Knicks Fans Are Feuding With The Spurs Over Elmo — Yes, Seriously

The New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs are fighting in the 2026 NBA Finals. Their fans are fighting about Elmo's allegiances.

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What happenedThe New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs are fighting in the 2026 NBA Finals. Their fans are fighting about Elmo's allegiances.

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Knicks Fans Are Feuding With The Spurs Over Elmo — Yes, Seriously

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The New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs are fighting in the 2026 NBA Finals. Their fans are fighting about Elmo's allegiances.

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WNYC8h ago

Mamdani invites Knicks fans for another Midtown watch party, with a caveat

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People walk past a New York Knicks-themed 34th Street Penn Station subway entrance on June 04, 2026 in New York City. The station entrance located on 34th Street and Eighth Avenue that serv...

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