Category Archives: WJR Sports
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
WJR's Nick Lundberg Talks Pistons' Win Streak with Kevin Dietz
DETROIT, MI ~ The Detroit Pistons sit at the top spot of the NBA's Eastern Conference early in the season, rattling off eight wins in a row while dealing with injuries to every starter in the lineup. ...
Nov 14, 2025 Nov 12, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed (7) dunks the ball next to Chicago Bulls forward Isaac Okoro (35) during the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images
Carr Emphasizes Accountability as Michigan State Cruises to Victory
EAST LANSING ~ Michigan State stayed unbeaten with a convincing 79-60 win over San Jose State at the Breslin Center, leaning on its size and depth to control the game. The Spartans jumped out to a 19-...
Nov 13, 2025 Nov 13, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Coen Carr (55) drives past San Jose State Spartans guard Ben Roseborough (11) during the second half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images
Despite Back-To-Back Cy Young Awards, Tigers' Tarik Skubal's Future Still in Question
DETROIT, MI ~ Detroit Tigers' starting pitcher Tarik Skubal made history Wednesday, earning a second consecutive American League Cy Young award. He is the first Detroit ace to win back-to-back Cy Youn...
Nov 13, 2025 Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal celebrates striking out Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh in the sixth inning of ALDS Game 5 at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
SPOTLIGHT PODCAST
Dec. 10, 2025 ~ Matthew Schneider, former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, joins “‘JR Morning” to discuss a federal judge granting a motion to unseal the records of the grand jury investigation of Ghislaine Maxwell.
Dec. 10, 2025 ~ Matt Friedman, co-founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications joins Kevin Dietz to discuss Netflix vs. Paramount and what it means for the movie industry.
Dec. 10, 2025 ~ Craig Mauger, state politics reporter at The Detroit News, joins Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds to discuss the Michigan Senate approving a bill that would more than double the amount of tax withholding that state officials can allow developers to keep for projects.
