Category Archives: WJR Sports
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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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.
