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The Herald Scotland
11 hours ago
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- The Herald Scotland
John Mellencamp rips Pat McAfee for antics at Knicks vs Pacers game
Mellencamp was at Gainbridge Fieldhouse when the Pacers took a 3-1 series lead on Tuesday, May 27, when the ESPN and WWE host riled up Pacers fans inside the arena during a timeout in the fourth quarter. McAfee used a few expletives while encouraging the crowd's boos of Hollywood stars Timothee Chalamet, Ben Stiller and Spike Lee, all who were in attendance and rooting for the Knicks. NBA DRAFT 2025: Winners and losers after landscape-shifting college withdrawal deadline Mellencamp, 73, didn't mention McAfee by name but chastised him for a lack of "Hoosier Hospitality." "I was embarrassed when somebody, under whose direction I don't know, called out some of the people who had made the trip from New York to support their team - and in turn, support our team," Mellencamp wrote. "The audience booed these people. I'd say that was not Hoosier Hospitality. One could only say it's poor, poor sportsmanship. I was not proud to be a Hoosier, and I've lived here my entire life. On behalf of most Hoosiers, I would like to apologize for our poor behavior. I'm sure the Pacers had nothing to do with this smackdown." McAfee acknowledged Thursday he is the "somebody" to whom Mellencamp is referring. The former Indianapolis Colts punter, who based his daily sports talk show in Indianapolis, did not attend Game 5 on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden despite a social media invitation from Stiller in the aftermath of his antics. The Knicks beat the Pacers, 111-94, with Chalamet and Kylie Jenner, Stiller, Lee, Tracy Morgan and Shaboozey among the celebrities in the New York crowd. The Knicks and Pacers meet again for Game 6 back in Indianapolis on Saturday, May 31. Indiana leads the Eastern Conference finals, 3-2.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Poor sportsmanship' — John Mellencamp criticizes Pat McAfee's Knicks celebrity booing at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 27
(Image Source - Getty Images) In a blend of sportsmanship and showmanship, Indiana's rock legend John Mellencamp publicly criticized ESPN's Pat McAfee for his behavior during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. McAfee, recognized for his flashy style, stirred the home crowd at Gainbridge Fieldhouse to boo celebrity Knicks fans such as Spike Lee, Ben Stiller, and Timothée Chalamet. Mellencamp, stressing the value of "Hoosier Hospitality," voiced his embarrassment over the situation, leading to a wider dialogue about respect and etiquette in sports arenas. John Mellencamp denounces Pat McAfee's callout of Knicks celebrities as uncharacteristic of Indiana's hospitality In the fourth quarter of Game 4 on May 27, 2025, between the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks, Pat McAfee really stole the show at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The ex-NFL punter and now ESPN host took the mic to pump up the crowd, highlighting the celebrity Knicks fans in attendance, "We got some big wigs from the big city in the building! Spike Lee is here! Ben Stiller is here! Timothée Chalamet is here!" Each name was met with escalating boos, culminating in McAfee's rallying cry: "Let's send these sons of bitches back to New York with their ears ringing!" John Mellencamp, attending the game, was dismayed by the crowd's reaction. Without naming McAfee directly, he took to social media to express his disappointment, "I was embarrassed when somebody... called out some of the people who had made the trip from New York to support their team... The audience booed these people. I'd say that was not Hoosier Hospitality." He further lamented, "I was not proud to be a Hoosier, and I've lived here my entire life. " Ben Stiller, one of the stars who was called out, reacted with a mix of surprise and understanding. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo He described McAfee's remarks as "weird" but chalked it up to his WWE-style theatrics, noting that most Indiana fans were really welcoming. Stiller even invited McAfee to join him for a game at Madison Square Garden, pointing out the different fan cultures between the two cities. After being criticized by Mellencamp, McAfee remarked on his show that he heard Mellencamp's comments, but that he was confident in his role of inspiring the home crowd. Stiller invited Brown to watch Game 5 at Madison Square Garden, but he refused because of the ticket price being as high as $171,000 and not getting support from the Knicks owner. Also Read: New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson accused of r*pe and years of abuse by former girlfriend in Los Angeles lawsuit The case shows that there is a slim difference between acting as a passionate fan and acting in a good-sportsmanlike manner. McAfee hoped to bring energy to the home crowd which instead revealed the importance of keeping respect, even during hard-fought games. Joan Mellencamp urged people to be kind, remembering that being loving includes respect. Both the teams and their fans get to embrace what the sport stands for as the series progresses.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kylie Jenner's playful TikTok sparks buzz after New York Knicks' Game 5 victory with Timothée Chalamet
Kylie Jenner's playful TikTok sparks buzz after New York Knicks' Game 5 victory with Timothée Chalamet (Image Source: Getty Images) Kylie Jenner uploaded a mysterious TikTok that had followers buzzing after the New York Knicks' crucial Game 5 win over the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden on May 29, 2025. Samantha, Kim Cattrall's character on the classic television series Sex and the City , mocked only getting near to her husband when the Knicks won in a short video. The eyebrows were raised by Kylie Jenner's decision to share this specific scene, especially after she participated in the match with actor Timothée Chalamet, and followers began to make humorous assumptions about the intended goal. Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet participate in New York Knicks Game 5 at Madison Square Garden Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet, who had a very low-profile relationship since their first meeting in April 2023, seemed calm and loving during the game. They were seen sharing a kiss at one point; the moment swiftly went on social media sites. While Chalamet showed his support for the home team wearing a casual outfit including a New York Knicks jacket, Jenner donned a chic white crop top matched with leather pants and a New York Knicks hat. Other guests certainly saw their attendance. In the first-quarter moment, Indiana Pacers' point guard T.J. McConnell made a three-pointer and then flexed in front of the star-studded front row. A picture that went viral rapidly seized the gesture, further enhancing the entertainment value of the events of the night. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Fans react to Kylie Jenner's playful social media post Kylie Jenner's TikTok post with the Sex and the City clip drew a lot of interest after the game. Fans viewed the post as a friendly joke aimed at Timothée Chalamet, a well-known New York Knicks fan. Responses ran wild on social media; many complimented Kylie Jenner's humor, while others jokingly wondered whether she could be the Knicks' new good luck charm. One follower tweeted, "Kylie better go with Timothée to Indiana for Game 6. We need her magic!" The couple's public show of love and Kylie Jenner's following social media activity have kept them in the spotlight, combining the spheres of entertainment and sports in a manner that fascinates viewers from both worlds. Also Read: WNBA 2025: Who are the top 10 most followed players of the league on Instagram?
New York Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Knicks fan loses out on $1,000 for disastrous tic-tac-toe showing: ‘What are we doing?'
The Knicks had their X's and O's in order Thursday night. The same can't exactly be said of one of their fans. Advertisement During a stoppage of the Knicks' Game 5 win over the Pacers at the Garden on Thursday, a pair of fans went head-to-head in a full-court game of tic-tac-toe. Make a basket, get a letter and use it to beat your opponent in one of the first games we all learn as children. One of them, however, forgot to defend, eschewing a block between a pair of Xs to drop an O in an opposite corner, paving the way for a disastrous loss. The blunder was costly enough — the fan didn't win the $1,000 prize — and doing so in front of 19,812 fans at the World's Most Famous Arena, a set that included a stacked celebrity row of Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner, Ben Stiller, Mariska Hargitay and more. Advertisement In a game of tic-tac-toe at the Garden, one fan opted not to play defense and handed victory to his opponent. SportsCenter/ESPN Let's hope the fan didn't try to ease their loss by watching 'SportsCenter' when they got home, either, as host Scott Van Pelt nearly lost his mind trying to figure out what happened. Advertisement 'What are we doing? This… This… Have you ever played the game?' he decried during the midnight showing on ESPN. 'There's an X here and an X here … the O has to go here. It isn't complicated. It's a simple game. We play it as children.' Follow The Post's coverage of the Knicks in the 2025 NBA Playoffs Sports+ subscribers: Sign up for Inside the Knicks to get daily newsletter coverage and join Expert Take for insider texts about the series. Van Pelt didn't stop there, as the breakdown continued. Advertisement 'I get it: you're running, there's a lot of people watching,' he said. 'Really, the second O is a catastrophe. How the hell do you put it there when the X is here? Now you understand, I've got to block the two Xs. … What are we doing? I understand. Timothee Chalamet, he's in the front row … you're nervous.' SportsCenter host Scott Van Pelt was unsparing in his breakdown of the disastrous game. SportsCenter/ESPN The Knicks — unlike this fan — get another crack at their foe in Saturday's Game 6, thanks to the 111-94 win Thursday night.
USA Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Kylie Jenner trolled Timothee Chalamet with cheeky Knicks TikTok clip
How do you sum up Timothee Chalamet's New York Knicks fandom if you're Kylie Jenner, his girlfriend? Easy, and that question was answered by the celebrity who was in attendance on Thursday night with the actor to watch the Knicks take down the Indiana Pacers: you repost a clip from Sex and the City on your social media account for all the world to see. The clip that Jenner reposted on TikTok after the Knicks' Game 5 win at Madison Square Garden was of Samantha (played by Kim Cattrall) saying she doesn't, er, get in bed with the man she's dating "unless the Knicks win." LOL. That's too funny. Check it out: Jenner and Chalamet had an amazing time at the game, and as we've seen at previous Knicks playoffs games, they were into the playoff contest as well as each other, with a snap of the pair kissing at some point. Sadly, there were no memes that came out of this game like we've seen, but they are a delight: Does this mean that Jenner is a Knicks good luck charm? As a Knicks fan, I need all the luck I can get for my favorite team, so yes, please travel with Timothee to Indiana on Saturday! Here's a look at other photos of the couple from courtside: Awww. Good stuff, you two.
