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Detroit— After another long, sweaty slog, it finally was closing time for the Pistons. They’d led the Cavaliers by 18 but now were tied in the fourth quarter, and it was time to turn to … Daniss Jenkins?

Well, sure. The reserve guard on an incredible journey was ready because everyone is required to be ready on a Pistons team built on depth, defense and defiance. Jenkins embodies all of that, and displayed it just when it appeared the Pistons were letting the series opener slip away.

Many times it’s Cade Cunningham or Tobias Harris rescuing the Pistons. But many times it’s someone else, and the Pistons have lots of someone elses. Jenkins is among the most compelling, and he took over in the final three-plus minutes tolift the Pistons to a 111-101 victory in Game 1Tuesday night.

Unlike the Cavaliers, who are defined by their two-star backcourt of Donovan Mitchell and James Harden, the Pistons are defined by shifting roles and sharing moments. Before Jenkins helped the Pistons pull away from a 93-93 tie, it was Jalen Duren, who had struggled in the first round against Orlando.

Duren blocked a shot, grabbed the rebound and dunked. Then Duren grabbed a rebound and dunked. Then Duren grabbed a rebound and dunked. The three consecutive baskets came on passes from Cunningham, as the Pistons restored order and pulled ahead 99-93. The Little Caesars Arena crowd finally erupted, after a night of fits and spurts.

For the Cavs to win this series, they need Mitchell and Harden to score from everywhere, from 3-point range to the paint. For the Pistons to prevail, they need everyone to do a bit of everything. Their defensive game plan isn’t overly complex, always rooted in effort and tenacity. In this series, the intent is even more brutally succinct.

See dynamic Cavs guard. See other dynamic Cavs guard. Pester, poke and prod dynamic Cavs guards and divest them of the ball as often as possible. It was often enough, as Cleveland committed 20 turnovers that led to 31 points, which led to another recitation of their identity.

“That’s who we are defensively, that’s what our physicality does to people,” J.B. Bickerstaff said. “It puts them in tight spots. The aim is to wear you down as much as we possibly can. We want to put our body on you as much as we can, pick you up full court as much as we can. It’s about a series, not just one game. Can we force your legs to be a little bit heavy because we’re putting that weight on you, and see if we can wear you down over a series? It’s not easy.”

At its best, it’s not easy to beat, as the Orlando Magic discovered while heaving 23 consecutive random misses in the Pistons’ Game 7 victory. When the Pistons are rolling in waves, 10 deep with their bench, the energy is relentless.

Jenkins lit it early in this one, scoring six points in the first quarter and finished with 12 points, seven rebounds, three assists and a game-high four steals. Six points and two rebounds came in the final three minutes. Unlikely difference-maker? Only if you haven’t paid attention all year.

Jenkins was an undrafted free-agent out of St. John’s and twice had to sign two-way contracts with the Pistons before earning a standard deal this season. He’s grown with each experience, and now is vital as a secondary ball-handler and creator alongside Cunningham.

Jenkins was over-amped and shaky in the first round, but in this game, he looked rejuvenated, playing 28-plus minutes. He was one of the principal pests, along with Ausar Thompson and Ron Holland, harassing Cleveland’s guards. Mitchell (23 points) and Harden (22 points) never got going, and shot a combined 5-for-17 from 3-point range.

“We knew this series, their best guys are their guards, and it’s going to be on us to take that matchup personal,” said Jenkins, who unabashedly takes all challenges personal. “If you look on the court, I guarantee everybody knows everybody out there, and I’m thinking, who am I gonna be? Guys look at, who’s that guy on the court? I always stay humble, but I’m trying to make a name for myself.”

Frankly, everyone on the Pistons is trying to make a name, in the franchise’s first trip to the second round in 18 years. The Pistons had lost 12 straight postseason games to Cleveland, but this Pistons team doesn’t resemble what it once was.

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Heck, they don’t resemble what they were a week ago, when they trailed the Magic 3-1. They’ve won four straight since, and it was important to see what we saw Tuesday night. Duren unfurled his power with 11 points and 12 rebounds. Holland saw his first significant action of the playoffs and was impactful. Harris scored at least 20 points for the sixth straight game. Duncan Robinson found his deep-shooting touch, 5-for-8 on 3s, and finished with 19 points.

“That’s been our identity all year, just getting energy from basically one through 11, 12, however many we play,” Robinson said. “I’m happy for (Jenkins), he’s been building for it all year. His journey is unique, and it takes somebody with a special will and character to have that story. He has unshakeable confidence for someone who’s been overlooked his whole career, and he just wears it as a chip.”

He played the chip hard on the Cavs’ guards, and they definitely felt it.

“They’re a really good defensive team, but at the end of the day, we still got to find a way to be productive,” Mitchell said. “Thompson’s a hell of a defender. So is Jenkins and all these guys.”

Mitchell committed three turnovers and Harden had seven, as the Pistons stuck to them like a sweaty T-shirt. They jumped right from the start, rolling to a 37-21 lead after the first quarter.

That was a point of emphasis, a learning moment from the previous series, when Orlando popped them in Game 1, setting up the treacherous trek. Harris has been irreplaceable, scoring points and setting tones, making sure the Pistons don’t take anything casually.

“Teams that go to a Game 7 usually relax in this type of game (in the opener),” Harris said. “We needed to keep that type of energy, that type of fuel. We have picked it up, and we seem a little bit more awake and alive.”

They put the opponent to sleep, making the Cavs look sloppy and disoriented for long stretches. But another lesson also played out, as the Pistons committed 12 turnovers and allowed the Cavs to tie it on three free throws by Harden with 5:28 left in the game.

This was a pretty good precursor for what’s expected to be another ugly series. At least, the Pistons hope they can keep it ugly. Much like eighth-seeded Orlando, No. 4 seed Cleveland was considered more dangerous than its record. The Cavs were viewed as a potential Eastern Conference heavyweight after trading for 11-time All-Star Harden in February.

There are all sorts of side angles here, in case any more juice is needed. Two years ago, the Cavs fired Bickerstaff after five seasons as their coach. He wanted nothing to do with the former team angle, or the new contract angle, as he just agreed to a long-term extension.

The only angles the Pistons care about are shooting angles, defensive angles in the passing lanes and rebounding angles. The opponent changes but the plan never does. Attack the ball and the boards, with whatever it takes, whoever it takes.

Bob.wojnowski@detroitnews.com

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Prince William honored Welsh rugby player Leigh Halfpenny after the athlete announced his plans to retire

NEED TO KNOW

• Halfpenny, who began his professional career in 2008, will retire at the end of this season

• The royal celebrated Halfpenny's "outstanding career" and said he "embodied courage, professionalism and humility" in a post shared to the official The Prince and Princess of Wales X account

Prince Williamis celebrating the career of one of rugby's most legendary players after the athlete announced his plans to retire.

The Prince of Wales, 43, honored Welsh rugby player Leigh Halfpenny in apost on Xon Thursday, May 7, after Halfpenny, 37, announced that he would end his years-long rugby career after making his professional debut back in 2008.

"Congratulations to Leigh Halfpenny on an outstanding career representing Wales and the British & Irish Lions," William wrote. "A player who embodied courage, professionalism and humility throughout every chapter of the game. Your dedication to Welsh rugby has inspired so many, and your achievements will long be remembered. Wishing you all the best for the future."

He signed the message, which was posted to the official The Prince and Princess of Wales X account, with his first initial, W.

Halfpenny announced his international retirement in October 2023, and recently shared that he will retire from Wales at the end of the season. The team has a special place in Prince William's heart; he has served as patron of the Welsh Rugby Union since 2016.

The royal recentlyattended Wales' Six Nations rugby matchagainst Italy in March, where he was seen singing in Welsh to cheer on his team.

The Six Nations Championship is one of rugby’s most prestigious competitions, and Wales has won the second-most championships in Six Nations history. The team has secured 28 victories, behind only England.

Prince William supported his team during the March 14 match from the stands of Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

While William is patron of Welsh rugby, his wife,Kate Middleton, is patron of the Rugby Football Union in England, making for afriendly rivalrybetween the spouses. The Princess of Wales took on her patronage in February 2022.

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She was appointed patron after assuming the duty fromPrince Harry, whose former royal role was reassigned after he and wifeMeghan Marklestepped back from their duties as working royals and moved to the U.S.

Prince William's Thursday post isn't the only time he's used his official social media accounts to discuss major news in British sports. In June 2024, the princepaid tributeon social media to rugby player Rob Burrow after he died following a diagnosis of Motor Neuron Disease.

"A legend of Rugby League, Rob Burrow had a huge heart," William wrote on X at the time. "He taught us, ‘in a world full of adversity, we must dare to dream.’ Catherine and I send our love to Lindsey, Jackson, Maya and Macy. W"

And in December 2025, the princecelebrated an "incredible game"after Argentina's Emi Buendía scored a winning goal in a football match against Arsenal. He wrote on X, "Surely Emi Buendia for man of the match @footballontnt ?! An incredible game! UTV! W"

More recently, William and Kateposted a joint messageto X timed to the Women’s Six Nations tournament, writing that they were "wishing all the players and support staff the best of luck! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿."

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The love for rugby has extended to the couple's children, too.Prince George, 12,Princess Charlotte, 11, andPrince Louis, 8, have all developed a passion for the sport.

William once joked that his household's rivalry over rugby had become “quite the thing,” but said he was “trying to stay out of it,” according toThe Sunday Times.

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Martin Short opened up about the loss of his brother, mother, and father during a panel discussion at the Netflix Is a Joke Presents: This Better Be Funny with David Letterman event on May 7

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• Short has previously shared how his family’s approach to life’s challenges shaped his perspective on tragedy and priorities

• The actor and comedian's wife, Nancy Dolman, died in 2010, while his daughter Katherine died in February at the age of 42

Martin Shortis reflecting on the loss he experienced early in his life.

During an appearance at the Netflix Is a Joke Presents: This Better Be Funny with David Letterman event at The Montalban Theater in Los Angeles on Thursday, May 7, Short, 76, appeared on a panel alongside fellow comediansDavid LettermanandPaul Shafferand discussed topics including his early career, friendship withSteve Martinand his late wifeNancy Dolman.

Letterman, 79, also commented on Short’s upcoming Netflix documentary film,Marty, Life Is Short, and noted that after watching the doc the “one thing that struck me was your childhood.”

“You came from a funny Irish Catholic family and then suddenly your brother died in a car accident. And then your mother got cancer. And then your father died. That’s an incredible amount of loss very early,” Letterman told Short.

“Yeah, I was around 20,” replied Short. “My older brother David died first. He was the star of the family. Then my mother was diagnosed with cancer at his funeral and died three years later. My father died the year after that.”

“So there was definitely a period where life changed completely,” added Short, noting that his mother, who was a violinist, was the first female concertmaster in North America and was "an extraordinary musician."

Short was just 12 when his brother died, while his mother and father, who was a steel executive, died before he was 21.

In an early profile with PEOPLE, Short, who was 34 at the time, shared thetouching way he coped with the tragedy his family has experienced.

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"There isn't a period of my life that I don't like to think about or wouldn't go back to,” he told PEOPLE at the time. "It sounds like a tragic family, but it really isn't.”

"My mother had cancer, and she had been ill and then in remission since I was 13. She was a remarkable person; both my parents were. So I never looked at it as if it was a tragedy — that I didn't have them my whole life. You learn some sense of priorities. Our whole family took the attitude that if you have wonderful moments, don't second-guess them, just enjoy them."

Short’s actress wife Dolmandied in August 2010from ovarian cancer. The pair sharedthree children, sons Oliver, 40, and Henry, 36, and daughter Katherine, who died in February of this year.

Katherinediedby suicide on Feb. 23, 2026, at the age of 42.

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"It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short,” the Short family told PEOPLE in a statement at the time. “The Short family is devastated by this loss and asks for privacy at this time. Katherine was beloved by all and will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world.”

On Wednesday, May 6, Short made hisfirst public appearancesince Katherine’s death as he attended the L.A. special screening of his Netflix documentary.

The comedian and actor was joined by his sons Oliver and Henry, as well as famous friends including Shaffer, 76,Selena Gomez,Kate Hudson,Eugene Levy,Jimmy Kimmel,Jerry SeinfeldandBilly Crystal.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday announced its first authorization of fruit-flavoredelectronic cigarettesintended for adult smokers, a major policy shift that comes after months of appeals to President Donald Trump from the vaping industry.

The decision is certain to be opposed by health groups and parent organizations that have long pointed to flavors as the driver behindunderage vaping in the U.S.But the federal action comes as teen vaping rates have dropped to a10-year lowand manufacturers have pushed the Republican administration toloosen restrictionson their products.

Vaping companies have long made the case that their products can helpblunt the toll of smoking among adults, which is blamed for 480,000 U.S. deaths annually due to cancer, lung disease and heart disease. The battery-powered devices have been sold in the U.S. since 2007, but their potential benefits have been overshadowed for years by uptake among middle and high school students.

The newly authorized e-cigarettes come in mango, blueberry and two varieties of menthol. Los Angeles-based vaping company Glas Inc. plans to market the flavors under the names Gold, Sapphire, Classic Menthol and Fresh Menthol, according to the FDA release.

Previously the FDA had only granted permission to tobacco or menthol-flavored vaping products. Most e-cigarettes OK'd by regulators come from large manufacturers, includingJuuland Altria.

Tuesday's announcement is not an approval or endorsement, and the FDA reiterated that the Glas vapes are only intended for adults interested in quitting or cutting back on cigarettes.

The FDA suggested the company's digital age-verification system makes it unlikely the products will be picked up by underage users. Users must first verify their age with a government ID on their cellphone. The e-cigarettes can then only be used when connected via Bluetooth to the phone of the verified user.

The FDA’s OK of the new fruity products will be “a key test case,” said Kathy Crosby of the Truth Initiative, an anti-tobacco nonprofit.

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“Ultimately, it’s critical that we remain vigilant in protecting young people, including closely monitoring the use of authorized products,” Crosby said in an emailed statement.

As a presidential candidate, Trump vowed to “save” vaping and won backing from e-cigarette companies, shop owners and vaping enthusiasts.

Under President Joe Biden, the FDA denied more than a million marketing applications for candy- or fruit-flavored products, part of a wider crackdown that is credited with helping drive down teen vaping after a surge in 2019. During his first administration, Trump put in place the first flavor restrictions on e-cigarettes and raised the age for purchasing all tobacco products from 18 to 21.

But action on vaping and other tobacco policies has largely taken a backseat underFDA Commissioner Marty Makary, who has focused on a slate of other priorities, including restricting COVID-19 vaccines, phasing out artificial food dyes and speeding up approval of some innovative drugs.

Groups such as the Vapor Technology Association have met with administration officials in recent weeks calling for more action on flavors.

In March, the FDA released its first-ever guidance to industry on flavors, stating that menthol, coffee, mint and spice flavors could have a role in appealing to adult smokers. The same document also reiterated the risks of sweeter flavors that tend to appeal to teens, such as fruit, candy and dessert flavors.

The vast majority of U.S. teens who vape continue to use unauthorized fruit- and candy-flavored products, according to the latest government data. Those products are technically illegal but remain widely available in cheap, disposable brands typically imported from China.

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Beanie Feldstein is pregnant.

Key Points

• The actress is expecting her first baby with wife Bonnie-Chance Roberts.

• The couple shared the news on Instagram alongside beautiful photos.

Congrats go out toBeanie Feldstein!

The actress is pregnant and expecting her first baby with wife Bonnie-Chance Roberts. The couple shared their happy news onInstagramMonday alongside photos of Feldstein, 32, cradling her growing belly in a pink lace dress.

"Limited Edition Scouse Beanie Baby coming soon!! 🎀🍼," the caption read. Roberts, a British producer, posed with Feldstein for the photos, which also featured a two-tier white cake with pink bow details. The dessert plate read, "B & B are having a Baby!"

The pair are expecting a baby girl,Entertainment Weeklyhas confirmed.

Celebrity friends and followers alike commented on the news, with Feldstein's good friend Ben Platt writing, "The universe is healing." HerBooksmartdirector Olivia Wilde added, "Luckiest baby. And I’m finally a grandma!!!!"

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Feldstein and Roberts first met during pre-production for the movieHow to Build a Girlin 2018. They got engaged in 2022 andtied the knotin a summer camp-themed wedding in New York's Hudson Valley on May 20, 2023.

The couple both wore Gucci as guests including Platt, Sarah Paulson, Holland Taylor, Kaitlyn Dever, Adam Levine, and Behati Prinsloo celebratedtheir nuptials.

"The best person i’ve ever known was born today!!! My bonnie-chance: my clever, imaginative, hysterical, silly, brilliant, ever giving, magnetic bit of magic 💫," Feldsteinsharedon Roberts' birthday in December. "The most singular girl in the world - the greatest light to walk into any room - the best thing to ever happen to me. I love you, thanks for always making me dance in the kitchen. Here’s to the most magical year ahead 🌟."

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Roberts also commemorated Feldstein's birthday in June, writing onInstagram, "You enchant this universe with your kindness, your wit, your empathy, your beauty, your resilience, your singular perspective and your boundless love. Any place and any person is better for having seen you. And I get to see you every day. I’m so grateful that I traded in that cow for legumes 🌤️ I love you endlessly my cheeky pie ❤️."

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