Category Archives: WJR Sports
Iowa Beats Michigan State on Last-Second Field Goal, 20-17
Photos: Jeffrey Becker ~ Imagn ImagesIOWA CITY ~ Michigan State looked ready to end its Big Ten skid, but Iowa had other plans. Senior kicker Drew Stevens drilled a 44-yard field goal as time expired,...
Nov 22, 2025
Izzo's Squad Stays Perfect With 84-56 Win at Breslin Center
Photo: Dale Young ~ Imagn ImagesEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State continued its early-season dominance Friday night, rolling past Detroit Mercy 84-56 at the Breslin Center. From the opening tip, the Spart...
Nov 21, 2025
Spartans Dominate Wildcats Behind Hot Shooting at Madison Square Garden
Photo: Vincent Carchietta ~ Imagn ImagesEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State delivered a convincing performance at Madison Square Garden, defeating Kentucky 83-66 in the Champions Classic. From the opening t...
Nov 18, 2025
Smith Praises Defense, Eyes Growth in Final Two Games
EAST LANSING ~ Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith didn't shy away from the reality of a tough season during his Monday press conference, but his message was clear: keep fighting. Reflecting on t...
Nov 17, 2025 Michigan State University football coach Jonathon Smith observes his Spartan gridders, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, during the first day of football practice at the Skandalaris Football Center.
Lomas Brown Details Detroit Lions Loss to Philadelphia on WJR
Nov. 17, 2025 ~ Lomas Brown, color analyst for the Detroit Lions Radio Network and co-host of WJR's "SportsWrap", joins Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds to recap yesterday's Sunday Nigh...
Nov 17, 2025
Detroit Lions' Offense Comes Up Short in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA ~ The Detroit Lions had plenty of chances to defeat the defending Super Bowl champions on the road on Sunday Night Football, but ultimately came up short, losing 16-9 against the Eagl...
Nov 17, 2025 Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) fails to catch a pass against Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell (27) during the second half at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Early Spark Fades as Spartans Fall to Nittany Lions in Senior Day Loss
EAST LANSING ~ Michigan State opened Senior Day with a flash of hope, as senior running back Elijah Tau-Tolliver ripped off a 57-yard touchdown run on the Spartans' first play from scrimmage. "We knew...
Nov 15, 2025 Michigan State's Elijah Tau-Tolliver runs for a touchdown against Penn State during the first quarter on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.
Detroit Red Wings' Break Losing Streak Against Anaheim
DETROIT, MI ~ The Detroit Red Wings started the season with a bang, then came back down to earth with a three-game losing streak before ending that Thursday night with a 6-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks...
Nov 14, 2025 Nov 13, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot (39) and center Michael Rasmussen (27) celebrate after defeating the Anaheim Ducks at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
WJR's Nick Lundberg Talks Pistons' Win Streak with Kevin Dietz
DETROIT, MI ~ The Detroit Pistons sit at the top spot of the NBA's Eastern Conference early in the season, rattling off eight wins in a row while dealing with injuries to every starter in the lineup. ...
Nov 14, 2025 Nov 12, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed (7) dunks the ball next to Chicago Bulls forward Isaac Okoro (35) during the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images
Carr Emphasizes Accountability as Michigan State Cruises to Victory
EAST LANSING ~ Michigan State stayed unbeaten with a convincing 79-60 win over San Jose State at the Breslin Center, leaning on its size and depth to control the game. The Spartans jumped out to a 19-...
Nov 13, 2025 Nov 13, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Coen Carr (55) drives past San Jose State Spartans guard Ben Roseborough (11) during the second half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images
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April 20, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Congresswoman Debbie Dingell. She discussed her frustrations with the Michigan Democratic convention and stalled DHS funding.
April 20, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Barbara McQuade, former U.S. Attorney, about the DOJ’s request for Wayne County’s 2020 ballots, citing a “history of fraud convictions.”
April 20, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Mike Lee, managing editor at Crain’s Detroit Business. They discussed Detroit developments, the NBA playoffs’ scattered TV coverage, and a new art center in Grosse Pointe.
