Category Archives: WJR Sports
Eli Manning on ‘impressive’ Matthew Stafford: ‘Hopefully we can have a lead late and not give him a whole lot of time’
(AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)By Michael StetsLast weekend’s 20-17 win over the Chicago Bears marked the eighth time quarterback Matthew Stafford has engineered a come-from-behind victory for the Detr...
Dec 15, 2016
How to win the Kentucky Derby
Over the weekend “Nyquist,” the thoroughbred race horse with local ties, won the Kentucky Derby. Owner J Paul Reddam and trainer Doug O’Neill joined the Frank Beckmann Show this week...
May 12, 2016
Frank and Steve preview tonight’s draft
Steve Courtney will be co-hosting WJR’s Lions draft special alongside Ken Brown, Dan Miller and Jim Brandstatter tonight from 8-10. He stopped by The Frank Beckmann show with a preview.
Apr 28, 2016
The 5 toughest QBs the Lions will face this season
The 2016 Lions regular season schedule was released Thursday night. 247sports.com put together a list of the Top 5 quarterbacks the Lions will face this season. 5.) Tony Romo – Dallas Cowboys (M...
Apr 16, 2016
Second series of season for Detroit Tigers might feature matchup of David Price, Corey Kluber
LAKELAND, Fla. — It depends on when Justin Verlander is ready to pitch, but the fifth game of the season for the Detroit Tigers might end up featuring a matchup of Cy Young Award winners. The ro...
Apr 02, 2015
Detroit Red Wings trying to stave off Bruins while seeking fresh start after rough month
DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings hope April isn’t as cruel a month as was March. A surprising team with eyes on the Atlantic Division title turned into a weary-looking group with unsettled ...
Apr 02, 2015
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
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May 29, 2029 ~ Ayesha Maxwell, executive director of the Greektown Neighborhood Partnership, shares how the district is evolving, what visitors can expect this summer, and the momentum building in downtown Detroit.
May 29, 2026 ~ Tonya J. Powers, Fox News correspondent, joins Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson to discuss the political and economic fallout from California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s pledge to impose a 100% tax on recipients of former President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion “slush fund.”
May 29, 2026 ~ David Sowerby, managing director and portfolio manager at Ancora in Bloomfield Hills, joins Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson to break down market reactions following the announcement of the latest MOU.
