Category Archives: WJR Sports
Michigan State Guard Divine Ugochukwu Enters Transfer Portal
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State sophomore guard Divine Ugochukwu has entered the NCAA transfer portal, bringing his time in East Lansing to a close and opening the do...
Apr 22, 2026
Detroit Native Jameel Gardner Jr. Commits to Michigan State
Photo: Lauren Witte ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Jameel Gardner Jr. is coming home. The Detroit native and former Cass Tech standout committed to Michigan State football after visiting campus dur...
Apr 21, 2026
Detroit Tigers Surrender Lead in Loss to Red Sox on Boston Marathon Day
BOSTON, MASS. ~ After leading 3-2 against the Boston Red Sox on Patriots' Day, the Detroit Tigers gave up six runs en route to an 8-6 loss on the 114th birthday of Fenway Park Monday afternoon. Happen...
Apr 20, 2026 Photo: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Image
Detroit Pistons' Slow Start Leads to Playoff Opener Loss Against Orlando
April 20, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Omari Sankofa II, Detroit Free Press Pistons beat writer. They discuss the Pistons' playoff loss to the Magic, and other NBA awards.DETROIT, ...
Apr 20, 2026
Fitzgerald Praises Fan Support, Emphasizes Daily Grind after Spring Practice
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Pat Fitzgerald opened his spring press conference by turning the focus outward, thanking the fan base for its presence and energy during the final wo...
Apr 18, 2026
Pistons' Cade Cunningham Granted Eligibility for NBA Awards, Game 1 of Playoffs Set for Sunday
April 17, 2026 ~ Justin Valentine, Nick Lundberg, and Bethann Long team up in studio to preview the Pistons' postseason run as they await the winner of Magic vs. Hornets. Expect analysis, matchup talk...
Apr 17, 2026 Photo: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Detroit Tigers' Win Streak Reaches Six After Walk Off Victory
DETROIT, MICH. ~ After over two hours of delays, the Detroit Tigers pulled together a three-run ninth inning comeback to come out with a 10-9 win, sweeping the series against the Kansas City Royals at...
Apr 16, 2026 Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Comerica Park to be Renamed at End of 2026 Season
April 15, 2026 ~ Fifth Third Michigan Region President Steve Davis joins Ryan Ermanni in studio to discuss the company's move to establish Detroit as the Michigan regional headquarters, and announcing...
Apr 15, 2026
Detroit Pistons Finish Season with 60 Wins, Move Up in 2026 NBA Draft
April 13, 2026 ~ WJR Digital Sports Reporter Nick Lundberg recaps the Masters and looks ahead to the Pistons' playoff run.DETROIT, MICH. ~ With a 133-121 win over the Indiana Pacers Sunday, the Detroi...
Apr 13, 2026
McIlroy Withstands Sunday Pressure to Win Second Straight Masters
Photo: Bill Streicher ~ Imagn ImagesEAST LANSING ~ A tradition unlike any other delivered once again at Augusta National, though not without tension. The 2026 Masters showed how quickly momentum can s...
Apr 12, 2026
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Oct. 6, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Mario Morrow talk with James White, CEO of the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network, about local mental health crisis resources and new care facilities.
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