Category Archives: WJR Sports
Michigan Businessman Greg Eaton Has Seen Every Super Bowl In-Person
Feb. 3, 2026 ~ Businessman Greg Eaton talks with Paul W. Smith about how he has been to every Super Bowl.DETROIT, MICH. ~ Lansing businessman Greg Eaton is one of the last surviving members of the "Ne...
Feb 3, 2026
Dwayne Casey Talks Pistons' Turnaround on "'JR Morning"
Feb. 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds talk with Detroit Pistons' front-house executive Dwayne Casey. They discuss the team's turnaround, trade deadline approach, and the value of team chemist...
Feb 3, 2026
Michigan State Star Jeremy Fears Jr. Emerges as Cousy Award Contender
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Redshirt sophomore guard Jeremy Fears Jr. continues to establish himself as one of the premier point guards in college basketball, earning a spot on ...
Feb 3, 2026
Youth Coaches Quit Mainly Due to Parents, New Poll Suggests
Feb. 2, 2026 ~ Dave Kenan, youth sports coach, joins Kevin Dietz to discuss the new poll suggesting that managing parents is among the top reasons youth coaches quit.DETROIT, MICH. ~ Among the multitu...
Feb 2, 2026
Michigan Outlasts Michigan State in OT Thriller at Breslin Center
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan and Michigan State delivered another rivalry classic on Sunday afternoon at the Breslin Center, where No.9 Michigan edged No.13 Michigan Sta...
Feb 1, 2026
Wolverines Survive MSU Rally, Earn First Road Win in Rivalry Since 2018
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan walked into the Breslin Center on Friday night and walked out with its first road win over Michigan State since 2018, defeating the Spartans...
Jan 30, 2026
Boyne Mountain Introducing New Attractions
Jan. 30, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Marketing Director at Boyne Mountain Kari Roder.DETROIT, MI ~ Ski season is in full swing, and Boyne Mountain is buzzing with excitement. Mar...
Jan 30, 2026
Rivalry, Respect and Restless Nights: Izzo Prepares Spartans for Top‑Seven Clash
Photo: Vincent Carchietta ~ Imagn ImagesEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo didn't hide from the tight turnaround as his team prepared for a top-seven rivalry showdown, but he refused to...
Jan 30, 2026
Isiah Thomas Talks Detroit Basketball and Business Success on "Focus"
Jan. 29, 2026 ~ Jeff Caponigro catches up with Detroit Pistons' legend Isiah Thomas about Detroit's recent basketball success and more!DETROIT, MI ~ The Detroit Pistons have the best record in the NBA...
Jan 29, 2026
MHSAA Now Allowing NIL for High School Athletes
Jan. 28, 2026 ~ MHSAA Director of Communications Geoff Kimmerly joins Ryan Ermanni to discuss the expansion of personal branding activities for student athletes in Michigan. DETROIT, MI ~ Effective im...
Jan 28, 2026
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Oct. 6, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Mario Morrow talk with James White, CEO of the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network, about local mental health crisis resources and new care facilities.
Oct. 6, 2026 ~ On ‘JR Morning, Lloyd Jackson and Mario Morrow talk with former U.S. Attorney and law professor Barbara McQuade about major Supreme Court cases.
Oct. 6, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Mario Morrow talk with Headlight News author, Paul Eisenstein, about car sales on the Car Collective Substack.
