Category Archives: WJR Sports

Michigan State Powers Through First Half, Eyes Big Ten Three-Peat
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State entered the 2025-26 season with high expectations after back-to-back Big Ten titles, and they've largely lived up to the hype. The Spa...
Nic Fardella Jan 07, 2026

BREAKING: Detroit Lions Fire Offensive Coordinator John Morton
Jan. 7, 2026 ~ WJR Digital Sports Reporter Nick Lundberg and Mike Parsons discuss the firing of Lions' offensive coordinator John Morton, what happened this season, what needs to happen next season al...
Nick Lundberg Jan 06, 2026

Michigan State Lands Key Transfers to Bolster Offensive Line, Secondary
Photo: Julia Hansen ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ When Pat Fitzgerald took the reins in East Lansing, his first offseason move was clear: rebuild through the portal. Michigan State's offensive lin...
Nic Fardella Jan 06, 2026

Carr Leads Michigan State Past Trojans in Statement Win
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State came out of the gate with purpose, delivering a dominant 80-51 win over USC at the Breslin Center on Monday night. From tipoff, the Sp...
Nic Fardella Jan 05, 2026

WDIV Highlights WJR's Anthony Bellino
DETROIT, MI ~ 760 WJR "SportsWrap" host Anthony Bellino was recently featured on a WDIV piece about his workload juggling a radio program, hosting the in-game show for the Detroit Lions, and working f...
Nick Lundberg Jan 05, 2026 Photo: Andrew Mullin ~ WJR

Bates' 42-Yard Kick Lifts Detroit Over Chicago in Thriller
Photo: Matt Marton ~ Imagn ImagesCHICAGO ~ The Detroit Lions closed out their season with a hard-fought 19-16 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday at Soldier Field. Though the Lions entered the game w...
Nic Fardella Jan 04, 2026

Turnovers Doom Michigan State in 58-56 Loss to No. 13 Nebraska
Photo: Dylan Widger ~ Imagn ImagesEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State traveled to Lincoln and came away with a hard-fought 58-56 loss to No. 13 Nebraska. Both teams entered the game locked at 33-33 at halft...
Nic Fardella Jan 02, 2026

Michigan State Rolls to 12-1 With Win Over Cornell, Big Ten Play Ahead
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State delivered a high-energy performance in their non-conference finale, claiming victory over Cornell with a final score of 114-97 at the ...
Nic Fardella Dec 29, 2025

Kronk Boxing Gym Returns to Detroit
Dec. 21, 2025 ~ Earlier this year, the developers behind the legendary Kronk Boxing Gym announced that the historic gym was coming back to Detroit. The gym has officially opened, and Paul Bhatia, the ...
Nick Lundberg Dec 28, 2025

Detroit Lions' Playoff Hopes Come to End in Christmas Loss at Minnesota
Dec. 25, 2025 ~ Detroit Lions' Head Coach Dan Campbell speaks to the media after 23-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day.DETROIT, MI ~ The Detroit Lions have officially been knocked out o...
Nick Lundberg Dec 25, 2025
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.








