Category Archives: WJR Sports
Detroit Red Wings Adding Depth to Roster as NHL Free Agency Opens
DETROIT, MICH. ~ As the Detroit Red Wings wait to see how the Dylan Larkin trade request plays out, the team added a number of players to fill out the roster on Wednesday, the first day of NHL free ag...
Jul 02, 2026
United States Advances to Round of 16 with 2-0 Win Over Bosnia and Herzegovina
Photo: David Gonzales ~ Imagn ImagesSANTA CLARA, Calif. ~ The United States advanced to the Round of 16 with a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday night in the FIFA World Cup Round of...
Jul 02, 2026
Pistons Rebuild Front Court with John Collins Signing
DETROIT, MICH. ~ After trading Isaiah Stewart to the Memphis Grizzlies, the Detroit Pistons are adding to the front court in the form of power forward John Collins. The 28-year-old signed a 3-year, $5...
Jul 01, 2026 Photo: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Detroit Keeps Familiar Faces as Huerter and Jenkins Remain in Motor City
Photo: Rick Osentoski ~ Imagn ImagesDETROIT ~ The Detroit Pistons continued their busy offseason by bringing back two familiar faces in Kevin Huerter and Daniss Jenkins, moves that signal the franchis...
Jun 30, 2026
Red Wings Shake Up Future Plans with Cossa-Hurlbert Swap
Photo: Timothy T. Ludwig ~ Imagn ImagesDETROIT ~ The Detroit Red Wings entered the 2026 NHL Draft without a first-round pick, but Steve Yzerman made sure Detroit was part of the opening-night conversa...
Jun 29, 2026
Lions Release Terrion Arnold After Bond Set at $1 Million
ALLEN PARK, MICH. ~ The Detroit Lions announced Monday afternoon that they have released cornerback Terrion Arnold following his pre-trial detention hearing on charges for kidnapping and robbery. Chie...
Jun 29, 2026
Spartans Make Statement as Four Incoming Players Drafted in First Round
Photo: Timothy T. Ludwig ~ Imagn ImagesEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State hockey made a statement on one of the sport's biggest nights, as four incoming freshmen heard their names called in the first round...
Jun 29, 2026
Late Goal Lifts Türkiye Past U.S. 3-2 in World Cup Play
Photo: Kirby Lee ~ Imagn ImagesINGLEWOOD, Calif. ~ The U.S. men's national team dropped a 3-2 decision to Trkiye on June 25 in Inglewood, California, closing out group play with its first loss of the ...
Jun 26, 2026
Pistons Acquire Isaiah Joe to Strengthen 3-Point Attack
Photo: Daniel Dunn ~ Imagn ImagesDETROIT ~ Isaiah Joe's move to the Detroit Pistons gives the franchise a needed boost in perimeter shooting, and the cost reflects a calculated gamble. Detroit reporte...
Jun 26, 2026
Pistons Strengthen Depth with Okorie, Onyenso Selections
Photo: Zachary Taft ~ Imagn ImagesDETROIT ~ The Detroit Pistons made a move on draft night, trading up from No. 21 to No. 17 to select Stanford guard Ebuka Okorie. Coming off a 60-win season and the t...
Jun 25, 2026
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August 14, 2026 ~ Jason Roe and Lloyd Jackson talk to the Regional President of Fifth Third Bank, Steve Davis, about Fifth Third closing branches and claiming items stored in safety deposit boxes.
Aug. 14, 2026 ~ Jason Roe and Lloyd Jackson talk to Dr. Andrew London, Kent County health officer, about how pigs at the Kent County Fair have contracted Swine Flu, and how people can protect themselves.
Aug. 14, 2026 ~ Jason Roe and Lloyd Jackson talk to Chris Castellani, host of ChrisCastellaniContent.com, about the Tigers vs. White Sox game this weekend.
