Category Archives: WJR Sports
From the Intern’s Desk: Tigers have a few trade chips to work with
By: Trevor HoothAll signs for the Detroit Tigers are foreshadowing one outcome when the trade deadline rolls around: sell, sell, sell. They have lost 14 of their last 19 games, and their playoff hopes...
Jun 29, 2017
From the Intern’s Desk: Tigers win, but offense needs to start clicking
By: Trevor Hooth The Detroit Tigers offense has had a rough time against bottom of the rotation pitchers this year. Remember them being shut out by Kansas City Royals rookie Eric Skoglund on May 30th,...
Jun 28, 2017
Lions DT Khyri Thornton suspended six games for violating NFL substance abuse policy
Courtesy: DetroitLions.com By Michael Stets Detroit Lions defensive tackle Khyri Thornton has been suspended without pay for the first six games of the 2017 regular season for violating the NFL Policy...
Jun 20, 2017
Detroit Lions Podcast with Sean Baligian & Scott Bischoff
Detroit Lions Radio Network co-host Sean Baligian is joined by national scout Scott Bischoff for a Detroit Lions Podcast as the team heads for their summer break.Sean and Scott talk about Taylor Decke...
Jun 19, 2017
From the Intern’s Desk: Tigers Call Up Anibal Sanchez
The Detroit Tigers have decided to call up Anibal Sanchez to start Monday's series opener against the Seattle Mariners. This will be his first appearance since being sent to Triple-A earlier this year...
Jun 19, 2017
Lions sign 2017 third-round draft pick Kenny Golladay
Courtesy: DetroitLions.comBy Michael StetsThe Detroit Lions announced on Monday the signing 2017 third-round draft pick Kenny Golladay. Contract terms were not disclosed.Drafted No. 96 overall out of ...
Jun 19, 2017
From the Intern’s Desk: Tigers Lose Close Game to Rays
The Detroit Tigers lost a close 3-2 game to the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday, in a game that can be chalked up to bad luck. To be fair, the luck went both ways. Great plays by Jose Iglesias and Miguel C...
Jun 17, 2017
Lions WR Golden Tate on wide receiver competition: ‘Right now it’s close’
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets With OTAs and a three-day mandatory mini camp in the books, the Lions won’t return to action until training camp opens on July 31. There will be several ...
Jun 17, 2017
Lions players react to Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor boxing match
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets ALLEN PARK–The highly anticipated fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor became official on Wednesday evening, sending the combat sports world...
Jun 15, 2017
Lions acquire two offensive tackles, release long-snapper Jimmy Landes
Courtesy: DetroitLions.com The Detroit Lions have acquired two new offensive tackles, in the hopes of replacing left tackle Taylor Decker, at least to start the season. The team announced on Thursday ...
Jun 15, 2017
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