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Taylor Swift’s appearance at the 2026 NBA Finals sparked backlash from some basketball fans — but New York Knicks player Jose Alvarado is all about Swiftie mania. Alvarado, 28, exclusively told Us Weekly on Thursday, June 18, that it was “amazing” having Swift, 36, sitting courtside during Game 4 of the Knicks’ championship series on […]

Millions of New York Knicks fans took to the Canyon of Heroes in New York City to celebrate the 2026 NBA champions, and actress Mariska Hargitay had maybe the best view of all. Hargitay, 62, joined friend and NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson on one of the floats that carried the Knicks players from the […]

Three-time Olympic runner Jenny Simpson was rushed to the hospital after collapsing on the track at a Pop Up Miles event in Raleigh, North Carolina on Tuesday, June 16. Simpson, 39, received CPR and treatment from an automated external defibrillator at the scene, according to event organizer Sir Walter Running. “We are incredibly grateful to […]

The daughter of late NHL legend Claude Lemieux is reflecting on her father’s unexpected death last month. “Almost three weeks without you,” Claudia Lemieux wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, June 16. “I still don’t have the words. It doesn’t feel real. I would give anything to have the chance to go back and tell you […]

Rory McIlroy is no stranger to dealing with hostile fans, particularly at the Ryder Cup. Thinking back to last September’s event on Long Island, McIlroy, 37, recalled the verbal abuse that escalated to one fan even throwing a drink at his wife, Erica Stoll, before making his return to New York at the 2026 U.S. […]

Este Haim thought she was just going to a basketball game when she joined sister Alana and friend Taylor Swift courtside at Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals on Wednesday, June 10. Instead, the trio went viral thanks to a combination of their custom t-shirts, wild celebrations, and front-row seats to the greatest comeback […]

UFC fighter Josh Hokit made his first public statement since his controversial moment at UFC Freedom 250 on Saturday, June 13, when he called former first lady Michelle Obama “a man” during a post-fight interview. “Strong and Courageous‼️,” Hokit, 28, wrote via Instagram on Monday, June 15. The caption came alongside a photo of the […]

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has previously hinted that he secured a coveted invite to his tight end Travis Kelce and pop star Taylor Swift’s wedding — but it appears a Kansas City clothing store has confirmed his attendance. “KC CHIEFS Andy Reid, Brett Veach and Rick Burkholder getting ready for the Travis […]

UPDATE 6/16/26, 6:08 p.m. ET — Sugar Ray Leonard‘s temporary restraining order against his son, Daniel Ray Leonard, has been dismissed. According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, the court ruled on Monday, June 15, that Sugar Ray’s temporary restraining order would be “without prejudice for lack of prosecution.” The decision came after Sugar […]

Samantha Busch is finding comfort where she can in the weeks following her husband former NASCAR driver Kyle Busch’s surprising death. “One of the greatest gifts these past few weeks has been hearing people’s stories about Kyle,” Samantha, 40, wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, June 16. “Every memory, photo, and message has helped me feel […]

Simone Biles is making it clear that she will update followers on her self-described near-death experience on her own time. “Not ready to talk about it just yet,” Biles, 29, wrote via Instagram after a follower commented on a recent post that they “never got the update on [her] near death experience.” The Olympic gymnast […]

Federal agents arrested multiple individuals they believe were planning attacks at the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House, FBI director Kash Patel confirmed on Tuesday, June 16. “On June 10, FBI and our law enforcement partners became aware of a potential threat to the UFC America 250 event in Washington, D.C. involving individuals […]

New York Knicks owner James Dolan asked his players to sacrifice during the NBA Playoffs, both in the locker room and in the bedroom. Dolan, 71, met with the team on April 3, before the playoffs began. In a video shared on Monday, June 15 by “Roommates Show,” the podcast hosted by Knicks stars Jalen […]

Rod Stewart is facing backlash from his fans for cheering on Scotland at the World Cup just one day after cancelling a concert due to health concerns. “Here we are flying off to Boston to see Scotland in the World Cup,” Stewart, 81, said in an Instagram video shared Saturday, June 13. “It’s been 28 […]

Former Pro Bowl defensive end Aldon Smith gave a chilling interview just days before his shocking death, telling celebrity barber Tee Maultsby that he has “had better days.” Smith died at age 36 at a San Jose hospital on Saturday, June 13, after a friend found him unresponsive in his car. “I’ve definitely had better […]

The White House has responded after UFC fighter Josh Hokit called former first lady Michelle Obama “a man” during UFC Freedom 250. “He had a great win last night,” White House spokesman Steven Cheung told CNN’s Jake Tapper on Monday, June 15 about Hokit’s comments. “He showed toughness and the ability to pressure his opponent […]

New York Knicks guard and 2026 NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson has nothing to say to Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon after she insisted he is too small to lead a team to a championship. “I didn’t respond to them then and I’m damn sure not going to respond to them now,” Brunson, […]

New York Knicks analyst Monica McNutt appears thankful she has the NBA Finals MVP on her side amid widespread criticism from Taylor Swift fans. “King of New York, we good over here,” McNutt, 36, wrote via her Instagram Story on Monday, June 15, over a video of Knicks star Jalen Brunson defending her. “I just […]

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has three Super Bowl rings to his name and is on the fast track to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but his popularity among fans seems to have taken a hit. After having the fourth-most-popular NFL jersey by total sales in 2023, the year he and Taylor […]

A Massachusetts equestrian has died at age 25 after being thrown from her horse and sustaining a fatal neck injury. Chloe Christina Smith was riding her horse, CruZe, with her friends on Friday, June 5, when it refused a jump, throwing her from her saddle. The horse then collapsed on top of her and also […]

A former Detroit Tigers player development coordinator is recovering after a grizzly bear attack nearly cost him his right arm. “I don’t post much but I’ve been granted a second chance at life and I’m feeling extremely grateful to be able to tell this story,” Daniel Crago wrote via LinkedIn on Saturday, June 6. “Last […]