On this week's show, we spotlight St. Joe Softball, Lakeshore Boys Track, Bridgman Softball, and Berrien Springs Soccer.

Today in Spors 275,000 fans descend into downtown Detroit for round 1 of the NFL Draft.  Bears, as expected, take USC QB Caleb Williams with the top pick, also take University of Washington WR Rome Odunze at pick 9.   Lions move up 5 spots with a trade with Dallas to take Alabama CB Terrion Arnold at 24.   Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy taken at #10 to Minnesota.  Tigers off on Thursday.  Host Kansas City at 1:10 to make way for NFL Draft, 12:45 pregame on WSJM. White Sox losing streak reaches 7 following 6-3 loss to Twins.  Chicago now MLB worst 3-22 on the season. Crow-Armstong's first MLB hit is a 2 run home run to give the Cubs a series sweep of Astros with 3-1 win.    NBA and NHL Playoff results Kalamazoo Wings pushed to the brink of elimination, host Red WIngs affiliate Toledo in Game 4 tonight. HS Sports scores

Today in Sports The Tigers fall to Tampa 7-5, ending Detroit's 3 game winning streak, still take series.  Detroit is off today. White Sox drop 6th straight, fall to Twins 6-3.  Final game of 4 game set today at 1:10. Cubs score 4 times in the first to beat Houston 4-3.  Verlander starts for Houston today in series finale at 2:20 at Wrigley NBA and NHL playoff scores NFL Draft begins tonight in Downtown Detroit Lions resign WR St. Brown and OT Sewell to extensions. Bears unveil plans for nearly $5 billion development for new stadium along lakefront HS Scores

Today in Sports Tigers pick up third straight win as Riley Greene hits two home runs in 4-2 win at Tampa Bay.   Tigers face Rays again tonight at 6:50, pregame on WSJM tonight at 6:25 White Sox fall to Twins 6-5 with 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th on a walkoff RBI single.  Chicago falls to MLB worst 3-20, drop 5th straight Cubs score 5 in the first to beat Houston 7-2.   Siakum has 37 in Pacers 125-108 playoff win at Milwaukee, Series tied 1-1 going back to Indy. Minnesota goes up 2-0 on Phoenix, Dallas ties series with Clippers at 1-1. NHL Playoffs, Rangers beat Washington, to go up 2-0, Florida beat Tampa in OT, also going up 2-0.   Colorado beat Winnipeg, and Nashville beats Vancouver.  Both series tied at 1-1. High School Sports from Tuesday

Today in Sports Tigers down Tampa Bay 7-1, Tarik Skubal goes 6 scoreless innings as Tigers win 3 or 4.   Detroit at Tampa tonight at 6:50, 6:25 pregame on WSJM. White Sox blanked for the 8th time this season with 7-0 loss at Twins.  Sox back at Minnesota at 7:40 tonight. Cubs were off on Monday, Chicago welcomes Houston for a three game set at Wrigley starting tonight at 7:40. NBA Playoff winners, Cleveland, New York, Denver, all take 2-0 series lead. NHL Playoffs. Toronto over Boston, series now tied.   Carolina beats Islanders, up 2-0.  Vegas and Edmonton take game 1's Chicago Bears will hold news conference on Wednesday to announce plans for new stadium along Chicago lakefront.  Monday's HS Soccer scores.   St. Joe, Lakeshore, Michigan Lutheran, Our Lady of the Lake all winners.

Ellie Howard of Our Lady of the Lake girls soccer is our WSJM Sports Player of the Week.  The Lakers went 3-1 over the week, falling to Kalamazoo Hackett, but defeating Covert, and then beating Niles and Dowagiac in a Saturday tournament. Ellie had 5 goals and an assist in the three wins, including a hat trick against Covert.   Ellie is a junior and in the classroom, she has a 4.3 GPA

Today in Sports Tigers pitcher Casey Mize picks up his first win since 2021 after Tommy John and back surgery as Detroit takes two of three game series with 6-1 win over Twins.  Tigers in Tampa Bay tonight at 6:50, 6:25 pregame on WSJM. White Sox swept by Philadelphia with 8-2 loss to Phillies.  Sox in Minnesota tonight. Cubs fall to Marlins 6-3 at Wrigley to split four game set,  Cubs off tonight. NHL and NBA Playoffs game 1's from Sunday NFL Draft in Detroit this week could see record amounts of Wolverines selected. HS Schedules for tonight.

On this week's show, we talk Benton Harbor Golf, Benton Harbor Baseball, St. Joe Baseball, and St. Joe Tennis.

Today in Sports Tigers drop 3rd of 4 game series with Texas after Rangers score in 8th and 9th for a 9-7 over Detroit.  Tigers travel to Minnesota tonight at 8:10, 7:45 pregame on WSJM. Cubs and Marlins postponed, doubleheader on Saturday, today's game at 2:20 at Wrigley White Sox off on Thursday, Sox in Philly tonight at 6:40 Blackhawks fall to LA Kings 5-4 in OT in NHL's final game of the regular season.   Arizona Coyotes to relocated to Salt Lake City next season Bulls in Miami tonight in NBA play-in tournament, winner to face league leading Celtics in round 1.    Sacramento at New Orleans in West play-in game,  Winner gets OKC NFL Draft less than a week away in downtown Detroit, Lions pick 29, not expecting to take a starter.  Bears most likely to grab USC QB Williams with #1 pick, also pick #9. High School Sports scores

Today in Sports Another close game for the Tigers, and another loss.  Tigers fall to Rangers 5-4.  Detroit and Texas close out 4 game series this afternoon at Comerica Park at 1:10, 12:45 pregame on WSJM. White Sox and Royals split a doubleheader.  Royals take the opener 4-2, extending Sox losing streak to 6, which ends with Chicago taking game two 2-1.  White Sox are off tonight. The Cubs take 2 of 3 in Arizona with a 3-2 win over the D-Backs.  Cubs back home tonight to face Marlins at 7:40. Bulls get 42 points from Coby White as Chicago advances to face Miami in the NBA Play In Tournament,   The winner is the 8th seed and will face Boston in round 1. Blackhawks close out the NHL's regular season tonight at the LA Kings at 10:30 Michigan Basketball center Taris Reed Jr. transfers to UConn. High School girls soccer scores.

A few weeks late, but Kai Wyngarden was our Player of the Week for March 3, 2024. We finally were able to catch up with Kai and St. Joseph coach Gregg Schaffer to talk to and about Kai's senior season with the Bears.

Today in Sports Red Wings beat Montreal in a shootout, but miss out on playoffs after Washington beats Philadelphia 2-1. Blackhawks fall to Vegas 3-1 Tigers double up Texas 4-2, Game 3 of 4 game series this afternoon at 1:10, 12:45 pregame on WSJM. White Sox and Royals rained out in Chicago, doubleheader scheduled for today at 2:10 Cubs fall to Arizona 12-11 in 10 innings. Diamondbacks tie the game with solo home run with 2 outs in the 9th.   Today's game is at 3:40 LA Lakers beat New Orleans and Sacramento eliminates Golden State in NBA Play in tournament.    Miami at Philadelphia and Atlanta at Chicago tonight. Michigan football placed on three year probation for recruiting violation during Covid -19 dead period.  Busy day in High School Sports

Today in Sports The Red Wings stay alive in the NHL Playoff race with a 5-4 overtime win over Montreal,  Detroit needs a win tonight in Montreal and need Philadelphia to beat Washington for the Wings to make the playoffs.   Tigers fall to Rangers 1-0, Detroit held to 5 hits.   Tigers and Rangers meet this afternoon at 1:10 at Comerica Park. 12:45 pregame on WSJM. White Sox fall to 2-14 after a 2-0 loss to Kansas City.   Series continues tonight at 7:40 on the south side. Cubs need 11 innings to beat Arizona 3-2.  Cubs Rookie ties franchise record with 5 consecutive game with a home run.  Cubs at D-Backs meet again at 9:40. NBA play in tournament begins tonight with Lakers at New Orleans and Golden State at Sacramento. Iowa's Caitlyn Clark selected number 1 overall by Indiana in WNBA Draft. High School scores from Monday

Today in Sports Tigers rally from 3-0 deficit to beat Twins 4-3 Sox fall to franchise worst start of 2-13 after 11-4 loss to Reds Cubs top Mariners 3-2 Scheffler takes 2nd Masters in 3 years Hawks fall to Hurricanes 4-2 in final home game Wings host Montreal needing two wins to stay alive in NHL playoff race Season ends for Pistons with loss at San Antonio Bulls in play-in tournament with 120-119 OT loss to Knicks Pacers beat Atlanta

This week, we talk Brandywine Boys & Girls Basketball, Our Lady of the Lake/Bridgman Tennis, and Michigan Lutheran Golf.

This week we talk high school sports officiating with members of our local Fruitbelt Officials Association.

This week, we talk Berrien Springs Softball, Our Lady of the Lake Soccer, Lake Michigan College Baseball and Lakeshore Baseball.

This week, we talk Berrien Springs Boys' Basketball, Our Lady of the Lake Boys' Basketball, and the coaching career of Michigan Lutheran's Ron Briney.

Listen back to the Division 2 District Championship game between Benton Harbor and Niles as heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM

Today in Sports Michigan's miserable season continues as Wolverines fall to Rutgers 82-52. Red Wings 6 game win streak snapped with 5-3 loss to Islanders. Blackhawks drop 5th straight in 5-0 loss to Avs. #17 Notre Dame upsets 5th ranked Virginia Tech 71-58, MSU tops Illinois 87-70 in Women's NCAA Hoops Iowa's Caitlyn Clark announces decision to forego final year and will enter WNBA draft at the end of this season. Final night of girls HSBB scores.

Today in Sports Benton Harbor gets 19 points from Josiah King in the Tigers 60-42 win over Lakeshore in last night's Division II District Semifinal at Edwardsburg.    Tigers will face Niles in Friday District Championship Other games, Paw Paw pulls the upset of South Haven, Michigan Lutheran and Our Lady of the Lake advance Bulls rebound after Tuesday's loss to the Pistons with Double OT win over Cleveland,  Pacers beat Pelicans. College Basketball tonight on WSJM, Michigan heads to Rutgers, 8:00 pregame, 8:30 tip Women's Hoops.  #2 Ohio State beats Michigan to win Big Ten Title.   MAC has three more Michigan/Ohio Matchups.  CMU beat Miami, Benton Harbor's Desrae Kyles has 2 points in Chips OT win.   WMU and EMU fall. Tigers and Cubs win spring trailing games, Sox fall.

Listen back to the Division 2 District Semifinal game between Benton Harbor and Lakeshore at Edwardsburg High School. as heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM

Today in Sports Red Wings pick up their 6th straight win, scored 4 in the first period of an 8-3 win over Washington at Little Caesars Arena.  Longest Red Wings win streak since 2018-19 season. Just as the Red Wings did on Sunday night, the Pistons leave United Center with a win as Detroit beats the Bulls 105-95, thanks to 26 from Cade Cunningham. Notre Dame tops Wake Forest 70-65. Irish Freshman Marcus Burton has 31. Western Michigan falls at Eastern Michigan 70-65.   Ball State beats Central Michigan 79-71. Mid American Conference joins the expansion crash in college athletics.   MAC adds UMass to all sports in 2025-26 season. Tigers split squads fall to Baltimore 5-2, beat Toronto 6-4.   Cubs and Reds play to a 6-6 Tie.   Ohtani makes Dodger Spring Training Debut in 9-6 win over the White Sox. SMC sweeps LMC in Women's and Men's basketball. HS Boys Basketball tournament continues tonight in District Semifinal round.  Lakeshore faces Benton Harbor meet in Division 2 District at Edwardsburg.  Tip off at 5:30 on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM.

Today in Sports Lakeshore survives Edwardsburg rally to win 49-46 in OT in District Opener. More HS Basketball district scores Pistons close, but fall to Knicks 113-111.  Pacer fall to Toronto 130-123.

Listen back to Lakeshore's district opener at and against Edwardsburg as was heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM.

Today in Sports Kane makes triumphant return to Chicago, scores OT winner as Red Wings beat Blackhawks 3-2 in OT on Chelios jersery retirement night. Michigan drops 5th straight with 84-76 loss to #3 Purdue. MSU falls on buzzer beating triple to Ohio State 60-57 Bulls top Pelicans, Pacers defeat Mavericks Tigers tie, Cubs and White Sox both blanked in Spring Training play HS Basketball District play begins tonight.  WSJM will have Lakeshore vs. Edwardsburg at 5:20.

This week, we talk St. Joe, Our Lady of the Lake, Lakeshore, Michigan Lutheran, and Benton Harbor Boys' Basketball.

Owen McLoughlin of Our Lady of the Lake is our WSJM Sports Player of the Week. It was a 2-0 week for the Lakers, a 63-50 win over Covert, Owen scored 27 points, including 4 three pointers, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and two steals, and was 5 of 6 at the free throw line. Then in a win at Michigan Lutheran, the Lakers won 62-37.  Owen scored 32 points, made 3 three point shots, was 9 of 10 at the free throw line. To go along with 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals.  Owen is also a member of the baseball, soccer, track and cross country team.  He's member of the National Honor Society and has a 3.75 GPA..

As you heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM, Lakeshore celebrated Senior Night with a game against Buchanan in a non-conference matchup.   Joel Cordes had the call of the game.....

Today in Sports Michigan drops their 4th straight and 9th in their last 10 with a 76-62 loss at Northwestern #19 Notre Dame women top Clemson 74-47. "Showtime" in Detroit as Patrick Kane scores OT winner as Red Wings beat Avalanche 2-1.   Kane returns to Chicago on Sunday. Pistons fall to Pacers 129-115 as NBA season resumes after the All-Star Break.  Bulls fall to Celtics 129-112. Spring Training Baseball begins for the Cubs and White Sox today, they face each other at 3:05.  Tigers begin Saturday at 1:05 against the Yankees. HS Basketball last night, Lakeshore boys and girls fall to Portage Central.  PC wins SMAC West division championships.   South Haven girls win SAC-Lakeshore title.  Rams first conference championship since 1977.  

Today in Sports Justin Field appears on podcast is hosted Chicago Bears receiver Equanimeous St. Brown and his brother, Detroit Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and says He wants to stay in Chicago. Blackhawks fall to Philadelphia 3-1 at United Center.   Hawks have lost 10 of 11 and are dead last in the NHL Standings.   Red Wings host Avalanche tonight.  Hawks and Wings face each other Sunday. Notre Dame's Braeden Shrewsberry had 23 points, including a career best 7 three pointers as Fighting Irish beat Louisville 72-50, ND has won three straight for the first time this season.   Michigan travels to Northwestern tonight at 9:00, 8:30 pregame on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM.   Wolverines announce that forward Olivier Nkamhoua will miss the rest of the season after wrist surgery. Women's NCAA Basketball,  MSU tops Purdue, Western tops Eastern, Central falls to Ball State. Lake Michigan College swept by Kellogg CC.  SMC Sweeps Lansing CC High School Basketball

Today in Sports Michigan State has their three game winning streak snapped with a 78-71 loss to Iowa at the Breslin Center.   Western Michigan, Central Michigan both pick up wins in MAC play, Eastern Michigan falls Notre Dame visits Louisville tonight. Women's play tonight, MSU at Purdue, CMU at Ball State, EMU at WMU Blackhawks host Philly tonight.  High School Basketball scores from last night.

Today in Sports The Red Wings win their second in a row with a 4-3 OT win in Seattle.  Patrick Kane picks up career assist #800 in the win.     Blackhawks drop their 21st straight road game with a 6-3 loss in Carolina.  Connor Bedard has a goal and two assists  Michigan State back home tonight to face Iowa at 7:00 at the Breslin Center.  Pregame on Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM is at 6.     Plus WMU, CMU, and EMU all in action as well #19 Notre Dame women's team downs Duke 70-62, William Byron wins rain delayed Daytona 500 under caution St. Joe closes out the home schedule with a 50-45 win over Dowagiac, and other HS Basketball Scores.

Today in Sports NBA All Star Game breaks records as teams combine for 397 points as East wins 211-186.   Saturday in College Hoops, Michigan State picks up 73-63 win at Michigan, earning first win at Crisler Center since 2019.   CMU Downs Western Michigan State women down Michigan 70-66 on Sunday Red Wings visit Seattle today at 3:30,  Blackhawks at Carolina tonight at 7. LMC splits at Lansing, SMC Splits at KVCC on Saturday. Saturday in HS Basketball.

We talk St. Joe, Our Lady of the Lake, Lakeshore, Michigan Lutheran, and Benton Harbor Girls' Basketball this week.

Cohen Hurdle of Lakeshore Boys Basketball is our WSJM Sports Player of the Week. Lakeshore went 3-0 during the week with Cohen scoring 20, 19, and 26 points in the Lancers wins over Loy Norrix, Gull Lake, and Portage Northern. Cohen is a senior at Lakeshore where he also plays football and baseball, and in the classroom he has a 3.8 GPA.

Listen back to Joel Cordes' call of the game as St. Joe celebrated Hall of Fame night with a home game against Portage Northern in a SMAC West Division contest as you heard live on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM.

Today in Sports (4) Iowa's Caitlin Clark because the NCAA's all-time leader in scoring in women's college basketball after scoring 49 points in a 106-89 win over Michigan. 16th ranked Notre Dame falls at home to #6 NC State 59-43. Michigan State travels to Michigan on Saturday night in Men's Hoops at 8:00.  Cosy-FM for the MSU airs at 7:00, WSJM has the Michigan feed at 7:30 Connor Bedard returns to the lineup for the Blackhawks after missing 14 games due to a broken jaw.  Hawks still lose to Pittsburgh 4-1. Red Wings fall at conference leading Vancouver 4-1.  NBA All Star game is Sunday night in Indy. Thursday in HS Sports

Today in Sports 1 person is dead and 21 are injured, including 8 children after shots were fired near the end of the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Victory Celebration/Parage on Wednesday.   Michigan State tops Penn State 80-72 as Malik Hall has a career high 29.    Notre Dame tops Georgia Tech 58-55 Detroit Mercy ends a 27 game losing streak and picks up their first win since last spring's Horizon League Tournament with an 81-66 win over IUPUI. Western Michigan's women beat Northern Illinois 65-47 in a matinee game in Kzoo Pistons Center Isaiah Stewart is arrested hours before Pistons/Suns game in Phoenix.   Pistons fall in the game 116-100. Cavs beat Bulls 108-105. Siakum has 23 in return to Toronto as Pacers beat Raptors 127-125 LMC earns split with Glen Oaks, LMC wins women's game 63-49, Glen Oaks takes men's game 79-67. Light night in HS Basketball

Today in Sports 14th ranked Illinois trounces Michigan 97-68.    Michigan State visits Penn State tonight at 6:30, (5:30 pregame on Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM).  Notre Dame home tonight to face Ga Tech. Pistons fall to Lakers 125-111,   Pistons, Pacers and Bulls all in action tonight. Red Wings blown out in Edmonton 8-4.  McDavid has 6 assists in Oilers win. Blackhawks doubled up by Canucks 4-2. High school basketball scores

Today in Sports Super Bowl XLVIII was the most watched event in TV History with over 123.4 million views on CBS, Nick, Unavision as well as Paramount + and NFL Streaming Platforms Bulls have four player with 20+ in 136-126 win at Atlanta.  Pacers fall to Hornets 111-102. Blackhawks host Vancouver at the UC tonight, Red Wings travel to Edmonton Michigan basketball travels to #14 Illinois tonight at 7:00, 6:30 pregame on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM Monday in High School Basketball

Listen back to Lakeshore's home game against Portage Northern as you heard live on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM

Today In Sports Chiefs and 49ers need overtime to settle NFC Championship at Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas, Mahomes throws 3 yard TD pass to Mecole Hardman with :03 seconds left in OT for 25-22 win. Pacers and Bulls in action tonight #12 Notre Dame women's need double overtime to top unranked Florida State 98-94.  #5 Ohio State tops Michigan State 86-71 HS Basketball from Saturday, tonight's schedule has about a dozen games.

The WSJM Sports Player of the Week is Kennadi Killeen, a senior on the Gobles High School Girls Basketball team. Gobles went 3-0 during the week, She had 12 points in a 47-27 win over Decatur, in a 50-39 win over Climax-Scotts, she had 15 points and 11 rebounds, then in a 45-38 win over Martin, she had 16 points and 21 rebounds. She has a 4.0 GPA, and is a member of the National Honor Society.   Kennadi is also a member of the Gobles volleyball and softball teams.

Today in Sports After making another major trade on Thursday, the Pistons won back to back games for the first time since October with a 128-122 win in overtime at Portland.    Bulls top Memphis, Curry leads W's over Pacers #15 Louisville women's team wins top 20 showdown with #12 Notre Dame.  #14 Indiana over Michigan State. Super Bowl LVIII (58) this weekend.  Hear it live on WSJM starting at 4pm on Sunday.   HS Basketball from last night.

Today in Sports Michigan coach Juwan Howard celebrates as Wolverines snap a 5 game losing streak on his birthday with a 72-68 upset win over 11th ranked Wisconsin. Notre Dame falls at 9th ranked Duke 71-53 Women's MAC Basketball WMU, CMU, EMU all fall on Wednesday Pistons trade Morris to Minnesota in 3 team trade Jaden Ivey has a career night, scoring 37 to lead Pistons to 133-120 win at Sacramento. Blackhawks fall to wild 2-1.    NHL's Winter Classic will return to Chicago's Wrigley Field, as Hawks will host Blues LMC Men and Women's fall to KVCC,  SMC sweeps Ancilla in Juco Hoops HS Scores including Benton Harbor boys improving to 19-0 on the season