Category Archives: WJR Sports

Dwayne Casey Talks Pistons' Turnaround on "'JR Morning"
Feb. 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds talk with Detroit Pistons' front-house executive Dwayne Casey. They discuss the team's turnaround, trade deadline approach, and the value of team chemist...
Nick Lundberg Feb 03, 2026

Michigan State Star Jeremy Fears Jr. Emerges as Cousy Award Contender
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Redshirt sophomore guard Jeremy Fears Jr. continues to establish himself as one of the premier point guards in college basketball, earning a spot on ...
Nic Fardella Feb 03, 2026

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...
Nick Lundberg 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...
Nic Fardella 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...
Nic Fardella 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...
Nick Lundberg 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...
Nic Fardella 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...
Nick Lundberg 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...
Nick Lundberg 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...
Nick Lundberg Jan 28, 2026
SPOTLIGHT PODCAST

June 18, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Briana Noble, an auto and business reporter for The Detroit News. They discuss Ford’s new EV battery production, aiming for lower costs and a domestic supply chain.

June 18, 2026 ~ Andy Arena shares details on a growing scam involving in-person cash couriers and how the FBI says criminals are targeting older Americans.

June 18, 2026 ~ Patrick Anderson unpacks the Fed Chair’s latest remarks and what they could mean for inflation, rates, and the broader economy.








