Category Archives: WJR Sports
Detroit City Council Bans Smokeless Tobacco at Sporting Events
DETROIT ~ Oct. 22, 2025 ~ Smokeless tobacco products, such as chewing tobacco, have been banned at Detroit sports venues in a 7-2 vote by the Detroit City Council. The ban will go into effect soon, co...
Oct 22, 2025 Mar 17, 2020; Detroit, Michigan, USA; A general view outside the northwest entrance of Little Caesars Arena on an empty sidewalk. Photo: Raj Mehta ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Despite Injuries, Detroit Lions' Defense Steps Up in Primetime Win Over Tampa Bay
Oct. 21, 2025 ~ The Detroit Lions (5-2) came into Monday Night Football against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-2) with only one starting defensive back due to various injuries. Despite this, Detroit forc...
Oct 21, 2025 Oct. 20, 2025 ~ Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) tackles Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (1) during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Monday, Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Michigan State Rises to the Moment, Sweeps Boston in Breakout Series
EAST LANSING, Oct. 20, 2025 ~ Michigan State hockey delivered a resounding message to the college hockey world this weekend, sweeping No. 1 Boston University in a thrilling two-game series at Agganis ...
Oct 20, 2025 Michigan State's Cayden Lindstrom moves with the puck during hockey practice on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, at Munn Arena in East Lansing.
Detroit Lions Set to Face Tampa Bay in Detroit for Primetime Monday Night Matchup
Oct. 20, 2025 ~ The Detroit Lions are set to host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on ESPN's Monday Night Football tonight at Ford Field. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Downtown Detroit is primed to fill the stree...
Oct 20, 2025 Oct. 13, 2025 ~ Detroit Lions offensive players huddle before a play against Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Spartans Stumble in Bloomington: MSU Falls to No. 3 Indiana, 38-13
Michigan State's struggles continued Saturday afternoon in Bloomington, where the Spartans fell 38-10 to No. 3 Indiana in a game that highlighted the growing gap between the two programs. Despite a pr...
Oct 19, 2025 Oct 18, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Aidan Chiles (2) throws a pass during the first half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images
Howell High School Football Survives Brighton's Homecoming on WJR's Drive to The Game
BRIGHTON, Oct. 17, 2025 ~ At one point Howell High School football led big over Brighton during the Bulldogs' Homecoming, but the Highlanders held on against a big comeback to win 37-28 on WJR's Drive...
Oct 17, 2025 Photo: Nick Lundberg ~ WJR
Old Brass Spittoon at Stake as Spartans Head to Bloomington
EAST LANSING, Oct. 17, 2025 ~ Michigan State heads to Bloomington this weekend looking to flip the narrative and reclaim the Old Brass Spittoon in a pivotal Big Ten matchup against Indiana. The Sparta...
Oct 17, 2025
Detroit Lions' COO Mike Disner Talks Business Side of Football on WJR
DETROIT, Oct. 16, 2025 ~ Detroit Lions' Chief Operating Officer Mike Disner has played a key role in the resurgence of the Detroit Lions. In his seventh season in Detroit, Disner has overseen the hiri...
Oct 16, 2025 May 13, 2025 ~ Detroit Lions' Chief Operating Officer Mike Disner, GM Brad Holmes and Head Coach Dan Campbell watch drills during Rookie Minicamp Saturday, Photo: Kirthmon F. Dozier ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Exploring Tarik Skubal's Future with the Detroit Tigers
DETROIT, Oct. 14, 2025 ~ Detroit Tigers' starting pitcher Tarik Skubal is expected to win a second consecutive American League Cy Young this year. While Detroit has one year of control left with Skuba...
Oct 14, 2025 Oct. 11, 2025 ~ Tigers' pitcher Tarik Skubal celebrates striking out Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh in the sixth inning of ALDS Game 5 at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Friday, Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Moment of Reckoning: Spartans Seek Reset After Third Straight Loss
EAST LANSING, Oct. 12, 2025 ~ Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith didn't sugarcoat the situation following his team's third straight loss. Sitting at 3-3, Smith described Sunday's team meeting as...
Oct 13, 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.
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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.
