Category Archives: WJR Sports
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
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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August 14, 2026 ~ Jason Roe and Lloyd Jackson talk to the Regional President of Fifth Third Bank, Steve Davis, about Fifth Third closing branches and claiming items stored in safety deposit boxes.
Aug. 14, 2026 ~ Jason Roe and Lloyd Jackson talk to Dr. Andrew London, Kent County health officer, about how pigs at the Kent County Fair have contracted Swine Flu, and how people can protect themselves.
Aug. 14, 2026 ~ Jason Roe and Lloyd Jackson talk to Chris Castellani, host of ChrisCastellaniContent.com, about the Tigers vs. White Sox game this weekend.
