Sources said that the Pistons today will announce "their return to downtown Detroit" in a news conference set for 3:00pm ET at Detroit Cass Technical High School. Pistons Owner Tom Gores, Ilitch Holdings President & CEO Chris Ilitch and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan will be in attendance. The Pistons plan to move into Little Caesars Arena, which is "scheduled to open next fall." The Pistons "would begin play there" in '17-18 (DETROIT FREE PRESS, 11/22).

The Raiders defeated the Texans last night, 27-20, in front of a "Raiders-heavy crowd of 76,473" in Mexico City (S.F. CHRONICLE, 11/22). Estadio Azteca last night was "blanketed in black" for the Raiders (USA TODAY, 11/22). The game, "originally scheduled" for Oakland Coliseum, "featured Raiders music during stoppages and frequent 'Rai-ders!' chants." While the atmosphere "was electric, the field was a bit slippery leading to some falls." The high elevation -- 7,380 feet above sea level -- also "played a factor." Meanwhile, the Mexican crowd "used a homophobic chant on kickoffs" that has previously prompted FIFA to discipline Mexico's soccer federation (AP, 11/22).

Texans QB Brock Osweiler during the game was "targeted with a laser pointer by fans." Several green flashes appeared on the field, and replays on ESPN's "MNF" telecast "showed that Osweiler was hit in the face several times." NFL security staff "hit the stands at halftime, hoping to find the culprit and remove him or her from the stadium, but the green flashes were still appearing in the third quarter." They occurred "only when the Houston offense was on the field" (S.F. CHRONICLE, 11/22).

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell yesterday said that he is "optimistic the league will return to Mexico City in the years ahead, adding that the league will "evaluate the entire experience before making a decision." Goodell: "This is a priority for us. We see the passion that's happening here and the fan's interest in this game continues to explode. We want to feed that." Goodell indicated that the league's plans "will not be impacted by President-elect Donald Trump's previous comments on Mexicans" (ESPN.com, 11/22). Meanwhile, Goodell prior to the game "met on the field" with Raiders Owner Mark Davis (S.F. CHRONICLE, 11/22).

Galaxy coach Bruce Arena is "expected to replace Jurgen Klinsmann as manager of the U.S. men's national soccer team." The announcement could come as soon as today, as U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati is "slated to hold a conference call with the media" this afternoon to "discuss the direction of the national team following Klinsmann's departure." Arena served as the USMNT coach from '98-'06 and has won three MLS Cups since becoming manager of the Galaxy in '08 (SI.com, 11/21). Gulati today is likely to "get a grilling about what factors went into the decision to dismiss Klinsmann now, and whether Gulati's own reputation is at stake because of it" (PHILLY.com, 11/21).

Critics on social media yesterday "quickly vented their view" that Arena would be "an unimaginative and backward-looking choice" for U.S. Soccer (USA TODAY, 11/22).

Las Vegas’ NHL expansion team tonight will reveal its name and logo, and it is “expected to be some variation of Knights, with Desert Knights, Silver Knights and Golden Knights the mostly likely choices.” Team Owner Bill Foley will “appear alongside” NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman at Toshiba Plaza outside of T-Mobile Arena for the 5:30pm PT announcement (LAS VEGAS SUN, 11/19). Admission to the event is free and includes “entertainment from Cirque du Soleil.” It is also “the first chance to purchase official team merchandise,” as the team’s store at the arena “will open its doors following the conclusion of the ceremony.” Team VP & CMO Nehme Abouzeid said, “We’re hoping a few thousand people show up.” The ceremony will be televised on NHL Network and streamed on NHL.com (REVIEWJOURNAL.com, 11/21).

Today’s unveiling is “so critical in developing a fan base.” That is why team execs are “turning it into a celebration of sport and team.” It is “all part of Foley’s plan to get locals to support his franchise.” From “all accounts, Foley has been first-class each step of the way” (LAS VEGAS SUN, 11/22).

A documentary featuring game highlights, behind-the-scenes moments and interviews of the Cubs’ World Series championship debuts with a “red-carpet screening” today. “The 2016 World Series,” narrated by actor Vince Vaughn, will be shown to an invitation-only audience at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago. Cubs Chair Tom Ricketts, team broadcaster Len Kasper and President of Business Operations Crane Kenney are among those who will attend (CHICAGOTRIBUNE.com, 11/21).

Clemson Univ. yesterday announced an extension of AD Dan Radakovich's contract through the end of June '22. He has served as AD since '12 (Clemson).

The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association has added Liberty Mutual and Shamrock Farms' Rockin' Refuel protein-milk beverage brand as new sponsors. Liberty signed a four-year deal, while Shamrock Farms' is a three-year deal (SPORTSBUSINESS JOURNAL, 11/21).

Chevrolet today runs a full-page ad in USA TODAY touting its role in Jimmie Johnson's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship victory: "You Need To Generate A Ton Of Horsepower To Chase Down History" (THE DAILY).

"For the University of Texas administration to let that man stand out there without knowing for sure is one of the most shameful and disgraceful things I have seen in intercollegiate athletics" – ESPN's Paul Finebaum, on the school's handling of football coach Charlie Strong impending dismissal (STATESMAN.com, 11/21).

“The noise is loud, people are close to you. I think it’s neat. This time of year you want to play in front of an excited crowd, an arena where everything is close. There’s just so much you can gain from an experience like this” – Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes, on the atmosphere at Lahaina Civic Center for the Maui Invitational (MAUINEWS.com, 7/21).

Institute for Diversity & Ethics in Sports Founder Richard Lapchick, who releases campus gender and minority hiring reports, in a special to ESPNW.com writes a significant part of America "stands tense and fearful" in the wake of the recent presidential election. It is at times like these that Americans "expect our educational leaders at institutions of higher education to share wisdom and help calm the storm." But the individuals in NCAA leadership positions are "overwhelmingly white and male," accounting for 88% of those in leadership positions.

THE MMQB's Jenny Vrentas writes Panthers LB Luke Kuechly's dramatic head injury during last Thursday's game against the Saints "resonated with viewers and football players everywhere," but especially those at his alma mater, St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati. Athletic trainer Mike Gordon estimated that at least 20 students "approached him and asked questions" the next morning about Kuechly's injury.

Also: 

• Bills coach Kathryn Smith discusses being a woman in the NFL and offers advice.
• Charlie Strong bore the brunt of "black history and burnt-orange expectations."
• Retesting urine samples has "resulted in a top-to-bottom rewriting of Olympics history."

With all the technology in the game, the NFL needs to do away with the imprecision of spotting by hand.

— Sam Farmer (@LATimesfarmer) November 22, 2016

Could Texas be handling this Coach Strong deal any worse?

— Lee Fitting (@leefitting) November 22, 2016

Covered 2012 NFL lockout of referees (remember the Replacements). NFL wanted more accountability, making refs less a part of story. Not yet.

— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) November 22, 2016

Political compromise: #Mexico builds a wall, shapes it like an oval, puts seats, grass and uprights inside it, and an #NFL team plays there.

— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) November 22, 2016

Last night’s “Final Jeopardy!” category was “Famous Names.”

“At a May 1989 ceremony in Cape Town, he received a bachelor of laws correspondence degree in Absentia.”

NBC’s Seth Meyers said of President-elect Donald Trump tweeting that he settled his Trump University lawsuit because he did not have time to go through a long, winning trial, “Who does he think he's convincing when he says stuff like that? That's like me saying, ‘I would love to fight Conor McGregor, but unfortunately I'm really busy with my Late Night show. You lucked out, Conor’” (“Late Night,” NBC, 11/22).

“Who is Nelson Mandela?”