Category Archives: WJR Sports
Detroit Tigers' 1968 World Series Star Pitcher Mickey Lolich Dead at 85
Feb. 5, 2026 ~ Denny McClain, former Detroit Tigers pitcher, joins Kevin Dietz to talk about the life and legacy of Tigers legend Mickey Lolich.DETROIT, MICH. ~ Detroit Tigers' pitcher Mickey Lolich, ...
Feb 05, 2026
Minnesota Stuns No. 10 Michigan State, Hands Spartans Second Straight Loss
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Minnesota outlasted No.10 Michigan State 76-73 on Wednesday night at Williams Arena, snapping the Spartans' long dominance in the series and handing ...
Feb 04, 2026
Pistons Trade Jaden Ivey to Chicago for Kevin Huerter
Feb. 4, 2026 ~ WJR Digital Sports Reporter Nick Lundberg joins Kevin Dietz to discuss the Pistons making a trade.DETROIT, MICH. ~ The Detroit Pistons added much needed shooting to its roster in the fo...
Feb 04, 2026
Michigan Businessman Greg Eaton Has Seen Every Super Bowl In-Person
Feb. 3, 2026 ~ Businessman Greg Eaton talks with Paul W. Smith about how he has been to every Super Bowl.DETROIT, MICH. ~ Lansing businessman Greg Eaton is one of the last surviving members of the "Ne...
Feb 03, 2026
Dwayne Casey Talks Pistons' Turnaround on "'JR Morning"
Feb. 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds talk with Detroit Pistons' front-house executive Dwayne Casey. They discuss the team's turnaround, trade deadline approach, and the value of team chemist...
Feb 03, 2026
Michigan State Star Jeremy Fears Jr. Emerges as Cousy Award Contender
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Redshirt sophomore guard Jeremy Fears Jr. continues to establish himself as one of the premier point guards in college basketball, earning a spot on ...
Feb 03, 2026
Youth Coaches Quit Mainly Due to Parents, New Poll Suggests
Feb. 2, 2026 ~ Dave Kenan, youth sports coach, joins Kevin Dietz to discuss the new poll suggesting that managing parents is among the top reasons youth coaches quit.DETROIT, MICH. ~ Among the multitu...
Feb 02, 2026
Michigan Outlasts Michigan State in OT Thriller at Breslin Center
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan and Michigan State delivered another rivalry classic on Sunday afternoon at the Breslin Center, where No.9 Michigan edged No.13 Michigan Sta...
Feb 01, 2026
Wolverines Survive MSU Rally, Earn First Road Win in Rivalry Since 2018
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan walked into the Breslin Center on Friday night and walked out with its first road win over Michigan State since 2018, defeating the Spartans...
Jan 30, 2026
Boyne Mountain Introducing New Attractions
Jan. 30, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Marketing Director at Boyne Mountain Kari Roder.DETROIT, MI ~ Ski season is in full swing, and Boyne Mountain is buzzing with excitement. Mar...
Jan 30, 2026
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April 3, 2026 ~ Dave Beachnau, CEO of the Detroit Local Organizing Committee for the 2027 NCAA Men’s Final Four, joins Kevin Dietz live from Indy to talk about Detroit’s preparations, the economic and cultural impact of hosting the Final Four, and what fans can expect when the event comes to downtown Detroit.
April 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds talk with Tony Paul, a Detroit News reporter, about the Detroit Tigers’ upcoming season. They also discuss Tony’s top baseball movie character.
April 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds speak with Walker Hosley, a regional manager at Groundworks, about how winter weather affects home foundations and what to look for.
