Category Archives: WJR Sports
Detroit Pistons Looking to Reclaim Home Court Advantage in Game 4 at Orlando
April 27, 2026 ~ WJR Digital Sports Reporter Nick Lundberg looks ahead to tonight's Pistons' Game 4 against the Magic.ORLANDO, FLA. ~ After a disappointing performance in Game 3, the top seeded Detroi...
Apr 27, 2026
IndyCar Driver David Malukas Makes Pit Stop at WJR Before Detroit Grand Prix
PODCAST: April 27, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson chat with David Malukas, Team Penske driver. David talks about the Detroit Grand Prix, race strategy, and mental toughness. He also shares his...
Apr 27, 2026 Photo: Andrew Nelles ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Lions Focus on Depth, Development on Day 3 of NFL Draft
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPITTSBURGH ~ Day 3 of the NFL draft does not come with the same buzz as the early rounds, but for the Detroit Lions, it is often where the foundation is built. As S...
Apr 25, 2026
Pistons Rally Falls Short in 113-105 Game 3 Loss to Magic
Photo: Rick Osentoski ~ Imagn ImagesORLANDO, Fla. ~ The Detroit Pistons let momentum slip away Saturday afternoon, falling 113-105 to the Orlando Magic in Game 3 of their firstround playoff series at ...
Apr 25, 2026
Lions Add Durable Offensive Tackle Blake Miller in First Round
Photo: Ken Ruinard ~ USA TODAY NETWORK(CONTINUED) Beyond his onfield production, Miller earned the trust of his teammates and coaches. He was voted a team captain, a reflection of the respect he comma...
Apr 24, 2026
Detroit Tigers Walk Off Milwaukee Brewers for Series Win
DETROIT, MICH. ~ After trading leads throughout the game, Detroit Tigers' first baseman Spencer Torkelson put a stamp on Thursday afternoon's game against the Milwaukee Brewers, slapping a walk off ho...
Apr 23, 2026 Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Detroit Pistons Break 11 Game Home Playoff Losing Streak in Game 2 Win
DETROIT, MICH. ~ 18 years in the making, the top seeded Detroit Pistons finally broke the longest home postseason losing streak in NBA playoff history with a 98-83 victory over the eight seed Orlando ...
Apr 23, 2026
Michigan State Lands Charlotte Center Anton Bonke to Fill Interior Void
Photo: Wesley Hale ~ Imagn ImagesEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State addressed its biggest offseason question April 22 by landing Anton Bonke, a 7-foot-2 center who transferred from Charlotte, giving Tom Iz...
Apr 23, 2026
Michigan State Guard Divine Ugochukwu Enters Transfer Portal
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State sophomore guard Divine Ugochukwu has entered the NCAA transfer portal, bringing his time in East Lansing to a close and opening the do...
Apr 22, 2026
Detroit Native Jameel Gardner Jr. Commits to Michigan State
Photo: Lauren Witte ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Jameel Gardner Jr. is coming home. The Detroit native and former Cass Tech standout committed to Michigan State football after visiting campus dur...
Apr 21, 2026
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June 17, 2027~ Attorney Todd Flood breaks down Gov. Gavin Newsom’s claim that President Donald Trump directed a DOJ investigation into him, and what it could mean legally and politically.
June 17, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Steve Mitchell, CEO of Mitchell Research & Communications. They discussed the Michigan Republican primary race, particularly the dead heat between John James and Mike Cox, and Trump’s influence.
June 17, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Dan Shine, senior editor at Automotive News, discuss disruptions from Iran. These issues strain global supply chains. This affects auto repair shops and dealerships, especially in Detroit.
