Category Archives: WJR Sports
Spartans Make Bold Portal Moves to Reinforce Ground Game and Defensive Front
Photo: Lenny Padilla ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Over the past several days, Michigan State has made bold moves in the transfer portal, adding talent that reflects coach Pat Fitzgerald's vision ...
Jan 15, 2026
Clarissa Shields Previews Upcoming Fight on "'JR Morning"
Jan. 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds chat with Claressa Shields, the Undisputed World Champion.DETROIT, MI ~ Flint native Clarissa Shields, otherwise known as the "The GWOAT...
Jan 15, 2026
Fears Fuels Michigan State's 81-60 Win Over Indiana With Career Night
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State leaned on its young leader and a dominant defensive stretch to pull away from Indiana, earning an 81-60 win at the Breslin Center. Sop...
Jan 13, 2026
Michigan State's Doug Wojcik Earns Spot on 100 Most Impactful Coaches List
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State men's basketball Associate Head Coach Doug Wojcik has earned national recognition, being named to Silver Waves Media's list of the 100...
Jan 13, 2026
Red Wings Celebrate Sergei Fedorov Number Retirement with Overtime Win
Jan. 12, 2026 ~ Detroit Red Wings' right winger Alex DeBrincat after his one goal, two assist performance in 4-3 overtime win against Carolina.DETROIT, MI ~ The Detroit Red Wings honored Sergei Fedoro...
Jan 12, 2026
'I Remember Sharing a Cab with You!' Sergei Fedorov Recaps Career, Talks Number Retirement with Paul W. Smith
DETROIT, MI ~ The Detroit Red Wings will be celebrating the retirement of Hockey Hall of Famer Sergei Fedorov's no. 91 Monday night at Little Caesars Arena against the Carolina Hurricanes. Puck drop i...
Jan 12, 2026
Spartans Overcome Halftime Deficit to Top Wildcats, Improve to 14-2
Photo: Dale Young ~ Imagn ImagesEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State clawed back from a halftime deficit to secure a 76-66 win over Northwestern at the Breslin Center, improving to 14-2 overall and 4-1 in Bi...
Jan 09, 2026
Detroit Lions' General Manager Brad Holmes Grades Season as Failure in Final Press Conference
Jan. 9, 2025 ~ WJR Digital Sports Reporter Nick Lundberg joins Kevin Dietz to give an update on this week's sports news.ALLEN PARK, MI ~ Detroit Lions' General Manager Brad Holmes did not hold back on...
Jan 08, 2026
Detroit Pistons Beat New York Knicks in Playoff Rematch
Jan. 7, 2026 ~ WJR Digital Sports Reporter Nick Lundberg joins Kevin Dietz to talk about the Detroit Pistons' big win over New York Knicks.DETROIT, MI ~ The Detroit Pistons' dominated the New York Kni...
Jan 07, 2026
Sports Gambling Addiction Rates Rising Among Young Adults
Jan. 7, 2026 ~ Michigan Problem Gambling expert and CEO of Choices Counseling Center Mike Mooney joins Ryan Ermanni to discuss the rise of sports gambling addiction among the younger generations.DETRO...
Jan 07, 2026
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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.
