Rebel Nell, the celebrated Detroit-based social enterprise, is excited to unveil its latest collaboration with Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, honoring the iconic Fox Theatre. Just in time for the holiday season, this limited-edition jewelry collection repurposes the seats from the nearly century-old theatre where generations of Detroiters have enjoyed unforgettable shows, transforming its storied past into stunning, one-of-a-kind wearable art. As with all Rebel Nell collaborations, each piece is entirely unique, ensuring that no two items are the same. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Ilitch Companies Foundation, highlighting the shared dedication of both organizations to community support and preservation.

For nearly 100 years, the Fox Theatre has been a cornerstone of Detroit’s cultural scene, renowned for its breathtaking architecture and world-class performances. This collaboration merges the theatre’s rich legacy with Rebel Nell’s mission of creating employment and opportunity for women transitioning out of shelter living. The collection offers a rare opportunity for Detroiters and art enthusiasts to carry a piece of the city’s heritage in a truly special form.

Amy Peterson, co-founder of Rebel Nell, shared her excitement about the partnership: “We’re honored to create something truly special that celebrates the Fox Theatre, especially as the holidays approach. Each limited-edition piece from this collection carries the history of one of Detroit’s most beloved landmarks, making it a meaningful and one-of-a-kind gift for loved ones. We hope these pieces inspire and empower, just as our mission at Rebel Nell does.”

Joshua Sanborn, director of the Ilitch Companies Foundation, echoed this sentiment: “This collaboration allows us to connect people with the Fox Theatre’s rich history in an innovative way, while also supporting the community through the Ilitch Companies Foundation.”

The exclusive collection will launch on November 13 for early access for Rebel Rewards Members and November 14 for the general public at Rebel Nell retail stores and online at rebelnell.com just in time for the holidays, making it the perfect choice for unique, meaningful and impactful gifts.

Construction underway on world-class club area at Comerica Park, featuring heating and cooling climate control technology in 350 seats – unprecedented in a Major League Ballpark

Renovation is part of a multi-year investment in best-in-class fan and player experience

The Detroit Tigers today unveiled details surrounding the innovative, premium comfort seats to be located behind home plate for fans with tickets in Home Plate Club sections at Comerica Park.

These cutting-edge seats, specially designed for Ilitch Sports + Entertainment by Figueras in Barcelona, Spain, feature quick-touch heating and cooling climate control technology developed by Promethient in Traverse City, Michigan, allowing fans to experience enhanced comfortability while enjoying games and events at Comerica Park all year long.

The seats utilize THERMAVANCE^TM technology which pairs a thermoelectric device with graphene to efficiently cool or heat seat occupants, even in outdoor environments exposed to the elements. The upholstery is a marine-grade vinyl with special coating that reduces UV absorption, making the seat surface cooler on sunny days.

Home Plate Club seats, situated directly behind home plate for the best baseball vantage point in the ballpark, measure 23 inches from center of armrest to center of armrest, providing four more inches of pitch (21 percent more space) than standard ballpark seats. Combining innovation and functionality, the new seats also feature a high back and head rest, wider armrests with soft pads for additional comfort, cup holders, and up to one foot of additional legroom.

“From Opening Day 2025, fans will have maximum comfort enjoying games from seats with innovative heating and cooling features unprecedented in professional sports,” said Ryan Gustafson, President and CEO of Ilitch Sports + Entertainment. “As we move into the heart of construction for the Home Plate Club, we’re curating an authentic Detroit atmosphere and integrating innovative elements to give it a unique experience. We will continue sharing the exciting new aspects that will showcase it as one of the best premium clubs in the country.”

In addition to premium seating, the Home Plate Club features an exclusive space beneath the stands between the two clubhouses, with direct access to the new seats. Providing an unparalleled experience from the door to the diamond, Home Plate Club memberships include VIP parking, private entry and restrooms, all-inclusive food and beverage, in-seat service, curated amenities and more.

The Tigers initially unveiled the new Home Plate Club last June in advance of the team’s historic run to the 2024 Postseason.

The renovations are part of the organization’s ongoing commitment to provide a best-in-class experience for all fans and players at Comerica Park. The Tigers have listened to fan feedback and are in the process of a multi-year investment in a variety of fan-friendly amenities, including the second-largest videoboard in MLB, enhanced ballpark sound systems, new concourse TVs and more.

Home Plate Club construction is currently underway, with seating set for completion before 2025 Opening Day at Comerica Park on April 4. The club space will be completed during the season.

Several more Home Plate Club announcements will be made in the coming months. For more information, visit DetroitTigers.com/HomePlateClub.

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In addition to premium seating, the Home Plate Club features an exclusive space beneath the stands between the two clubhouses, with direct access to the new seats—providing an unparalleled experience from the door to the diamond. See below for construction progress as of February 2025.

The Hockey Hall of Fame’s newest inductee and 14-year member of the Detroit Red Wings, Pavel Datsyuk, was honored by the team at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday, Nov. 21 prior to and during the Red Wings game against the New York Islanders.

Datsyuk, known as the “Magic Man”, played 14 seasons in the NHL, from 2001 - 2016, all with the Red Wings. His magnificent career was highlighted by two Stanley Cup championships (2002, 2008) and several individual honors, including four consecutive Lady Byng Trophies for sportsmanship and three straight Selke Trophies as the league's top defensive forward. He amassed 918 points (314 goals, 604 assists) in 953 regular-season games and earned a reputation as one of the most complete players in NHL history. Datsyuk was a four-time NHL All-Star, named one of the NHL’s 100 Greatest Players and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as part of the 2024 induction class on November 11 in Toronto.

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Braves veteran Chris Sale can now add “Cy Young winner” to his potential Hall of Fame résumé and Tigers ace Tarik Skubal - who was voted for the honor unanimously - can do the same to his promising profile after the two were named the winners of the National League and American League Cy Young Awards presented by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America on Wednesday night on MLB Network.

This was an expected result for the two left-handed hurlers, each of whom claimed the pitching Triple Crown by leading his league in wins, ERA and strikeouts. This was only the fourth time in history – and the first since 2011 (Tigers’ Justin Verlander and Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw) – that both leagues had a pitching Triple Crown winner in the same season.

The Cy Young honor is a career first for Sale, who finished in the top six of the AL voting every year from 2012 through 2018 with the White Sox and Red Sox. After several injury-plagued years in Boston, Sale came to the Braves in a trade last winter and instantly reclaimed his elite status by going 18-3 (setting a career high in wins) with an MLB-best 2.38 ERA and 174 ERA+ and an NL-best 225 strikeouts in his 177 2/3 innings. He was an All-Star for the eighth time in his career and the first time since 2018, and an important linchpin for an Atlanta rotation that suffered the early-season loss of ace Spencer Strider to Tommy John surgery.

Sale had already been named NL Comeback Player of the Year at the All-MLB Awards Show last week.

While the 35-year-old Sale was adding some late-career credence to his Cooperstown case, Skubal was – much like Sale in the 2010s – up in the AL Central proving himself a top-of-the-rotation force to be reckoned with. The result is that Skubal celebrated his 28th birthday Wednesday with the game’s top pitching prize.

Skubal had demonstrated his potential in the past, but flexor tendon surgery prematurely ended his 2022 season and delayed the start of his 2023 campaign. Fully healthy in 2024, he made the leap, going 18-4 with an AL-best 2.39 ERA and 170 ERA+ and an MLB-best 228 strikeouts in his 192 innings. The ERA was the lowest by a qualified Detroit starter since Mark Fidrych’s rookie season of 1976 (2.34). He held opponents to two runs or fewer in 24 of his 31 starts.

On a Tigers team that traded Jack Flaherty midseason, Skubal was a constant atop a thin rotation. He was the reason manager A.J. Hinch was able to aggressively deploy his bullpen the other days of the week as Detroit surged to an unlikely postseason berth in the second half. And though it didn’t factor into the voting, Skubal became a true household name in October when he shut down the Astros in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series, which the Tigers would go on to sweep.

Sale is the Braves’ first Cy Young winner since Tom Glavine in 1998 and the eighth overall. Skubal is the Tigers’ first winner since Max Scherzer in 2013 and their sixth overall.

It is a magical time in The District Detroit as Columbia Street transforms into a Winter Wonderland and The Grinch is in town to kick off the festivities. Presented by Michigan First Credit Union, this year’s Winter Wonderland will dazzle everyone from the youngest at heart to The Grinch himself with its Candy Land theme. Join us Friday, November 22, when The Grinch visits Columbia Street and makes a special stop at JoJo’s ShakeBAR from 11:00 a.m. to noon to take photos and to create fun for everyone.  If you can’t make it Friday, you can enjoy Winter Wonderland seven days a week now through January 5.  

Columbia Street Winter Wonderland presented by Michigan First Credit Union is free and open to the public. The picturesque, pedestrian-only street will be Candy Land sweet, and everyone is invited to take a stroll, capture a special moment, and shop or dine at one of its incredible small businesses.  

Columbia Street is nestled between the Fox Theatre and Little Caesars Global Headquarters, across from Comerica Park and is home to JoJo’s ShakeBAR, Union Assembly, Sahara, Frita Batidos, Good Cakes and Bakes and Detroit Vs Everybody.

JoJo’s ShakeBAR is located at 88 W. Columbia Street in Detroit. To take pictures with The Grinch, reservations are encouraged. While there, enjoy JoJo’s special menu for the season. For a limited time, you can get The Grinch Shake and enjoy towering, eight-foot nutcrackers, giant ornaments, twinkling string lights, and Christmas trees in every corner. Whether you're catching A Charlie Brown Christmas or The Grinch at the Fox Theatre, or heading to a Red Wings a game, Columbia Street has everything you need to fuel your festive fun.

More fun is to be had at Union Assembly as they bring back “Cocktails & Cable Knits.” Their retro-vibed pop up is happening now on through January 5, 2025, on the second floor. This immersive holiday experience will offer holiday-themed activities, a '50s and '60s vibe with swanky cocktails and holiday-themed food, as well as festive gifts for sale.

Whether it is dining, shopping, or time with friends and family, Columbia Street has something for everyone this holiday season.

Once again 313 Presents is proud to present Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical for nine performances at the Fox Theatre from Wednesday, November 27 through Sunday, December 1 as part of the 2024-25 Fox Theatre Series presented by Comerica Bank. Hailed by The New York Times as “100 times better than any bedtime story,” this classic holiday musical will enchant adults and children alike.

Columbia Street Winter Wonderland is presented by Michigan First Credit Union. Founded in 1926, Michigan First Credit Union has been dedicated to serving the community with financial support and guidance since its inception as Detroit Teachers Credit Union. Today, Michigan First Credit Union serves over 165,000 members.

The District Detroit is the city's world class sports and entertainment district where memories are made.  Managed by Ilitch Companies Olympia Development, The District Detroit offers award-winning restaurants, sports and entertainment venues, residential housing, class A office buildings, hotels and nationally recognized educational institutions.

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Following a standout rookie season in 2024, Detroit Tigers infielder Colt Keith has been voted Tigers Rookie of the Year by the Detroit Sports Media Association.

Keith, the club’s fifth round selection in the 2020 MLB Draft, played an everyday role in helping propel the Tigers back to the postseason for the first time since 2014. He finished the season slashing .260/.309/.380 with a team-leading 35 multi-hit games, which was tied for the most among American League rookies. Keith totaled 15 doubles, four triples, 13 home runs and 61 RBI across 148 games in 2024.

His overall numbers are even more impressive when taking into account a tough start to his rookie campaign, posting a .387 OPS over 99 plate appearances in March and April. From May 8 through the end of the regular season, he ranked fourth among Major League rookies (min. 200 plate appearances) with a .284 batting average, 118 hits, and 178 total bases, while he was fifth with 53 RBI.

During the season he was also voted American League Rookie of the Month for July. In 25 games played during the month, he hit .322/.404/.644 with a double, three triples, seven home runs, and 17 RBI. Among all American League players over that span, he ranked tied for seventh in home runs, ninth in total bases (56), and 10th in slugging percentage.

Keith became Detroit's second rookie since 1988 to log 130-or-more hits, 30-or-more extra-base hits and 60-or-more RBI in a season, joining Nick Castellanos in 2014. His 1.8 fWAR in 2024 ranked as the fifth-most in a season by a Tigers rookie since 2000.

The Detroit Sports Media Association has named a Tigers Rookie of the Year each season dating back to 1969, with Tyler Holton earning the honor in 2023.

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Buffalo, Denver, Detroit, Raleigh, St. Louis and Seattle to host U.S. games; Québec City and Vancouver will serve as Canadian Stops

The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) today launched the PWHL Takeover Tour™, a slate of nine regular-season neutral-site games that will be played outside the League’s current complement of cities.

The games will be contested in a variety of locations across the United States and Canada, sprawling from the Pacific Northwest with Seattle and Vancouver to as far east as Québec City and as far south as Raleigh, N.C. Only Ilitch Sports + Entertainment-owned Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, which was home to a PWHL contest on March 16 and boasted a U.S. professional women’s hockey attendance record of 13,736, will serve as the return host of a neutral-site game in the League’s second season.

“Bringing PWHL games to fans across both countries is a natural next step as we continue building our audience,” said Amy Scheer, PWHL Senior Vice President of Business Operations. “When exploring potential locations for a PWHL game, the enthusiasm from cities eager to engage with our League was incredibly encouraging. The PWHL Takeover Tour lets us showcase our game and exceptional athletes across a wider North American footprint—an exciting moment for our players and an important move for our business as we consider expansion.”

The nine games will be played in 84 days beginning Jan. 5, 2025, predominantly at NHL venues. All six PWHL teams will participate at least twice in the Takeover Tour, with the Montréal Victoire and Ottawa Charge playing four games, the Boston Fleet and Minnesota Frost appearing in three and the New York Sirens and Toronto Sceptres playing two.

Tickets for the PWHL Takeover Tour will be available starting with presales beginning Thursday, Nov. 21, followed by the general on-sale on Friday, Nov. 22 at 10 a.m. (local time). Tickets can be purchased at thepwhl.com/tickets.

The Schedule

Sun., Jan. 5 at 4:00 p.m.

Montréal at Boston at Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle

Wed., Jan. 8, 10:00 p.m.

Montréal at Toronto at Rogers Arena, Vancouver

Sun., Jan. 12, 3:00 p.m.

Montréal at Minnesota at Ball Arena, Denver

Sun., Jan. 19, 1:00 p.m.

Ottawa at Montréal at Videotron Centre, Québec City*

Sun., Feb. 16, time and location TBA

Toronto at Ottawa

Sun., Feb. 23, 4:00 p.m.

Boston at New York at KeyBank Center, Buffalo

Fri., March 7, 4:00 p.m.

Ottawa at Minnesota at Lenovo Center, Raleigh

Sun., March 16, 7:30 p.m.

Minnesota at New York at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit

Sat., March 29, 2:00 p.m.

Ottawa at Boston at Enterprise Center, St. Louis

*Québec City is currently on-sale

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Detroit Places Patrick Kane on Injured Reserve Retroactive to Nov. 23

The Detroit Red Wings today recalled defenseman William Lagesson from the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins. Additionally, the Red Wings have placed right wing Patrick Kane on injured reserve retroactive to Nov. 23.

Lagesson, 28, has recorded five points (2-3-5), a plus-nine rating and 14 penalty minutes in 13 games with the Griffins to begin the 2024-25 season. The 6-foot-2, 213-pound defenseman split the 2023-24 campaign between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Anaheim Ducks, tallying four assists, a plus-five rating and 19 penalty minutes in 30 games with the Maple Leafs before logging 13 penalty minutes in 10 games with the Ducks. Lagesson also picked up one assist in five appearances with the AHL’s Toronto Marlies in 2023-24. Originally selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the fourth round (91st overall) of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, Lagesson has totaled 11 assists, a plus-two rating and 54 penalty minutes in 100 games with the Oilers, Montréal Canadiens, Maple Leafs and Ducks since 2019-20. He has also collected 77 points (23-54-77), a plus-42 rating and 132 penalty minutes in 186 AHL games with the Bakersfield Condors, Chicago Wolves, Marlies and Griffins. Lagesson began the 2020-21 season with HC Vita Hästen and Kristianstads IK in Sweden’s HockeyAllsvenskan, posting 12 points (3-9-12), a plus-six rating and 12 penalty minutes in 14 games. He made his professional debut with Djurgårdens IF in the Swedish Hockey League in 2017-18, registering 13 points (1-12-13), a plus-13 rating and 30 penalty minutes in 49 regular-season games, in addition to one assist in 11 postseason contests.

Prior to turning professional, Lagesson played two seasons at the University of Massachusetts from 2015-17, recording 15 points (4-11-15) and 54 penalty minutes in 63 games. He spent the 2014-15 season with the Dubuque Fighting Saints in the United States Hockey League, notching 16 points (2-14-16), a plus-18 rating and 79 penalty minutes in 52 regular-season games, along with two points (1-1-2) in eight playoff matchups. A native of Gothenburg, Sweden, Lagesson developed in Frölunda HC’s system before arriving in North America. On the international stage, Lagesson represented his country at back-to-back IIHF World Junior Championships in 2015 and 2016, combining for four points (2-2-4), a plus-eight rating and 12 penalty minutes in 14 games. He also competed for Sweden at the 2014 IIHF World Under-18 Championship, netting three goals, a plus-five rating and six penalty minutes in seven games. Lagesson played at the 2013 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, showing two points (2-2-4) in four appearances. He won a gold medal with Sweden at the 2013 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, contributing one assist and 12 penalty minutes in six games.

Detroit places Alex Lyon on injured reserve retroactive to Nov. 27

The Detroit Red Wings today recalled goaltender Sebastian Cossa from the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins under emergency conditions. Additionally, the Red Wings have placed goaltender Alex Lyon on injured reserve retroactive to Nov. 27.

Cossa, 22, has posted a 9-4-1 record with a 2.21 goals-against average, a 0.925 save percentage and one shutout in 14 appearances with the Griffins to begin the 2024-25 season. The 6-foot-6, 222-pound goaltender spent the entire 2023-24 campaign with the Griffins, logging a 22-9-9 record with a 2.41 goals-against average, a 0.913 save percentage and two shutouts in 40 regular-season games. Cossa also finished 5-4 with a 2.72 goals-against average and a 0.900 save percentage in nine Calder Cup Playoff games, helping the Griffins reach the Central Division Finals. Selected by the Red Wings in the first round (15th overall) of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, Cossa has compiled a 32-14-10 record with a 2.49 goals-against average, a 0.911 save percentage and three shutouts in 57 AHL games with the Griffins. He also showed a 26-16-4 record with a 2.56 goals-against average, a 0.913 save percentage and four shutouts in 46 appearances with the ECHL’s Toledo Walleye in 2022-23, representing the Western Conference at the 2023 ECHL All-Star Game.

Prior to turning professional, Cossa spent three seasons with the Western Hockey League’s Edmonton Oil Kings from 2019-22, posting a 71-16-7 record with a 2.12 goals-against average, a 0.921 save percentage and 14 shutouts in 98 appearances. Cossa backstopped the Oil Kings to a WHL championship in 2022, earning a place on the Central Division’s First All-Star Team. During the 2020-21 season, Cossa authored a 17-1-1 record and led the WHL in goals-against average (1.57) and save percentage (0.941), while tying for the league lead with four shutouts. Cossa also played three seasons with the Fort Saskatchewan Rangers in the Alberta minor hockey ranks from 2016-19, earning a league championship in addition to Top Goaltender and Most Valuable Player honors in the Alberta Major Bantam Hockey League in 2016-17. On the international stage, Cossa won a gold medal with Team Canada at the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship, recording a victory in his only appearance at the tournament. The Hamilton, Ont., native also played in two games with Canada White at the 2018 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge.

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