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The Knicks have paused individual ticket sales after a pricing error sent early prices soaring. They are rolling back to last year’s prices with an average 12% increase and will refund buyers who already purchased tickets. Sales will restart next week at moderated prices.
The NFL has fined Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair more than $11,000 for wearing eye black bearing the name Hind Rajab, a Palestinian girl killed in Gaza. Al-Shaair has repeatedly worn messages to highlight Palestinian casualties, prompting public support and ongoing penalties from league officials.
Bob Pettit, the NBA’s first MVP and one of the game’s greatest scorers and rebounders, has died at 93. The Hall of Fame member led the Hawks to the 1958 title, earned MVP honors twice, and left a lasting legacy on the forward position.
Jalen Brunson has hosted Saturday Night Live, becoming the first Knicks player to host since 2007. The episode opened the Knicks’ season after their title victory, featuring questions from Brunson’s teammates in the monologue and a series of sketches.
The Kennedy Center has paused operations for safety repairs after roof and ceiling concerns. New whistleblower letters allege mismanagement and halted remediation despite Congress earmarking $257 million. A court challenge blocks adding Donald Trump’s name to the building, and lawmakers demand accountability as leadership faces heightened scrutiny.
The NFL is urging the Supreme Court to allow states to regulate sports-prediction markets, arguing these contracts are gambling rather than financial swaps. The league cites $1.8 billion in first-weekend activity and calls for safeguards including a 21-year age minimum for bettors, while defending the CFTC’s federal oversight and highlighting integrity concerns.
A game-worn, autographed Michael Jordan Bulls jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals has sold in a private deal for around $14 million, traded to Ron Firman of Miami. The sale cements the piece as the second-highest price for a game-worn jersey, behind Babe Ruth’s 1932 World Series jersey at $24.12 million. Hunt Auctions says the jersey’s history and Jordan’s Last Dance season underwrite the price.
Madison Square Garden has reiterated that more than 275 championship rings and jewelry will be distributed to players, coaches, employees and Knicks family to honor the team’s title. The company says the distribution plan remains in place and rings will be issued in the coming weeks following opening-night ceremonies.
Beasley has notified prosecutors he will plead guilty to four counts, including bribery in sports contests, in a Brooklyn federal court on Dec. 9. The move follows a sprawling federal gambling investigation that has already led to multiple indictments and guilty pleas among former teammates and associates.
The NBA has expanded its partnerships to include Kalshi and Polymarket for official prediction markets, while maintaining safeguards on market types and integrity. A memorandum with the CFTC underpins the framework, with additional restrictions on league personnel trading and on certain event contracts.
The WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries has forced venue changes and scheduling tweaks to maximize fan attendance and preserve the possibility of a Game 7. Games 3 and 4 moved to State Farm Arena in Atlanta have drawn sellouts, with Game 6 also set for a bigger venue if needed. The series is tied 2-2 with Game 5 in the Bay Area determining the path to a possible decisive contest.