Category Archives: WJR Sports
Lomas Brown Jr. Golf Classic Draws Detroit Sports Legends to Support Youth Programs
GROSSE POINTE ~ The Lomas Brown Jr. Golf Classic returned to the Country Club of Detroit today, bringing together community leaders, business partners, and notable figures from Detroit's sports commun...
Jul 13, 2026 Photo: Curtis Paul ~ WJR
Justin Verlander Announces Retirement after All-Star Game Selection
July 9, 2026 ~ WJR Digital Sports Reporter Nick Lundberg joins Kevin Dietz in studio to react to Justin Verlander's announcement that he plans to retire after the 2026 season.DETROIT, MICH. ~ After ML...
Jul 8, 2026
Pistons Land Prince, Harris as LeVert Heads to Milwaukee
Photo: Sam Sharpe ~ Imagn ImagesDETROIT, MICH. ~ The Detroit Pistons made another notable offseason move by trading veteran guard Caris LeVert and two future second-round draft picks to the Milwaukee ...
Jul 8, 2026
Tigers, Third-Base Coach Joey Cora Mutually Agree to Part Ways
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, MICH. ~ The Detroit Tigers announced Tuesday that third-base coach Joey Cora and the organization had mutually agreed to part ways, ending a partnership th...
Jul 7, 2026
World Cup Dream Ends as Belgium Defeats United States 4-1
Photo: Blake Dahlin ~ Imagn Images PODCAST: (CONTINUED) The Americans pushed forward in the second half in search of an equalizer, but Belgium continued to create scoring chances and maintain control ...
Jul 7, 2026
Three Detroit Tigers Named to 2026 MLB All-Star Game
PHILADELPHA, PA. ~ Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler, shortstop Kevin McGonigle, and left fielder Riley Greene will play as reserves in the 2026 MLB All-Star game for the American League All-Star ...
Jul 6, 2026 Photo: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images
Detroit Red Wings Adding Depth to Roster as NHL Free Agency Opens
DETROIT, MICH. ~ As the Detroit Red Wings wait to see how the Dylan Larkin trade request plays out, the team added a number of players to fill out the roster on Wednesday, the first day of NHL free ag...
Jul 2, 2026
United States Advances to Round of 16 with 2-0 Win Over Bosnia and Herzegovina
Photo: David Gonzales ~ Imagn ImagesSANTA CLARA, Calif. ~ The United States advanced to the Round of 16 with a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday night in the FIFA World Cup Round of...
Jul 2, 2026
Pistons Rebuild Front Court with John Collins Signing
DETROIT, MICH. ~ After trading Isaiah Stewart to the Memphis Grizzlies, the Detroit Pistons are adding to the front court in the form of power forward John Collins. The 28-year-old signed a 3-year, $5...
Jul 1, 2026 Photo: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Detroit Keeps Familiar Faces as Huerter and Jenkins Remain in Motor City
Photo: Rick Osentoski ~ Imagn ImagesDETROIT ~ The Detroit Pistons continued their busy offseason by bringing back two familiar faces in Kevin Huerter and Daniss Jenkins, moves that signal the franchis...
Jun 30, 2026
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Oct. 5, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds and Lloyd Jackson chat with Molly MacDonald, co-founder of The Pink Fund, about financial toxicity, patient support, and their recent gala.
Oct. 5, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson talks with MDOT Public Information Officer Diane Cross about road closures, a hidden sinkhole on Telegraph Road, and the I-696 rebuild project status.
Oct. 5, 2026 ~ Attorney Barton Morris explains a newly opened federal process that could allow some Americans to restore their firearm rights and what it means for those seeking relief.
