Category Archives: WJR Sports
T.J. Lang says he’s excited to share Packers information to help Lions’ defense
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets ALLEN PARK–T.J. Lang played the first nine seasons of his NFL career for the Green Bay Packers before signing with the Lions this off season on a three-y...
Apr 25, 2017
Detroit Lions unveil four new uniforms for 2017 season
(Ziggy Ansah / Photo: Detroitlions.com) By Michael Stets DETROIT–The Lions will still look like the Lions at the start of the upcoming 2017 NFL season, but with Thursday night’s unveiling ...
Apr 14, 2017
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
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