Category Archives: WJR Sports
Hornets 102, Pistons 78: Detroit offers complete dud in worst loss of 2014-15 season
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Detroit Pistons were sick, injured, foul-wracked and turnover-plagued. Otherwise, everything went smoothly Wednesday. The Pistons offered their least resistance in a game i...
Apr 02, 2015
Red Wings Coach Mike Babcock Defends Team, Effort Following Shootout Loss to Ottawa Senators
DETROIT — Coach Mike Babcock wasn’t in the mood to take a negative tone about his team following a 2-1 shootout loss to Ottawa Wednesday night at Joe Louis Arena. The coach cut off a line ...
Apr 01, 2015
Senators 2, Red Wings 1 (SO)
DETROIT – The NHL’s “Hamburglar” paid a visit to Joe Louis Arena on Tuesday, but for most of the night it appeared Petr Mrazek would steal two points for the home team. Mrazek ...
Apr 01, 2015
Pistons 105, Hawks 95: Detroit Stands Tall Against East Leaders as SVG Wins No. 400
AUBURN HILLS — The Detroit Pistons often play well against the NBA’s better teams, and this time, it earned head coach Stan Van Gundy his 400th head-coaching victory. The Pistons beat the ...
Apr 01, 2015
Documentary Seeks Funding to Tell Tragic Story of Northwestern High School Basketball Great Curtis Jones
DETROIT — Curtis Jones is a name that only those born in Detroit in the early 1970s or prior would know. In fact, most people who lived in Detroit through the 1960s can recall that name and a fe...
Mar 31, 2015
Guide To Detroit Tigers Opening Day
1) When does it all start?The Tigers home opener starts at 1:08 p.m. against the Minnesota Twins, but opening day starts well before the first pitch is thrown. The all-day party fills downtown Detroit...
Mar 31, 2015
Detroit Lions’ Jim Caldwell: ‘It Didn’t Work’ with Nick Fairley, Nothing Personal
PHOENIX — Nick Fairley was drawing interest from the Cincinnati Bengals. He was drawing interest from the New England Patriots. And he was drawing interest from the Detroit Lions — though ...
Mar 31, 2015
As Gordie Howe Turns 87, Family Grateful for Every Day They Can Spend with Red Wings Legend
DETROIT – Gordie Howe turned 87 on Tuesday. It’s a special birthday for Mr. Hockey because it’s one his family feared four months ago he would not be around to celebrate. Howe’...
Mar 31, 2015
Andre Drummond’s Offensive Development Promising for Detroit Pistons, Even in Defeat
MIAMI — Even in defeat, and when most of the Detroit Pistons don’t play well, the signs of growth can shine through. Andre Drummond is finding his post game. His career-high 32 points in S...
Mar 30, 2015
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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.
