Category Archives: WJR Sports
Detroit Pistons Hang on to Early Lead, Take Game 1 Over Cleveland
May 6, 2026 ~ Detroit Pistons' forward Ron Holland talks to the media after Wednesday's practice following a Game 1 Eastern Conference semifinals win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.DETROIT, MICH. ~ The ...
May 06, 2026
From Spartan to Spotlight: Porter Martone's Early Impact in the Stanley Cup Playoffs
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Porter Martone has already left his mark on the NHL postseason, even as the road has gotten steeper. The 19-year-old winger announced himself in the ...
May 05, 2026
Detroit Ace Tarik Skubal to Miss Time Following Elbow Diagnosis
Photo: Brett Davis ~ Imagn ImagesDETROIT, MICH. ~Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal will miss time after being diagnosed with loose bodies in his left elbow, the team announced May 4. Skubal was ...
May 04, 2026
Michigan State Guard Jeremy Fears Jr. Receives NBA Draft Combine Invite
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. officially received his invitation to the NBA Draft Combine, a milestone moment that brings both excitement and...
May 04, 2026
Detroit Pistons Repeat History in Epic Series Comeback, Win First Playoff Round Since 2008
May 3, 2026 ~ Detroit Pistons' head coach J.B. Bickerstaff after Detroit's Game 7 win over the Orlando Magic at Little Caesars Arena.DETROIT, MICH. ~ For the first time in 18 years, the top seeded Det...
May 04, 2026
Detroit Pistons Complete Massive Comeback in Game 6 Over Orlando, Force Game 7 in Detroit
ORLANDO, FLA. ~ Behind a 55-19 second half run, the top seeded Detroit Pistons closed a 22-point halftime deficit to force a Game 7 Sunday at Little Caesars Arena, defeating the eight seed Orlando Mag...
May 01, 2026 Photo: Jeremy Reper ~ IMAGN IMAGES
Late Run Support Boosts Detroit Tigers Over Atlanta Braves
ATLANTA, GA. ~ After dropping the first two games of the series against the Atlanta Braves, the Detroit Tigers bounced back Thursday afternoon at Truist Park, winning 5-2 thanks a four-run effort in t...
Apr 30, 2026 Photo: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Detroit Pistons Survive Game 5, Take Series Back to Orlando
April 29, 2026 ~ Detroit Pistons' head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, point guard Cade Cunningham, and forward Tobias Harris talk to the media after the Game 5 win over the Orlando Magic.DETROIT, MICH. ~ On ...
Apr 30, 2026
Detroit Pistons Facing Elimination in Game 5 Against Orlando
April 29, 2026 ~ DraftKings NBA analyst Julian Edlow dives into the Pistons' odds for tonight's matchup and how betting lines have shifted since the start of the series.DETROIT, MICH. ~ The East's top...
Apr 29, 2026
Texas Tech Quarterback Brendan Sorsby Seeking Gambling Treatment as Young Men Face Risks of Accessible Betting
April 28, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne talks with Dr. Erin Bonar, licensed clinical psychologist and professor at the University of Michigan, about the rising numbers of young men who are developing gambling ...
Apr 28, 2026
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May 29, 2029 ~ Ayesha Maxwell, executive director of the Greektown Neighborhood Partnership, shares how the district is evolving, what visitors can expect this summer, and the momentum building in downtown Detroit.
May 29, 2026 ~ Tonya J. Powers, Fox News correspondent, joins Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson to discuss the political and economic fallout from California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s pledge to impose a 100% tax on recipients of former President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion “slush fund.”
May 29, 2026 ~ David Sowerby, managing director and portfolio manager at Ancora in Bloomfield Hills, joins Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson to break down market reactions following the announcement of the latest MOU.
