Category Archives: WJR Sports
Lions, Matthew Stafford agree to five-year, $135 million extension
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets Matthew Stafford’s deal is done, and the Lions’ quarterback–now the highest-paid player in NFL history–will be wearing Honolulu blue an...
Aug 28, 2017
Lions’ locker room abuzz with Mayweather-McGregor fight, won’t rule out ‘Notorious’ upset
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets On Saturday night, the combat sports world will be at a stand still when undefeated boxer and five-time champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather takes on ...
Aug 24, 2017
Roger Goodell says Detroit among 24 cities bidding to host the NFL Draft
Dan Miller (L), Roger Goodell, and Rod Wood (R) | Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets DETROIT–NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was in town on Tuesday night for a Lions Fan Forum at Ford Field...
Aug 23, 2017
Lions president Rod Wood: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to visit Ford Field on Tuesday
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets The NFL commissioner is coming to Detroit on Tuesday. Roger Goodell will be in town to visit the newly renovated Ford Field, Lions team president Rod Wood anno...
Aug 20, 2017
Lions’ defense dominates in 16-6 win over Jets
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets Led by a stingy defensive performance, the Lions defeated the Jets 16-6 at the newly renovated Ford Field on Saturday night. Defensive end Cornelius Washington...
Aug 20, 2017
Lions defeat Colts 24-10 in preseason opener, Kerry Hyder suffers achilles injury
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets The Detroit Lions opened up their preseason with a win on Sunday afternoon, defeating the Indianapolis Colts 24-10 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Matthew Stafford playe...
Aug 14, 2017
Lions TE Eric Ebron ‘probably’ back next week after brief appearance at practice
Courtesy: DetroitLions.com By Michael Stets INDIANAPOLIS–The Detroit Lions concluded their second joint session with the Colts on Friday morning, and Rick Wagner, the team’s starting right...
Aug 12, 2017
Lions CB Darius Slay likens turnovers to chickenpox
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets INDIANAPOLIS–The Detroit Lions’ defense had a good day playing against the Colts in the first of two joint practice sessions on Thursday. And the t...
Aug 11, 2017
Lions RT Rick Wagner injured during joint practice with Colts
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets INDIANAPOLIS–The Detroit Lions’ injury bug reared its ugly head once more on Thursday morning in a joint practice with the Colts. Right tackle Rick...
Aug 10, 2017
Lions hit the road for two joint practices with Indianapolis Colts
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets ALLEN PARK–After nine days of practice, the Detroit Lions are taking their training camp on the road to Indianapolis, Ind. for two straight days of joint...
Aug 10, 2017
SPOTLIGHT PODCAST
Dec. 12, 2025 ~ David Sowerby, the managing director and portfolio manager at Ancora Bloomfield Hills, joins Kevin Dietz to discuss how President Donald Trump and a divided board are to pick a new Fed chair.
Dec. 12, 2025 ~ U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar (MI-13) joins Kevin Dietz to discuss the articles of impeachment against RFK and Pete Hegseth.
Dec. 12, 2025 ~ Dr. Tim Nash, senior vice president emeritus and director of the Northwood University Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, joins Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds to discuss the monthly trade deficit falling to its lowest in five years following the imposition of sweeping global tariffs.
