Category Archives: WJR Sports
Spring practice moving quickly as new coach stresses mindset and connection
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Spring practice is moving quickly under new head coach Pat Fitzgerald, who met with the media Tuesday morning after the team completed its seventh sp...
Mar 31, 2026
Michigan State Goaltender Trey Augustine Expected to Join Grand Rapids
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Trey Augustine's next step in hockey didn't come with much fanfare, but it carried significant meaning. The 21-year-old goaltender officially earned ...
Mar 30, 2026
Michigan Men's Basketball Advances to Final Four, Michigan State Looks to 2027 Final Four in Detroit
March 30, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Steve Courtney chat with Michigan State Head Basketball Coach Tom Izzo. They reflect on the Spartans' season, their tough loss, and Izzo's future plans.DETROIT, MICH...
Mar 30, 2026
Spartans' Season Ends in 4-3 Overtime Loss to Wisconsin
Photo: Robert Killips ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State's season ended Saturday afternoon as the Spartans fell 4-3 in overtime to Wisconsin in the NCAA Tournament regional final at the ...
Mar 28, 2026
Early Hole Too Much for Michigan State in 67-63 Sweet 16 Loss
Photo: Amber Searls ~ Imagn ImagesEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State's season came to an end Friday night in Washington, D.C., as the Spartans fell 67-63 to UConn in the Sweet 16 at Capital One Arena. The ...
Mar 28, 2026
Tiger Woods Arrested on DUI Charge After Rollover Crash in Florida
JUPITER, Florida ~ Tiger Woods was arrested Friday after a rollover crash on Jupiter Island, Florida, with authorities saying the golfer was impaired while driving. The crash happened shortly after 2 ...
Mar 27, 2026 Photo: Greg Lovett ~ USA Today Network
Detroit Tigers Demolish the San Diego Padres on Opening Day
SAN DIEGO, CALIF. ~ The Detroit Tigers started off the 2026 season on a winning note Thursday afternoon, defeating the San Diego Padres 8-2 at Petco Park. Detroit starting pitcher Tarik Skubal was in ...
Mar 26, 2026 Photo: David Frerker ~ IMAGN IMAGES
Augustine shines as Michigan State tops UConn 2-1 in NCAA regional semifinal
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State hockey embraced a survive and advance mentality Thursday afternoon, grinding out a 2-1 win over UConn in the NCAA Tournament's Worcest...
Mar 26, 2026
Pistons' Star Duncan Robinson Teams Up with WJR's Mitch Albom for $50,000 SAY Detroit Donation
March 24, 2026 ~ WJR Digital Sports Reporter Nick Lundberg talks with Detroit Pistons' forward Duncan Robinson about his journey in teaming up with WJR's Mitch Albom to donate to Detroit youth.DETROIT...
Mar 24, 2026
Michigan State President Kevin Guskiewicz on Men's Basketball Sweet 16 Run
March 23, 2026 ~ WJR Digital Sports Reporter Nick Lundberg discusses the NCAA tournament.WASHINGTON, D.C. ~ The Big 10, led by Michigan State and Michigan men's basketball, managed to send six teams t...
Mar 24, 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.
Oct. 6, 2026 ~ On ‘JR Morning, Lloyd Jackson and Mario Morrow talk with former U.S. Attorney and law professor Barbara McQuade about major Supreme Court cases.
Oct. 6, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Mario Morrow talk with Headlight News author, Paul Eisenstein, about car sales on the Car Collective Substack.
