Category Archives: WJR Sports
Cooper, Carr Fuel Spartans' Second‑Half Breakaway in West Coast Finale
Photo: Craig Strobeck ~ Imagn ImagesEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State wrapped up its West Coast road trip with a gritty 68-52 win over Oregon on Tuesday night, grinding through a Ducks team that, despite ...
Jan 20, 2026
Detroit Lions Hire Drew Petzing as Offensive Coordinator
Jan. 20, 2026 ~ Nick Lundberg, WJR digital sports reporter, joins Kevin Dietz to talk about the new Lions' offensive coordinator.DETROIT, MI ~ The Detroit Lions have officially replaced former offensi...
Jan 20, 2026
MSU Sweeps Wisconsin: Russell Shines, Augustine Stands Tall in Defining Road Weekend
Photo: Dave Kallmann ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State delivered a statement weekend in Madison, sweeping No. 2 Wisconsin with backtoback wins that showcased both explosiveness and disc...
Jan 19, 2026
Fears Fuels Second-Half Surge as Michigan State Rolls Past Washington
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State picked up a major road win Saturday night, powering past Washington 80-63 at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle. The victory marked the ...
Jan 17, 2026
Eastern Michigan Players Indicted in Alleged Point-Shaving Scheme
PODCAST: Jan. 16, 2026 ~ Attorney Steve Haney joins Kevin Dietz to discuss how Eastern Michigan University players were indicted in an alleged point-shaving scheme.YPSILANTI ~ About two dozen people h...
Jan 16, 2026
Spartans Make Bold Portal Moves to Reinforce Ground Game and Defensive Front
Photo: Lenny Padilla ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Over the past several days, Michigan State has made bold moves in the transfer portal, adding talent that reflects coach Pat Fitzgerald's vision ...
Jan 15, 2026
Clarissa Shields Previews Upcoming Fight on "'JR Morning"
Jan. 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds chat with Claressa Shields, the Undisputed World Champion.DETROIT, MI ~ Flint native Clarissa Shields, otherwise known as the "The GWOAT...
Jan 15, 2026
Fears Fuels Michigan State's 81-60 Win Over Indiana With Career Night
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State leaned on its young leader and a dominant defensive stretch to pull away from Indiana, earning an 81-60 win at the Breslin Center. Sop...
Jan 13, 2026
Michigan State's Doug Wojcik Earns Spot on 100 Most Impactful Coaches List
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State men's basketball Associate Head Coach Doug Wojcik has earned national recognition, being named to Silver Waves Media's list of the 100...
Jan 13, 2026
Red Wings Celebrate Sergei Fedorov Number Retirement with Overtime Win
Jan. 12, 2026 ~ Detroit Red Wings' right winger Alex DeBrincat after his one goal, two assist performance in 4-3 overtime win against Carolina.DETROIT, MI ~ The Detroit Red Wings honored Sergei Fedoro...
Jan 12, 2026
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SPOTLIGHT PODCAST
August 14, 2026 ~ Jason Roe and Lloyd Jackson talk to the Regional President of Fifth Third Bank, Steve Davis, about Fifth Third closing branches and claiming items stored in safety deposit boxes.
Aug. 14, 2026 ~ Jason Roe and Lloyd Jackson talk to Dr. Andrew London, Kent County health officer, about how pigs at the Kent County Fair have contracted Swine Flu, and how people can protect themselves.
Aug. 14, 2026 ~ Jason Roe and Lloyd Jackson talk to Chris Castellani, host of ChrisCastellaniContent.com, about the Tigers vs. White Sox game this weekend.
