Category Archives: WJR Sports
Breaking: Frank Ragnow Unretires, Rejoins Detroit Lions
DETROIT, MI ~ For seven seasons, center Frank Ragnow was one of the NFL's best for the Detroit Lions, before retiring last offseason. In a sudden turn of events, Ragnow has decided to unretire and ret...
Nov 26, 2025 Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Michigan State Dominates East Carolina, Sets Stage for North Carolina Showdown
Photo: Nathan Ray Seebeck ~ Imagn ImagesFORT MYERS, Fla. ~ Michigan State left little doubt about its early-season form Tuesday afternoon, dismantling East Carolina 89-56 in its opening game in the Fo...
Nov 25, 2025
Lomas Brown Recaps Detroit Lions Overtime Win Against New York Giants
Nov. 23, 2025 ~ WJR Digital Sports Reporter Nick Lundberg talks with Detroit Lions' offensive linemen Tate Ratledge and Penei Sewell after Detroit's 34-27 overtime win over the New York Giants. DETROI...
Nov 24, 2025
Iowa Beats Michigan State on Last-Second Field Goal, 20-17
Photos: Jeffrey Becker ~ Imagn ImagesIOWA CITY ~ Michigan State looked ready to end its Big Ten skid, but Iowa had other plans. Senior kicker Drew Stevens drilled a 44-yard field goal as time expired,...
Nov 22, 2025
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.
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Oct. 6, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Mario Morrow talk with James White, CEO of the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network, about local mental health crisis resources and new care facilities.
Oct. 6, 2026 ~ On ‘JR Morning, Lloyd Jackson and Mario Morrow talk with former U.S. Attorney and law professor Barbara McQuade about major Supreme Court cases.
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