Category Archives: WJR Sports
Pistons' Trajan Langdon Lays Out Offseason Plans at End of Season Press Conference
May 19, 2026 ~ Pistons' President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon speaks to the media at the end of season press conference.DETROIT, MICH. ~ After losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7 o...
May 19, 2026
Michigan State Stuns Purdue 8-4 in Big Ten Tournament Opener
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKOMAHA, Neb. ~ Michigan State opened its Big Ten Tournament run with a statement win, knocking off Purdue 8-4 in a first-round matchup at Charles Schwab Field in Oma...
May 19, 2026
Former MSU All-American, Longtime Coach Sherman Lewis dies at 83
Photo: Courtesy of MSU AthleticsEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State football is mourning the loss of one of its most influential figures, as former All-America halfback and longtime assistant coach Sherman ...
May 19, 2026
Detroit Pistons' Season Ends in Game 7 Collapse
May 18, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with ClutchPoints sports reporter Eric Vincent. They discuss the Pistons' playoff exit and offseason needs. The team needs more offensive support fo...
May 18, 2026
Pistons Rout Cavaliers 115-94, Force Game 7
Photo: Rick Osentoski ~ Imagn ImagesCLEVELAND ~ The Detroit Pistons walked into Rocket Arena with their season on the line Friday night and responded like a team that wasn't ready for the moment to en...
May 15, 2026
Detroit Lions Reveal 2026 Game Schedule
DETROIT ~ The Detroit Lions announced their 2026 game schedule on Thursday, featuring nine home games and their first international game since 2015. The opponents and dates are listed below: 1 Sunday,...
May 15, 2026
Detroit Tigers Swept by Mets in Fitting End to Disappointing Road Trip
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. ~ The Detroit Tigers dropped their third game in a row Thursday afternoon to the New York Mets, losing 9-4 at Citi Field to complete the three-game series sweep. After starting wit...
May 14, 2026 Photo: Brad Penner ~ IMAGN IMAGES
Detroit Pistons Fall Apart in Overtime, Drop Pivotal Game 5 to Cleveland
May 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the Pistons' loss with Beat Reporter at Clutch Points Eric Vincent. Vincent shares insights on Detroit's late-game struggles and what they need t...
May 14, 2026
Detroit Pistons Looking to Take Back Control of Eastern Conference Semifinals in Game 5 against Cleveland
May 13, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Matt Dery, host of the 'Pistons Pod' podcast. They discuss the Pistons' upcoming game five and strategies for a win, including Cade Cunningham'...
May 13, 2026
MSU Adds Future Games Against Oklahoma State, Cincinnati to Nonconference Slate
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State football's future nonconference slate is beginning to take shape, reflecting an emphasis on variety, tradition and national reach. The...
May 12, 2026
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June 15, 2026 ~ Jeff Donofrio and Lloyd Jackson speak with State Rep. Ann Bollin, House Appropriations Committee Chair. They discuss Michigan’s budget, prioritizing education, job creation, and accountability to strengthen the economy and keep families in Michigan.
June 15, 2026 ~ Jeff Donofrio and Lloyd Jackson welcome Tony Michaels, CEO of The Parade Company. Tony discusses the Ford Fireworks and America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, their economic impact, and plans for a new waterfront headquarters.
June 15, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson, Jeff Donofrio from Business Leaders for Michigan, and Mike Lee, Crain’s Detroit Business managing editor, discuss the Gordie Howe Bridge, Comerica Bank branch closures, and the Cranbrook Tennis Classic.
