Monday, June 8, 2026

NBA

NBA, NHL Title Series Continue Delivering Big Audiences for ABC

The NHL is continuing its television audience growth wave.
June 8, 2026
Apr 28, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Left to right: Tina Fey and Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner and Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor sit court side during the first quarter of game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs between the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The Unwritten Rules of Madison Square Garden’s Celebrity Row

The best seats in the house come with unspoken expectations.
June 8, 2026
Jun 2, 2012; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (9) brings the ball up-court against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half in game four of the Western Conference finals of the 2012 NBA playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena.

ESPN Ends NBA Finals AI Graphics After Viral Tony Parker Image

Online outrage surfaced after ABC aired an AI-generated image of Tony Parker.
June 8, 2026
Jun 5, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; The New York Knicks fans celebrate after the Knicks defeat the San Antonio Spurs in game two of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center.

Knicks Merch Sellers Struggle to Keep Up With Demand

“The hardest part is not keeping all the good vintage Knicks stuff for myself.”
June 8, 2026