Category Archives: WJR Sports
Michigan State Makes Statement Wins, But Shooting Guard Battle Looms
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State has kicked off the season with a statement. At 8-1, the Spartans have already knocked off three ranked teams, Arkansas, Kentucky and N...
Dec 08, 2025
Cameron Boozer Sparks Second-Half Surge as Duke Tops Michigan State
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ In a heavyweight showdown that felt like March in December, No. 4 Duke outlasted No. 7 Michigan State 66-60 at the Breslin Center. The Spartans led f...
Dec 06, 2025
Acrisure CEO Greg Williams and Dawn Williams Make Largest Private Donation in MSU History
Photo:Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State University marked a truly historic day at the Breslin Center as President Kevin Guskiewicz announced the largest private gift in the un...
Dec 05, 2025
Detroit Lions Offense Explodes in Bounce Back Win Over Dallas Cowboys
Dec. 5, 2025 ~ WJR Digital Sports Director Nick Lundberg breaks down the Lions' win last night.DETROIT, MI ~ The Detroit Lions continue to bounce back after tough losses, this time on Thursday Night F...
Dec 05, 2025
Pat Fitzgerald Bringing Energy to MSU Football
Dec. 3, 2025 ~ Nick Lundberg, WJR Digital Sports Reporter, recaps yesterday's press conference where Michigan State introduced Pat Fitzgerald as their new head football coach.DETROIT, MI ~ Michigan St...
Dec 03, 2025
Wayne State Volleyball Wins Conference Championship, Heads to NCAA Tournament
Dec. 3, 2025 ~ Tim Koth, WSU Volleyball Coach joins Marie Osborne to discuss how the Warriors (24-5) won the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Tournament championship on Nov. 23,...
Dec 03, 2025
Kohler's Double-Double, Fears' Perfect Free Throws Power MSU Past Iowa
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State opened Big Ten play with a convincing 71-52 win over Iowa on Tuesday night at the Breslin Center, improving to 8-0. The Spartans overc...
Dec 02, 2025
'It's a Great Day to Be a Spartan': Fitzgerald Outlines Vision for MSU Football
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Pat Fitzgerald stood at the podium Tuesday, humbled and energized as Michigan State's new head football coach. "It's a great day to be a Spartan," he...
Dec 02, 2025
Pat Fitzgerald Named MSU Football Head Coach
EAST LANSING ~ Michigan State fired head football coach Jonathan Smith on Sunday. The announcement was made by Vice President and Director of Athletics J Batt, who cited the need for a new direction f...
Dec 01, 2025
Nick Lundberg on Detroit Lions' Road to the Playoffs
Dec. 1, 2025 ~ WJR Digital Lions Beat Writer Nick Lundberg recaps Detroit's Thanksgiving Day football game with Ryan Ermanni.DETROIT, MI ~ The Detroit Lions' playoff odds decreased after a Thanksgivin...
Dec 01, 2025
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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.
