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Justin Martinez:Jalen Williams was seen at practice today. Asked Mark Daigneault where Williams is at with his recovery from a Grade 1 left hamstring strain he sustained on April 22: “He’s progressing. Same stuff.I'm not going to give you the blow-by-blow on the details, but he continues to make progress and is doing a great job.”

This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype:Mark Daigneault on Jalen Williams' hamstring strain: 'He's progressing, same stuff'

It's an exciting week on the NFL calendar as bits and pieces of theDetroit Lions' 2026 NFL schedule keep filtering out.

Fans now know that theLions will travel in Week 2to face theBuffalo Billsfor the first game in the new Highmark Stadium. TheLions' Germany gameis also confirmed as a mid-November date on theLions' 2026 schedule.

As attention turns in earnest toward the 2026 season, it's fun to take a peek at the first batch of 2027 NFL mock drafts, too.

CBS released itsinitial 2027 NFL mock draft, usingFanDuel's Super Bowl odds in reverse orderto determine each team's NFL draft slot. The Lions are currently +1700 to win the Super Bowl per FanDuel, meaning Detroit would pick 24th overall in CBS' mock draft.

So, who do the Lions end up with? That would beOregonEDGE Matayo Uiagalelei. Uiagalelei registered 10.5 sacks in 2024 and six sacks and a pair of forced fumbles last season.

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Detroit drafted Derrick Moore to go along with Aidan Hutchinson, but the position has been such a problem for the organization that they may want more aid. In theory, Matayo Uiagalelei and Hutchinson would start with Moore as depth. -Josh Edwards, CBS

It's a long ways off between now and then, so if nothing else, it's just fun to look at these early NFL draft forecasts in order to be able to point back and see either how right or wrong they really were.

The Lions had two obvious areas of need going into the 2026 NFL Draft at offensive tackle and at EDGE. The 2027 NFL Draft could certainly materialize in a similar fashion for the Lions where there's a clear direction the franchise needs to head.

And maybe that's at EDGE once more. But, if the need isn't as clear-cut, that could lead the Lions down the road of best available, which might mean a player like Oregon's Matayo Uiagalelei.

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This article originally appeared on Lions Wire:Detroit Lions add more pass rush help in early 2027 NFL mock draft

TheDetroit Pistonsbeing back in the playoffs is bringing the big stars out to Little Caesars Arena.

From rappers Eminem and Big Sean to Lions Jahmyr Gibbs and Aidan Hutchinson, from former Michigan Fab Five members Jalen Rose and Jimmy King to executives such as GM's Mary Barra, here are the biggest names, celebrities and athletes we've seen courtside and in the crowd at Pistons playoff games.

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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press:Top celebrity sightings at Detroit Pistons playoff games

Momentum has swung sharply in the Eastern Conference semifinals, and suddenly the pressure has shifted back to the Detroit Pistons.

After dropping the first two games of the series on the road, the Cleveland Cavaliers have stormed back to even the best-of-seven matchup at two games apiece entering Game 5 on Wednesday night in Detroit, fueled by dominant second halves, suffocating defense and a takeover performance from Donovan Mitchell.

"It's just a different story 2-2," Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson said. "Game 5 is gonna be tough, and it's in their place, but I think we made a stand winning these two games. So that gives you confidence.

"As difficult as we know it's going to be there, it's a little different playing at home that Game 5, 3-1 and 2-2, a lot different. But we obviously gained some confidence with these two wins, and I think we figured some stuff out, especially offensively and defensively. That gives us confidence going in."

The Cavaliers have yet to win a road game in these playoffs (0-5).

Mitchell overwhelmed Detroit in Monday's 112-103 victory, scoring 21 points in the third quarter alone, matching the Pistons' entire team output in the period. Cleveland opened the second half on a 22-0 run that effectively ended the game before Detroit could respond.

By the end of the night, Mitchell had piled up 39 of his 43 points in the second half while repeatedly attacking the paint and creating space against every defender the Pistons tried.

In a series increasingly defined by star power, Mitchell has seized control over the past two games while Detroit's Cade Cunningham has struggled to find consistent answers against Cleveland's length and defensive pressure.

The Cavaliers also appear to have found their defensive identity again behind Evan Mobley, who finished with five blocks and three steals while helping neutralize Detroit center Jalen Duren, who has struggled to establish an offensive rhythm throughout much of the postseason.

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Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff said the team still has confidence that it can regain control of the series.

"I think we learned from the Orlando series what it's like to be down and the amount of urgency you have to play with, but now you're on the other side of it," Bickerstaff said. "So now you're learning how you have to slow that opponent who's playing with that type of urgency. These are great experiences for us.

"The best part about it is it's now a three-game series, and we got two of them in Detroit. So, we got to make sure we go home and take care of our business."

Detroit's physicality and energy overwhelmed the Cavaliers during the opening two games, but the series has looked dramatically different since shifting to Cleveland. The Cavaliers have controlled the tempo, limited transition opportunities and turned defensive stops into quick scoring bursts.

Turnovers and foul trouble have also plagued the Pistons. In the last two games, they've committed 36 turnovers and been called for 52 fouls.

The question now is whether Detroit can rediscover the edge it held early in the matchup before Cleveland's stars took over.

That challenge may become even more difficult if the Pistons are without starting guard Duncan Robinson, who was added to the injury report Tuesday with lower back soreness. Robinson joined Caris LeVert (heel contusion) and Kevin Huerter (strained abductor) on the report. LeVert had 24 points in Game 4.

The Pistons still have home court and have proven capable of dictating the series with their physical defense and rebounding. But after being thoroughly dominated in the second half of Game 4, Detroit enters Game 5 searching for answers against a Cleveland team that suddenly looks far more comfortable and confident.

--Field Level Media

LOS ANGELES —Tom Bradywas the surprise guest and instant MVP of Netflix's"The Roast of Kevin Hart"on Sunday, May 10.

Wearing all black, the five-time Super Bowl MVP strolled into Los Angeles' Kia Forum to throwsome bombs two years after Kevin Hart hosted"The Greatest Roast of All Time: The Roast of Tom Brady"in the same arena in May 2024. Brady was brutal on Hart during his brief cameo appearance.

"Have you even left The Forum?" Brady asked Hart after entering, "Or have you just been here screaming into that light for the last two years, waiting for Daddy to come home. Well, unlike your real dad, I actually showed up. And I brought you a jersey."

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Brady then presented the diminutive Hart with a mini-New York Knicks jersey. "That's newborn size," Brady said. "It fits you."

Hart was an infamously harsh host of the 2024 Brady roast, which the former superstar NFL quarterback has not forgotten.

"Didn't you say, 'Time to get comfortable with being uncomfortable,'" Brady said onstage, mocking Hart as host. "Who's squirming in the highchair now? Put a pillow under there to make you look taller."

Brady took issue with the "Jumanji" star Hart following him in the Netflix roast saga.

"I played in the NFL for 23 seasons, but I've never seen anyone drop the ball like this," said Brady. "How did the GOAT roast go from me to you? I won seven Super Bowls; Kevin has made two 'Ride Along' movies. I've won five Super Bowl MVP awards. Kevin, you're the third most famous person in 'Jumanji.'"

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Brady then ripped into Hart's 2026 roasters who included host Shane Gillis, NBA starDraymond Green, Chelsea Handler and lesser-known comics such asSheryl UnderwoodandBig Jay Oakerson.

"Who are these people and how did they get here? I thought they shutdown Spirit Airlines,"said Brady, who called the celebrity line-up "pathetic."

Brady takes a shot at Eagles and Cowboy fans

Brady landed a double NFL jab with a joke about Philadelphia native Hart's love of the NFL Eagles.

"We've got some real Eagles fans here, not like Kevin who shows up for the big games when the Eagles are playing well," said Brady. "We have a name for these fans, they're called 'Cowboys fans.'"

Brady made a move at Hart's wife in the audience

Hart made jokes about Brady's family in the 2024 roast, and Brady returned the favor in 2026.

"Kevin you took a lot of shots at my family in the roast. But I'm too classy to go after your beautiful wife. Or am I?" Brady asked. He located Eniko Hart in the audience and asked smoothly, "What's up girl?"

The comment prompted Hart to yell, "Cut it out!" from his seat.

Brady expressed joy about watching the event and exited the stage unscathed. He gave a final parting shot.

"Payback's a b---- and so are you Kevin Hart," Brady said before exiting. He didn't drop the mic, but he should of.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:'Roast of Kevin Hart' features surprise Tom Brady MVP appearance

MIAMI (AP) — Christopher Morel hit a go-ahead single in the eighth to lift the Miami Marlins past the Washington Nationals 5-2 on Sunday.

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Morel’s one-out hit to center against Gus Varland (0-1) put the Marlins up by one run in the eighth. Following Miami's second double steal of the inning, Heriberto Hernández hit a two-run single that scored Morel and Jakob Marsee, who was part of both double steals to give him 12 stolen bases on the season, tied for fifth in the major leagues.

Miami leads with 48 stolen bases.

Andrew Nardi got the first two outs of the ninth before rookie Josh Ekness got the final out for his first big league save. Miami won its second straight game after losing five of its previous six.

Calvin Faucher (4-2) walked one and didn't surrender a hit in two scoreless innings of relief.

Liam Hicks put the Marlins on the board with a run-scoring single in the third. Xavier Edwards then scored on a fielding error by shortstop Nasim Nuñez on Otto Lopez's fielder's choice.

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Sandy Alcantara allowed two runs and five hits in six innings. Brady House hit a run-scoring groundout in the fourth and Luis García Jr. had an RBI double in the fifth.

Cade Cavalli allowed two runs and four hits with four strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings. He hit three batters, including two straight in the sixth.

Up next

Nationals: At Cincinnati on Tuesday. RHP Miles Mikolas (1-3, 7.44 ERA) faces Reds RHP Brady Singer (2-2, 5.63).

Marlins: At Minnesota on Tuesday. RHP Eury Pérez (2-4, 5.01) faces Twins RHP Bailey Ober (3-2, 4.19).

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One of the trickiest and most scrutinized elements of composingthe NFL scheduleis figuring out the prime-time slate.

The league has placed a special emphasis on recent years out of maximizing the audience for its most lucrative windows. That shift has only increased the imbalance between the franchises that are fixtures of the standalone slate and those who tend to toil in obscurity. But with this year's schedule release set for Thursday, several organizations could be set for a significant swing in how much attention they're afforded.

USA TODAY Sports took a look atfive teams that deserve more prime-time games in 2026andfive that deserve fewer:

Five NFL teams that deserve more prime-time games

New England Patriots

With schedule-makers left to guess how New England's Year 1 resurgence under Mike Vrabel might take form, the Patriots only received an initial allotment of three prime-time games last season − the same number given to theLas Vegas Raiders,New York GiantsandChicago Bears. Safe to say a boost is coming in 2026.

Even independent of theVrabel controversy that has loomed over the franchisethis offseason, the defending AFC champions should compel plenty of people to tune in whenever they play. NFL MVP runner-up Drake Maye is one of the league's most prolific deep throwers, and there should be widespread interest in how the offense rebounds from its Super Bowl 60 unraveling. If the long-awaited A.J. Brown trade materializes after June 1, the wide receiver's acclimation into the league's No. 2 scoring attack will be one of the most compelling early-season storylines.

New England has plenty of matchups more than worthy of a significant spotlight. The Super Bowl rematch against theSeattle Seahawksshould be one of the most highly rated regular-season contests. Another tilt with theDenver Broncosshould also prove far more entertaining than the sloppy AFC championship game was. Matchups with the Kansas City Chiefs and Chicago Bears offer up excellent quarterback showdowns. Meanwhile, the rivalry with theBuffalo Billshas turned into one of the league's best and most consequential divisional games. Expect the league to push the Patriots early and often in the prime-time slate.

Chicago Bears

From a network's perspective, the Bears have plenty going for them: Caleb Williams' captivating off-schedule plays, an offense that scores in droves and a novelty factor for a massive brand that's had new life breathed into it. Now, the league could be set to go all in on Chicago after hedging somewhat with three prime-time games in 2025.

What makes the Bears even more attractive for standalone windows is the abundance of intriguing matchups. None of the NFC North grudge matches would be out of place in an evening slot, but the clashes with the Packers seem particularly appealing given the thrills that the rivalry produced last year. The road trip to face the Seahawksseems like a strong candidate for the season opener, and the schedule will also include meetings with the Bills andEagles. Don't be surprised if the Bears are topped by only the Cowboys and Chiefs in their prime-time tally.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Far from a mainstream draw, the Jaguars have frequently had to settle for their London dates as their most reliable opportunity to capture a wider national audience. After getting just one prime-time slot last year, however, Jacksonville should reap the rewards of its nine-win improvement with a substantially larger share of the spotlight this fall.

While the two meetings with the Houston Texans might not seem like a ratings winner, the AFC South tilt should be a compelling matchup at least deserving consideration for "Thursday Night Football." Jacksonville could also be paired with typical Sunday and Monday night fixtures, such as the Cowboys, Eagles, Steelers, Giants and Broncos. No matter which games are chosen, Jaguars fans probably will need to get accustomed to staying up late rather than merely getting up early.

Carolina Panthers

The NFL has treated Carolina as little more than an afterthought for marquee matchups this decade, giving them just six in the last six years. Perhaps this is the year for a breakthrough.

The Panthers are coming off an NFC South title and an end to a franchise-record playoff drought. With all eight division winners from 2024 having received at least four prime-time appointments last season, it seems like Carolina is due for a bump in visibility.

A first-place schedule will bring plenty of challenges for the Panthers while also opening lots of broadcast opportunities. A brutal home slate includes the Bears, Lions, Bengals, Ravens, Seahawks and Broncos. Meanwhile, the road schedule features the Eagles, whom the Panthers outbid to land marquee free agent edge rusher Jaelan Phillips.

New Orleans Saints

The last-place finisher in the league's most lackluster division might seem like an odd candidate for this list. New Orleans, however, has plenty going for it after last year being held out of the prime-time lineup for the first time since 2000.

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Going from 5-12 in 2024 to 6-11 last year might not seem like sufficient cause for more consideration in prized broadcast windows. But the Saints have already made significant strides. Chief among them: The quarterback outlook has gone from shaky to stirring, with ascendant second-year signal-caller Tyler Shough proving himself capable of making impressive throws on the move. With running back Travis Etienne Jr. and first-round receiver Jordyn Tyson providing the supporting cast with sorely needed big-play potential, Kellen Moore's offense could make waves in Year 2.

Yet there aren't necessarily many matchups on the slate that scream must-see TV. Maybe one of the NFC South rivalry games would suffice as "Thursday Night Football" fodder. And there are a couple of fun clashes of young quarterbacks with Shough taking on the Giants' Jaxson Dart and Raiders' Fernando Mendoza − depending on when the No. 1 pick takes the starting reins. Regardless, New Orleans deserves better than being blanked for a second year in a row.

Five NFL teams that deserve fewer prime-time games

Atlanta Falcons

With five prime-time games and a standalone window for their Germany matchup in 2025, the Falcons received a major vote of confidence from the league. A breakthrough for Atlanta and quarterback Michael Penix Jr. never materialized, and Arthur Blank cleaned house in response to the disappointment.

Even withnew coach Kevin Stefanski aboard, the Falcons hardly qualify as must-see TV. A quarterback competition between Penix and Tua Tagovailoa likely won't move the needle with viewers or produce much better results through the air. A stagnant Atlanta roster has also been passed up by its competition in the NFC South, with the Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints showing serious signs of growth. It's time to spread the wealth in the division, which can easily be achieved by bumping the Falcons down to a slate befitting a team stuck in neutral.

Miami Dolphins

The NFL made it all the way to Week 16 last year beforeflexing a prime-time matchup, giving the rudderless Dolphins and Cincinnati Bengals the boot. That was perhaps a harbinger of how the league might treat the former this spring after reserving five such slots for the team in 2025.

First-year general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has left no doubt that Miami is going full bore with its teardown, which has sent away the likes of Tagovailoa, wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, edge rusher Bradley Chubb and more. All that's left in the rubble: various low-cost holdovers, bargain free-agent signings and rookies trying to find their way. And while quarterback Malik Willis provides some panache with his big-play capabilities as a runner and downfield thrower, he's sure to be inhibited by a receiving corps lacking any established options. This looks like a season that will be spent toiling and tweaking before the Dolphins can establish any real competitive credentials. It's probably best for the group to do that away from the limelight.

Washington Commanders

In 2025, the league's schedule-makers embraced a Washington team coming off an unexpected run to the NFC championship game, giving the franchise five prime-time games along with a Christmas slot and a standalone international window. The Commanders went on to lose all seven of those contests, though three of those defeats were only sealed on the last play.

Is that a sign of a rapid re-emergence? With Jayden Daniels getting a fresh slate after a spate of injuries spoiled his sophomore campaign, there's reason to believe Washington should be far more formidable in 2026. Yet the Commanders will be working in two first-time coordinators, with David Blough instituting what likely will be a more methodical offense that emphasizes more under-center work. That's not exactly a scintillating setup for a team that didn't do much from a personnel standpoint to support Daniels, who still lacks a viable No. 2 target alongside Terry McLaurin.

The Commanders should find a more stable resting point between the high of 2024 and last season's nadir. But Washington remains decidedly outside of the NFC's prime class of contenders, and its schedule should reflect that reality.

Arizona Cardinals

Since getting rid of its mandate for every team to be scheduled for at least one prime-time game, the NFL hasn't been shy about keeping some of its duller and less competitive operations out of the spotlight. That could mean trouble for Arizona, which got two prime-time appointments in 2025 but could be blanked this fall.

First-year coach Mike LaFleur might see better fortune on the health front – the Cardinals finished last season with 24 players on injured reserve – and in close contests than predecessor Jonathan Gannon did. Yet the team that finished with the worst point differential in the NFC (-133) remains a long way off from challenging anyone in its division after going 0-6 against NFC West foes last year. No matter whether Jacoby Brissett holds onto the starting quarterback job or gives way to third-rounder Carson Beck, the offense looks bound to be boxed in by its limitations behind center. And while thearrival of Jeremiyah Lovemight spark some mild intrigue, running room likely will be hard to come by – as will any game times outside of Sunday afternoons.

New York Jets

Maybe this seems harsh for a team that was already pushed to the fringes, with their prime-time tally being razed from six in 2024 to two last year. Yet even matching that amount this fall would be generous for a regime that still hasn't conjured a reason for others to tune in.

Gang Green very well might be a more competent operation after absorbing some necessary lessons from Aaron Glenn's turbulent first year at the helm. But are the Jets any more compelling than they previously were? The defense still seems stuck in a transitional phase after dealing away Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams at midseason, and the new pairing of quarterback Geno Smith and coordinator Frank Reich doesn't inspire a ton of confidence for an offensive surge.

The Jets, of course, are too big a brand to be shunted aside completely. But while a "Thursday Night Football" game against an AFC East rival might be reasonable, anything beyond that might be a stretch.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:2026 NFL schedule: Which teams deserve more or fewer prime-time games?