Category Archives: WJR Sports
Michigan State Center Matt Gulbin Drafted by Commanders in Sixth Round
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State center Matt Gulbin was selected by the Washington Commanders in the sixth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday with the No. 209 overall ...
Apr 28, 2026
Michigan State's Ryan Eckley Drafted by Baltimore Ravens
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State punter Ryan Eckley was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round of the NFL draft Saturday with the No. 211 overall pick. Ju...
Apr 28, 2026
Pistons Fall Short Late, Trail Magic 3-1 After Game 4 Loss
Photo: Mike Watters ~ Imagn ImagesORLANDO, Fla. ~ The Detroit Pistons walked off the floor Monday night knowing how thin the margin had become. A 94-88 loss to the Orlando Magic in Game 4 pushed Detro...
Apr 28, 2026
Oakland Hills Country Club Opens New Clubhouse Four Years After Fire
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MICH. ~ The Oakland Hills Country Club's new clubhouse is now open to membership more than four years after a devastating fire destroyed the property. Inspired by Howard C. Crane's 1...
Apr 27, 2026 Photo: Nick Lundberg ~ 760 WJR
Detroit Pistons Looking to Reclaim Home Court Advantage in Game 4 at Orlando
April 27, 2026 ~ WJR Digital Sports Reporter Nick Lundberg looks ahead to tonight's Pistons' Game 4 against the Magic.ORLANDO, FLA. ~ After a disappointing performance in Game 3, the top seeded Detroi...
Apr 27, 2026
IndyCar Driver David Malukas Makes Pit Stop at WJR Before Detroit Grand Prix
PODCAST: April 27, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson chat with David Malukas, Team Penske driver. David talks about the Detroit Grand Prix, race strategy, and mental toughness. He also shares his...
Apr 27, 2026 Photo: Andrew Nelles ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Lions Focus on Depth, Development on Day 3 of NFL Draft
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPITTSBURGH ~ Day 3 of the NFL draft does not come with the same buzz as the early rounds, but for the Detroit Lions, it is often where the foundation is built. As S...
Apr 25, 2026
Pistons Rally Falls Short in 113-105 Game 3 Loss to Magic
Photo: Rick Osentoski ~ Imagn ImagesORLANDO, Fla. ~ The Detroit Pistons let momentum slip away Saturday afternoon, falling 113-105 to the Orlando Magic in Game 3 of their firstround playoff series at ...
Apr 25, 2026
Lions Add Durable Offensive Tackle Blake Miller in First Round
Photo: Ken Ruinard ~ USA TODAY NETWORK(CONTINUED) Beyond his onfield production, Miller earned the trust of his teammates and coaches. He was voted a team captain, a reflection of the respect he comma...
Apr 24, 2026
Detroit Tigers Walk Off Milwaukee Brewers for Series Win
DETROIT, MICH. ~ After trading leads throughout the game, Detroit Tigers' first baseman Spencer Torkelson put a stamp on Thursday afternoon's game against the Milwaukee Brewers, slapping a walk off ho...
Apr 23, 2026 Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
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