Category Archives: WJR Sports
Detroit Pistons Clinch First Seed in Eastern Conference
DETROIT, MICH. ~ For the first time since 2007, the Detroit Pistons have clinched the top seed in the NBA's Eastern Conference, bringing home court advantage to Detroit for the postseason. The Pistons...
Apr 06, 2026 Photo: Eric Hartline ~ Imagn Images
Tigers Shut Out Cardinals 4-0 in Home Opener at Comerica Park
Photo: Rick Osentoski ~ Imagn ImagesDETROIT, MICH ~ The Detroit Tigers gave Comerica Park what it was looking for on Opening Day, shutting out the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0 on Friday afternoon to snap a...
Apr 03, 2026
Detroit Pistons Clinch Central Division Title in Race to Top Seed in the East
April 2, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds spoke with Michael Blackstone, executive vice president of basketball operations for the Pistons. They discussed the Pistons' division t...
Apr 02, 2026
Tiger Woods to Prioritize Health After Crash, Arrest
April 1, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne talks with Jordan Young, Michigan PGA member, global golf director with GameAbove, and host of WJR's Spin on Golf, about Tiger Woods seeking treatment in response to his ...
Apr 01, 2026 Photo: GREG LOVETT / PALM BEACH POST / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Spring practice moving quickly as new coach stresses mindset and connection
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Spring practice is moving quickly under new head coach Pat Fitzgerald, who met with the media Tuesday morning after the team completed its seventh sp...
Mar 31, 2026
Michigan State Goaltender Trey Augustine Expected to Join Grand Rapids
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Trey Augustine's next step in hockey didn't come with much fanfare, but it carried significant meaning. The 21-year-old goaltender officially earned ...
Mar 30, 2026
Michigan Men's Basketball Advances to Final Four, Michigan State Looks to 2027 Final Four in Detroit
March 30, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Steve Courtney chat with Michigan State Head Basketball Coach Tom Izzo. They reflect on the Spartans' season, their tough loss, and Izzo's future plans.DETROIT, MICH...
Mar 30, 2026
Spartans' Season Ends in 4-3 Overtime Loss to Wisconsin
Photo: Robert Killips ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State's season ended Saturday afternoon as the Spartans fell 4-3 in overtime to Wisconsin in the NCAA Tournament regional final at the ...
Mar 28, 2026
Early Hole Too Much for Michigan State in 67-63 Sweet 16 Loss
Photo: Amber Searls ~ Imagn ImagesEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State's season came to an end Friday night in Washington, D.C., as the Spartans fell 67-63 to UConn in the Sweet 16 at Capital One Arena. The ...
Mar 28, 2026
Tiger Woods Arrested on DUI Charge After Rollover Crash in Florida
JUPITER, Florida ~ Tiger Woods was arrested Friday after a rollover crash on Jupiter Island, Florida, with authorities saying the golfer was impaired while driving. The crash happened shortly after 2 ...
Mar 27, 2026 Photo: Greg Lovett ~ USA Today Network
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August 14, 2026 ~ Jason Roe and Lloyd Jackson talk to the Regional President of Fifth Third Bank, Steve Davis, about Fifth Third closing branches and claiming items stored in safety deposit boxes.
Aug. 14, 2026 ~ Jason Roe and Lloyd Jackson talk to Dr. Andrew London, Kent County health officer, about how pigs at the Kent County Fair have contracted Swine Flu, and how people can protect themselves.
Aug. 14, 2026 ~ Jason Roe and Lloyd Jackson talk to Chris Castellani, host of ChrisCastellaniContent.com, about the Tigers vs. White Sox game this weekend.
