PWHL Detroit: The Professional Women’s Hockey League announced its 2026-27 opener for the first weekend of December, with PWHL Detroit’s home opener set for Dec. 12 at Little Caesars Arena (vs. the New York Sirens), plus a double-header with the Red Wings later that night. Local Sports Media: CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada is returning this fall—this time featuring eight prime-time PWHL games on Saturdays, starting Dec. 5. Detroit Basketball: ESPN reports Pistons All-Star center Jalen Duren will skip Detroit media day amid a contract standoff, declining a five-year $200M fully guaranteed offer while weighing a one-year $9.6M qualifying offer. Detroit Running: Free Press Marathon organizers unveiled the Motor City Half, a new 13.1-mile race running April 25, 2027, starting/ending at Chandler Park Field House. Michigan Arts & Culture: Michigan native Madonna opened the 2026 MTV VMAs and won seven awards, including artist of the year. Community Spotlight: Portage’s Muffler Man marked 20 years in business, celebrating two decades of local auto repair. Women’s Sports: Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve earned WNBA Coach of the Year for a record fifth time. MSU Athletics: Michigan State volleyball beat No. 14 Penn State 3-1 for its first Top-15 win in three years.