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Tigers Build for the Future with High-Upside Picks on Day One of 2025 MLB Draft
Photo: Brett Davis ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, July 14, 2025 ~ The Detroit Tigers made four picks during day one of the 2025 MLB Draft.With the 24th pick in the first round, Detroit selected shortstop...
Jul 14, 2025
Dzierwa Drafted by Orioles in Second Round, Highest MSU Pitcher Pick Since 1998
Photo: Joseph Cress ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING, July 14, 2025 ~ Michigan State Baseball standout pitcher Joseph Dzierwa was selected by the Baltimore Orioles with the 58th overall pick in the sec...
Jul 14, 2025
MSU Hockey’s Isaac Howard Forgoes Final Year, Signs With Edmonton
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING, July 9, 2025 ~ After initially deciding to return to East Lansing for his final season on the ice, Michigan State Hockey forward Isaac Howard has acce...
Jul 09, 2025
Four Detroit Tigers Named Starters in MLB All-Star Game
Photo: Kevin Jairaj ~ IMAGN IMAGESDETROIT, July 7, 2025 ~ The official roster for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game released on Sunday, July 6, and four Detroit Tigers were named starters for the event in At...
Jul 07, 2025
Kane Returns, Gibson Arrives: Red Wings Make Strategic Moves Ahead of 2025–26
Photo: Rick Osentoski ~ IMAGN IMAGES DETROIT, July 1, 2025 ~ The Detroit Red Wings made a major splash early in the 2025 offseason by re-signing veteran winger Patrick Kane to a one-year deal. After a...
Jul 01, 2025
Detroit Returns to the WNBA: Expansion Team Set for 2029
DETROIT, June 30, 2025 ~ Detroit is officially back in the WNBA spotlight. After a 20-year absence, the Motor City will once again host a professional women's basketball team, with the league announci...
Jun 30, 2025
Detroit Welcomes PGA Excitement as Rocket Classic Returns in Full Swing
Photo: Aaron Doster ~ Imagn ImagesDETROIT, June 26, 2025 ~ The 2025 Rocket Classic kicked off in grand fashion at the historic Detroit Golf Club, bringing the energy of the PGA Tour back to the Motor ...
Jun 26, 2025
Former Lions Senior VP of Communications Bill Keenist Earns ‘Award of Excellence’ from Pro Football HOF
Photo: Kirby Lee ~ IMAGN IMAGESDETROIT, June 25, 2025 ~ The NFL's Pro Football Hall of Fame has awarded former longtime Detroit Lions‘ Public Relations Vice President Bill Keenist with an 'Award...
Jun 25, 2025
Celebs and Pros Light Up the Links at Rocket Mortgage Pro-Am
Photo: Gabe Klein ~ WJRDETROIT, June 25, 2025 ~ The 2025 Delta Dental Pro-Am took place Wednesday at the Detroit Golf Club. Held annually as part of Rocket Classic week, the Pro-Am pairs PGA Tour prof...
Jun 25, 2025
From Tee to Team USA: Bradley’s Rocket Classic Run Has Ryder Cup Implications
Photo: Gabe Klein ~ WJRDETROIT, June 25, 2026 ~ At the Rocket Classic in Detroit, Keegan Bradley isn't just chasing a trophy-he's navigating the rare challenge of being both a top-tier competitor and ...
Jun 25, 2025
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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.
