Category Archives: WJR Sports
From the Intern’s Desk: Tigers and K-Rod Show Fight vs. Diamondbacks
By: Trevor Hooth At what point can we call the Detroit Tigers the “Cardiac Cats” of baseball? They never say die, and no deficit is too much for them to make a game out of. Zack Greinke wa...
Jun 14, 2017
Lions DE Anthony Zettel wants to be a ‘difference maker’ on defense this season
Courtesy: DetroitLions.com ALLEN PARK — The term “freak” gets thrown around rather loosely in the world of professional sports, but in regards to Detroit Lions second-year defensive ...
Jun 14, 2017
Intruder escorted from Lions mini-camp practice
Courtesy: DetroitLions.com The first day of Detroit Lions mandatory mini-camp was interrupted by an intruder. More than halfway into the practice on the new outdoor fields, the intruder walked towards...
Jun 13, 2017
Lions’ Jarrad Davis ‘feels great’ at middle linebacker, says he’s ‘learning a lot’ from Tahir Whitehead
Courtesy: DetroitLions.com By Michael Stets When the Detroit Lions drafted linebacker Jarrad Davis No. 21 overall in the 2017 NFL Draft, they were looking to improve one of the defensive position grou...
Jun 13, 2017
From the Intern’s Desk: Ian Kinsler returns from DL
By: Trevor Hooth Detroit Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler was reinstated from the 10-day disabled list before the series opener against the Los Angeles Angels. He hit in the leadoff spot his first ga...
Jun 08, 2017
Lions CB Teez Tabor downplays first interception at OTAs: ‘I still have a lot of work to do’
Courtesy: DetroitLions.com By: Michael Stets ALLEN PARK–Much had been made about Detroit Lions cornerback Teez Tabor’s slow 40-yard dash time prior to this year’s NFL Draft. The form...
Jun 08, 2017
Lions OT Taylor Decker undergoes shoulder surgery, no timetable given for his return
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets ALLEN PARK–The Lions will be without their starting left tackle for the remainder of OTAs, Veteran mini camp next week and into the start of training cam...
Jun 06, 2017
Lions rookie WR Kenny Golladay continues to impress in OTAs
Photo: Detroitlions.comBy Michael StetsALLEN PARK–We are now into the second week of Lions’ OTAs and rookie wideout Kenny Golladay continues to shine.On Wednesday afternoon, at the second ...
Jun 02, 2017
Lions RB Matt Asiata: ‘I’m here to win’
Photo: Matt AsiataBy Michael StetsALLEN PARK–After not addressing the running back position in this year’s draft, the Lions decided to add a veteran to the backfield by signing Matt Asiata...
Jun 01, 2017
Lions WR Jace Billingsley: ‘I’m going in with the mindset that I’m going to make this team’
Photo: DetroitLions.com By Michael Stets After spending most of the 2016 season on the practice squad, Detroit Lions wide receiver Jace Billingsley was signed to the 53-man roster for the Week 17 matc...
May 29, 2017
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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.
