Category Archives: WJR Sports
Third-Quarter Collapse Costs Pistons in Game 4 Loss to Cavs
Photo: Ken Blaze ~ Imagn ImagesDETROIT ~ The Detroit Pistons let a golden opportunity slip away Monday night in Cleveland, falling 112-103 to the Cavaliers in Game 4 and watching their once-comfortabl...
May 12, 2026
Cunningham Leads Pistons Past Cavaliers For Commanding Series Lead
Photo: Rick Osentoski ~ Imagn Images(CONTINUED) Cleveland struggled to find rhythm beyond guard Donovan Mitchell, who led all scorers with 31 points but needed difficult, high-usage possessions to get...
May 08, 2026
PWHL Announces Detroit Expansion Team
May 6, 2026 ~ WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News Marie Osborne discusses Detroit getting a professional women's hockey team with Adrian College hockey commit Kennedy Cerne.DETROIT, MICH. ~ T...
May 07, 2026
Detroit Pistons Hang on to Early Lead, Take Game 1 Over Cleveland
May 6, 2026 ~ Detroit Pistons' forward Ron Holland talks to the media after Wednesday's practice following a Game 1 Eastern Conference semifinals win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.DETROIT, MICH. ~ The ...
May 06, 2026
From Spartan to Spotlight: Porter Martone's Early Impact in the Stanley Cup Playoffs
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Porter Martone has already left his mark on the NHL postseason, even as the road has gotten steeper. The 19-year-old winger announced himself in the ...
May 05, 2026
Detroit Ace Tarik Skubal to Miss Time Following Elbow Diagnosis
Photo: Brett Davis ~ Imagn ImagesDETROIT, MICH. ~Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal will miss time after being diagnosed with loose bodies in his left elbow, the team announced May 4. Skubal was ...
May 04, 2026
Michigan State Guard Jeremy Fears Jr. Receives NBA Draft Combine Invite
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. officially received his invitation to the NBA Draft Combine, a milestone moment that brings both excitement and...
May 04, 2026
Detroit Pistons Repeat History in Epic Series Comeback, Win First Playoff Round Since 2008
May 3, 2026 ~ Detroit Pistons' head coach J.B. Bickerstaff after Detroit's Game 7 win over the Orlando Magic at Little Caesars Arena.DETROIT, MICH. ~ For the first time in 18 years, the top seeded Det...
May 04, 2026
Detroit Pistons Complete Massive Comeback in Game 6 Over Orlando, Force Game 7 in Detroit
ORLANDO, FLA. ~ Behind a 55-19 second half run, the top seeded Detroit Pistons closed a 22-point halftime deficit to force a Game 7 Sunday at Little Caesars Arena, defeating the eight seed Orlando Mag...
May 01, 2026 Photo: Jeremy Reper ~ IMAGN IMAGES
Late Run Support Boosts Detroit Tigers Over Atlanta Braves
ATLANTA, GA. ~ After dropping the first two games of the series against the Atlanta Braves, the Detroit Tigers bounced back Thursday afternoon at Truist Park, winning 5-2 thanks a four-run effort in t...
Apr 30, 2026 Photo: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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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.
