Category Archives: WJR Sports

Michigan State Dominates East Carolina, Sets Stage for North Carolina Showdown
Photo: Nathan Ray Seebeck ~ Imagn ImagesFORT MYERS, Fla. ~ Michigan State left little doubt about its early-season form Tuesday afternoon, dismantling East Carolina 89-56 in its opening game in the Fo...
Nic Fardella Nov 25, 2025

Lomas Brown Recaps Detroit Lions Overtime Win Against New York Giants
Nov. 23, 2025 ~ WJR Digital Sports Reporter Nick Lundberg talks with Detroit Lions' offensive linemen Tate Ratledge and Penei Sewell after Detroit's 34-27 overtime win over the New York Giants. DETROI...
Nick Lundberg Nov 24, 2025

Iowa Beats Michigan State on Last-Second Field Goal, 20-17
Photos: Jeffrey Becker ~ Imagn ImagesIOWA CITY ~ Michigan State looked ready to end its Big Ten skid, but Iowa had other plans. Senior kicker Drew Stevens drilled a 44-yard field goal as time expired,...
Nic Fardella Nov 22, 2025

Izzo's Squad Stays Perfect With 84-56 Win at Breslin Center
Photo: Dale Young ~ Imagn ImagesEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State continued its early-season dominance Friday night, rolling past Detroit Mercy 84-56 at the Breslin Center. From the opening tip, the Spart...
Nic Fardella Nov 21, 2025

Spartans Dominate Wildcats Behind Hot Shooting at Madison Square Garden
Photo: Vincent Carchietta ~ Imagn ImagesEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State delivered a convincing performance at Madison Square Garden, defeating Kentucky 83-66 in the Champions Classic. From the opening t...
Nic Fardella Nov 18, 2025

Smith Praises Defense, Eyes Growth in Final Two Games
EAST LANSING ~ Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith didn't shy away from the reality of a tough season during his Monday press conference, but his message was clear: keep fighting. Reflecting on t...
Nic Fardella Nov 17, 2025 Michigan State University football coach Jonathon Smith observes his Spartan gridders, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, during the first day of football practice at the Skandalaris Football Center.

Lomas Brown Details Detroit Lions Loss to Philadelphia on WJR
Nov. 17, 2025 ~ Lomas Brown, color analyst for the Detroit Lions Radio Network and co-host of WJR's "SportsWrap", joins Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds to recap yesterday's Sunday Nigh...
Nick Lundberg Nov 17, 2025

Detroit Lions' Offense Comes Up Short in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA ~ The Detroit Lions had plenty of chances to defeat the defending Super Bowl champions on the road on Sunday Night Football, but ultimately came up short, losing 16-9 against the Eagl...
Nick Lundberg Nov 17, 2025 Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) fails to catch a pass against Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell (27) during the second half at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK

Early Spark Fades as Spartans Fall to Nittany Lions in Senior Day Loss
EAST LANSING ~ Michigan State opened Senior Day with a flash of hope, as senior running back Elijah Tau-Tolliver ripped off a 57-yard touchdown run on the Spartans' first play from scrimmage. "We knew...
Nic Fardella Nov 15, 2025 Michigan State's Elijah Tau-Tolliver runs for a touchdown against Penn State during the first quarter on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

Detroit Red Wings' Break Losing Streak Against Anaheim
DETROIT, MI ~ The Detroit Red Wings started the season with a bang, then came back down to earth with a three-game losing streak before ending that Thursday night with a 6-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks...
Nick Lundberg Nov 14, 2025 Nov 13, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot (39) and center Michael Rasmussen (27) celebrate after defeating the Anaheim Ducks at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
SPOTLIGHT PODCAST

June 18, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Briana Noble, an auto and business reporter for The Detroit News. They discuss Ford’s new EV battery production, aiming for lower costs and a domestic supply chain.

June 18, 2026 ~ Andy Arena shares details on a growing scam involving in-person cash couriers and how the FBI says criminals are targeting older Americans.

June 18, 2026 ~ Patrick Anderson unpacks the Fed Chair’s latest remarks and what they could mean for inflation, rates, and the broader economy.








