Category Archives: WJR Sports
Detroit Lions Trade Running Back David Montgomery
DETROIT, MICH. ~ Running back David Montgomery's time as a Detroit Lion is up. ESPN and other national and local outlets reported Monday morning that Detroit traded Montgomery to the Houston Texans fo...
Mar 02, 2026 Photo: Matt Marton ~ IMAGN IMAGES
Spartans Stay Hot, Handle Hoosiers 77-64 Behind Kohler's Double-Double
Photo: Robert Goddin ~ Imagn ImagesBLOOMINGTON, IND ~ Michigan State capped off a brutal Thursday-Sunday road stretch with an impressive 77-64 win over Indiana at Assembly Hall, marking the Spartans' ...
Mar 01, 2026
Spartans Surge Late to Take Down Boilermakers at Mackey Arena
Photo: Jacob Musselman ~ Imagn ImagesEAST LANSING ~ In a heavyweight Big Ten matchup that lived up to expectations, No. 13 Michigan State escaped Mackey Arena with a hardfought 76-74 victory over No. ...
Feb 26, 2026
Red Wings' Alex DeBrincat Recaps U.S.A. Hockey's Gold, Previews Rest of NHL Season on SportsWrap
DETROIT, MICH. ~ After more than a three weeklong hiatus, the Detroit Red Wings will be back in action Thursday night to continue their quest to make the playoffs. Detroit forward Alex DeBrincat joine...
Feb 25, 2026
Detroit Lions to Play in Germany in 2026
DETROIT, MICH. ~ It has been a decade since the Detroit Lions have played a game overseas, but that streak will finally end in 2026 as Detroit announced Tuesday morning that the team will head to Germ...
Feb 24, 2026
Lomas Brown Golf Classic to Return to Country Club of Detroit
Feb. 24, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson chat with NFL legend Lomas Brown about his annual Golf Classic. The event raises funds for kids in Southeast Michigan.DETROIT, MICH. ~ On Monday, July 1...
Feb 24, 2026
Izzo Earns National Recognition Again, Lands on Naismith Watch List
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo has added yet another honor to his storied career, being named to the Naismith Men's College Coach of the Year Wat...
Feb 24, 2026
MSU's Breakout Season Continues With Critical Series vs. Ohio State
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State has put together one of its strongest campaigns in recent memory, emerging as a national powerhouse throughout the 2025-26 season. Sit...
Feb 23, 2026
Canton's Jack Hughes Delivers the Gold for U.S. Men's Hockey
PODCAST: Feb. 23, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds and Chris Renwick talk with Buzz Schneider, a member of the 1980 Men's Olympic Hockey Team. He discusses Team USA's gold medal win and the future of USA Hockey.M...
Feb 23, 2026 Photo: Elsa ~ Getty Images
Cooper's 20 Lead Spartans After Sloppy First Half Against Ohio State
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State overcame an ugly opening stretch and a seasonlow 23 firsthalf points to beat Ohio State 66-60 on Sunday. The Spartans opened with a st...
Feb 22, 2026
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April 17, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Nolan Finley, Detroit News opinion editor. They discussed Sen. Slotkin’s presidential ambitions and Finley’s related column, “Ready or not, here comes Elissa Slotkin in ’28.”
April 17, 2026 ~ Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters joins Kevin Dietz to discuss tax returns, political accountability, and what’s ahead heading into the midterm elections.
April 17, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with State Sen. Michael Webber. Webber discussed his bipartisan bill, which aims to protect local government funding and provide stability for essential community services.
