Prince Harry was joined by other big names at Game 5 of the New York Knicks vs the San Antonio Spurs. The Duke of Sussex made an appearance courtside, but he shared the spotlight with a lineup of A-listers. Sydney Sweeney was among the biggest names in attendance at Madison Square Garden.

Prince Harry, Sydney Sweeney, and more attend Knicks Game 5

Prince Harry, Sydney Sweeney, and several other stars filled the courtside seats at Game 5 of the Finals showdown between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. With a 94-90 win over the Spurs on June 13, the Knicks wrapped up one of the most unforgettable seasons in team history. The win ended a 50-year wait and delivered their first NBA title since 1973.

A few rows off the court in San Antonio, Harry joined U.S. Army veteran JP Lane, a Purple Heart recipient, for the game. He was seated beside NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. However, his wife, Meghan Markle, and their children did not attend the game, as per Sky News.

Since relocating to the U.S. in 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been frequent faces at sporting events, including the NBA All-Star Game in February. Alongside Harry, the star-studded crowd included Sweeney, her boyfriend Scooter Braun, Timothée Chalamet, Ben Stiller, and Tracy Morgan.

The Finals-clinching victory brought out a remarkable mix of stars who had followed the Knicks’ entire playoff journey. Chalamet was spotted on the court celebrating with Karl-Anthony Towns moments after the game ended. “Way rather this than the Oscars, c’mon baby,” The “Dune” star said after the game while recording clips of the players on his phone. “Knicks are champions, baby!”

Celebrity interest in the New York Knicks’ title chase ramped up with each playoff round. Taylor Swift was one of the A-list fans at Game 4 in Madison Square Garden. The pop sensation watched the game next to Mariska Hargitaya, a diehard Knicks fan who later called the night “unforgettable.”

Originally reported by Sibanee Gogoi on Mandatory.

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UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland was removedfrom an event. His unplanned appearance at the Freedom 250 fan festival triggered chaos. Strickland spent the entire UFC Freedom 250 fight week attending various events despite not being on the fight card. When he walked into the fan festival at The Ellipse on Sunday evening, however, authorities quickly stepped in.

Sean Strickland removed from Freedom 250 event

The U.S. Park Police confirmed to ESPN that they removed Sean Strickland from the area around 7 p.m., after a surge of fans rushed toward him. This happened roughly two hours before the main card began.

“The unplanned presence of Sean Strickland drew significant attention from attendees, resulting in disorder,” the United States Park Police Public Information Office said in a statement. “Due to concerns for Strickland’s safety and the safety of event patrons, personnel from the U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Park Police, and other assisting agencies evacuated him safely from the area,” it added.

Jaclyn Cruz, a 26-year-old fan from Nashville, Tennessee, witnessed the moment firsthand. She spotted Strickland, filmed a quick video, and tried to say hello before he was escorted out. “After I saw that, I was shaking,” Cruz said. “It was like, ‘Oh my God, I’m living like a fever dream right now,'” she added.

Following the incident, Strickland posted an Instagram story thanking his supporters and suggesting he might have been cited for disorderly conduct. The Park Police clarified that it was not the case.

“Strickland was neither cited nor arrested in connection with the incident,” the Park Police wrote. “However, he was advised not to return to the venue for his own and public safety,” they added. Authorities transported Strickland back to his hotel without further incident.

The two-time UFC Middleweight Champion had been vocal in the lead-up to Freedom 250, claiming he was excluded from the White House event due to his political remarks. He had criticized Donald Trump’s ties to Israel and made comments about Jeffrey Epstein (via Mirror USA). UFC CEO Dana White denied that anyone was formally banned, citing limited seating at the temporary venue (via MMA Fighting).

Originally reported by Devanshi Basu for Mandatory.

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