Category Archives: WJR Sports
Spartans Lean on Youth, Chemistry in Big Ten Opener
EAST LANSING ~ Michigan State head coach Adam Nightingale met with reporters Tuesday ahead of the Spartans' Big Ten opener against Penn State, offering a candid look at his team's mindset and developm...
Nov 04, 2025 Michigan State's head coach Adam Nightingale, right, calls out to players as assistant coach Mike Towns looks on during hockey practice on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, at Munn Arena in East Lansing.
Michigan State Opens Season With Gritty Win Over Colgate
EAST LANSING ~ Michigan State kicked off its 2025-26 season with an 80-69 win over Colgate at the Breslin Center, but the victory didn't come easy. The Spartans couldn't find rhythm early and entered ...
Nov 03, 2025 Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. steals the ball from Colgate during the second half on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
Lomas Brown Recaps Detroit Lions' Loss to Vikings on WJR
DETROIT, MI ~ The Detroit Lions (5-3) did not execute on either side of the ball in a 27-24 loss Sunday afternoon to the Minnesota Vikings (4-4) at Ford Field. With the loss, Detroit moves to 1-2 agai...
Nov 03, 2025 Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery fumbles the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. The Vikings recovered.
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Milivojevic's First Start Ends in Overtime Heartbreak for Spartans
EAST LANSING ~ In a game that reflected the ups and downs of Michigan State's season, the Spartans battled hard but came up short in a 23-20 overtime loss to Minnesota. It was a night of firsts and fr...
Nov 01, 2025 Nov 1, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Alessio Milivojevic (11) looks to pass against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first half at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
Tom Izzo Previews the Upcoming MSU Basketball Season on "'JR Morning"
EAST LANSING, MI ~ Michigan State men's basketball head coach Tom Izzo joined "'JR Morning" Thursday to preview the upcoming season, starting with a matchup with Colgate next Monday, Nov. 3. The No. 2...
Oct 30, 2025 Oct 28, 2025; Hartford, CT, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo during the first half against the Connecticut Huskies at PeoplesBank Arena. Photo: Mark Smith-IMAGN IMAGES
Detroit Lions' Extend Aidan Hutchinson in Historic Contract
DETROIT, MI ~ The Detroit Lions made defensive end Aidan Hutchinson the highest paid non-quarterback in NFL history Wednesday, paying the Plymouth native $180 million over four years, with $141 millio...
Oct 29, 2025 Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) waves at fans after 24-9 win over Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field in Detroit on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025.
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Michigan State Falls to UConn in Exhibition, Eyes Regular Season Opener
Oct. 27, 2025 ~ In a spirited exhibition matchup between two nationally ranked programs, No. 22 Michigan State fell to No. 4 UConn, 76-69, at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford. The game, while not countin...
Oct 28, 2025 Oct 28, 2025; Hartford, CT, USA; Michigan State Spartans center Carson Cooper (15) controls the ball against Connecticut Huskies forward Dwayne Koroma (4) during the first half at PeoplesBank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images
Smith Praises Team's Fight, Reflects on Rossi's Return to Minnesota
Oct. 27, 2025 ~ Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith didn't shy away from the weight of recent losses during Monday's press conference. Instead, he leaned into the human side of the game, his play...
Oct 27, 2025 Michigan State University football coach Jonathon Smith seen Tuesday, July 29, 2025, during the first day of football practice at the Skandalaris Football Center.
Detroit Lions' Rested Ahead of NFC North Match After Bye Week
Oct. 27, 2025 ~ The Detroit Lions were able to rest last weekend as the team had a bye week after defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on ESPN's Monday Night Football. Detroit is gearing up for an NFC N...
Oct 27, 2025 Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs celebrates a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025.
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Spartans Show Fight but Fall Short in Rivalry Battle Against No. 25 Michigan
Oct. 26, 2025 ~ Michigan State showed grit and flashes of promise in Saturday night's rivalry showdown against No. 25 Michigan, but ultimately fell 31-20 at Spartan Stadium. The loss marks the fourth ...
Oct 26, 2025 Michigan State's Makhi Frazier, center, runs for a big gain during the second quarter in the game against Michigan on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.
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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.
