Category Archives: WJR Sports
Serve Up Your Weekend at the Cranbrook Tennis Classic: World-Class Tennis in a Stunning Setting
Photo: Geoff Burke ~ USA TODAY NETWORKBLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI, July 25, 2025 ~ This weekend, the Cranbrook Tennis Classic (CTC) returns for its third year, now elevated to an ATP Challenger 100 event, br...
Jul 15, 2025
Detroit Tigers’ Tarik Skubal Named MLB All-Star Game Starting Pitcher
Photo: Lon Horwedel ~ IMAGN IMAGESDETROIT, July 14, 2025 ~ After last year's snub, Detroit Tigers' starting pitcher Tarik Skubal has been named the starter for the American League at the 2025 MLB All-...
Jul 14, 2025
Tigers Build for the Future with High-Upside Picks on Day One of 2025 MLB Draft
Photo: Brett Davis ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, July 14, 2025 ~ The Detroit Tigers made four picks during day one of the 2025 MLB Draft.With the 24th pick in the first round, Detroit selected shortstop...
Jul 14, 2025
Dzierwa Drafted by Orioles in Second Round, Highest MSU Pitcher Pick Since 1998
Photo: Joseph Cress ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING, July 14, 2025 ~ Michigan State Baseball standout pitcher Joseph Dzierwa was selected by the Baltimore Orioles with the 58th overall pick in the sec...
Jul 14, 2025
MSU Hockey’s Isaac Howard Forgoes Final Year, Signs With Edmonton
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING, July 9, 2025 ~ After initially deciding to return to East Lansing for his final season on the ice, Michigan State Hockey forward Isaac Howard has acce...
Jul 9, 2025
Four Detroit Tigers Named Starters in MLB All-Star Game
Photo: Kevin Jairaj ~ IMAGN IMAGESDETROIT, July 7, 2025 ~ The official roster for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game released on Sunday, July 6, and four Detroit Tigers were named starters for the event in At...
Jul 7, 2025
Kane Returns, Gibson Arrives: Red Wings Make Strategic Moves Ahead of 2025–26
Photo: Rick Osentoski ~ IMAGN IMAGES DETROIT, July 1, 2025 ~ The Detroit Red Wings made a major splash early in the 2025 offseason by re-signing veteran winger Patrick Kane to a one-year deal. After a...
Jul 1, 2025
Detroit Returns to the WNBA: Expansion Team Set for 2029
DETROIT, June 30, 2025 ~ Detroit is officially back in the WNBA spotlight. After a 20-year absence, the Motor City will once again host a professional women's basketball team, with the league announci...
Jun 30, 2025
Detroit Welcomes PGA Excitement as Rocket Classic Returns in Full Swing
Photo: Aaron Doster ~ Imagn ImagesDETROIT, June 26, 2025 ~ The 2025 Rocket Classic kicked off in grand fashion at the historic Detroit Golf Club, bringing the energy of the PGA Tour back to the Motor ...
Jun 26, 2025
Former Lions Senior VP of Communications Bill Keenist Earns ‘Award of Excellence’ from Pro Football HOF
Photo: Kirby Lee ~ IMAGN IMAGESDETROIT, June 25, 2025 ~ The NFL's Pro Football Hall of Fame has awarded former longtime Detroit Lions‘ Public Relations Vice President Bill Keenist with an 'Award...
Jun 25, 2025
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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.
Oct. 6, 2026 ~ On ‘JR Morning, Lloyd Jackson and Mario Morrow talk with former U.S. Attorney and law professor Barbara McQuade about major Supreme Court cases.
Oct. 6, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Mario Morrow talk with Headlight News author, Paul Eisenstein, about car sales on the Car Collective Substack.
