Category Archives: WJR Sports
Lions RB Ameer Abdullah: ‘Theo Riddick is one of the most underrated players in the NFL’
Photo: Detroitlions.comBy Michael StetsALLEN PARK–Last season it was Lions running back Ameer Abdullah who donned the red no-contact jersey at the start of training camp while recovering from of...
Aug 03, 2017
Mitch Albom Show LIVE from Lions Training Camp
Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders was at the team’s training camp on Wednesday, now as team ambassador. He sat down with the Mitch Albom Show to chat about being an official employee, players r...
Aug 02, 2017
Lions TE Darren Fells impressive on day two of training camp
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets ALLEN PARK–HIs teammates call him “old man,” but on the second day of Lions training camp, the performance of tight end Darren Fells certainl...
Aug 01, 2017
After season-ending injury, Lions RB Ameer Abdullah now more appreciative of life
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets ALLEN PARK–Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah looked outstanding in the opening game of the 2016 season against the Indianapolis Colts, rushing fo...
Jul 31, 2017
From the Interns Desk: Tigers Trade Justin Wilson and Alex Avila
Photo: Trevor Hooth News broke late the night before the trade deadline of the Detroit Tigers striking a deal with the Chicago Cubs. This deal sends Justin Wilson and Alex Avila to Chicago in return f...
Jul 31, 2017
Lions sign safety Glover Quin to contract extension through 2019
Courtesy: DetroitLions.com By: Michael Stets ALLEN PARK — The Detroit Lions signed safety Glover Quin to a contract extension through 2019 on Sunday afternoon, giving the nine-year veteran somet...
Jul 31, 2017
Lions TE Eric Ebron leaves first practice of training camp with hamstring injury
Courtesy: DetroitLions.com By: Michael Stets ALLEN PARK — The Detroit Lions had their first official practice of training camp on Sunday afternoon, but it wasn’t a good day for tight end E...
Jul 30, 2017
Lions place DE Ziggy Ansah on PUP list, T Greg Robinson on NFI
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets The Detroit Lions received more bad news on the injury front after the veterans reported for the start of training camp on Saturday morning. Defensive end Zigg...
Jul 29, 2017
Lions training camp preview: Three storylines to watch
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets Training camp has arrived for the Detroit Lions, who will have their first practice of the summer on Sunday afternoon. The veterans will arrive in Allen Park t...
Jul 29, 2017
Lions place LT Taylor Decker on PUP list, P Sam Martin on NFI
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets The Detroit Lions placed six players on the physically unable to perform list (PUP) and three players on the active/non-football injury list (NFI) on Tuesday. ...
Jul 26, 2017
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April 3, 2026 ~ Dave Beachnau, CEO of the Detroit Local Organizing Committee for the 2027 NCAA Men’s Final Four, joins Kevin Dietz live from Indy to talk about Detroit’s preparations, the economic and cultural impact of hosting the Final Four, and what fans can expect when the event comes to downtown Detroit.
April 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds talk with Tony Paul, a Detroit News reporter, about the Detroit Tigers’ upcoming season. They also discuss Tony’s top baseball movie character.
April 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds speak with Walker Hosley, a regional manager at Groundworks, about how winter weather affects home foundations and what to look for.
