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The White House has hosted UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn to mark President Trump’s 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th anniversary. Organisers have built a 600‑ton structure called "The Claw," staged seven professional fights for about 4,300 invited guests and streamed the card on Paramount+. Critics have challenged the event as a private commercial use of federal land; a court has allowed it to proceed.
The New York Knicks have swept the Cavaliers 4-0 to advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. Amid the celebrations, Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has drawn scrutiny after courstside appearances and social posts, with questions about ticket ownership and access.
The Knicks have reached the NBA Finals after a 105-95 win over the Spurs, driving a citywide surge in premium Knicks merchandise and vintage gear as celebrities and executives attend the games.
President Donald Trump is attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. Security around Madison Square Garden is heightened, with a no-bag policy and TSA-style screening. Fans are urged to arrive early as authorities coordinate a large safety perimeter around the venue.
President Donald Trump has attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, triggering heavy Secret Service security, street closures, a no-bag policy and the cancellation of an outdoor watch party. The Knicks are 2-0 in the series and ticket resale prices have surged into the thousands, locking many fans out of the arena.
The Knicks have clinched their first NBA title since 1973. Jalen Brunson has powered the team with 45 points as fans celebrate in New York, with a parade and City Hall ceremony planned. Security around MSG has intensified amid presidential attendance and large crowds.
The New York Knicks have closed to one win from their first NBA championship since 1973 after a dramatic comeback over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4. OG Anunoby’s tip-in with 1.2 seconds left sealed a 107-106 victory, giving New York a 3-1 series lead. Spurs had led by 29 before the rally.
Renderings show a Beaux-Arts inspired revival of Penn Station, with a stone facade, grand concourse and 50-foot ceilings. The plan preserves Madison Square Garden, removes a theater above the tracks, and aims for a phased, six-year construction starting before 2027 while keeping the station fully operational.
Trump has attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden amid heightened security. Counter-drone measures are in place, and fans are urged to arrive early. The Spurs have defeated the Knicks 115-111, narrowing the series lead to 2-1.
Donald Trump has attended the New York Knicks–San Antonio Spurs game amid heavy security and a chorus of boos. The president watched from a private box as Spurs won 115-111. Police and Secret Service staff screened fans, and some viewers were shown chanting against him while others cheered. Trump downplayed the reception after the game.
Police confront massed crowds outside Madison Square Garden after a Knicks-Spurs game, with hundreds of officers deployed. The night features brawls in Bryant Park, property damage, and high-profile attendance including President Trump, Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama, and celebrities.
New York City officials have cancelled an outdoor Knicks watch party near Madison Square Garden amid crowd-control measures for Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Mayor Mamdani blames the team owner and security concerns, while MSG disputes the rationale, saying only a scaled-down, ticketed event was approved. Fans reacted with celebrations and complaints from nearby businesses as security remains a flashpoint.
Video shows an egg being thrown at Victor Wembanyama outside a New York hotel as he returns after San Antonio’s Game 4 loss to New York. He confronts a taunter; 56 people are in police custody for charges including assault and disorderly conduct amid celebrations in the city.
New York celebrates a historic Knicks victory as citywide joy spills into streets and venues, with celebrities joining the celebration and a parade planned for Thursday. The tension between public euphoria and security concerns is evident as police report rising incidents amid the celebrations.