Category Archives: WJR Sports
Pistons Introduce New Head Coach J.B. Bickerstaff
Photo: Curtis Paul ~ WJRDETROIT, July 10, 2024 ~ The Detroit Pistons introduced their new head coach, J.B. Bickerstaff this afternoon with a press conference at the Henry Ford Center, marking the dawn...
Jul 10, 2024
Cam Davis Wins His Second Rocket Mortgage Classic
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, July 1, 2024 ~ In a surprise conclusion to the tournament, Cam Davis won the Rocket Mortgage Classic for a second time after winning at 18-under Sunday.Dav...
Jul 01, 2024
Scott Dixon Nabs 58th Career Win at Detroit Grand Prix
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA Today NetworkPODCAST:June 3, 2024 ~ Out of the slew of crashes and stops during the races, Scott Dixon won the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday, his 58th career win. Micha...
Jun 03, 2024
Detroit City Football Club Purchases Abandoned Detroit Hospital to Build New Stadium
Photo: Troy Taormina ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, May 20, 2024 ~ The Detroit City Football Club announced Thursday that it had purchased the land of an abandoned hospital in Southwest Detroit to build ...
May 20, 2024
Terrion Arnold Acquisition Signals Surge at Secondary for Lions
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, April 26, 2024 ~ On Thursday, the Detroit Lions traded up from No. 29 to No. 24, allowing the team to secure Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold in the first...
Apr 26, 2024
Drafting the Perfect Picture
Photo: Andrew Mullin ~ WJRDETROIT, April 26, 2027 ~ Just over nine-hundred days ago, Detroiters started to hear that the NFL Draft was coming.From "go," business, community, and civic leaders banded t...
Apr 26, 2024
Draft VIP Kick-Off Reception Honors Organizations and Individuals who Helped Make The Draft in Detroit a Reality
Photo: Curtis Paul ~ WJRDETROIT, April 25, 2023 ~ Civic, business, and community leaders gathered Wednesday at Gilly's Clubhouse in Detroit for a celebration of the momentous efforts behind presenting...
Apr 25, 2024
Game On! NFL PLAY 60 Clinic Kicks Off Pre-Draft Festivities in Detroit
Photo: Andrew Mullin ~ WJRDETROIT, April 24, 2024 ~ NFL Draft prospects and Special Olympics athletes participated in a Play Football Prospect Clinic today at the Corner Ballpark in Detroit.The event,...
Apr 24, 2024
From Tackle to Talent Scout: Lomas Brown Projects the NFL Draft’s Top Five Prospects
Photo: Trevor Ruszkowski ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, April 23, 2024 ~ 760 WJR "SportsWrap" host and former Detroit Lions tackle Lomas Brown took command in the mock draft room Monday to present his pi...
Apr 23, 2024
Detroit’s Transformation Set to Shine in NFL Draft Spotlight
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, April 21, 2024 ~ In the heart of Detroit, where the spirit of revival beats as strongly as the anticipation for the next play, the 2024 NFL Draft is more t...
Apr 20, 2024
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May 29, 2029 ~ Ayesha Maxwell, executive director of the Greektown Neighborhood Partnership, shares how the district is evolving, what visitors can expect this summer, and the momentum building in downtown Detroit.
May 29, 2026 ~ Tonya J. Powers, Fox News correspondent, joins Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson to discuss the political and economic fallout from California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s pledge to impose a 100% tax on recipients of former President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion “slush fund.”
May 29, 2026 ~ David Sowerby, managing director and portfolio manager at Ancora in Bloomfield Hills, joins Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson to break down market reactions following the announcement of the latest MOU.
