Category Archives: WJR Sports
Detroit Lions' Rested Ahead of NFC North Match After Bye Week
Oct. 27, 2025 ~ The Detroit Lions were able to rest last weekend as the team had a bye week after defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on ESPN's Monday Night Football. Detroit is gearing up for an NFC N...
Oct 27, 2025 Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs celebrates a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025.
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Spartans Show Fight but Fall Short in Rivalry Battle Against No. 25 Michigan
Oct. 26, 2025 ~ Michigan State showed grit and flashes of promise in Saturday night's rivalry showdown against No. 25 Michigan, but ultimately fell 31-20 at Spartan Stadium. The loss marks the fourth ...
Oct 26, 2025 Michigan State's Makhi Frazier, center, runs for a big gain during the second quarter in the game against Michigan on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.
Detroit City Council Bans Smokeless Tobacco at Sporting Events
DETROIT ~ Oct. 22, 2025 ~ Smokeless tobacco products, such as chewing tobacco, have been banned at Detroit sports venues in a 7-2 vote by the Detroit City Council. The ban will go into effect soon, co...
Oct 22, 2025 Mar 17, 2020; Detroit, Michigan, USA; A general view outside the northwest entrance of Little Caesars Arena on an empty sidewalk. Photo: Raj Mehta ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Despite Injuries, Detroit Lions' Defense Steps Up in Primetime Win Over Tampa Bay
Oct. 21, 2025 ~ The Detroit Lions (5-2) came into Monday Night Football against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-2) with only one starting defensive back due to various injuries. Despite this, Detroit forc...
Oct 21, 2025 Oct. 20, 2025 ~ Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) tackles Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (1) during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Monday, Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Michigan State Rises to the Moment, Sweeps Boston in Breakout Series
EAST LANSING, Oct. 20, 2025 ~ Michigan State hockey delivered a resounding message to the college hockey world this weekend, sweeping No. 1 Boston University in a thrilling two-game series at Agganis ...
Oct 20, 2025 Michigan State's Cayden Lindstrom moves with the puck during hockey practice on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, at Munn Arena in East Lansing.
Detroit Lions Set to Face Tampa Bay in Detroit for Primetime Monday Night Matchup
Oct. 20, 2025 ~ The Detroit Lions are set to host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on ESPN's Monday Night Football tonight at Ford Field. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Downtown Detroit is primed to fill the stree...
Oct 20, 2025 Oct. 13, 2025 ~ Detroit Lions offensive players huddle before a play against Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Spartans Stumble in Bloomington: MSU Falls to No. 3 Indiana, 38-13
Michigan State's struggles continued Saturday afternoon in Bloomington, where the Spartans fell 38-10 to No. 3 Indiana in a game that highlighted the growing gap between the two programs. Despite a pr...
Oct 19, 2025 Oct 18, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Aidan Chiles (2) throws a pass during the first half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images
Howell High School Football Survives Brighton's Homecoming on WJR's Drive to The Game
BRIGHTON, Oct. 17, 2025 ~ At one point Howell High School football led big over Brighton during the Bulldogs' Homecoming, but the Highlanders held on against a big comeback to win 37-28 on WJR's Drive...
Oct 17, 2025 Photo: Nick Lundberg ~ WJR
Old Brass Spittoon at Stake as Spartans Head to Bloomington
EAST LANSING, Oct. 17, 2025 ~ Michigan State heads to Bloomington this weekend looking to flip the narrative and reclaim the Old Brass Spittoon in a pivotal Big Ten matchup against Indiana. The Sparta...
Oct 17, 2025
Detroit Lions' COO Mike Disner Talks Business Side of Football on WJR
DETROIT, Oct. 16, 2025 ~ Detroit Lions' Chief Operating Officer Mike Disner has played a key role in the resurgence of the Detroit Lions. In his seventh season in Detroit, Disner has overseen the hiri...
Oct 16, 2025 May 13, 2025 ~ Detroit Lions' Chief Operating Officer Mike Disner, GM Brad Holmes and Head Coach Dan Campbell watch drills during Rookie Minicamp Saturday, Photo: Kirthmon F. Dozier ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
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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.
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