Category Archives: WJR Sports
Bates' 42-Yard Kick Lifts Detroit Over Chicago in Thriller
Photo: Matt Marton ~ Imagn ImagesCHICAGO ~ The Detroit Lions closed out their season with a hard-fought 19-16 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday at Soldier Field. Though the Lions entered the game w...
Jan 04, 2026
Turnovers Doom Michigan State in 58-56 Loss to No. 13 Nebraska
Photo: Dylan Widger ~ Imagn ImagesEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State traveled to Lincoln and came away with a hard-fought 58-56 loss to No. 13 Nebraska. Both teams entered the game locked at 33-33 at halft...
Jan 02, 2026
Michigan State Rolls to 12-1 With Win Over Cornell, Big Ten Play Ahead
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State delivered a high-energy performance in their non-conference finale, claiming victory over Cornell with a final score of 114-97 at the ...
Dec 29, 2025
Kronk Boxing Gym Returns to Detroit
Dec. 21, 2025 ~ Earlier this year, the developers behind the legendary Kronk Boxing Gym announced that the historic gym was coming back to Detroit. The gym has officially opened, and Paul Bhatia, the ...
Dec 28, 2025
Detroit Lions' Playoff Hopes Come to End in Christmas Loss at Minnesota
Dec. 25, 2025 ~ Detroit Lions' Head Coach Dan Campbell speaks to the media after 23-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day.DETROIT, MI ~ The Detroit Lions have officially been knocked out o...
Dec 25, 2025
Fitzgerald Retains Key Coaches While Adding Sheridan to Revive MSU Offense
Photo: Gary Cosby Jr ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State's bold move to hire Nick Sheridan as offensive coordinator reflects both strategic ambition and cultural alignment under new head ...
Dec 23, 2025
Detroit Lions' Playoff Odds Fall Close to Zero After Loss to Steelers
Dec. 21, 2025 ~ Detroit Lions' Head Coach Dan Campbell speaks to the media after a 29-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.DETROIT, MI ~ The Detroit Lions' playoff odds took a huge hit Sunday evening at...
Dec 22, 2025
Carr's Career Night Lifts Michigan State Past Oakland, 79-70, at Little Caesars Arena
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State leaned on a breakout performance from junior forward Coen Carr to escape Little Caesars Arena with a 79-70 win over Oakland, improving...
Dec 20, 2025
Demolition Begins for AlumniFi Field, Paving Way for DCFC's New 15,000-Seat Stadium
DETROIT ~ A long-standing eyesore in Southwest Detroit is finally coming down to make way for one of the city's most anticipated developments. Mayor Mike Duggan joined community leaders and developers...
Dec 20, 2025 Photos ~ Courtesy City of Detroit
SportsWrap Previews the 2025 Michigan Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Dec. 19, 2025 - Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino are joined by Chris Chelios live from The Soundboard at MotorCity Casino Hotel for the 2025 Michigan Sports Hall of Fame induction. DETROIT, MI ~ Prior ...
Dec 19, 2025
GET THE WJR APP
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
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.
