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New York Post
24-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Knicks willling to welcome back Charles Oakley to Garden if he drops lawsuit
INDIANAPOLIS — The Knicks have opened the door. The ball is in Charles Oakley's court. They would welcome him back with open arms as a celebrated team alumnus if he drops his lawsuit against owner James Dolan and Madison Square Garden, a source with knowledge of the situation told The Post. The suit stems from his infamous ejection from the Garden in 2017 following an altercation with security guards. 3 Former NBA player Charles Oakley sits courtside before the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks at Quicken Loans Arena on February 15, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. Getty Images Oakley was initially banned from the Garden by Dolan, but that ban has long been lifted. Oakley can purchase a ticket and attend any game he wants. But if he drops the suit, he'd fully re-enter the Knicks family and get all the perks that come with that. A legion of ex-Knicks attend games with courtside seats through the team, are shown on the jumbotron and regularly attend team events. 3 Charles Oakley of the New York Knicks shoots against the Washington Bullets during an NBA basketball game circa 1992 at the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland. Oakley played for the Knicks from 1988-98. Getty Images Patrick Ewing, Walt Frazier, Bill Bradley, John Starks, Larry Johnson, Allan Houston, Latrell Sprewell, Carmelo Anthony, Stephon Marbury and others are constant fixtures at games. There are monetary opportunities through the team as well. Oakley brought assault and battery claims against Dolan and the Garden, though the case has twice been dismissed. It was reinstated again by an appeals court in September. 3 Charles Oakley and Ice Cube show support for the inaugural season of the BIG3 basketball league while attending New York Knicks Vs. Brooklyn Nets game at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on March 12, 2017. GC Images The main question centers around whether security used reasonable force. Other claims have been thrown out. Oakley, now 61, played 10 years with the Knicks between 1988-98. He emerged as a fan favorite and key part of a core that was a perennial contender — the Knicks made the playoffs every year Oakley was with the team. His tough, gritty style of play helped shape the Knicks' identity during those years. The bad blood between Oakley and the team has lasted eight years and is still ongoing. But for their part, the Knicks are ready to put it all behind them.
New York Post
22-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Scenes from the sidelines: Knicks faithful soaking in return to East final
He is a Queens kid out of Fordham, 69 years old now, who succeeded the late John Condon as PA voice of the Knicks, and his 'Pat-trick Ewing' call echoed throughout the Garden across the years. Mike Walczewski was in his familiar seat at the scorer's table when the Knicks chased their elusive third NBA championship in 1994 in the NBA Finals against the Rockets, and again five seasons later in the Finals against the Spurs. Advertisement And again for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Pacers. 'I was a Mets fan growing up and a Knicks fan growing up,' Walczewski told The Post before the Knicks' choked away Game 1. 'There's just something very visceral between the fans and the team, tradition or whatever it is. It's hard to put your finger on it.'
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Wedding bells soon? Taylor Swift's cozy brunch with Travis Kelce and her future in-laws sparks wedding speculation
Taylor Swift is proving that love isn't always about red carpets and stadium lights. This Mother's Day, the global music superstar skipped the spotlight and leaned into family time, joining her boyfriend Travis Kelce for an intimate brunch with his family in Philadelphia. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Taylor Swift blends seamlessly into Kelce family circle as couple opts for quiet celebration over flashy headlines According to Page Six, Swift and Kelce were spotted celebrating Donna Kelce, Travis' mother, with a relaxed meal at Talula's Garden—an upscale yet cozy restaurant in the heart of the city. Rather than choosing a private room or making a grand entrance, the couple quietly dined among regular patrons, aiming for an under-the-radar experience. An eyewitness at the brunch said the pair was 'almost undetected', a rare feat considering Swift's global fame. The laid-back outing included not just Travis and his mom Donna, but also his brother Jason Kelce, Jason's wife Kylie, and some of their children. The scene was a picture of warmth and normalcy, reinforcing the tight-knit nature of the Kelce clan—and the growing closeness of Swift to the family. Adding a subtle Easter egg to the moment, Swift wore a black Christy Dawn dress with a daisy print, a choice fans quickly linked to lyrics from her 2017 Reputation album. It's the kind of detail Swift's followers have come to expect—and cherish. While the gathering remained mostly off-camera, at least one onlooker discreetly snapped photos, which later appeared on TikTok. A source at the scene noted that a young girl initially reached for her phone to take a photo of Swift but hesitated, suggesting the brunch carried an atmosphere of respect and privacy. One insider praised Jason and Kylie Kelce's daughters as 'incredibly polite, sweet, and absolutely adorable,' adding a heartwarming touch to the family affair. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Also Read: For a couple often in the headlines, this Mother's Day celebration was refreshingly low-key. Rather than headlines or paparazzi, it was about connection—between generations, between families, and between two high-profile people finding comfort in the ordinary. Taylor Swift, one of the world's biggest stars, continues to show she can navigate fame with grace—and a genuine embrace of family life.
Wales Online
06-05-2025
- Health
- Wales Online
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity to debut deeply moving Garden at BBC Gardeners' World Live 2025
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is preparing to reveal a profoundly touching show garden at BBC Gardeners' World Live in June 2025. The charity's Medicinal Garden is designed as a living homage to the lifesaving work of the charity and its positive influence on patients' recovery, making it more than just a source of horticultural inspiration. The garden will be showcased at BBC Gardeners' World Live 2025, scheduled to take place at the NEC in Birmingham from June 12-15. It has been designed by Lucy Chapman and Helen Swan, and will be constructed by renowned Pershore-based landscaper Rupert Keys. Emma Gray, Chief Operating Officer for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, expressed her pride in being part of BBC Gardeners' World Live this year and is looking forward to welcoming visitors and supporters in June. The charity is most recognised for providing treatment through their rapid response helicopters and critical care cars. This is why, Emma explains, their Medicinal Garden emphasises emotional recovery. "Our Medicinal Garden places emotional recovery at its heart, acknowledging that for many patients, survivors, families, and crew, the impact trauma and medical emergencies have on patients,' she said. (Image: Midlands Air Ambulance) "The garden was never just about beauty," added co-designer Helen Swan. "It's about honesty. We have created a space that acknowledges patients' trauma, yet also reflects the strength that can be drawn from life-changing experiences and the role nature can play in rebuilding lives. " "People often underestimate how healing it can be to simply sit among trees and feel the sun warming a bench. After trauma, that connection with the outdoors can be transformational." Visitors to the eagerly awaited BBC Gardeners' World Live event, which draws in over 90,000 attendees, will be welcomed into the immersive show garden. They'll follow a winding path that gently slices between two rising mounds, symbolising the journey from crisis to tranquillity. Seating areas situated at the heart of the journey provide spots for visitors to pause and reflect. Native trees border the garden, filtering views and offering a sense of protection and perspective. (Image: Midlands Air Ambulance) Lucy Chapman, a fellow designer, commented: "For us, the garden reflects not just Midlands Air Ambulance Charity's emergency response, but our understanding of the emotional recovery that follows. "The feedback we hear from those the service has helped is often about small things, being able to walk again, hear birdsong, and feel rooted in life once more. The garden embodies this." After its debut at BBC Gardeners' World Live 2025, parts of the garden will be permanently moved to Midlands Air Ambulance Charity's airbase and charity headquarters in Shifnal, Shropshire at a later date. To support the charity's lifesaving work or learn more, visit or join the conversation by following the charity on social media.
Vogue
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Anok Yai's 2025 Met Gala Look by Thom Browne Is One of the Smartest Responses to the Theme
Anok Yai is something of a Met Gala titan. Since her first appearance at fashion's biggest night out back in 2019, when she took to the red carpet in a scantily feathered Burberry shift dress, the supermodel has forged a reputation as a perennial winner, delivering some truly memorable high fashion moments. The 2025 Met Gala was hardly going to be an exception to this by now well-established rule. Anok Yai wearing Thom Browne at the 2025 Met Gala. Michael Loccisano/GA/Getty Images Of course, last year's look is a pretty tough one to follow, with Yai sporting one of the most spellbinding outfits of the evening. Responding to the 2024 Met exhibition theme, Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion, and the gala dress code, 'The Garden of Time,' she embodied the water that any garden needs to come into bloom, sporting a nude illusion bodysuit spangled with over 98,000 Swarovski crystals in hues that moved in an ombré sweep of silver to deep oceanic blue. This year, the model's look was no less on point, with Yai turning to Thom Browne to deliver a dress that cleverly adhered to this year's dress code 'Tailored For You'–while serving a welcome dose of resplendent, Old Hollywood glamour. The sleeveless gown's top half comprised a figure-skimming, collared black brocade bodice, with two trompe l'oeil jacket sleeves insouciantly slung over the hip and knotted. The lower section featured a fanning hem in stiff and immaculately white fabric, resulting in a canny visual pun that translated the visual register of suiting onto a classic ballgown (and required a fleet of attendants to carry it onto the carpet unscathed).
