Category Archives: WJR Sports
Tigers Roar Back: Sweep of Diamondbacks Sparks Four-Game Win Streak
Photo: Rick Osentoski ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, July 31, 2025 ~ The Tigers secured a much-needed sweep against the Diamondbacks after a concerning stretch of play.Detroit defeated the Diamondbacks 5...
Jul 31, 2025
Football Returns: Lions and Chargers Set to Kick Off Hall of Fame Game
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK CANTON, July 29, 2025 ~ The National Football League returns this Thursday with the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Game, featuring the Detroit Lions and the Los ...
Jul 29, 2025
Detroit Lions Host First Scrimmage of Training Camp
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, July 29, 2025 ~ The Detroit Lions hosted its first scrimmage of training camp on Tuesday, July 29. The practice featured most of the players who won't be t...
Jul 29, 2025
Tigers Stay Hot Behind Melton’s First MLB Win
Photo: Lon Horwedel ~ Imagn ImagesDETROIT, July 29, 2025 ~ The Detroit Tigers kicked off their series against the Arizona Diamondbacks with a strong 5-1 win Monday night at Comerica Park, ...
Jul 29, 2025
Brian Branch Locked in as Lions Emphasize Turnovers and Chemistry
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, July 28, 2025 ~ Brian Branch is entering training camp with confidence after last year’s breakout season. At today's press conference, he highl...
Jul 28, 2025
Lajal Saves Five Match Points to Win Cranbrook Tennis Classic
Photo: Gabe Klein ~ WJRBLOOMFIELD HILLS, July 28, 2025 ~ Estonian Mark Lajal captured the title at the Cranbrook Tennis Classic (CTC) in a thrilling three-set final.The championship match featured Laj...
Jul 28, 2025
MSU Coach Smith Praises Player Growth, Prepares for 2025 Season
Photo: Lucas Peltier ~ USA TODAY NETWORKLAS VEGAS, July 25, 2025 ~ Michigan State Head Coach Jonathan Smith addressed the media Friday at Big Ten Media Days, emphasizing roster continuity, player deve...
Jul 25, 2025
Detroit Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson Recovering Smoothly Ahead of 2025 Season
Photo: Nick Lundberg ~ 760 WJRALLEN PARK, July 25, 2025 ~ After a horrific leg injury that kept him sidelined for more than half of the regular season and the playoffs, Detroit Lions‘ defensive ...
Jul 25, 2025
Detroit Lions’ Jared Goff Previews New Offense Under New Staff
Photo: Nick Lundberg ~ 760 WJRDETROIT, July 24, 2025 ~ With former Detroit Lions' offensive coordinator Ben Johnson leaving for the head coaching job in Chicago, Detroit and quarterback Jared Goff are...
Jul 24, 2025
New Faces on the Offensive Line Look to Replicate Success at Detroit Lions’ Training Camp
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKALLEN PARK, July 21, 2025 ~ Day two of the Detroit Lions' training camp kicked off Monday, July 21, with lots of talk about the changes to the offensive line. With ...
Jul 21, 2025
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April 3, 2026 ~ Dave Beachnau, CEO of the Detroit Local Organizing Committee for the 2027 NCAA Men’s Final Four, joins Kevin Dietz live from Indy to talk about Detroit’s preparations, the economic and cultural impact of hosting the Final Four, and what fans can expect when the event comes to downtown Detroit.
April 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds talk with Tony Paul, a Detroit News reporter, about the Detroit Tigers’ upcoming season. They also discuss Tony’s top baseball movie character.
April 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds speak with Walker Hosley, a regional manager at Groundworks, about how winter weather affects home foundations and what to look for.
