Category Archives: WJR Sports
Dusty May Leaves Michigan for Mavericks After Title Run
Photo: Robert Deutsch ~ Imagn ImagesAnn Arbor, Mich. ~ Dusty May's story took yet another unexpected turn Monday, one that feels almost surreal if you've followed his rise. Just months after leading M...
Jun 22, 2026
Pistons' Trajan Langdon Details Strategy Ahead of 2026 NBA Draft
June 18, 2026 ~ Pistons' President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon speaks to the media prior to next week's NBA Draft. DETROIT, MICH. ~ Prior to the 2026 NBA Draft, which will kick off on Tues...
Jun 18, 2026
Detroit's Bats Go Quiet in 4-2 Loss as Astros Take Series
Photo: Thomas Shea ~ Imagn ImagesDETROIT, MICH. ~ The Detroit Tigers wrapped up their three-game set in Houston on Wednesday afternoon with a 4-2 loss to the Astros, dropping the series finale at Daik...
Jun 17, 2026
PWHL Draft Brings Fan Excitement to Downtown Detroit
DETROIT, MICH. ~ Prior to Wednesday night's PWHL draft at the Fox Theatre, fans took to Columbia Street downtown to celebrate a new era of the league, and the next step for Detroit's expansion franchi...
Jun 17, 2026 Photo: Nick Lundberg ~ 760 WJR
Justin Verlander to Make 2026 Comerica Park Debut Sunday
DETROIT, MICH. ~ For the first time since 2017, Tigers' legend Justin Verlander will take the mound in a Detroit uniform at Comerica Park on Father's Day. Verlander's first and only appearance this ye...
Jun 17, 2026 Photo: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Detroit's Rocket Classic Pairs Elite Talent With Bold Downtown Showcase
Photo: Dave Riger ~ 760 WJRDETROIT, MICH. ~ The Rocket Classic is shaping up to feel less like a routine PGA Tour stop and more like a full-on celebration of golf in Detroit. The tournament will take ...
Jun 15, 2026
Michigan State Announces 10-Year Jersey Patch Deal with MSUFCU
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State Athletics is taking a significant step into the evolving landscape of college sports with a new 10-year jersey patch partnership with ...
Jun 15, 2026
J Batt Departs Michigan State to Take Athletic Director Role at Kentucky
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State athletic director J Batt is leaving East Lansing after just over a year to become the athletic director at Kentucky, the school announ...
Jun 15, 2026
U.S. Dominates Paraguay 4-1 to Begin World Cup Play
Photo: Kiyoshi Mio ~ Imagn ImagesLos Angeles ~ The United States men's national team opened its 2026 World Cup campaign with a 4-1 win over Paraguay on Friday night in Los Angeles, delivering a compos...
Jun 12, 2026
Detroit Tigers Demolish Minnesota in Third Consecutive Series Win
June 11, 2026 ~ Detroit Tigers' manager A.J. Hinch shares his thoughts to the media after a 11-0 win over the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park.DETROIT, MICH. ~ After a horrible month of May, the Detro...
Jun 11, 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.
