Category Archives: WJR Sports
Pistons Trade Isaiah Stewart to Grizzlies for Three Second-Round Picks
Photo: Mark J. Rebilas ~ Imagn ImagesDETROIT ~ The Detroit Pistons made one of their more surprising offseason moves last night, trading longtime big man Isaiah Stewart to the Memphis Grizzlies in a d...
Jun 25, 2026
Michigan Sends Three to Top 12 of NBA Draft After Title Run
Photo: Brad Penner ~ Imagn ImagesAnn Arbor, Mich. ~ Michigan's national championship run carried straight into the NBA spotlight Tuesday night, as three Wolverines heard their names called early in th...
Jun 24, 2026
Pistons Acquire No. 17 pick, Add Stanford's Okorie
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 23, 2026
United States Beats Australia 2-0, Clinches Spot in World Cup Knockout Stage
Photo: Blake Dahlin ~ Imagn ImagesSEATTLE ~ The United States men's national team defeated Australia 2-0 on Friday in a World Cup Group D match in Seattle, securing a spot in the knockout stage with o...
Jun 22, 2026
Dusty May Leaves Michigan for Mavericks After Title Run
Photo: Robert Deutsch ~ Imagn ImagesAnn Arbor, Mich. ~ Dusty May's story took yet another unexpected turn Monday, one that feels almost surreal if you've followed his rise. Just months after leading M...
Jun 22, 2026
Pistons' Trajan Langdon Details Strategy Ahead of 2026 NBA Draft
June 18, 2026 ~ Pistons' President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon speaks to the media prior to next week's NBA Draft. DETROIT, MICH. ~ Prior to the 2026 NBA Draft, which will kick off on Tues...
Jun 18, 2026
Detroit's Bats Go Quiet in 4-2 Loss as Astros Take Series
Photo: Thomas Shea ~ Imagn ImagesDETROIT, MICH. ~ The Detroit Tigers wrapped up their three-game set in Houston on Wednesday afternoon with a 4-2 loss to the Astros, dropping the series finale at Daik...
Jun 17, 2026
PWHL Draft Brings Fan Excitement to Downtown Detroit
DETROIT, MICH. ~ Prior to Wednesday night's PWHL draft at the Fox Theatre, fans took to Columbia Street downtown to celebrate a new era of the league, and the next step for Detroit's expansion franchi...
Jun 17, 2026 Photo: Nick Lundberg ~ 760 WJR
Justin Verlander to Make 2026 Comerica Park Debut Sunday
DETROIT, MICH. ~ For the first time since 2017, Tigers' legend Justin Verlander will take the mound in a Detroit uniform at Comerica Park on Father's Day. Verlander's first and only appearance this ye...
Jun 17, 2026 Photo: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Detroit's Rocket Classic Pairs Elite Talent With Bold Downtown Showcase
Photo: Dave Riger ~ 760 WJRDETROIT, MICH. ~ The Rocket Classic is shaping up to feel less like a routine PGA Tour stop and more like a full-on celebration of golf in Detroit. The tournament will take ...
Jun 15, 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.
