Category Archives: WJR Sports
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
LIV Golf Team Championship Set for Michigan Return in 2026
Dec. 18, 2025 ~ Nick Becks and Dustin Dent from Saint John's Resort join Ryan Ermanni to share how they secured LIV Golf's return to Michigan and give fans an inside look at what's coming for the expa...
Dec 18, 2025
MSU Football Enters New Era After Offseason of High-Profile Exits and Fresh Commitments
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Over the past few weeks, Michigan State football has gone through a transformative offseason marked by unexpected departures and surprising commitmen...
Dec 17, 2025
Michigan State Dominates Toledo 92-69 Behind Kohler's Double-Double
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State powered past Toledo with a decisive 92-69 victory Tuesday, surging to a 10-1 record and showcasing dominant performances from both the...
Dec 16, 2025
Max Bullough Returns to Michigan State to Help Rebuild Spartan Defense
Photo: Austin Hough ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Max Bullough's return to Michigan State as co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach is more than just a homecoming, it's a strategic move by...
Dec 16, 2025
Rams Outlast Lions 41-34 in Week 15 Shootout at SoFi Stadium
Photo: Gary A. Vasquez ~ Imagn ImagesLOS ANGELES ~ In a game that lived up to its billing, the Los Angeles Rams edged the Detroit Lions 41-34 in a high-octane Week 15 clash at SoFi Stadium. Both teams...
Dec 14, 2025
Ugochukwu Scores 23, Sparks Spartans to Big Ten Win Over Penn State
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State opened its Big Ten road slate with a tense 76-72 win over Penn State at Bryce Jordan Center. The Spartans, coming off a tough loss to ...
Dec 13, 2025
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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.
