Category Archives: WJR Sports
Turnovers Doom Michigan State in 58-56 Loss to No. 13 Nebraska
Photo: Dylan Widger ~ Imagn ImagesEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State traveled to Lincoln and came away with a hard-fought 58-56 loss to No. 13 Nebraska. Both teams entered the game locked at 33-33 at halft...
Jan 02, 2026
Michigan State Rolls to 12-1 With Win Over Cornell, Big Ten Play Ahead
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State delivered a high-energy performance in their non-conference finale, claiming victory over Cornell with a final score of 114-97 at the ...
Dec 29, 2025
Kronk Boxing Gym Returns to Detroit
Dec. 21, 2025 ~ Earlier this year, the developers behind the legendary Kronk Boxing Gym announced that the historic gym was coming back to Detroit. The gym has officially opened, and Paul Bhatia, the ...
Dec 28, 2025
Detroit Lions' Playoff Hopes Come to End in Christmas Loss at Minnesota
Dec. 25, 2025 ~ Detroit Lions' Head Coach Dan Campbell speaks to the media after 23-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day.DETROIT, MI ~ The Detroit Lions have officially been knocked out o...
Dec 25, 2025
Fitzgerald Retains Key Coaches While Adding Sheridan to Revive MSU Offense
Photo: Gary Cosby Jr ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State's bold move to hire Nick Sheridan as offensive coordinator reflects both strategic ambition and cultural alignment under new head ...
Dec 23, 2025
Detroit Lions' Playoff Odds Fall Close to Zero After Loss to Steelers
Dec. 21, 2025 ~ Detroit Lions' Head Coach Dan Campbell speaks to the media after a 29-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.DETROIT, MI ~ The Detroit Lions' playoff odds took a huge hit Sunday evening at...
Dec 22, 2025
Carr's Career Night Lifts Michigan State Past Oakland, 79-70, at Little Caesars Arena
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State leaned on a breakout performance from junior forward Coen Carr to escape Little Caesars Arena with a 79-70 win over Oakland, improving...
Dec 20, 2025
Demolition Begins for AlumniFi Field, Paving Way for DCFC's New 15,000-Seat Stadium
DETROIT ~ A long-standing eyesore in Southwest Detroit is finally coming down to make way for one of the city's most anticipated developments. Mayor Mike Duggan joined community leaders and developers...
Dec 20, 2025 Photos ~ Courtesy City of Detroit
SportsWrap Previews the 2025 Michigan Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Dec. 19, 2025 - Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino are joined by Chris Chelios live from The Soundboard at MotorCity Casino Hotel for the 2025 Michigan Sports Hall of Fame induction. DETROIT, MI ~ Prior ...
Dec 19, 2025
NCAA Releases 2027 Final Four Logo Hosted at Ford Field
DETROIT, MI ~ For the first time since 2009, the NCAA Final Four will be held at Ford Field. The semifinals are set for April 3, 2027 while the final will be held on April 5, 2027. Michigan State Univ...
Dec 19, 2025
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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.
