivered another rivalry classic on Sunday afternoon at the Breslin Center, where No.9 Michigan edged No.13 Michigan Sta...
Feb 01, 2026
Wolverines Survive MSU Rally, Earn First Road Win in Rivalry Since 2018
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan walked into the Breslin Center on Friday night and walked out with its first road win over Michigan State since 2018, defeating the Spartans...
Jan 30, 2026
Boyne Mountain Introducing New Attractions
Jan. 30, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Marketing Director at Boyne Mountain Kari Roder.DETROIT, MI ~ Ski season is in full swing, and Boyne Mountain is buzzing with excitement. Mar...
Jan 30, 2026
Rivalry, Respect and Restless Nights: Izzo Prepares Spartans for Top‑Seven Clash
Photo: Vincent Carchietta ~ Imagn ImagesEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo didn't hide from the tight turnaround as his team prepared for a top-seven rivalry showdown, but he refused to...
Jan 30, 2026
Isiah Thomas Talks Detroit Basketball and Business Success on "Focus"
Jan. 29, 2026 ~ Jeff Caponigro catches up with Detroit Pistons' legend Isiah Thomas about Detroit's recent basketball success and more!DETROIT, MI ~ The Detroit Pistons have the best record in the NBA...
Jan 29, 2026
MHSAA Now Allowing NIL for High School Athletes
Jan. 28, 2026 ~ MHSAA Director of Communications Geoff Kimmerly joins Ryan Ermanni to discuss the expansion of personal branding activities for student athletes in Michigan. DETROIT, MI ~ Effective im...
Jan 28, 2026
Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony Set for Next Week
Jan. 28, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds chat with Buzz Schneider. He reflects on the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" and the current U.S. Olympic hockey team's chancesDETROIT, MI ~ The W...
Jan 28, 2026
Fears' 29 Leads MSU Past Rutgers in Overtime Thriller
Photo: Vincent Carchietta ~ Imagn ImagesEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State survived a hostile road environment at Jersey Mike's Arena on Tuesday night, storming back from a sluggish first half to defeat Ru...
Jan 27, 2026
Pistons' J.B. Bickerstaff to Coach NBA All-Star Game
Jan. 27, 2026 ~ WJR Digital Sports Reporter Nick Lundberg joins Kevin Dietz to talk about the Pistons head coach heading to the All-Star game and the new Lions coach.DETROIT, MI ~ For the fourth time ...
Jan 27, 2026
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April 17, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Nolan Finley, Detroit News opinion editor. They discussed Sen. Slotkin’s presidential ambitions and Finley’s related column, “Ready or not, here comes Elissa Slotkin in ’28.”
April 17, 2026 ~ Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters joins Kevin Dietz to discuss tax returns, political accountability, and what’s ahead heading into the midterm elections.
April 17, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with State Sen. Michael Webber. Webber discussed his bipartisan bill, which aims to protect local government funding and provide stability for essential community services.
