Category Archives: WJR Sports
Lions’ Rising Stars Bates, Vaki, and Hooker Shine in Thrilling 24-23 Pre-Season Win
Photo: Denny Medley ~ USA TODAY SportsDETROIT, August 19, 2024 ~ The Detroit Lions eked out a thrilling 24-23 pre-season victory against the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday, capped by a clutch 43-yard Jak...
Aug 19, 2024
Detroit Lions See Slew of Apparent Injuries During Practice
Photo: Kimberly P. Mitchell ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:Aug. 13, 2024 ~ Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, as well as rookie cornerbacks Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw, all left practice with...
Aug 13, 2024
MSU Volleyball Looking to Make Championship Jump in Leah Johnson’s Third Year
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, August 13, 2024 ~ In just two short years, Michigan State Head Volleyball Coach Leah Johnson has taken a struggling program and turned it into one with a c...
Aug 13, 2024
Michigan State Men’s Basketball to Head to the U.P. for Preseason Exhibition Against Northern Michigan
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, August 12, 2024 ~ Michigan State Men's Basketball will head to Marquette, Mich. for a preseason exhibition against Northern Michigan on Sunday, Oct. 13 at ...
Aug 12, 2024
Lions’ Preseason Kickoff: Evaluations and Emerging Talent in the Spotlight
Photos: Kimberly P. Mitchell ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, Aug. 8, 2024 ~ The NFL preseason kicks off tonight with the Detroit Lions facing the New York Giants in New Jersey, following some testy joint ...
Aug 08, 2024
Jim Harbaugh’s Show-Cause Order Fuels Debate on NCAA’s Power
Photos: Jayne Kamin-Oncea ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, Aug. 8, 2024 ~ Jim Harbaugh, former Michigan Head Coach and current head coach of the LA Chargers, finds himself tangled in controversy after rece...
Aug 08, 2024
NCAA Accuses Wolverines’ Sherrone Moore of Violating Rules
Photo: Robert Goddin ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:Aug. 5, 2024 ~ Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore is accused of violating NCAA rules, according to a notice of allegations stemming from the sign-steali...
Aug 05, 2024
Grosse Pointe Rower Sorin Koszyk and Partner Ben Davison Finish Fourth in Men’s Double Sculls Final in Olympic Games
Aug 01, 2024
Grand Rapids Native Devin Booker Joins All-Star Olympics B-Ball Team in Quest for Fifth Consecutive Gold
Jul 31, 2024
U of M’s Fred Richard Helps Team USA Take Home First Olympic Gymnastics Medal Since 2008
Jul 30, 2024
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April 3, 2026 ~ Dave Beachnau, CEO of the Detroit Local Organizing Committee for the 2027 NCAA Men’s Final Four, joins Kevin Dietz live from Indy to talk about Detroit’s preparations, the economic and cultural impact of hosting the Final Four, and what fans can expect when the event comes to downtown Detroit.
April 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds talk with Tony Paul, a Detroit News reporter, about the Detroit Tigers’ upcoming season. They also discuss Tony’s top baseball movie character.
April 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds speak with Walker Hosley, a regional manager at Groundworks, about how winter weather affects home foundations and what to look for.
